The story of and his 1959 hit "Mandolinen und Mondschein" is a classic tale of the German Schlager era—a moment of meteoric success that funded a lifelong dream, followed by a career-altering tragedy. The Big Break
Franco used the royalties from this hit to pay for his true passion: acting school . Bobby Franco - Mandolinen und Mondschein (Schla...
In 1959, he released "Mandolinen und Mondschein" (Mandolins and Moonlight), a German cover of Perry Como's "Mandolins in the Moonlight". It became a massive success, even rivaling a version released by the era's superstar, Peter Alexander. The story of and his 1959 hit "Mandolinen
By 1962, he began transitioning away from pop music, adopting the name Bob Franco to focus on theater and musicals. The Tragic End of a Singing Career It became a massive success, even rivaling a
Though his time at the top of the music charts was brief, Franco enjoyed a long and respected career as a stage and television actor in Munich and across Germany until he passed away in 2016. Bobby Franco CD: Schlager-Raritäten - Bear Family Records