Philly on 45: Bob D'Fano - "All Of A Sudden" b/w "Baby You Are A Find" (1959)

Bob D'Fano is a pop singer from South Philadelphia. He began his recording career at a very small label in the neighborhood called Star Satelite (yes, one L) owned by the shop teacher at South Philadelphia High School, Nick Star. All of his records on this label featured lush orchestrations arranged by the very talented Joe Matt. Bob, or Bobby as his name sometimes appears on records, was featured on American Bandstand on February 11, 1959 singing one of his Star Satelite etchings but it is unclear which one. I'd be willing to guess today's featured record.

Following his stint with Nick Star, he moved over to Palette Records based out New York City and recorded once again a handful of very lush, pop songs. In 1973 he teamed up with the mastermind behind the Russian Jazz Quartet and soon to be disco extraordinaire, Boris Midney, for a tribute to our neighboring state simply entitled "New Jersey." He worked in clubs with The Bob D'Fano Trio for a number of years following and occasionally does appearances with The City Rhythm Orchestra to this day.

-Jimmy DePre