Always liked him. He was only 37 when he died. Not too long after this clip was taped.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvY99BJzN-M
That's funny, I just listened to some of his Atco sides on Rhino/Atco's 1991 2CD-set The Best of Bobby Darin (Atco 7 91794/5-2)
I sense a view of the early-70s generation gap in that clip. The big audience in the back, consisting of older Darin fans, appear to be sitting on their hands while the handpicked youngsters up in front clap along with Bobby and his anti-war, anti-establishment message.
Thankfully he left a relatively large number of recordings for someone who died so young. I know I still enjoy his legacy many years after his passing.
After seeing the movie Beyond the Sea with Kevin Spacey I went out bought several Bobby Darin CDs. I could not get enough of his music, he was great.
His song 'More' is the very first song I remember hearing, what a great song to make that kind of first impression.
Sad but true: when I saw the thread title, I thought, "I remember his appearance on 'The Flintstones'!!!" Nope that was JAMES DARREN...
I have become a really big fan of Bobby Darin. I especially enjoy his swinging 'Mack The Knife" and "Hello Dolly" style songs. I'm still looking for the best sounding compilation of that era of his music, any suggestions?
He was a super talent.... He could also act well... Luckily he left quite a catalog behind.... Great voice.....
Wow only 37. Didn't realise he died so young. I'm a fan for sure. I even like Splish Splash His Mack the Knife is classic. Sung so well. Eddie
I can't think of an better and more commanding in the moment, in the groove, singing mover and shaker. His voice and body became so intertwined with the music in such a way that it was as unreal as 'a natural' could possibly be. The grace and snap of a whip. Perfectly timed lightning.
Definitely died way too young. Gotta wonder what his Vegas-hipster fans thought of the folkie-troubador change in style. I've always loved his version of "If I Were A Carpenter."
Good observation -- it almost looked like a mini teach-in on that stage. Darin also campaigned for RFK......
Are you thinking of this show? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjFRLOktHXo The one with Simple Song of Freedom was a few years before he died. And if one isn't enough: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujFwO66GByA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60Ek7Af3ucE&feature=related
Same here. Picked up a few used and the Live in Las Vegas CD a fews back. Finally got the boxset last year.
An all-around talent: singer, songwriter, actor. 37 was way too young. I love every period of his work. IN A BROADWAY BAG and SINGS DR DOOLITTLE are two of my faves. He also got in on the publishing biz early, and was the youngest performer to have a network special, IIRC.
It's always a tragedy when someone dies young, doubly so when they are as talented as Bobby Darin was. But his death was more than that in a way...the timing really made it seem a singular instance of cruel fate. I was 13 when he died and had been, for the previous year or two, collecting 50s and 60s records and knew about Darin. I loved "Dream Lover" (still do) and Splish Splash...and I thought it was so cool for Darin to be making a comeback via his TV show. Then almost as suddenly as he came back into the public consciousness he was dead. Really sad. Dale
The Darin Collector's Choice CDs are great sounding. Commitment/Rare Darin on Edsel is first class remastering of a fantastic album.
I also have the "Two of a Kind" Darin/Mercer LP (in stereo). Great sound and performance on that one...Billy May was no slouch as well
