Bob Haymes

Robert William "Bob" Haymes (March 29, 1923 – January 27, 1989), also known by the stage names Robert Stanton and Bob Stanton, was an American singer, songwriter, actor and radio and television host. He is best remembered for co-writing the song "That's All", part of the Great American Songbook. He was the younger brother of singer and actor Dick Haymes.

Early life

Haymes was born in White Plains, New York. His mother was Marguerite Wilson, an American of Irish descent and Benjamin Haymes, from Buenos Aires, Argentina is listed as Bob's father on his birth certificate. Bob's older brother by seven years was actor, singer Dick Haymes, who was born in Argentina. Marguerite left Argentina to live in New York and eventually she moved to Europe with her sons. Bob spent much of his youth living in Paris in a townhouse overlooking the Rodin Museum. As a youth, he attended boarding schools throughout Europe.

Career

Haymes began his career in the early 1940s as a vocalist in the bands of Carl Hoff and Bob Chester.