@@silvaadourian3185 He was sick pretty much his entire life, apparently doctors didn't think he'd make it to 15, so in a sense it's a miracle he got that old
@@texasgirl6000 If he had needed to go backstage for oxygen treatments between songs in the late 50s and 60s, Elvis likely would not have been as relevant today, either. Bobby Darin performed through the pain, yet you'd never have guessed.
This guy was the quintessential performer. Such talent. Such charisma. Such class. Such professionalism. From a disadvantaged background, and diagnosed at a young age with rheumatic heart disease, he knew he was on borrowed time, and that drove him to be what he became - the best. He had everything going for him … except time. The one, the only, the inimitable Bobby Darin!
He's so cool he's froze in his clothes! The coolest people are those who don't have to "act cool", it just comes naturally. Bobby was one of the few that fit that bill.
My favorite UA-cam video of 2023. Damn imagine he’d never know his song has traveled this far from then vs now. Music is simply the best thing in life close to water.
@@billhorstkamp98 no, he's not. It's live. You can tell if you listen closely to the band, & even to some of Bobby's phrasing. This rendition is actually BETTER than the record!!!
@d.j.starling3559 The studio had more than one recording. On these shows, you don't have a choice, you had to lip sync. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Dion they had to lip sync
@@tennisbum3686 Sorry, but no, this IS a live performance by Bobby. In the early years, with most of the singers of the day, they sang live on TV. Lip-syncing became prevalent a bit later, especially with rock artists. However, American Bandstand did usually depend on lip-syncing. But Ed Sullivan & other variety shows definitely presented live performances. BTW - My dad was a musician, who played on The Mike Douglas Show out of Philly. I also had the good fortune to sit in on several recording sessions for a variety of artists. I have a real good idea of what went into the making of recordings. And yes, The Beatles were among many of best of the 60s to lip-sync on TV. Their appearances had to appeal to the young people who would buy the records, & TPTB made sure those young people heard what they were used to hearing on the radio. That's just the way it was in those years. One last thought, we should all just be grateful we have so much wonderful music to hear, & every one of us should spend part of everyday listening & enjoying. What a wonderful world this could be!!! 🙂
It's so obvious that this vocal is LIVE! Bobby Darin, as all vocalists in those days, were true talents. There was no 'auto tune' or anything fake about them!!!
I was 10 years old when he sang this ...watched this show every Sunday night. He died way too young...he went to the Bronx High School of Science....intelligent and talented...no autotune !!
Connie Francis is also under appreciated . She is not even in the rock n roll hall of fame and is much more of an original and more influential than Darin . However , Connie has a better award than the snobby rock n roll hof , she was voted the best female entertainer of the 20th century . A well deserved honor .
Bobby Darin won a grammy for record of the year and best new artist in 1960. So no worries. He might not be talked about much these days. But he was certainly recognized for his talent back then. He’s still very much loved by those who know of him. 💖
I love to watch him...so relaxed and so much attitude! He owns that stage, the song and the audience! And just swings the heck out of it! He died so young -- what a loss!
It really was! Not lip synched, actually performing it, very few would dare or have the talent to pull that off in front of a TV audience. That's the real deal,
It was the style then. You just didn’t make an appearance without looking your best. If you think that’s something you should see the way people dressed around the 50-60’s just to go on an airplane. Flying was a huge deal and you didn’t dare go out not dressed up. Even little kids wore a pretty dress for the girls and a little sports jacket /maybe a tie for the boys!
From a 1931 German play , Die Dreigroschenoper, which in turn was based on an old English play, The Beggar's Opera from 1728. So German, American or English? - you have your pick.
Thats what performance swagger is. You just saw it. This musical moment never got old or lost its magic. I'll prove it ! I am a younger, brand new fan !
Even at the end of his life, when he would have to take oxygen after he got off stage, Bobby still brought everything he had in him on stage. A fantastic performer, and really a shame we lost him so early.
@@kellanhills1972 "A true story"? Captain Macheath is from The Threepenny Opera, and so is this murder ballad (Although it was heavily modified by Louis Armstrong, and then by Darin).
The guy was everything -- a singer, a dancer and a musician. And you can add actor and, I think, he could also been an orchestra conductor. What talent! Man oh man, Bobby, you could bring it all home! RIP and our lifelong thanks!
This was one of My Fathers Favorite Songs. He would play it and sing along. I grew to enjoy the song when I was young. As well as Frank Sinatra. Of course, I got into the late sixties and seventies acid rock... There has never been such a time of great music as then!
Bobby Darin was a few years before my time. He had timeless style, class, and talent. I love his music and a lot of music from the late ‘50s & early ‘60s. Talent was real. Foul language wasn’t necessary.
when I was a teenager in 69-70, I thought Bobby Darin was the best looking coolest guy ever. I seriously had a crush on him. Bobby Darin Bobby Darin he was something else. I’m 70 now, and I still think he’s the coolest guy ever!❤❤❤
Bobby Darin had something many singers didnt have. He was very strict on the beat of every song. Hes definitely legendary and one of the greatest singers of all time
I'm hard rock heavy metal all day. But when I heard bobby Darin! I'm like totally blown away by him!I' Wish I could've lived in that decade I'm like omg What a performer!
A most superb performance by the GREAT magnificoent crooner BOBBY DARIN ! Profoundly overlooked , was one of the great crooners that emerged from the R&R Era of the 1950 s !
RIP Bobby Darin (May 14, 1936 - December 20, 1973), aged 37
You will be remembered as a legend.
ya i herd this song from the movie called lesson of the evil and wow its such a good song
👏👏👏👏❤️💯💯💯🇦🇷
Rumor were Mack the Knife was the last to see him, lol.
Had a heart attack during a dental exam
@@silvaadourian3185 He was sick pretty much his entire life, apparently doctors didn't think he'd make it to 15, so in a sense it's a miracle he got that old
He's the epitome of cool and suave. He lays it down so effortlessly.
Nobody does it better.
Bobby Darin would still be relevant in today’s music industry. So glad this performance was posted.
If he was, he would be copying himself!!! Had he not had heart problems, I'm certain he could have given Elvis a run for his money.
@X7lilred81 , you must be joking?
@@texasgirl6000 If he had needed to go backstage for oxygen treatments between songs in the late 50s and 60s, Elvis likely would not have been as relevant today, either. Bobby Darin performed through the pain, yet you'd never have guessed.
I was born in the wrong decade. Thanks for sharing this!
One of if not my favorite all time favorite song
I’m 46 years old. I was raised on this stuff. It’s legendary.
Never heard such a gruesome song about murder like it was sang by Bobby Darin. Absolute jazz brilliance, unforgettable.
Try Pumped up Kicks!
Try “Stagger Lee”
@@joemccauley3856 LOL, yeah, Lloyd Price's version of "Stagger Lee" will have you dancing to brutal murder!
The beatles maxwell's silvers hammer
Agreed!!! 😊
This guy was the quintessential performer. Such talent. Such charisma. Such class. Such professionalism. From a disadvantaged background, and diagnosed at a young age with rheumatic heart disease, he knew he was on borrowed time, and that drove him to be what he became - the best. He had everything going for him … except time. The one, the only, the inimitable Bobby Darin!
You said it better thanks
Is he singing about munich germany? Sounds like it!
Didn’t he beat his wife?
One of the best songs ever
@@jlo13800What?
I loved this song since I was young. I am 70 now.
The only and best version of great song
He's so cool he's froze in his clothes! The coolest people are those who don't have to "act cool", it just comes naturally. Bobby was one of the few that fit that bill.
Your writing is poor.
😂😂😂😂@@mikegarippo7815
Agree
Bobby & Roger Miller both.
@@mikegarippo7815 Actually a lot better than yours, in comparison anyway.. 🤣
My favorite UA-cam video of 2023. Damn imagine he’d never know his song has traveled this far from then vs now. Music is simply the best thing in life close to water.
Bobby Darin was the absolute COOLEST guy in town, with charisma to spare! No singer today, NO ONE, even comes close…
Dean Martin does
Hook with charisma
I always thought Dean Martin couldn’t be beat, but Dean M doesn’t have the quick, natural moves that Bobby uses . Hypnotizing..
He was one of my idols!
Estoy frita
This live performance is Bobby's BEST ever rendition of this song. Never heard him do it better!!
Unfortunately, he’s lip syncing to the record
@@billhorstkamp98 no, he's not. It's live. You can tell if you listen closely to the band, & even to some of Bobby's phrasing. This rendition is actually BETTER than the record!!!
Hes lip syncing with a recording, an standard format on TV shows, including American Bandstand.
@d.j.starling3559 The studio had more than one recording. On these shows, you don't have a choice, you had to lip sync. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Dion they had to lip sync
@@tennisbum3686 Sorry, but no, this IS a live performance by Bobby. In the early years, with most of the singers of the day, they sang live on TV. Lip-syncing became prevalent a bit later, especially with rock artists. However, American Bandstand did usually depend on lip-syncing. But Ed Sullivan & other variety shows definitely presented live performances. BTW - My dad was a musician, who played on The Mike Douglas Show out of Philly. I also had the good fortune to sit in on several recording sessions for a variety of artists. I have a real good idea of what went into the making of recordings. And yes, The Beatles were among many of best of the 60s to lip-sync on TV. Their appearances had to appeal to the young people who would buy the records, & TPTB made sure those young people heard what they were used to hearing on the radio. That's just the way it was in those years. One last thought, we should all just be grateful we have so much wonderful music to hear, & every one of us should spend part of everyday listening & enjoying. What a wonderful world this could be!!! 🙂
Absolutely magnificent this song 🎵 Dream lover and Splish Splash Bobby Darin Mr Cool 😎 👌 his perfection 👏👏👏
Still AMAZING in 2024 !
It's so obvious that this vocal is LIVE! Bobby Darin, as all vocalists in those days, were true talents. There was no 'auto tune' or anything fake about them!!!
He was the definition of cool.
He was sooo cute 😂😂😂
I was 10 years old when he sang this ...watched this show every Sunday night. He died way too young...he went to the Bronx High School of Science....intelligent and talented...no autotune !!
Waldo Cassata from Da Bronx-like me.
You had a TV In the 50s?
You must have been rich
Ed Sullivan had a great show Mr Sunday night
Bobby was the best of the best
Classic!
Brilliant ...
Great singer and actor!
Bobby Darin is criminally overlooked, underrated, and under-appreciated to this day
Just saw this clip, Great Singer, gone too soon, I never get tired of listening to these classics!
Considering this song is the American Billboard 100 4th best-selling song of all time, a lot of people might disagree with you on that one 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Connie Francis is also under appreciated . She is not even in the rock n roll hall of fame and is much more of an original and more influential than Darin . However , Connie has a better award than the snobby rock n roll hof , she was voted the best female entertainer of the 20th century . A well deserved honor .
@@Theoriginalbigbrillo😅
Bobby Darin won a grammy for record of the year and best new artist in 1960. So no worries. He might not be talked about much these days. But he was certainly recognized for his talent back then. He’s still very much loved by those who know of him. 💖
He was great &
It was a Great Song
It didn't (and doesn't) get any better than this.
I've been loving Bobby Darin forever❤. The way he puts this tune together is just nothing but class.
He had health issues but what CLASS
MR Sullivan always gave credit when credit was due.
He was 22 when he did this.
Think of what 22 year old artists commonly do - both then and now.
Wrong, he was 23.
The song and timing Is bang on
he is great every song is great 👍 listening to Bobby is a pleasure
I love to watch him...so relaxed and so much attitude! He owns that stage, the song and the audience! And just swings the heck out of it! He died so young -- what a loss!
But look at what he left us some great recordings anytime anywhere
He totally KILLS. What a talent!
Bobby was a simply wonderful singer and performer
Now That's What You Call Laying Down A Classic In 1959 Baby
This must be one of the most laid back songs ever written!
Simply the best version of 'Mack The Knife' ever!
It's a great version, no doubt . . . but Ella Fitzgerald's version is stupendous, too.
@@lisica8458 surely you jest
I like Louis Armstrong too
@@lisica8458 No, just no.
It’s great and it has many nice covers but the best version in my opinion is by Jimmy Dale Gilmore. It’s a gorgeous cover.
The audience was applauding before he even finished the song.
He was an awesome singer. He died too young. I adore his music 🎶
Me too
The expressions, the voice, the music, perfect!! Simply perfect, I can't imagine seeing him perform in person.
This was live. Just amazing.
Agree
It really was! Not lip synched, actually performing it, very few would dare or have the talent to pull that off in front of a TV audience. That's the real deal,
This is the only 0ne I can ever listen to! The God of MtK!
Only 22yrs old here, and completely kills it! WOW not a hint of nerves- what a cool customer!
Bobby Durin was the real deal for sure!!
This band is f'ing phenomenal!
Why is it that everyone back then was so well dressed? Better dressed than today’s artists? He looks great and sounds great! So I like this! 👍🏼
It was the style then. You just didn’t make an appearance without looking your best. If you think that’s something you should see the way people dressed around the 50-60’s just to go on an airplane. Flying was a huge deal and you didn’t dare go out not dressed up. Even little kids wore a pretty dress for the girls and a little sports jacket /maybe a tie for the boys!
I have heard others sing this song, but nobody, absolutely nobody can sing this song like Darin did.
R.I.P Bobby Darin. You were an incredible talent.
Ed really love Bobby's performance, golden moment...
The goat of ed sullivan performances. Cool personified.
A master class in stage presence!!!❤️❤️❤️ Delivery, tone, phrasing, rhythm-perfection!!
So smooth, so easy.
I've adored this song forever, my mother and aunt did too. They've passed on so now I listen to it every chance I get
Bobby Darin was incredible. This is a LIVE performance with the Sullivan house band behind him. No one did this song like Bobby. What a singer!
This is great but Ella blows this out the water
@@vshagoyan She certainly does! But, she was ELLA and could blow anybody out of the water. Bobby sang it in his style and he nails it, regardless.
@@huascar66 Ain’t that the truth!
Sorry to burst your bubble
I watched this live performance when I was 9 years old. A sensational song and gigantic popular hit in that era of American music.
From a 1931 German play , Die Dreigroschenoper, which in turn was based on an old English play, The Beggar's Opera from 1728. So German, American or English? - you have your pick.
@Mitzi Miau It's much more complicated than that. See the Wikipedia entry for Elisabeth Hauptmann, for instance.
Easily the best rendition of this song - RIP Bobby; you're not forgotten
👌
I'd put Louis Armstrong's version up against it any day but they're both great!!
@@stevephillips6667 indeed
I'm partial to Roger Daltrey's version from the 1989 film.
I go Dave Van Ronk's all day but to each their own
Thats what performance swagger is. You just saw it. This musical moment never got old or lost its magic. I'll prove it ! I am a younger, brand new fan !
Oh I forgot about swagger. Yes rarely metioned 2day. I guess swagger is now considered negative. Meh...
What an amazing singer, even in our modern generations.
So great. Timeless voice that would have aged well. One of favorites.
Totally 👍
Agree
Yupp 👌🇺🇸
100 % Barb you are a fine looking woman, remind me of Hillary Clinton ❤
Even at the end of his life, when he would have to take oxygen after he got off stage, Bobby still brought everything he had in him on stage. A fantastic performer, and really a shame we lost him so early.
One of the coolest songs I ever heard ❤❤😂
The one and only and very best version of this great song. What a singer!
One of my favorite songs, Bobby Darin's version is the best. ❤
Freakin brilliant!
he was such a pleasure to see and hear.
As i am a 64 yr old - genuine cool 😎 sad he passed at 37.
Who cares what your age is, and how is it even relevant to your comment?
@@mikegarippo7815 I’m 65 now and -very very sad he passed at 37. I advise you to pick up critical skill thinking 😎
I agree!!! He was so swag for his time.. and i'm 19 years old
Talent never dies. It just ages.
Loved Bobby Darin. He passed away far too soon. ❤
The lyrical structure weaved with such poignant euphemisms. Brilliant!
Actually not really “poignant euphemism”. This song is based on a true story about a serial killer. Pretty dark song. But awesome!
@@kellanhills1972 I know.
Makes it more intriguing.
@@kellanhills1972 "A true story"? Captain Macheath is from The Threepenny Opera, and so is this murder ballad (Although it was heavily modified by Louis Armstrong, and then by Darin).
Man, those were the days. This performance takes me back. Greatest generation had so many problems but gave us kids so much
Such class no o e could touch him today
BOBBY DARIN!! The #1 Rock & Roll Crooner!!
The guy was everything -- a singer, a dancer and a musician. And you can add actor and, I think, he could also been an orchestra conductor. What talent! Man oh man, Bobby, you could bring it all home! RIP and our lifelong thanks!
Absolutely!!!
They used to ask a lot from preformers back then, and it shows. Absolutely killer singing
Ed nearly pulled off his wig at the end. Louis Armstrong had the hit in 1956 in Australia.
This was one of My Fathers Favorite Songs. He would play it and sing along. I grew to enjoy the song when I was young. As well as Frank Sinatra. Of course, I got into the late sixties and seventies acid rock... There has never been such a time of great music as then!
Bobby Darin was a few years before my time. He had timeless style, class, and talent. I love his music and a lot of music from the late ‘50s & early ‘60s. Talent was real. Foul language wasn’t necessary.
God Bobby just owns this song ❤️❤️🥂🥂
Sounds just like his record...❤❤❤❤
Charisma and charm all over the screen. Didn't need anything but himself. Gone too soon.
That actually gave me chills he was gone too young
Bobby The Best. …🎉🎉❤🎉🎉
when I was a teenager in 69-70, I thought Bobby Darin was the best looking coolest guy ever. I seriously had a crush on him. Bobby Darin Bobby Darin he was something else. I’m 70 now, and I still think he’s the coolest guy ever!❤❤❤
Me too!
You had bad taste wtf
@@trappz_io2620
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@@trappz_io2620 You are currently the one with bad taste.
@trappz_io2620 and bad manners...don't you have some weed to smoke and Cheetos to eat?
Bobby, it’s only circumstantial evidence, but you’ve presented a strong case.
Well said Robert..Bobby D..nailed it,,case closed!!👍
@@martinleavitt6094 3
LOL
I mean REALLY, Idid !!!
One of the true greats to ever do it - and taken from us much too soon!
Bobby Darin had something many singers didnt have. He was very strict on the beat of every song. Hes definitely legendary and one of the greatest singers of all time
His whole body just oozed talent. Not many can match him.
Anyone here on November 2024❤
Count me in friend
Me
Me too
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I'm here all the months
I'm hard rock heavy metal all day.
But when I heard bobby Darin!
I'm like totally blown away by him!I'
Wish I could've lived in that decade
I'm like omg
What a performer!
Boss 😅 he Killed It😊
the best ever ever ever version of this song he owns it
A master piece 👌👍🇺🇸
The greatest entertainer of all time. Gone far to soon.
Thank you Mr Darren
This is the coolest singer I have ever seen in my entire existence
ABSOLUTELY 💯 BRILLIANT 👏 👌 AND BEAUTIFUL THANKS 😢😮❤
A most superb performance by the GREAT magnificoent crooner BOBBY DARIN !
Profoundly overlooked , was one of the great crooners that emerged from the R&R Era of the 1950 s !
Now that's a live performance
Gotta Luv Bobby Darin and His Fantastic Performance 👍 I’m Enjoying this Fall night 2023 🦅
BRILLIANT who else could sing about a mass murderer and turn it into a classic still played 50 years after his death.....
I like this song. He was very talented. He died too young.
I could listen to this every day…. GREAT song by a GREAT singer. Bobby Darin nails it
Awesome presence.The epitome of cool
The big band screaming at the end and oh boy could bobby deliver the goods! Just so COOL!
Ray Bloch used Richard Wess' arrangement from the original recording.
The sax arrangement is absolutely perfect. The whole thing was a masterpiece. One time through and nailed it.
That, is charisma.