You two are so nice! I'm an old woman now, less time ahead than behind. I often forget that there's at least two generations that have never heard the music of my youth. Thank you so much for appreciating it. All the very best, from Sweden.
Bobby’s life,, wow he was so distraught when he learned his sister was really his mom,, and so much more that when on in his life one more thing about his life,, many times when singing he would shake his hands because he would go numb he had a heart condition,, also sometimes in between songs he would go back stage to get oxygen!! I adore Bobby. What a man what a life!!
"He started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. He recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", in 1958. That was followed by "Dream Lover", "Mack the Knife", and "Beyond the Sea", which brought him worldwide fame. In 1962 he won a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, actress Sandra Dee. During the 1960s, he became more politically active and worked on Robert F. Kennedy's Democratic presidential campaign. He was present at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles at the time of Robert Kennedy's assassination in June 1968. During the same year, he discovered the woman who had raised him was his grandmother, not his mother as he thought, and learned that the woman he thought was his sister was actually his mother. Those events deeply affected Darin and sent him into a long period of seclusion.[citation needed] Although he made a successful comeback (in television) in the early 1970s, his health was beginning to fail following bouts of rheumatic fever in childhood. The knowledge of his vulnerability had always spurred him on to use his musical talent while still young. He died at the age of 37 after a heart operation in Los Angeles." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Darin BTW, he was Connie Francis' soul mate, but her father told Darrin to take a hike (and he was in the Mafia) because he feared that if Connie married Darrin, she would give up her singing career.
@@ericcharpentier2145 Yes, but the arrangement (and the English lyrics) were probably more inspired by Benny Goodman's instrumental cover recorded in the late '40s.
The year 1958 would become a banner year for Bobby Darin. With 2 chart topping hits "Splish Splash" and "Beyond the Sea." And in 1959 he will top it off with his monster hit 'Mack the Knife." I hope you are able to react to these songs as well. Great reaction as always.
Unfortunately, Bobby Darin never made it 105. He died at the age of 37 in 1973. "Dream Lover", "Splish Splash", and "Mack the Knife" are other good songs by him.
Bobby was very classy, a great entertainer, & a great impressionist! He did a video with Clyde McPhatter. Mack the Knife is my favorite Bobby Darin song.
Bobby Darin had so much style, swagger and coolness - Great back catalogue with songs like;- Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea, Dream Lover, Things, Splish Splash,
I was a Bobby Darin impersonator and performer in Vegas, i was the ONLY one. Hardly anyone knows who he is and his music is way underrated and underappreciated so THANK YOU!
He bridges the pop era and rock and roll. He was a tremendous all around entertainer, not just a singer, he could dance a little, and was a good drummer. Bobby Darin,,, yes,, a top drawer entertainer.
Love this song. It was featured on an X Files episode, another favorite of mine. Would love some Nancy Wilson (1960's, not the Nancy Wilson from Heart) and some Lena Horne. Thanks guys for all you do!🙏🙏👍👍
I love reactions and your enthusiasm for this and all music. And I think you're a cute couple who enjoys each other and the love you have for one another comes through on your videos. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
He was so smooth! I’m just realizing how perfect Kevin Spacey (his current problems notwithstanding) was playing him. Also, liked Robbie Williams cover of this song for Finding Nemo.
A movie was made about his life a few years called "BEYOND the SEA" Kevin Spacey played Bobby and did his own singing, Spacey did a great job playing Darin. Worth watching.
Sammy Davis Jr. said that the only person he ever feared having to follow on stage was Bobby. He was not lying about his loving to perform for his audience. Sadly he died of a bad heart in his late 30’s.
My granddaughter (13 yrs old) is really into vinyl records. I bought her some new and used records for Christmas. I also bought her some single 45 rpm records and one is If I Were a Carpenter by Bobby Darin. I am looking forward to listening with them with her and talk about the history of the music 🎶.
Waldon Robert Cosatto AKA Bobby Darin died in December 1973 at the age of 37…he had developed heart problems as a child after contracting rheumatic fever. He was the ultimate performer, song writer, was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in “Captain Newman MD”. He could write anything, listen to his song “18 Yellow Roses” “Clementine” etc…you can’t go wrong with any of his songs. He died way too soon.
It was said that Bobby would take oxygen offstage during breaks. I was crazy about him (still am ) when I was a girl. Watching the tributes for Bobby on YT has caused me to look at him in a whole new light, a multi talented music professional vs a teenager's crush. My sister die from contracting rheumatic fever. It and polio were the scourges in my day.
Shawn, I love seeing the expressions on your face. Yes, Mel, Bobby Darin really was class and cool back then. He married Sandra Dee. They were both heartthrobs in the ‘60’s. 🙂
Check out the great Tony Bennett. He and Lady GaGa just had a special last Sunday and it is ON DEMAND. He sounds as great as ever and they are celebrating his 95th Birthday.
My dad named me after Bobby Darin's "Amy" from the movie Gunfight in Abilene. I love Bobby! Mack the Knife, A Simple Song of Freedom, and If I Were a Carpenter are some more of his songs you should check out
This was a cover of the song by Charles Trenet "La Mer". Bobby version however was far more bombastic as was his other great cover, "Mack The Knife", taken from the Brecht play "Three Penny Opera". Bobby always admired Frank Sinatra and these two songs gave him an opportunity to sound like Frank. Give "Mack" a listen as well. It is funny to see all the non people of color clap on the upbeat though.
Even though this was a couple decades before my time (released the year I was born), in the 80's this song was special to me. On patrol on a sub in the Atlantic, listening to it would make me think of my wonderful, beautiful wife who'd be waiting for me to come back from patrol. "We'll meet, beyond the shore, we'll kiss just as before". Would look forward to the return and seeing her again. And that first long kiss after 3 months is still a fond memory that puts a smile on my face 40 years later.
Bobby was a massive talent, and could really sing. He was superb with Sinatra style swing, and great with pop like Splish Splash. He was also a fair actor and made three magical movies with his wife Sandra Dee which are still favourites of mine. 'Come September' with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida is simply a brilliant film. He tragically had a congenital heart defect which cost him his life in his early thirties. Actually, this number was a composition by a French vocalist, Charles Trenet, and originally called La Mer (The Sea), and it was the flip side of 'Mack The Knife'.
Shawn and Mel, I like that picture of Elvis in the background. Bobby Darin was one of the greats. A smooth singer and great performer. He knew how to entertain. He had class. This is from a bygone Era. They don't make music like this any more. Great song, my favorite Bobby Darin song Your reaction ius fun to watch.. I hope you all enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving.
An iconic hit that has been added to the American Song book and is culturally significant. It has been featured in motion pictures and TV shows. Most recently, this particular version by Darin was featured as they rolled the credits in the animated hit movie, "Nemo."
Love Bobby - My fav from the day & still on my playlist today & I am 73!!!!check out his Mack The Knife - only Bobby can make a song about a hit man/serial killer make ya snap your fingers & sing along!!!!
Mack The Knife is probably Bobby's most famous record. His live version of that song on The Ed Sullivan Show is the absolute BEST version of all!!! My favorite song by Bobby is Artificial Flowers, with the swingiest arrangement you ever heard, despite the very sad story in the lyrics. He started out as a rock-n-roll singer (Splish Splash & Dream Lover, both of which he wrote), but beginning with Mack The Knife, he became one of the greatest vocalists of all time!!
Bobby Darin is another great talent that died too young, only 37 when he died of heart failure in 1973. He made so many great songs and was the King of Cool.
Gotta check out his signature hit, "Mack the Knife." Also, shortly before he died, he did an amazing live performance of "If I Were A Carpenter." Look for it on TH-cam (he's wearing a light blue dress shirt).
I was kid With A Big Crush On Bobby Darrin He Was So Cute & Smooth On Stage. Yes! Nancy Wilson “ Face It Girl It’s Over” &“ You Don’t Know How Glad I Am” . You will Not Be Disappointed She Was Everything.
You two are so nice! I'm an old woman now, less time ahead than behind. I often forget that there's at least two generations that have never heard the music of my youth. Thank you so much for appreciating it. All the very best, from Sweden.
"Mack The Knife " is an amazing song from him.
Call me irresponsible, too.
Look out ole Mackey's back
If I am not mistaken, I think he wrote "Mack The Knife"
@@luvsdvds I love everything about it. 😀
@@luvsdvds Moritat vom wrote the music and Mackie Messer wrote the lyrics, a German song but Bobby sang it in English.
Bobby’s life,, wow he was so distraught when he learned his sister was really his mom,, and so much more that when on in his life one more thing about his life,, many times when singing he would shake his hands because he would go numb he had a heart condition,, also sometimes in between songs he would go back stage to get oxygen!! I adore Bobby. What a man what a life!!
his *mom* sister was in this audience
"He started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis. He recorded his first million-selling single, "Splish Splash", in 1958. That was followed by "Dream Lover", "Mack the Knife", and "Beyond the Sea", which brought him worldwide fame. In 1962 he won a Golden Globe Award for his first film, Come September, co-starring his first wife, actress Sandra Dee.
During the 1960s, he became more politically active and worked on Robert F. Kennedy's Democratic presidential campaign. He was present at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles at the time of Robert Kennedy's assassination in June 1968. During the same year, he discovered the woman who had raised him was his grandmother, not his mother as he thought, and learned that the woman he thought was his sister was actually his mother. Those events deeply affected Darin and sent him into a long period of seclusion.[citation needed]
Although he made a successful comeback (in television) in the early 1970s, his health was beginning to fail following bouts of rheumatic fever in childhood. The knowledge of his vulnerability had always spurred him on to use his musical talent while still young. He died at the age of 37 after a heart operation in Los Angeles." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Darin
BTW, he was Connie Francis' soul mate, but her father told Darrin to take a hike (and he was in the Mafia) because he feared that if Connie married Darrin, she would give up her singing career.
My favorite Bobby Darin song. And a great arrangement to boot.
Great song ! The original version in french from Charles Trenet is great too !!
@@ericcharpentier2145 Yes, but the arrangement (and the English lyrics) were probably more inspired by Benny Goodman's instrumental cover recorded in the late '40s.
@@John_Chu You are absolutely right !!
Absolute fave, not just from him, but from the genre.
I love to hear Bobby Darin. Sad he died so young, but we will keep his memory alive. 🙂❤️👍
I agree with others, "Mack the Knife" is a must!💙
Bobby was too smooth. Even now, I can't take my eyes off him while he's performing 🎵🎶
The year 1958 would become a banner year for Bobby Darin. With 2 chart topping hits "Splish Splash" and "Beyond the Sea."
And in 1959 he will top it off with his monster hit 'Mack the Knife." I hope you are able to react to these songs as well. Great reaction as always.
Based on the lovely French medley " La Mer" Bobby was a top notch entertainer (he sang, dance,did impressions and did some acting)
One of the coolest singers of that time. And man can he sing.
Bobby was great. So much charisma and talent. He was a real showman. Thanks for this.🥰
Unfortunately, Bobby Darin never made it 105. He died at the age of 37 in 1973. "Dream Lover", "Splish Splash", and "Mack the Knife" are other good songs by him.
A very talented young man ... gone too soon. One thing I love about TH-cam is to be able to watch his performances.
He's like a younger Frank Sinatra he and James Darren had that same 60s swag love it!
Love James Darren. My husband and I danced to There's No Such Thing (As the Next Best Thing to Love) at our wedding.
Bobby was very classy, a great entertainer, & a great impressionist! He did a video with Clyde McPhatter. Mack the Knife is my favorite Bobby Darin song.
His live Las Vegas shows are on video and they're awesome. He banters and sings without missing a beat. He's a great performer.
I really have to say thank you for all your genuine respect and taste for these legend's..
Bobby could do it all…sing, act,do impressions, comedy, drama…no limits and no limitations.
Love these chaps so happy enjoying and appreciating real music. The young generation ain’t lost. God love you both.
R.I.P Bobby Darin The Man The Myth The Legend.
My favorite Bobby Darin song...still amazing after all these years!
He was married to movie star Sandra Dee( Gidget, A Summer Place among others). This is my favorite song of his. Another great reaction.
I don't think anyone enjoyed performing more than Bobby Darin. It just showed on his face whenever he was on stage.
I love how Shawn LOVES Bobby's smooth moves!! 😎
He had class, charisma and was a real charmer. Most often played with a big band.
Bobby was peerless, thank you for this -- I loved watching you as much as I loved watching him !
Back in the day singers had to be the complete package, vocals, charm, charisma, true entertainers!
Bobby Darin had so much style, swagger and coolness - Great back catalogue with songs like;- Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea, Dream Lover, Things, Splish Splash,
Bobby Darin is Great, - Beyond the Sea is one of my favorite songs by him.
My dad's favourite. We played it 6 years ago at his funeral 😔. Thanks guys🙂
That's how we used to dance. I miss everything from back then.
Bobby has always been one of my favorites Bobby Darin was a great entertainer and actor
Bobby Darin was an amazing talent that we lost way too soon.... he could sing the phone book and make it sound good!
I remember Bobby Darin eating spaghetti at my aunt's house when I was as a kid.he was friends with my uncle who was a trumpet player!
What a great memory to keep after all these years.. he was a 1st class entertainer. 💥💥💥💫💥💫💫👌
Loved your reaction, Happy Thanksgiving, have a blessed evening, love you both 😘💖
This is an English cover version of a French song, 'La Mer' by Charles Trenet
I was a Bobby Darin impersonator and performer in Vegas, i was the ONLY one. Hardly anyone knows who he is and his music is way underrated and underappreciated so THANK YOU!
Farm out.
Bobby was just a class act..great, great song...
His stage presence was unsurpassed, a true complete entertainer!
Im 70. With all the great music i remember this is in my top 5 best favorites!
He bridges the pop era and rock and roll. He was a tremendous all around entertainer, not just a singer, he could dance a little, and was a good drummer. Bobby Darin,,, yes,, a top drawer entertainer.
Love this song. It was featured on an X Files episode, another favorite of mine. Would love some Nancy Wilson (1960's, not the Nancy Wilson from Heart) and some Lena Horne. Thanks guys for all you do!🙏🙏👍👍
I love, love, LOVE this song 😊❤
He is a purveyor of dreams and man does he purvey beautifully.
I love reactions and your enthusiasm for this and all music. And I think you're a cute couple who enjoys each other and the love you have for one another comes through on your videos. Keep up the good work. Cheers!
He was so smooth! I’m just realizing how perfect Kevin Spacey (his current problems notwithstanding) was playing him. Also, liked Robbie Williams cover of this song for Finding Nemo.
That is true, I forgot how great Kevin Spacey was as Bobby Darin. I was so impressed.
A movie was made about his life a few years called "BEYOND the SEA" Kevin Spacey played Bobby and did his own singing, Spacey did a great job playing Darin. Worth watching.
"Mack The Knife" is great, you'll love it, lol.
Sammy Davis Jr. said that the only person he ever feared having to follow on stage was Bobby. He was not lying about his loving to perform for his audience. Sadly he died of a bad heart in his late 30’s.
I bet these two women will never forget, they got to do a little dancing with BOBBY DARIN.
I've loved him since I was 6, i'm now 66. I cried when he passed. They'll never be another like him.
My granddaughter (13 yrs old) is really into vinyl records. I bought her some new and used records for Christmas. I also bought her some single 45 rpm records and one is If I Were a Carpenter by Bobby Darin. I am looking forward to listening with them with her and talk about the history of the music 🎶.
Waldon Robert Cosatto AKA Bobby Darin died in December 1973 at the age of 37…he had developed heart problems as a child after contracting rheumatic fever. He was the ultimate performer, song writer, was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in “Captain Newman MD”. He could write anything, listen to his song “18 Yellow Roses” “Clementine” etc…you can’t go wrong with any of his songs. He died way too soon.
It was said that Bobby would take oxygen offstage during breaks. I was crazy about him (still am ) when I was a girl. Watching the tributes for Bobby on YT has caused me to look at him in a whole new light, a multi talented music professional vs a teenager's crush. My sister die from contracting rheumatic fever. It and polio were the scourges in my day.
I adore Bobby Darin, so sad he died very young, 37 yrs old. What a voice, adore this song as well as Mack the Knife, excellent. xx
10000% Pure Class -------that was Bobby Darin.
Love this song. My five brothers and my sister spread my moms ashes in the sea and this is the song for her. We miss her she was a beautiful mom !!!!
Shawn, I love seeing the expressions on your face. Yes, Mel, Bobby Darin really was class and cool back then. He married Sandra Dee. They were both heartthrobs in the ‘60’s. 🙂
Bobby Darin personified cool.
This is Bronx born singer great singer
Some other Bobby Darins hits include: "Splish Splash", "Mack the Knife", "If I Were a Carpenter", "Dream Lover", "Lazy River" and many more.
So many singers of that era had SWAG !!! Not to mention, Great Voices !!!
This is in my top 20 favorite songs! Love it. So smoooooth!
10000% class ---------Bobby had it all. RIP. he passed at the age of 37 y/o.
This has ALWAYS BEEN HIS BEST SONG
Mack the Knife was his biggest hit..a MUCH WATCH❤🎙🎼
Check out the great Tony Bennett. He and Lady GaGa just had a special last Sunday and it is ON DEMAND. He sounds as great as ever and they are celebrating his 95th Birthday.
Mel has an outstanding voice. Beautiful soprano pipes! Happy Thanksgiving lovely people.
My dad named me after Bobby Darin's "Amy" from the movie Gunfight in Abilene. I love Bobby!
Mack the Knife, A Simple Song of Freedom, and If I Were a Carpenter are some more of his songs you should check out
Bobby Darin wrote “Simple Song of Freedom”
Bobby is one the the great entertainers, comfortable and good listening.
I completely forgot this song...just had to listen.
(The Cyrkle) song (Turn Down Day) enjoy!!
This is one of my favorite songs ever!Love the groove!
Bobby Darin was one of the teen-idol iconic singers of the late '50s and early '60s. He had many hits and a great career.
He and Sandra Dee (the one they sing about in Grease) made some hilarious movies. He was amazing!
This was a cover of the song by Charles Trenet "La Mer". Bobby version however was far more bombastic as was his other great cover, "Mack The Knife", taken from the Brecht play "Three Penny Opera". Bobby always admired Frank Sinatra and these two songs gave him an opportunity to sound like Frank. Give "Mack" a listen as well. It is funny to see all the non people of color clap on the upbeat though.
He also wrote my way for be Frank.
@@urbanminingco1485 That was actually Paul Anka who only wrote the English words for the French song.
Even though this was a couple decades before my time (released the year I was born), in the 80's this song was special to me. On patrol on a sub in the Atlantic, listening to it would make me think of my wonderful, beautiful wife who'd be waiting for me to come back from patrol. "We'll meet, beyond the shore, we'll kiss just as before". Would look forward to the return and seeing her again. And that first long kiss after 3 months is still a fond memory that puts a smile on my face 40 years later.
Bobby was a massive talent, and could really sing. He was superb with Sinatra style swing, and great with pop like Splish Splash. He was also a fair actor and made three magical movies with his wife Sandra Dee which are still favourites of mine. 'Come September' with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida is simply a brilliant film. He tragically had a congenital heart defect which cost him his life in his early thirties. Actually, this number was a composition by a French vocalist, Charles Trenet, and originally called La Mer (The Sea), and it was the flip side of 'Mack The Knife'.
Bobby was another great east coast Italian singer. Lots of class and had plenty of style. Not to mention his great voice..
Mack the Knife , Bobby was a ladies man ♥️
Shawn and Mel, I like that picture of Elvis in the background. Bobby Darin was one of the greats. A smooth singer and great performer. He knew how to entertain. He had class. This is from a bygone Era. They don't make music like this any more. Great song, my favorite Bobby Darin song Your reaction ius fun to watch.. I hope you all enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving.
Dick Clark had amazing shows & guests - check his history !!
I love this song.
From Seoul.
An iconic hit that has been added to the American Song book and is culturally significant. It has been featured in motion pictures and TV shows. Most recently, this particular version by Darin was featured as they rolled the credits in the animated hit movie, "Nemo."
Bobby Darin e' musica,talento, ritmo,carisma,la PERFEZIONE
This was a broadcast of "American Bandstand" hosted by Dick Clark. Both the show and it's host are icons in the history of music in the 60's!!
He was a great actor too. In 1961 he costarred in a WWII war movie with Steve McQueen, James Coburn and Bob Newhart called Hell is for Heroes
Love Bobby - My fav from the day & still on my playlist today & I am 73!!!!check out his Mack The Knife - only Bobby can make a song about a hit man/serial killer make ya snap your fingers & sing along!!!!
Great song. I'll request "Things" by Bobby Darin 😁
Bobby Darin doing his Jimmy Durante impression with Durante is awesome too!
Mack The Knife is probably Bobby's most famous record. His live version of that song on The Ed Sullivan Show is the absolute BEST version of all!!! My favorite song by Bobby is Artificial Flowers, with the swingiest arrangement you ever heard, despite the very sad story in the lyrics. He started out as a rock-n-roll singer (Splish Splash & Dream Lover, both of which he wrote), but beginning with Mack The Knife, he became one of the greatest vocalists of all time!!
This is my favorite song of all time.
I sooo miss those days !!!
My favorite song of his. Has been used in many movies
He was awesome, and that light was extinguishing...he died at 37 years old!
Requiescat in Pace...Bobby!
My favorite song of his...died way way too soon...
One of my favorite reaction channel
This and the original french version have been in many movies like funny bones with Lee Evans,Jerry Lewis.
Love this song.
Bobby Darin is another great talent that died too young, only 37 when he died of heart failure in 1973. He made so many great songs and was the King of Cool.
Gotta check out his signature hit, "Mack the Knife." Also, shortly before he died, he did an amazing live performance of "If I Were A Carpenter." Look for it on TH-cam (he's wearing a light blue dress shirt).
I was kid With A Big Crush On Bobby Darrin He Was So Cute & Smooth On Stage. Yes! Nancy Wilson “ Face It Girl It’s Over” &“ You Don’t Know How Glad I Am” . You will Not Be Disappointed She Was Everything.
Back a day or two, Bobby was King of ,"hep Cat Cool", Miss his talent.He entertained the ,"Rat Pack", That's a mouthful🌟