Person Biography:
Bobby Hart is a renowned songwriter and composer who has had a remarkable career spanning over five decades. Born in the late 1950s, Hart began his journey in the music industry alongside his partner Tommy Boyce, with whom he wrote the theme song for the popular soap opera "Days of Our Lives" in 1965.
Hart's collaborations with Boyce produced numerous hits for various artists, including Andy Williams, Dean Martin, The Animals, and Del Shannon. They also wrote music for television and films, earning Hart nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy.
In addition to his work with Boyce, Hart has written songs for other notable artists, such as Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Lettermen, and Linda Ronstadt. He has also worked with other songwriters, including Danny Janssen and Wes Farrell, and has been involved in various musical projects over the years.
Hart's most notable achievement is perhaps his work with The Monkees, for whom he wrote 30 songs, including the hit singles "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight?", "Alice Long", "I'm Gonna Blow You A Kiss In The Wind", and "Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows". The duo's music for the show became a cult phenomenon, second only in popularity to Star Trek.
In the 1960s, Hart and Boyce campaigned for Robert F. Kennedy's presidential bid and spearheaded the "Let Us Vote" campaign, which helped lower the voting age to 18 in the US. Hart has continued to be involved in the music industry, composing for various projects and collaborating with other artists.
In his personal life, Hart has been married twice and has two sons, Bret and Bobby Jr. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his second wife and continues to be active in the music industry. Despite the passage of time, Hart's impact on the music world remains significant, with his compositions still being played on oldies stations today.
