Bobby Bloom, born Robert Bloom on January 15, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of pop, calypso, and rock music. Bloom's career began in the early 1960s as a member of the doo-wop group The Imaginations. He gained significant recognition for his songwriting contributions to the Kama Sutra/Buddah group of labels, co-writing hits like "Mony Mony" for Tommy James and the Shondells and "Sunshine" for The Archies.

Bloom's breakthrough came in 1970 with the release of "Montego Bay," a vibrant track co-written and produced by Jeff Barry. The song became a Top 10 hit in both the US and the UK, propelling Bloom into international fame. His subsequent works, including "Heavy Makes You Happy," which became a hit for the Staple Singers, and his own "The Bobby Bloom Album," continued to showcase his signature musical style.

In addition to his solo career, Bloom collaborated with Jeff Barry and Neil Goldberg on songs for the Monkees and worked as a sound engineer for artists like Louis Jordan and Shuggie Otis. Despite his success, Bloom struggled with depression and tragically died in an accidental shooting on February 28, 1974, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 28. His legacy endures through his memorable contributions to pop and soul music.