Bobby Darin - Splish Splash (1958) In 1958, Bobby Darin's "Splish Splash" brought whimsy and fun to the music scene, becoming an instant hit with its catchy chorus and vibrant rhythm. The song humorously narrates a young man's surprise at discovering a party in his living room after a bath. Darin, showcasing his rock and roll flair, co-wrote the song in just 12 minutes with radio DJ Murray Kaufman, spurred by a bet from Kaufman's mother. "Splish Splash" was a commercial triumph, marking Darin's

On this day in Rock and Roll History - May 19 1958 Bobby Darin's "Splish Splash" was released by Atco Records. Darin co-wrote the song with DJ Murray the K (Kaufman), who bet that Darin could not write a song that began with the words, "Splish splash, I was takin' a bath", as suggested by Murray's mother, Jean Kaufman. It was the first recording made on an eight track recorder at Atlantic Records and would eventually reach #3 in America and #18 in Great Britain. | Johnny Rock and Roll Radio