Bobby Charles (Born Robert Guidry)
February 21, 1938 – January 14, 2010
Bobby Charles is best remembered as the gifted Cajun songwriter who penned “Walking to New Orleans,” a hit for Fats Domino, and “See You Later, Alligator,” a hit for Bill Haley & the Comets. He also wrote “(I Don’t Know Why I Love You) But I Do” which was recorded by Clarance “Gatemouth” Brown and received prominent placement in the Forrest Gump. Bobby Charles was 71 when he collapsed and died in his home on January 14, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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