Bobby Goldsboro - Music, Painting & His Pursuit of Happiness

Bobby Goldsboro is an American pop singer and songwriter, who released Gold-certified songs such as “See the Funny Little Clown.” In 1968, he released the song “Honey,” which has sold over one million copies.

At age 12, Bobby had taught himself how to play a borrowed ukulele.

In 1959, Goldsboro graduated from Dothan High School. Later, he attended Auburn University. Bobby left Auburn University after his 2nd year to pursue music.

In the early 1960s, Goldsboro played guitar for Roy Orbison for about two years.

He first reached the US chart with a hit called ”Molly” in 1962. 

In 1964, he started his solo career by recording the 1st of a string of 16 top-forty hits, “See the Funny Little Clown.” The single was awarded a gold disc and sold more than 1 million copies.