Robert Dupuis (born December 23, 1946), known professionally as Robbie Dupree, is an American singer best known for his hit songs "Steal Away" (No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Hot Rod Hearts" (No. 15). == Early life == Robbie Dupree was born Robert Dupuis in Brooklyn, New York on December 23, 1946, the son of Robert, an auto mechanic, and Maureen, a housewife. While growing up in Queens, his biggest musical influences included R&B musicians Marvin Gaye and... [more on Wikipedia]