Robert Kim, known as The Sidewalk Sinatra, is a Korean American performer captivating audiences with his renditions of classic hits by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and other music legends. Whether singing outside a local Atlanta supermarket or in the heart of Times Square, Robert’s golden voice and signature gold-sequined tuxedo never fail to turn heads.
His journey took an unexpected turn in 2023 when he decided to try his luck singing outside a Kroger in Atlanta. With just a small karaoke speaker and a tip jar, Robert set out to entertain passing shoppers—never imagining that a legendary filmmaker was watching. That filmmaker was none other than Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather, Apocalypse Now), who was in town shooting his latest epic, Megalopolis.
ROBERT KIM FEATURED ON THE COVER OF ATLANTA’S MOST POPULAR MAGAZINE! February 2025
Music is what inspires us and uplifts us, makes us want to dance and forget our troubles. Music makes us laugh and makes us cry. It is the story of our lives.
When I was just a boy, I danced to “The Twist.” When I became a teen, I dug the music of Elvis Presley. When The Beatles came out, I grew my hair long and started my own band. When I became an adult, I fell in love with the tunes of Frank Sinatra. Then I became a lifelong fan of so many other performers who carried on the same wonderful tradition. I’m not only a lifetime musician, but a proud member of The Baby Boomer generation. I love performing the songs of the single greatest generation in American history, or what I like to call, “Old School Cool.” Every time I sing these beautiful songs, suddenly all of the wonderful memories come flooding back. I hope that when you listen to them that you’ll feel the same way.
While musical tastes may come and go, here is my list of 175 timeless hits that inspired an entire generation, including Christmas, my very favorite time of the year.
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