I’m 70 years old and this remains my favourite song of all time. Until he died on the operating room table his heart condition was kept very quiet. He used oxygen between sets as his health deteriorated.
@allen fraser most seem to end up with that because of their hectic schedules and touring dates, now get out there and be your best, and on to the next show who needs rest. Even watching the wrestlers come in, it was like watching a meat/flesh show, performing monkeys. Seems the managers and promoters (the one's making all the money off the 'stars') don't care about them, they just use them to make that money. That's why so many Dr. Feelgoods out there. But...for the fame and the glory and whatever, most 'stars' choose that life or end up washed up, used up and tossed aside. Really sad. As consumers we don't see that side and don't think about it, we're just here to be entertained. Don't care about your problems just sign an autograph here, you owe me cuz I'm your biggest fan. Sad day. Some actually do make it through and manage to have a decent life. I think Cory Wells was one of those. Sorry for the rant. And no, coke doesn't help it.
@allen fraser Where did you find this out from? I've read multiple in-depth biographies on Mr. Darin and saw nothing related to this. From my understanding, the man lived healthily other than cigarettes.
@@brittonstokes He WAS NOT on coke~ He knew it would wreck his heart! Idiots! He smoked cigs like a chimney, though & smoked weed as the 60s rolled around. He was a peace advocate & multi~ talented.
Darin was one of the greatest swing jazz singers of all time. I loved the way he took ballads like ''More'' and turned it into a finger taping jazz master piece. His phrasing was masterful.
Had to check the vid I was watching then - I also enjoy your vids, Jerry! I need to find a UK version, closer to home lol. Nice to see you have great musical taste too 😀
Take a look at 4 or 5 you tubes of Bobby Darin and ditto of Frank Sinatra. One has smooth notes throughout, and one hits occasional discordant notes. One has natural ease and rhythm, and one is stiff and robotic. No contest at all. I will leave it for you to decide. My choice is easy!!!
@@sas6561 Thanks, I sort of thought that would be the answer. I have heard it said, If Bobby hadn't died so young, he would have been bigger than Sinatra.
The legendary Sammy Davis Jr. used to say Bobby Darin was the one guy he wouldn't wanna try to follow on stage. That says it all. Nobody like him. He was a comet. This video is the time period where he is literally taking oxygen off stage between numbers because his heart & vascular system is wasting away. It took every bit of his energy to perform that number but you would never have known it. Spectacular performer from a time when you came up in small nightclubs and had to kill or you were toast. He was the very best.
Fil, you deserve some kind of an award for coming up with this concept. No way you could be this successful if you weren't so knowledgeable. Thany you, sir. Love your work!
Bobby was an amazingly engaging performer. He brings you in immediately with his style, confidence and that he is enjoying sharing his song with you. He was also an actor. He passed from illness too soon sadly.
Bobby was such a wonderful entertainer, as teens in the 60’s we listened to incredible songs, music & watched fantastic entertainers. This song is a very big hit for Bobby Darin. RIP you crazy wonderful man 💔❤️🩹❣️
Bobby was one of those guys that could do it all. Singer actor writer. Great performance here.Great showman with such an easy going charismatic personality with that immediately recognizable great voice. He used to start many of his concerts with this song..his biggest hit..#1 record for 9 weeks.. and carry on from there. That's how entertaining he was apparently. Sad he was taken at such an early age! Great analysis and demo Fil!😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
In all my 59 years, I had never watched Bobby Darin until a few days ago, on the Ed Sullivan show, singing this tune. I was impressed not only by his talent, but also the fact that he was _actually doing it live._ Sad to find that he died at the young age of 37.
Bobby Darin was the top in cool, hip performance. I always loved the way he performed with finger snapping and his “ho” on the beat. Very cool. It’s always a pleasure watching someone with that kind of confidence and pure enjoyment of the music.
Gracias for talking about Bobby Darin. Brings back lots of memories. I remember when Splish Splash came out, when he was on American Bandstand, when he was nominated for best supporting actor for Captain Newman, M.D., when he married "Gidget" Sandra Dee, and sadly, when he died so young. But the best memory is seeing him perform at New York City's Copacabana nightclub in June 1960. I was 9.
Pure genius how he completely redefined the song from Brecht's original. He excelled at everything he did in show biz, too, which was pretty much everything.
I first heard Bobby Darin and this song when I was probably about 12 years old, a friend had "Mack the Night" on an old 45 that she played for me on her record player. Apparently, I must've loved it because she gave me her 45 and I took it home! Thanks Fil, for another great review!!
It is amazing how Bobby Darin could make a loathsome criminal assassin, Ol’ Mackie, somehow amusing and winsome. I smile just contemplating this dichotomy.
Back in the day, I watched his show and really like his singing but not his brash, finger snapping persona. It wasn't until after his death I learned that he had become politically active in the 60s and how he helped black entertainers get on stage in spite of resistance from management. I have saved a video of him singing "simple song of freedom" in a tuxedo to remind me not to make judgment by appearances.
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Bobby Darin is one of favourites, he always looks like he's enjoying himself. He did my favourite versions of "Don't Rain On My Parade, Mame and Beautiful Things". And all with a faulty heart valve! He said when he was young he wanted to be better than Sinatra, for me he was. Thank you for showing this, very insightful.
That was a very impressive Star in a nutshell ..I have been a Bobby Darin fan all my Life Oh Look AT Me Now being the album that made me a life long fan THANK you for doing this nice to know that in 2020 there are still young people(That would be you LOL) who talk about and appreciate the true musical Genius that is Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin oozes confidence and charisma in this performance. Like all true professionals he makes it look all so easy. In fact the playful charm is a highly polished routine timed to perfection. Every note and every nuance counts. No over singing or unnecessary trills. Amazing to think he was only 34 when this was taped- he looks so much older- middle aged. Of course he was living on borrowed time as a result of a heart defect that would eventually take his life just 3 years later on 20th Dec 1973. He recorded so many iconic songs but he also recorded some cringey novelty numbers too. There are also a number of records that quite frankly are disrespectful & misogynistic and you'll never hear played on any radio station in 2020. Thankfully it's those amazing iconic recordings that are celebrated today.
Hooked on Darin's Mack the Knife when I was 14 years old, sang it then, still singing it at 73 years of age. I had a lot of time to practice; think I've got it about right now, haha. A great singer and an inspiration. Sad he left so early. Thanks for bringing him back with your analysis. He should never be forgotten. Namaste.
THIS is my absolute favorite song to sing! And yep Fil, the key changes, lol! It's not hard for me, but I've been singing practically since birth. So glad you gave Bobby D some love! He was a supremely talented man and left us too soon. He was a chameleon, as first he was a teen idol, then a jazz and standards man, then a socially conscious singer songwriter. Wonder if Bowie got the idea of being a chameleon from Mr. D, hmmm...
I am glad You got into the history of Bobby Darin, such a tragic loss when he pass away on December 20, 1973 Darin was cool without having to act it. great live footage of Darin. thanks for this one Fil.
Thanks 🙏... Love this guy...One of those charismatic performers who could make every person there feel like he was there just for them. He took a huge risk changing from Rock N’ Roll to crooning. Everyone in the business thought he was crazy...He wasn’t...
Thank you so much for this. I also love your videos of Elvis and Bobby Hatfield. Bobby Darin, Elvis, Matt Monro, Sam Cooke and Andy Williams are my very favourites. Bobby Darin is so underrated. He is the one I would have most liked to see perform live, and for me the best ‘swinger’ of all. He was born the same year as my father who was also a victim of rheumatic fever. Thank you for your tanfastic (as Bobby would say), videos. Phil. I’ll look forward to more!
Bobby Darin was one of the most talented artists of all time: singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, actor - In 1959, he became the only actor ever to have been signed to five major Hollywood film studios. Bobby was also a very good friend of Elvis and one of his favorite singers (along with Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison and Tom Jones, I'd say those are some rather talented singers) The fact that Fil brings such a varied group of artists and speaks so knowledgeably about them is a great tribute to him, and them 🎶
Bobby was underappreciated by the public when he was alive. When he died way too soon, I think he was 38 when he died from a bad heart. If he had lived he would have been right there with Frank and Dean and Nat King Cole. I always loved his voice it was so easy going, just like him. He could go big and loud, or soft and quiet. You always felt you could sing like him until you tried to, then the truth would slowly sink in, no, no you can't. Thanks for your reaction, and thank you for doing these semi forgotten greats.
Absolutely. Mom played this song for me by Darin in 1959. We lived on an old 500 acre farmland in deep rural Virginia. And Dad always had a good record player.
I’m glad you didn’t say the original beats this: you leave it open they’re tied. Two different performances, both incredible, This one has something extra IMO: it’s live; the way he changes the phrasing of practically every line; different accents (a little Southern twang at points); almost percussive at points (you-know-that-weight-is-there-strictly-for-the-weight-lil’-girl). The original is smooth and has a lot of character, especially given that smooth, smooth tone, but these touches and even a little bit of rasp, still a great, great voice. Wow. For both. And Bobby Darin. A genius in every way. Who can touch him today?
I have a collection of 45rpm records that includes Mack the Knife from 1959. This song was a sensation when I was 7 yrs old; have all my older siblings' records.
I did not realize you did Bobby! He died on my 19th birthday. My family didn't want to tell me. I was devastated. So very talented. He was amazing in Captain Newman M.D. which featured so many wonderful actors including Gregory Peck and Mr. Boo Radley. He was an open and humanitarian man. I love to see how many folk my age also loved and appreciated this so very talented man who continues to make me happy. I have my own Bobby for last 47 years and he is also a talented musician, but no Bobby Darin😉💜. Thanks Fil, u really made me happy 2 years later.
Interesting that this is an old German song and quite old. Published in Germany 1928. I've love this song for decade's. Parents knew what records to buy. Bobby Darin. Very experienced performer by 1970.
The epitome of cool! Steve Martin's parody of this song "When the shark bites" made this song famous all over again. I never knew he was multi talented!
Dino Rei ... Bobby Darin is a bit like Elvis... they both covered many genres and there is so much to discover music wise about them on utube. Also, they were pretty good mates. Elvis supported Bobby’s shows throughout his short career of 37 years.
Thank you so much for your insight and the back story of Bobby Darin. I wish more people knew how talented he was, and so underrated. He covered so many songs and genres...all with his special style and unique talent.
He embraced his audience and drew them in to take them along for the ride. That was the Italian in him...if you were at his house he'd probably be plying you with meatballs and Italian bread. He seemed to be a genuine person and a lot of that came through in the movies he made....
To me there is nothing comparable to the vintage jazz singers. The ultimate in cool is Darin, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin. The ad-libs, artistic license with the melody lines.... Timeless. Simply timeless!!
I remember reading a fan magazine which told of how Bobby was happy just to be alive, as when he was 15 and diagnosed with rheumatic heart, the doctors said that he would most likely not live beyond 35. He did pass that age , but yes he was gone far too soon. RIP Bobby.
He was not expected to live past 16, which is why he packed so much in his 37 years. Read his son Dodd Darin’s book about Bobby’s life. He said he wanted to be remembered as “a great entertainer and a human” being.” YOU WERE THAT AND SO MUCH MORE! Very caring and socially conscious man with more talent than any entertainer before or since.
great choice, and I agree with you in how relaxed a performance this was. It is almost like he was just part of the audience and they called him up to sing a song
Bobby Darin was a truly talented guy. His sense of rhythm, timing, and overall musical 'awareness' just came naturally! You can just feel it watching him. Much like Elvis, there was nothing forced with him!
YEAH!!!! My favorite singer of the day!! He died way to soon!!! A lighthearted rivalry between him & Frank kept folks ar both shows!!! Only Bobby can make a song about a "hit man" fun z7 be-booping!!! Darin is GREAT!!! Beyond the Sea is a great one also!!!
Always learn so much from you Fil. Love Bobby Darin to this day. My parents had his records, like Splish Splash, Mack the Knife, etc. They were mostly country fans, so were really happy as Bobby moved to country as well.
You're never too old, Barbara! You'd be surprised at how many songs you can play with 3 simple chords: G, C, and D. Try it! Pretty soon you'll be playing right along with Fil! 💕🐿💕
Laurie Kane - So right, Laurie. I’m 75, and still have a lesson every week. I started playing at age 29, when I got divorced and was finally free to do something I wanted just for me. I bought my guitars back then, a classical with nylon strings and a nice acoustic Martin. (They’re worth an unimaginable (back then) amount now!) I remarried a few years later and put the guitars away. Working and raising a family took up my time and energy. When my second husband passed several years ago, I took the guitars out of storage, and began to play again. I found a teacher and loved the discipline that practice required, as well as the slow progress I made. They formed a lovely foundation for my life. I am no great player, but it brings me great joy to be able to play my instruments, even though I only play for myself and a couple of select non-critical family members. Yes, you’re never too old.
I absolutely love your presentations!!! Not only are they exceptionally astute but your obvious enthusiasm for all shared performances and the positive acknowledgment of the variety of talent and breadth of music genres simply makes my day every time!! Thank you so very much. I am a fan!!
Sir Fil !!!!! I've been on a Bobby Darin kick the last few months !!!! I'm buying up a bunch of CDs on Amazon, and my appreciation of this talented man brings me to tears !!!! His version of Fire and Rain is amazing ! Thanks Sir Fil....we love you !!!!!
Thank you for this analysis of Bobby. He was such a charismatic performer. I appreciate that you value musicians from the past and do so much to keep their memory alive. Your review is very informative! Thanks so much!
I have been watching your videos for a long time now and what really impresses me is just how much you love music, regardless of the style. You get so excited and it's infectious.
Such an incredible talent! Fil thanks for showcasing Bobby - he looks so at ease with the audience, like he's singing in his lounge room with friends gathered around. The key changes so masterfully and effortlessly executed.
Not my genre but my parents loved him. I have great respect for Bobby Darin cause he penned some truly great classics. He was too young for the Rat Pack but his Cool fit right in.
I love how these grim bloody murder lyrics make such a dynamic contrast with the lighthearted rhythm and tune! ...'Mack the Knife', is from Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's "Threepenny Opera". The Doors also recorded a Brecht/Weill tune, 'Whiskey Bar', subjecting it to one of the rare instances of artists censoring the lyrics themselves... I guess because of Jim Morrison's appeal as such a decidedly heterosexual dude they changed "Show me the way to the next little boy" to "Show me the way to the next little girl". Haha! ....... You did a wonderful recap of his amazing, sadly short life, loved the demo, too. Rest in Peace, Bobby.
A personal story. My brother in law was the Maitre D' at the Copacabana in New York and he knew all the biggies. Along with Sammy Davis jr., Bobby was a great friend of the family. For my sister's birthday we went to the Copa to see Bobby. He was really sweet. We sat ringside of course, 10 ft. from Bobby and 15 ft from the band (there was no raised stage just raised steps for the players). He came over to our table and sang happy birthday to my sister. Made her day, and mine too. Bobby's conductor, Bobby Scott was also a close friend of the family (an Irish connection). He wrote a couple of hits like A Taste of Honey and He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother. He took me to a small studio in New York to record a couple pretty bad songs I had written. It was great fun, and you know who was sitting there when we got off the elevator, Scott English, who Bobby and I had just been talking about. I was a fortunate young man, I also went to work at the Copa and met numerous very famous entertainers all who treated me like they'd known me forever. Great Memories.
Bobby took a lot of flack for "If I Were A Carpenter". Not only did he change his musical style but he also started to look like a hippy. The lounge crowd did not like that no matter how much they loved his talent. It was a difficult time for him professionally in music. Remember, "hippys" were not popular at that time. (as far as the difficult time went, I got this second hand from my brother in law).
My favorite song, his style and abilities shine thru. I like his changes as he sings, his lyrics not the music. I just love the real singer doing his song and having fun doing it , no lip syncing here or tricks. Great review.
FIL Bobby Darin is one of my favorites from back in the day and don't shave thzt gives you a roguish look and very sexy and it goes very well with your image
I had always felt that Bobby Darin is a "pretty cool guy" but he was "way cool" to a generation prior to me. This was when I found about out the relationship Bobby had with everybody's favorite "12 string Rickenbacker player" Roger McGuinn. Bobby was some years older than Roger and Bobby took Roger under his wing and showed him the business end of the LA music scene. How Bobby connected with Roger, one of the icons of the counter culture must be a great story. I read about this Bobby Darin connection to Roger in an interview given by Roger. Simply to show that Roger had a sense of humor I repeat a story. Roger describes meeting an "older woman" at an upstate NY folk music festival. This would be the time (I believe the very early 60's) where he met Joan Baez. She was 20, Roger was 19. Thanks Fil.
Thank you for having the taste to honor this under-appreciated artist.
I’m 70 years old and this remains my favourite song of all time. Until he died on the operating room table his heart condition was kept very quiet. He used oxygen between sets as his health deteriorated.
@allen fraser most seem to end up with that because of their hectic schedules and touring dates, now get out there and be your best, and on to the next show who needs rest. Even watching the wrestlers come in, it was like watching a meat/flesh show, performing monkeys. Seems the managers and promoters (the one's making all the money off the 'stars') don't care about them, they just use them to make that money. That's why so many Dr. Feelgoods out there. But...for the fame and the glory and whatever, most 'stars' choose that life or end up washed up, used up and tossed aside. Really sad. As consumers we don't see that side and don't think about it, we're just here to be entertained. Don't care about your problems just sign an autograph here, you owe me cuz I'm your biggest fan. Sad day. Some actually do make it through and manage to have a decent life. I think Cory Wells was one of those. Sorry for the rant. And no, coke doesn't help it.
@allen fraser Where did you find this out from? I've read multiple in-depth biographies on Mr. Darin and saw nothing related to this. From my understanding, the man lived healthily other than cigarettes.
@@brittonstokes He WAS NOT on coke~ He knew it would wreck his heart! Idiots! He smoked cigs like a chimney, though & smoked weed as the 60s rolled around. He was a peace advocate & multi~ talented.
Amazing performance & analysis! I am 68 & this is Still my favorite song of all time along with Liberty Valance to sing at Karaoke!
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Darin was one of the greatest swing jazz singers of all time. I loved the way he took ballads like ''More'' and turned it into a finger taping jazz master piece. His phrasing was masterful.
Had to check the vid I was watching then - I also enjoy your vids, Jerry! I need to find a UK version, closer to home lol. Nice to see you have great musical taste too 😀
Take a look at 4 or 5 you tubes of Bobby Darin and ditto of Frank Sinatra. One has smooth notes throughout, and one hits occasional discordant notes. One has natural ease and rhythm, and one is stiff and robotic. No contest at all. I will leave it for you to decide. My choice is easy!!!
@@sas6561 While I am sure Fil can tell, please share. I am not a musician. I love Bobby but would love to hear what you think.
@@Jons01 ... Bobby is head and shoulders over Frank as a singer and entertainer. Frank gets the nod on the big screen.
@@sas6561 Thanks, I sort of thought that would be the answer. I have heard it said, If Bobby hadn't died so young, he would have been bigger than Sinatra.
The legendary Sammy Davis Jr. used to say Bobby Darin was the one guy he wouldn't wanna try to follow on stage. That says it all. Nobody like him. He was a comet. This video is the time period where he is literally taking oxygen off stage between numbers because his heart & vascular system is wasting away. It took every bit of his energy to perform that number but you would never have known it. Spectacular performer from a time when you came up in small nightclubs and had to kill or you were toast. He was the very best.
Fil, you deserve some kind of an award for coming up with this concept. No way you could be this successful if you weren't so knowledgeable. Thany you, sir. Love your work!
Thanks!
Hear! Hear!
It's true. This is great stuff. Well Done Fill!
Fully agree. Fil is fantastic.
Right on!
I love how the host is just enjoying every second of the performance.
Anything can be enjoyable if it's what you love, put your heart in it
Darin was a killer entertainer. Died waaaay too early. Fav of my father's.
Bobby was an amazingly engaging performer. He brings you in immediately with his style, confidence and that he is enjoying sharing his song with you. He was also an actor. He passed from illness too soon sadly.
Bobby Darin is the true definition of song stylist. Charisma personified.
Just too cool..Love Bobby Darin and this song..keep snapping your fingers..Died way too young............Thanks Fil
Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr are my two favorite solo entertainers of all time. May they never be forgotten. Thanks for the video.
Sammy Davis Jr appears on an episode of Playboy's Penthouse. It's on you tube - - boy, he owns the room. What precision, energy, charisma!
Bobby Darin taught my friend to swim when he was a child in a Las Vegas hotel swimming pool. (My friend's mom was a showgirl).
That's a cool 😎 story!
OMG!! I just love him!
When that shark bites...... 🦈
In the top tier of the great ones. He said he would make people forget Sinatra and if not for his bum ticker he most likely would have.
I'm thankful that he just came around and made his music, what he loved
My sister saw him live in Vegas she said was brilliant, he owned the stage and had the audience in his hand.
Bobby was such a wonderful entertainer, as teens in the 60’s we listened to incredible songs, music & watched fantastic entertainers. This song is a very big hit for Bobby Darin. RIP you crazy wonderful man 💔❤️🩹❣️
Bobby was one of those guys that could do it all. Singer actor writer. Great performance here.Great showman with such an easy going charismatic personality with that immediately recognizable great voice. He used to start many of his concerts with this song..his biggest hit..#1 record for 9 weeks.. and carry on from there. That's how entertaining he was apparently. Sad he was taken at such an early age! Great analysis and demo Fil!😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦
Thanks!
In all my 59 years, I had never watched Bobby Darin until a few days ago, on the Ed Sullivan show, singing this tune. I was impressed not only by his talent, but also the fact that he was _actually doing it live._ Sad to find that he died at the young age of 37.
Bobby Darin was the top in cool, hip performance. I always loved the way he performed with finger snapping and his “ho” on the beat. Very cool. It’s always a pleasure watching someone with that kind of confidence and pure enjoyment of the music.
Always loved this song, .. can't help smiling and snapping your fingers when you hear it!! He had such a great voice!!
Gracias for talking about Bobby Darin. Brings back lots of memories. I remember when Splish Splash came out, when he was on American Bandstand, when he was nominated for best supporting actor for Captain Newman, M.D., when he married "Gidget" Sandra Dee, and sadly, when he died so young. But the best memory is seeing him perform at New York City's Copacabana nightclub in June 1960. I was 9.
Pure genius how he completely redefined the song from Brecht's original. He excelled at everything he did in show biz, too, which was pretty much everything.
I first heard Bobby Darin and this song when I was probably about 12 years old, a friend had "Mack the Night" on an old 45 that she played for me on her record player. Apparently, I must've loved it because she gave me her 45 and I took it home! Thanks Fil, for another great review!!
Bobby Darin was C O O L.
It is amazing how Bobby Darin could make a loathsome criminal assassin, Ol’ Mackie, somehow amusing and winsome. I smile just contemplating this dichotomy.
"Beyond The Sea."
Yes, a beautiful song.
Thanks for reminding me...
Love love love "Beyond The Sea"! Probably my favorite of Bobby's hits.🙆❤️
One of my favorite songs of all time!
Bobby Darin had the swing! And the orchestration is fantastic, as is the performance of the Big Band. Great analysis, as always. Kudos, Fil 👏
Special part of our treasured youth ...memories. Loved his confident suave super delivery. He and Sandra Dee..prince and princess💗💙
Back in the day, I watched his show and really like his singing but not his brash, finger snapping persona. It wasn't until after his death I learned that he had become politically active in the 60s and how he helped black entertainers get on stage in spite of resistance from management. I have saved a video of him singing "simple song of freedom" in a tuxedo to remind me not to make judgment by appearances.
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ABSOLUTELY!!
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Bobby Darin is one of favourites, he always looks like he's enjoying himself. He did my favourite versions of "Don't Rain On My Parade, Mame and Beautiful Things". And all with a faulty heart valve!
He said when he was young he wanted to be better than Sinatra, for me he was.
Thank you for showing this, very insightful.
That was a very impressive Star in a nutshell ..I have been a Bobby Darin fan all my Life Oh Look AT Me Now being the album that made me a life long fan THANK you for doing this nice to know that in 2020 there are still young people(That would be you LOL) who talk about and appreciate the true musical Genius that is Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin oozes confidence and charisma in this performance. Like all true professionals he makes it look all so easy. In fact the playful charm is a highly polished routine timed to perfection. Every note and every nuance counts. No over singing or unnecessary trills. Amazing to think he was only 34 when this was taped- he looks so much older- middle aged. Of course he was living on borrowed time as a result of a heart defect that would eventually take his life just 3 years later on 20th Dec 1973. He recorded so many iconic songs but he also recorded some cringey novelty numbers too. There are also a number of records that quite frankly are disrespectful & misogynistic and you'll never hear played on any radio station in 2020. Thankfully it's those amazing iconic recordings that are celebrated today.
Oh my, he was the coolest dude of all time ..... and what a loss he was.
The King of Cool.
Hooked on Darin's Mack the Knife when I was 14 years old, sang it then, still singing it at 73 years of age. I had a lot of time to practice; think I've got it about right now, haha. A great singer and an inspiration. Sad he left so early. Thanks for bringing him back with your analysis. He should never be forgotten. Namaste.
THIS is my absolute favorite song to sing! And yep Fil, the key changes, lol! It's not hard for me, but I've been singing practically since birth. So glad you gave Bobby D some love! He was a supremely talented man and left us too soon. He was a chameleon, as first he was a teen idol, then a jazz and standards man, then a socially conscious singer songwriter. Wonder if Bowie got the idea of being a chameleon from Mr. D, hmmm...
One of the coolest singers back then. His voice was fabulous! He was definitely born too sing.
I am glad You got into the history of Bobby Darin, such a tragic loss when he pass away on December 20, 1973 Darin was cool without having to act it. great live footage of Darin. thanks for this one Fil.
Thanks 🙏... Love this guy...One of those charismatic performers who could make every person there feel like he was there just for them. He took a huge risk changing from Rock N’ Roll to crooning. Everyone in the business thought he was crazy...He wasn’t...
And then going into country,folk,protest rock and being able to do all those styles on stage in the end! Incredible! :)
Mack Knife is one of the best songs ever written. Perfected by Bobby Darin.
Thank you so much for this. I also love your videos of Elvis and Bobby Hatfield. Bobby Darin, Elvis, Matt Monro, Sam Cooke and Andy Williams are my very favourites. Bobby Darin is so underrated. He is the one I would have most liked to see perform live, and for me the best ‘swinger’ of all. He was born the same year as my father who was also a victim of rheumatic fever. Thank you for your tanfastic (as Bobby would say), videos. Phil. I’ll look forward to more!
Bobby Darin was one of the most talented artists of all time: singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist, actor - In 1959, he became the only actor ever to have been signed to five major Hollywood film studios. Bobby was also a very good friend of Elvis and one of his favorite singers (along with Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison and Tom Jones, I'd say those are some rather talented singers) The fact that Fil brings such a varied group of artists and speaks so knowledgeably about them is a great tribute to him, and them 🎶
Bobby was underappreciated by the public when he was alive. When he died way too soon, I think he was 38 when he died from a bad heart. If he had lived he would have been right there with Frank and Dean and Nat King Cole. I always loved his voice it was so easy going, just like him. He could go big and loud, or soft and quiet. You always felt you could sing like him until you tried to, then the truth would slowly sink in, no, no you can't. Thanks for your reaction, and thank you for doing these semi forgotten greats.
Yes he was 37 sadly.
nothing beats the original 1959 recording when Darin was a young lad in full voice.
Absolutely. Mom played this song for me by Darin in 1959. We lived on an old 500 acre farmland in deep rural Virginia. And Dad always had a good record player.
Agree
I’m glad you didn’t say the original beats this: you leave it open they’re tied. Two different performances, both incredible, This one has something extra IMO: it’s live; the way he changes the phrasing of practically every line; different accents (a little Southern twang at points); almost percussive at points (you-know-that-weight-is-there-strictly-for-the-weight-lil’-girl). The original is smooth and has a lot of character, especially given that smooth, smooth tone, but these touches and even a little bit of rasp, still a great, great voice. Wow. For both. And Bobby Darin. A genius in every way. Who can touch him today?
I have a collection of 45rpm records that includes Mack the Knife from 1959. This song was a sensation when I was 7 yrs old; have all my older siblings' records.
Fil, your level of musical knowledge and the way you share it and perform it is amazing and mesmerizing. Thank you
I saw Bobby along w George Burns at the Sahara Hotel, Vegas, 1960. Great entertainers for sure!
I did not realize you did Bobby! He died on my 19th birthday. My family didn't want to tell me. I was devastated.
So very talented. He was amazing in Captain Newman M.D. which featured so many wonderful actors including Gregory Peck and Mr. Boo Radley. He was an open and humanitarian man. I love to see how many folk my age also loved and appreciated this so very talented man who continues to make me happy. I have my own Bobby for last 47 years and he is also a talented musician, but no Bobby Darin😉💜. Thanks Fil, u really made me happy 2 years later.
Interesting that this is an old German song and quite old. Published in Germany 1928. I've love this song for decade's. Parents knew what records to buy. Bobby Darin. Very experienced performer by 1970.
The epitome of cool! Steve Martin's parody of this song "When the shark bites" made this song famous all over again. I never knew he was multi talented!
I´ll check this out.It seems interesting.
Dino Rei ... Bobby Darin is a bit like Elvis... they both covered many genres and there is so much to discover music wise about them on utube. Also, they were pretty good mates. Elvis supported Bobby’s shows throughout his short career of 37 years.
@@lyallg8112 Supercool indeed! Giants of talent!
When I think of multitalented I think of Bobby Darin and also Sammy Davis Jr!
Thank you so much for your insight and the back story of Bobby Darin. I wish more people knew how talented he was, and so underrated. He covered so many songs and genres...all with his special style and unique talent.
Darin was one of the finest of his generation. Full.stop!
Thank you Fil, for reminding me of all the great talent I grew up with. Love the back stories, keep them coming...
He embraced his audience and drew them in to take them along for the ride. That was the Italian in him...if you were at his house he'd probably be plying you with meatballs and Italian bread. He seemed to be a genuine person and a lot of that came through in the movies he made....
Fantastic job, Phil. Thoroughly researched and wonderful presentation. Thanks so very much for taking my request. Be well. Rich
To me there is nothing comparable to the vintage jazz singers. The ultimate in cool is Darin, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin. The ad-libs, artistic license with the melody lines.... Timeless. Simply timeless!!
I remember reading a fan magazine which told of how Bobby was happy just to be alive, as when he was 15 and diagnosed with rheumatic heart, the doctors said that he would most likely not live beyond 35. He did pass that age , but yes he was gone far too soon. RIP Bobby.
He was not expected to live past 16, which is why he packed so much in his 37 years. Read his son Dodd Darin’s book about Bobby’s life. He said he wanted to be remembered as “a great entertainer and a human” being.” YOU WERE THAT AND SO MUCH MORE! Very caring and socially conscious man with more talent than any entertainer before or since.
great choice, and I agree with you in how relaxed a performance this was. It is almost like he was just part of the audience and they called him up to sing a song
Bobby Darin was a truly talented guy. His sense of rhythm, timing, and overall musical 'awareness' just came naturally! You can just feel it watching him. Much like Elvis, there was nothing forced with him!
Bobby Darin, what a versatile singer!
And actor
Jeff King Yes watched him in Hell for Heroes with Steve McQueen the other day
Great job of FIL-ling us in!!!
Bobby Darin just had that smooth cool no matter what he did. Salute...
😎👍🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶
Darin was such a showman! Remarkable to think how poor his health was, even at this point.
He had wonderful timing.
What an entertainer and such a wonderful song.
Yeah!! Nobody did it better than Bobby🥰❤️😎
He sure could work a crowd. Great performer. Thanks, Fil.
as a record, ranks among of the best produced ever and it's the Great Bobby Darin that pushes it over. GREAT choice of cuts to analyze, thanks!
He always said at the end of the song well look out ole Mackie’s back.
I was waiting for it!
Mr Darin and Mr Monroe are my Mums favourites.. And mine
Love this guy. Knows his bussiness, and he's always positive, and never insults anyone.
Thanks!
One Man- One Song-... Now That's Entertainment! His last performance... Good one also. Crazy how he passed.
YEAH!!!! My favorite singer of the day!! He died way to soon!!! A lighthearted rivalry between him & Frank kept folks ar both shows!!! Only Bobby can make a song about a "hit man" fun z7 be-booping!!! Darin is GREAT!!! Beyond the Sea is a great one also!!!
My mom loved this song! I remember when she purchased the 45 and played endlessly ❤ she also introduced us kids to Bobby Darren. Good stuff
Always learn so much from you Fil. Love Bobby Darin to this day. My parents had his records, like Splish Splash, Mack the Knife, etc. They were mostly country fans, so were really happy as Bobby moved to country as well.
That was a great look-back! He accomplished so much in his too-short lifetime.
Yes. Bobby D! The best there ever was!
Fil, if I weren't so old I would take guitar lessons! I enjoy watching your analysis very much!
You're never too old, Barbara! You'd be surprised at how many songs you can play with 3 simple chords: G, C, and D. Try it! Pretty soon you'll be playing right along with Fil! 💕🐿💕
Laurie Kane - So right, Laurie. I’m 75, and still have a lesson every week. I started playing at age 29, when I got divorced and was finally free to do something I wanted just for me. I bought my guitars back then, a classical with nylon strings and a nice acoustic Martin. (They’re worth an unimaginable (back then) amount now!) I remarried a few years later and put the guitars away. Working and raising a family took up my time and energy. When my second husband passed several years ago, I took the guitars out of storage, and began to play again. I found a teacher and loved the discipline that practice required, as well as the slow progress I made. They formed a lovely foundation for my life. I am no great player, but it brings me great joy to be able to play my instruments, even though I only play for myself and a couple of select non-critical family members. Yes, you’re never too old.
I absolutely love your presentations!!! Not only are they exceptionally astute but your obvious enthusiasm for all shared performances and the positive acknowledgment of the variety of talent and breadth of music genres simply makes my day every time!! Thank you so very much. I am a fan!!
Thanks for the kind words!
Such a class act! Great band behind him as well! Thanks Fil for featuring!
Outstanding review. Very well done...thanks.
Sir Fil !!!!! I've been on a Bobby Darin kick the last few months !!!! I'm buying up a bunch of CDs on Amazon, and my appreciation of this talented man brings me to tears !!!! His version of Fire and Rain is amazing ! Thanks Sir Fil....we love you !!!!!
Bobby was a great singer, certainly left us too soon.
Thanks so much, Fil, for this great analysis and history of Bobby Darin, makes me appreciate both the person and the music in a deeper way. Best 🤗
Thank you for this analysis of Bobby. He was such a charismatic performer. I appreciate that you value musicians from the past and do so much to keep their memory alive. Your review is very informative! Thanks so much!
I have been watching your videos for a long time now and what really impresses me is just how much you love music, regardless of the style. You get so excited and it's infectious.
Such an incredible talent! Fil thanks for showcasing Bobby - he looks so at ease with the audience, like he's singing in his lounge room with friends gathered around. The key changes so masterfully and effortlessly executed.
Spot on!!!!! As always! From Louisiana US
Not my genre but my parents loved him. I have great respect for Bobby Darin cause he penned some truly great classics. He was too young for the Rat Pack but his Cool fit right in.
Ok ladies, how many of You would love to had Bobby Darin as your "Dream Lover" back in the days when he was toping the charts?
Time Stamps! -
The Guitar - 7:52
History - 13:40
Killer guitar demonstration and the in-depth research on Bobby Darin!
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Hi Barbara!
How can you not love Bobby Darin? Talent, Charisma & can dance too. Died way to young. Grew up listening to his kind of music.
I love how these grim bloody murder lyrics make such a dynamic contrast with the lighthearted rhythm and tune! ...'Mack the Knife', is from Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill's "Threepenny Opera". The Doors also recorded a Brecht/Weill tune, 'Whiskey Bar', subjecting it to one of the rare instances of artists censoring the lyrics themselves... I guess because of Jim Morrison's appeal as such a decidedly heterosexual dude they changed "Show me the way to the next little boy" to "Show me the way to the next little girl". Haha! ....... You did a wonderful recap of his amazing, sadly short life, loved the demo, too. Rest in Peace, Bobby.
Too cool. I like BD. Always a great reaction. Thank you. 👍❤
A personal story. My brother in law was the Maitre D' at the Copacabana in New York and he knew all the biggies. Along with Sammy Davis jr., Bobby was a great friend of the family. For my sister's birthday we went to the Copa to see Bobby. He was really sweet. We sat ringside of course, 10 ft. from Bobby and 15 ft from the band (there was no raised stage just raised steps for the players). He came over to our table and sang happy birthday to my sister. Made her day, and mine too. Bobby's conductor, Bobby Scott was also a close friend of the family (an Irish connection). He wrote a couple of hits like A Taste of Honey and He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother. He took me to a small studio in New York to record a couple pretty bad songs I had written. It was great fun, and you know who was sitting there when we got off the elevator, Scott English, who Bobby and I had just been talking about. I was a fortunate young man, I also went to work at the Copa and met numerous very famous entertainers all who treated me like they'd known me forever. Great Memories.
Bobby took a lot of flack for "If I Were A Carpenter". Not only did he change his musical style but he also started to look like a hippy. The lounge crowd did not like that no matter how much they loved his talent. It was a difficult time for him professionally in music. Remember, "hippys" were not popular at that time. (as far as the difficult time went, I got this second hand from my brother in law).
Mega hit... Bobbie was a treasure
Thanks professor
My favorite song, his style and abilities shine thru. I like his changes as he sings, his lyrics not the music. I just love the real singer doing his song and having fun doing it , no lip syncing here or tricks. Great review.
Bobby Darin was a top tier vocalist and entertainer.
So glad you reviewed this live performance! Aa usual, appreciate your comments!
FIL Bobby Darin is one of my favorites from back in the day and don't shave thzt gives you a roguish look and very sexy and it goes very well with your image
Awesome, so pleased! Thanks!
Bobby's version of Midnight Special is my fave live tv concert performance of all time and I have heaps of favourites!
I had always felt that Bobby Darin is a "pretty cool guy" but he was "way cool" to a generation prior to me. This was when I found about out the relationship Bobby had with everybody's favorite "12 string Rickenbacker player" Roger McGuinn. Bobby was some years older than Roger and Bobby took Roger under his wing and showed him the business end of the LA music scene. How Bobby connected with Roger, one of the icons of the counter culture must be a great story. I read about this Bobby Darin connection to Roger in an interview given by Roger. Simply to show that Roger had a sense of humor I repeat a story. Roger describes meeting an "older woman" at an upstate NY folk music festival. This would be the time (I believe the very early 60's) where he met Joan Baez. She was 20, Roger was 19. Thanks Fil.