We all miss him, but he knew he would not be here long, that is why he gave it all up with every single song and performance, he had soul, he lived fully every moment. Sandra Dee loved him until her death. His son keeps his legacy alive. ❤❤❤
So true, a man who knew he was dying everyday and shared his joy for life, music and dance with us like no other. He could have been on a beach somewhere enjoying a margarita but instead hauled his oxygen around to be with the world.🙏💕💕♥️❤️♥️💕💕♥️♥️♥️💕💕♥️♥️♥️♥️
The greatest - I never miss a chance to tell people how wonderful this man was. Just love him - he's my hero since the 60's ❤❤❤❤ 'I'll be your baby tonight' is like warm honey dripping........ 'The Curtain Falls' is his perfect show/life closing. Wish I'd seen him live..... amazing performer 🎉xxx
You're absolutely 💯%! 👌 ❤️ 💓 💙 💖 right about Bobby Darin is the thing 👌 👏 😀 👍 😄 🙌 👌 👏 😀 👍 😄 🙌 that ever has to music 🎶 🎵 👌 😄 😀 😉 definitely ♥️ ❤️ 💖 ✨️ 😀 😄!
Wow! What talent! Bobby's death was OUR loss! RIP Oh good Bobby Darin. May your Holy soul enter into Heaven. May your light shine forever Bobby Darin. You are the Man!
He had a remarkable talent. He grew with the music, tuning in on the changing trends and easily sliding into the role, evolving, and bringing sincerity to whatever he sang. Imagine how far he would have gone. We lost a marvelous entertainer.
There’s something about Bobby Darin that you don’t get with other singers. There’s a relaxed carefree attitude in his performance, and yet 100% focused.
Bobby knew every song he sang at this time might be his last. He was taking oxygen between songs. Even with all the sorrow in his life he still loved life and performing and I wished I could have seen this concert.
Потому что он естественен в проявлении своего таланта. Он проживал каждую свою песню на сцене. Несомнно большой талант и большое сердце плюс чувство юмора и сумасшедшая энергия! ❤❤️❤💋💋💋
Bobby was born to be a great entertainer and he fulfilled his dream to pack houses wherever he performed. God bless his memory and I hope his son is still enjoying life with Bobby’s grandchildren and his lovely wife. RIP BOBBY & Sandy. Stay together for eternity.❤❤❤
every now and then someone is born with just a little stardust in them this guy had a bucket full they took it back of us to dam quick his flame burn so bright still fills my heart with joy 76 year old fan
Just don’t understand why he was taken so young it makes me so sad . Mr. Entertainer. Thank you for the opportunity to hear these great songs again. Good memories
This performance is the epitome of Bobby Darin, the consumate performer. Noone could touch him. By this time in his life he was extremely sick..had to take O2 backstage after performing. To go all out the way he did was nothing short of amazing! The world lost a great man..We miss you Bobby!
What a beautiful person this man was. I love that he wasn't afraid to be silly and dance. What an incredible talent! I wish the audience would've given him more love and praise at the end. Bobby Darin, you are sorely missed.
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Here i am a 70 year old woman playing this over and over every night.What talent. I put my screen on full and at the end of this song i can see the pain on his face. So sad. Bobby Darin you make my heart happy with your expressions and your great voice. Rest in sweet peace Mr. bobby Darin.
I'm 76 Mary, and I still love this man! Saw him in concert in Miami when I was a young girl, then live at the Copacabana in NY when I was an older teen. It was awesome!
A man that can play the blues harmonica has the kind of soul connection that comes from the South. Bobby was truly. One in a Billion. I hope to meet him some day❤❤❤
I Love Elvis too, but he was never as relaxed and confident like Bobby was. Elvis was never free, out of fear and nervousness, though his performances were electricfying.
Bobby Darin was one of the most talented performers, if not THE best performer, that I've ever had the pleasure to see, and I've seen a lot. Just pure excellence!!!
Frank Sinatra and Elvis were different performers completely although Bobby Darin seemed to embody both. Elvis saw Bobby Darin perform and supposedly said that he (Elvis) would not want to follow him. As for the incomparable Frank Sinatra, here's a remarkable performance: One More for My Baby (One More for the Road): ua-cam.com/video/3jHr5JbTeRY/v-deo.html
Bobby Darin is amazing and I’ve watched a lot, LOT of concerts of him.. but Elvis is on a different level for me, and especially in the 1970’s. I’ve watched hundreds of concerts of him, not exaggerating, which are just something different, untouched.
Hard to live with..knowing your "short" future..but man he used his God given talent and cheeky personality to "do his thing" and be fondly remembered for ever. Who can lay claim to that?
I had heard a few songs but really discovered the genius that is Bobby Darin 4 nights back and since then, I can't get enough. I'm a massive Elvis fan and was remembering him Aug 16th. On a phone call my sis mentioned a friend at work liking Bobby, I recalled Elvis and Bobby meeting so was searching for the pictures and came across If I were a Carpenter. I was reduced to tears. I played it over and over again thinking it was the best recording of a song I had ever heard. Since then I'm re-working all my rules, he's tearing up everything I know. I'm so glad to have met Bobby Darin albeit in precious clips like this. I haven't been able to stop smiling at the sheer joy from watching and hearing this force of talent. He is now simply a part of each day. He provides a masterclass with each genre he sings, swing, smooth, country, rock n roll, blues, soul, folk, he plays instruments and then he dances and boy can he dance, then there's comedy and impressions and somehow fitted in acting and by all accounts, a truly decent human being too. And if I can add, is very sexy throughout. Midnight Special is probably the single best all round performance I've seen. Midnight has become Bobby time. I'm not sleeping until I've heard the songs, watched the performances, smiled with him because he has a look as if he's singing just to you. I was 3 when he died.
Awesome comment. I was a fan of Bobby in my childhood, but didn’t really delve into his full catalog until about 10 years ago. I too was blown away by the remarkable diversity and versatility that Bobby was able to exhibit over the course of his remarkable career. There was nothing he couldn’t do as a performer. He’s the greatest of all time for my money. He could do everything, and he did it all so brilliantly. Love my Bobby.
@@RiRi2023_ He was so cool. I am 76-year-old fan. I miss his swag on stage. I knew how he carried himself on stage he would be a great addition to our music world. Mr Goblet was along with Bobby, so so much creators of a time.
The most under appreciated entertainer in the last 100 years. He excelled at just about all pop genres and was also a superb song writer, musician and actor. There's also his great impressions of many other entertainers.
My Dad's two favorite singers of all-time were Frank Sinatra & Bobby Darin... he would sing Bobby Darin tunes to me as a kid... & I never forgot how much I used to enjoy when he would put on his records of these two great artists.... This video shows just how versatile he was as an entertainer...
ogrebattle22763 hi! good to find another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-) REPLY
Jason Celli hi! good to find another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
Listening to Bobby Darin takes away all my anxiety. I go into another universe when I put him on. There was never anyone like him. There will never be anyone like him again. So under appreciated. He was an absolute master.
He is the greatest interpreter of all time. Able to sing all genres: Swing, rock and Roll, Jazz, pop, folk, country, rhythm and blues. In addition to being a composer, musician, actor, all at the highest level.
He also did a rap song way before it became popular. "Me and Mr. Horner". I just found this out a few months ago so I had to listen to it even though I can't stand rap. I've listened to it several times.
SONG, DANCE, ACTING........there was no one like Bobby. Sandra Dee NEVER re -married......he was THEE man......taken from us far too early and remembered by few. Only those who know his talents are die-hard fans. He couldn't read music, but arranged and conducted most of his music. He wrote 136 SONGS!!!!!! His best is a debate....A SIMPLE SONG OF FREEDOM, or LONG LINE RIDER......those were his, and his alone. He sang, he danced, he wrote, he arranged, he acted(pretty well) His talent was FAR FAR, FAR under-appreciated for most of his time - and continues to this day. HE KNEW HE HAD A LIMITED TIME ON THIS EARTH......READ HIS STORY..........AS LONG AS I AM ALIVE, BOBBY WILL LIVE...........
I am only 52, he was gone when I was four and yet I remember because Bobby was the shit as they say. Blew away his peers in talent and personality. A huge loss for American music.
Still gives me chills at 72! I danced to every song he ever made. Man this man could move. He had rhythm in his marrow...in every cell!!! Believe me, this kind of rhythm never dies!!!
If only we could go back. Soon as we heard the first note, we were up and dancing. What movers we were. Now a day’s, lucky to get halfway, before the old legs give out and have to sit down, keeping the beat with arms and feet moving !
In 2021 and quarantined, I’m blessed to have the videos and music of THE GREAT Bobby Darin. Loved you when I was a teenager but didn’t know ALL your talents. I’m 74 now and rockin’ with the greatest talent I’ve ever seen. I’m so sad you’re gone, but sexy man your soul and music lives on. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC. Thanks for the happiness you give me.
Thanks for that comment Abe... I feel exactly the same way...there was NOTHING Bobby couldn't do... one of the greatest talents to EVER walk the planet, but unfortunately, taken from us way too soon... but he will live forever...
Maybe because he was the only big show I saw in Vegas in the 1960’s but I simple could not believe that anyone could put on such an amazing show as he did that night.
@@billbetz9687 if that was the only show you got to see,then you certainly saw the right one... I'm 50 years old and I'm sooo jealous that I never got to see him but you did... that must be some memory for you bro!!! Bobby D FOREVER!!! Or should I say, Walden Robert Cassoto FOREVER!!!
THOR PURVIS hi! glad young people like you get to know and appreciate Bobby Darin :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive for generations :-)
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So many comments and I just read them all. Agree with almost all of them. I can’t add anything better. He was a Fantastic Performer. and #1 in my book. I’m 82 now and have loved him since he started. I drove people nuts talking about ,him ,but since You Tube entered my life ,I’m just enjoying Bobby Darin and passing him on to my 10 grand’s and 15 great- grand’s. . Having a hard time picking the piece of music to be played at my Celebration of Life ,but it will be a Bobby Darin Song ,maybe 2. 🥰 Thank you Jan Hammer . Love 💕 the comments and you having this site. “Keep Bobby Darin Alive.” “Life is Good. “. ♥️🎼🎶🥀🎶♥️😎🥰
One of the absolute masters. Nearly a half century after his tragic and untimely passing, I am still trying to assimilate all of his vast and diverse catalog. He pretty much excelled at all that he did.
Once Upon A Time...there was a magnificent, multi talented artiste who had Talent.. and Timing, perfect pitch, exquisite change of key, a virtuoso on any musical instrument you could name...supernatural on Vibes..Rhythm..from the top of his head to his better than James Brown dancing feet!!! I am 68 years of age, and have loved Mr D since the late 50's when Australia somehow, aired shows with Bobby performing..with his superb Two Step at the end of Look Out Old Mackey Is Back!! He dropped that routine from his performance...I don't know why...Others have praised him here..far better than I can express!! I have what is purported to be his final show, on DVD...and,after playing Splish Splash, he gets up..thanks the audience...and leaves the stage, for the final time. If you look closely at the expression in his eyes, you can see him..not soaking the pleasure up at their marvelous response..but the knowing look that he will never experience this moment, again. Bloody hell I miss you Bobby!! I know exactly where I was when I heard the news on the radio....I cried, Bobby D...I cry still. Catch him on an LP singing with Johnny Mercer, if you can..Special!! You are my Once Upon a Time, Bobby Darin..oh so long ago. Thanks, Mr Hammer..I keep watching your vids.
Marilyn Stevenson, well said! I'm about the same age as you now, and I have loved Bobby forever! I did not know until after he passed, that he had an incredibly high IQ and was part of Mensa organization for "High IQ intellectuals" and that he could play any instrument and as Sammy Davis Jr. said once that "Bobby Darin has a black man's soul and rhythm in "a white man's body"..so true he had this natural rhythm anyone could see. Multi dimensionally talented, in singing, writing songs, playing many instruments, dancing and his acting was also incredible. Watch the movie "Pressure point" with Darin and Sidney Poiter. Bobby plays a very sick twisted "Nazi sympathizer and sociopath" in prison, where Sidney is the psychiatrist and tries to help him and figure out how he came to be such a messed up man. They go back over his childhood and it was horrible, and that is where Darin does his incredible acting chops!
Bobby Darrin. We love you and always will you gave us hope and love to sing and dance !! You are our shing star thanks for the memores!! You are the best thank you shined on my friend we love you!!!
Thank you all here for the emotional and detailed descriptions of him and his phenomenal performances, especially the last performance and the film Pressure Point.
This is before my time, but yet one of the best performances of a classic tune. Bobby and his band, top notch talent sorely lacking today. Awesome, a national treasure.
I think Bobby Darin was multitalented and simply put marvellous. I watch his videos now many years later and still get the utmost enjoyment from them . Thanks for those of you who shared this pleasure with me. He's number one.
Mary Synnot hi! good to know another BD fan :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
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Coming of age in the 60s I heard Bobby Darin's music and saw him in films. While it was obvious to me even then that he was multi talented, I was mostly into blues rock and made no effort to fully appreciate him. Later I broadened my interests in music styles and came to realize just how talented he was. I recall when he died. It's really nice with youtube that we can see him perform live.
Thank you! I never got " there" but I have made a sweet life since 85' singing for a living I am very proud to say now at 54 (in May)..I LOVED THEM ALL! My Mother played Sinatra while I was in her belly ( she told me) and all my life! I am a huge Elvis fan( I saw them both LIVE in my lifetime!! EP in 74' at Sahara Tahoe and FS at Bally's Reno in 88', I was right in front ($250 ticket was) and was the 1st person he came to when the 90 min show was over and shook my hand a good 5 sec. from the stage! I will never forget that moment! Sinatra truly had the BLUEST eyes you ever saw!)..* along with of course Bobby Darin, Jackie Wilson, Tom Jones, Sam Cooke, Al Green.......Hall & Oates, Simply Red' ( Mick Hucknell) I love them ALL and many more from my era to the STAX label...Please look me up and hear/see my " Career"....*..NICKYDEPAOLA.COM...* God bless'
Mr. Bobby Darin one of the great entertainers of the 20th century. To me there is none like him. From Dream Lover to Mack The Knife. Out of sight performer.
My mom said Bobby was a genius & could play many instruments. Now I know what she meant. Bobby was exceptionally talented; no one comes near his level even today. His videos show how he fully loved life & performing! What an awesome man & a true legend 😊😊😊
Not "just" one of the best crooners ever, but a versatile, all rounded artist and performer. He could sing just every genre of American music of his era with the same, perfect results 😍 Totally underrated
Quel talent et quel dommage qu'un tel artiste est disparu si brièvement. Toute sa vie qu'il savait courte due à sa maladie, il se consacra à la musique. Sur ce titre il démontre tout son talent de chanteur et de showmen. Avec un ❤️énorme. Il se donne à fond pour son public. Chapeau l'artiste et que ton âme reste à jamais éternel. Salut Mr bobby Darin
Saw him in Vegas in 1972. I was 15. He was my dad's favorite. Amazing show. Played 4 instruments, danced and sang. He was sick but never knew it. Died the next year at 37 years old.
Quel artiste !!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍C'était. À défaut d'une vie longue et paisible , il a consacré le relativement peu de temps qu'il avait et savait à vivre à la musique. Sur ce titre il démontre tout son talent de chanteur et de showmen qui était incroyable. Chapeau et salut l'artiste au paradis des hommes bon.
Yvette Loshaw hi! glad young people like you get to know and appreciate Bobby Darin :-) hope you check out his other songs/music on YT and FB fan pages , too - am sure you'll like him a lot more :-) ) REPLY
Damn ,This Man had some Talent, I know he was from N.Y.- U know he had some R+B in him ands some Blues by just the way he felt his Music ,and he let it show ! great !!
So glad I got to see Bobby!! Great entertainer 🎵 🎶 So sad he died so young😢 Your gone Bobby but never forgotten 🙏🏻💖🎵🎶 Thanks for all the great songs 🎵🎶💔
I would have LOVED to listen and watch this man in person ( Bobby Darin) Love his groove, right on beat, I'd love to dance with him. Get down Bobby ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pure talent right there! Saw Bobby at The Regal, Edmonton, c1959. He was amazing then and on this song he is really giving it his all. Sadly not long before he died, December 20 1973. :-(
This was one of Bobby Darin's finest performances sadly it was also one of his last what a great talent he was taken way too soon and he had so much more to offer RIP Dreamlover
Jimmy Mackster hi! glad to find another one who admires Bobby :-) ... do check out his FB fan pages, to keep his music and memory alive (in case you haven't :-) )
I watch this in stead of medication its easier to get down and last so much longer makes my old bones feel real fine bless you bobby miss you but your music goes on
Tim Bergler hi! glad to find another one who admires Bobby :-) ... do check out his FB fan pages, to keep his music and memory alive (in case you haven't :-) )
Bobby Darin was the real deal. He was a singer and a performer. He shined onstage. He did it proud. I never knew he played the harmonica. I love this song. I loved all his songs from 1960 till now Thanks for the rare video clip.
SENSATIONAL !!!!! Of all the artists who have ever sung this song over the years I still prefer Bobby Darin's version….. there is more heart, soul and deep feeling to it….. look at him go, man can he play the Harp…. just watching Bobby put his heart and soul into this song is so mesmerising, such an awesome multi-talented man….. Bobby's dynamic presence on stage and in front of the cameras put him shoulders above all others….. To think that Bobby was in such ill health at this particular time just makes it all that much more wonderful….. I have loved Bobby as an artist and the wonderful human being he became since I was a four years old, having always admired his courage, strength, determination, perfection to details, visionary approach to everything he did…… Bobby Darin did it all his own way….. he is the exception to the rule…. the man of his own destiny….. the one and only, one of a kind human being…. we will never see the likes of Bobby's brilliance again……. Thank you so very much for this one Jan Hammer
Although Walden "Bobby Darin" Robert Cassotto is 1 of my all time favourites and he does do an outstanding job of Midnight Special , I think you may be overlooking Van "Tha Man" Morrison and his rendition but you're entitled to your opinion ;)
@@thorpurvis5703 two different artists ____ to appreciate this version does not negate another version of this song. Where is the contest ? What aspect of these guys is comparable ?
We all miss him, but he knew he would not be here long, that is why he gave it all up with every single song and performance, he had soul, he lived fully every moment. Sandra Dee loved him until her death. His son keeps his legacy alive. ❤❤❤
Elvis was the king of rock & roll, Michael Jackson was the king of Pop ... but Bobby Darin was the king of everything. RIP.
Great comment yes he did everything great, except for breathing air
Not sure if he was the king of everything. But he was definitely unique & in a class of his own. TCB
So true, a man who knew he was dying everyday and shared his joy for life, music and dance with us like no other. He could have been on a beach somewhere enjoying a margarita but instead hauled his oxygen around to be with the world.🙏💕💕♥️❤️♥️💕💕♥️♥️♥️💕💕♥️♥️♥️♥️
Such a talent. !!
AMEN!!!
The most underrated musician, composer and vocalist period.
So true 👍 👌 😢 👏 🙌 😄 👍 👌 😢 👏 🙌 😄 absolutely 💯 %!😳 😀 🙄 😄 😜 about 👍 🤔 🙄 😑 😐 😕 👍 🤔 🙄 😑 😐 😕 Bobby Darin 😀 😄 😉 ❤️ 😆 👍 😀 😄 😉 ❤️ 😆 👍 😀!
The greatest - I never miss a chance to tell people how wonderful this man was. Just love him - he's my hero since the 60's ❤❤❤❤
'I'll be your baby tonight' is like warm honey dripping........
'The Curtain Falls' is his perfect show/life closing.
Wish I'd seen him live..... amazing performer 🎉xxx
Music is the best thing that ever happened to most people. Bobby is one of the best things that ever happened to music.
You're absolutely 💯%! 👌 ❤️ 💓 💙 💖 right about Bobby Darin is the thing 👌 👏 😀 👍 😄 🙌 👌 👏 😀 👍 😄 🙌 that ever has to music 🎶 🎵 👌 😄 😀 😉 definitely ♥️ ❤️ 💖 ✨️ 😀 😄!
Bobby Darin is a great 👍 👌 👏 🙌 😀 😄 👍 👌 👏 🙌 😀 😄 entertainer!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮
Bobby left us far too early, but, now in 2024, he is still loved and rememberd. Best wishes to all his fans playing this video. England, March, 2024.
Wow! What talent! Bobby's death was OUR loss! RIP Oh good Bobby Darin. May your Holy soul enter into Heaven. May your light shine forever Bobby Darin. You are the Man!
I don't think there was anything that Bobby Darin couldn't do. I miss him and his talent. RIP Bobby gone too soon.
He had a remarkable talent. He grew with the music, tuning in on the changing trends and easily sliding into the role, evolving, and bringing sincerity to whatever he sang. Imagine how far he would have gone. We lost a marvelous entertainer.
Bobby was a mimic and changed with each decade. 🙏💕🙏💕
There’s something about Bobby Darin that you don’t get with other singers. There’s a relaxed carefree attitude in his performance, and yet 100% focused.
Supreme confidence and mastery over his craft
Bobby knew every song he sang at this time might be his last. He was taking oxygen between songs. Even with all the sorrow in his life he still loved life and performing and I wished I could have seen this concert.
Потому что он естественен в проявлении своего таланта. Он проживал каждую свою песню на сцене. Несомнно большой талант и большое сердце плюс чувство юмора и сумасшедшая энергия! ❤❤️❤💋💋💋
The Lord took Bobby away from us much too soon. I can’t blame the Lord because the Lord wanted Bobby performing in Heaven
Darin was born with talent that it took Sinatra over 20 yrs to perfect. Darin was one of a kind. RIP Bobby, you sleep with the greats.
Bobby Darin takes you on a roller coaster ride when he performs midnight special.
Despite heart disease, he looks great here. He looked just as young as ever. What a great performance.
This man has you jumping out of your seat!! WOW....
Bobby was born to be a great entertainer and he fulfilled his dream to pack houses wherever he performed. God bless his memory and I hope his son is still enjoying life with Bobby’s grandchildren and his lovely wife. RIP BOBBY & Sandy. Stay together for eternity.❤❤❤
every now and then someone is born with just a little stardust in them this guy had a bucket full they took it back of us to dam quick his flame burn so bright still fills my heart with joy 76 year old fan
Thanks Roy for checking in with us.
no sweat peace
Just don’t understand why he was taken so young it makes me so sad . Mr. Entertainer.
Thank you for the opportunity to hear these great songs again. Good memories
This performance is the epitome of Bobby Darin, the consumate performer. Noone could touch him. By this time in his life he was extremely sick..had to take O2 backstage after performing. To go all out the way he did was nothing short of amazing! The world lost a great man..We miss you Bobby!
moontheloon5 hi! glad to know another BD fan :-) - do check out his FB fan pages - to keep his music and memory alive -- for generations :-)
One of Rock and roll heaven 's most talented.
... who was "NOONE", auntie moon ?
Those snake hops are something else.
truly
Let others forgive me, but Bobby Darin is the greatest artist of all time. He missed so much for giving us.
YES...AMAZING TALENT!!!
THANKS FOR SHARING THESE VIDEOS WITH US ON THE LATE BOBBY DARIN! RIP 1936-1973 🙏🕊🎼🎵🎶🎙🎤🎧🎷🪗🎸🎹🎺🎻🪕🥁🪘📽🎬📺📷📸
What a beautiful person this man was. I love that he wasn't afraid to be silly and dance. What an incredible talent! I wish the audience would've given him more love and praise at the end. Bobby Darin, you are sorely missed.
Thanks Audrey for visiting my site and for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Audrey Conn hi! good to find another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
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Bobby Darin - Awesome Songs Love All Of Them , Thank You RIP
Here i am a 70 year old woman playing this over and over every night.What talent. I put my screen on full and at the end of this song i can see the pain on his face. So sad. Bobby Darin you make my heart happy with your expressions and your great voice. Rest in sweet peace Mr. bobby Darin.
Mary McCauley well said sweetheart
Ditto
I'm 76 Mary, and I still love this man! Saw him in concert in Miami when I was a young girl, then live at the Copacabana in NY when I was an older teen. It was awesome!
Amazing Bobby woooow 🇱🇺🇬🇧
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Yeah, it’s makes me cry to think I never got to see him live. Amazing performer!
One of the best entertainers of all time....period.
A man that can play the blues harmonica has the kind of soul connection that comes from the South. Bobby was truly. One in a Billion. I hope to meet him some day❤❤❤
Neither Sinatra nor Elvis could have done a performance as good as this( and I speak as an Elvis fan). Bravo Bobby ! ! !
TRUTH !!
I Love Elvis too, but he was never as relaxed and confident like Bobby was. Elvis was never free, out of fear and nervousness, though his performances were electricfying.
Bobby Darin was one of the most talented performers, if not THE best performer, that I've ever had the pleasure to see, and I've seen a lot. Just pure excellence!!!
Frank Sinatra and Elvis were different performers completely although Bobby Darin seemed to embody both. Elvis saw Bobby Darin perform and supposedly said that he (Elvis) would not want to follow him.
As for the incomparable Frank Sinatra, here's a remarkable performance: One More for My Baby (One More for the Road):
ua-cam.com/video/3jHr5JbTeRY/v-deo.html
Bobby Darin is amazing and I’ve watched a lot, LOT of concerts of him.. but Elvis is on a different level for me, and especially in the 1970’s. I’ve watched hundreds of concerts of him, not exaggerating, which are just something different, untouched.
Hard to live with..knowing your "short" future..but man he used his God given talent and cheeky personality to "do his thing" and be fondly remembered for ever. Who can lay claim to that?
I had heard a few songs but really discovered the genius that is Bobby Darin 4 nights back and since then, I can't get enough. I'm a massive Elvis fan and was remembering him Aug 16th. On a phone call my sis mentioned a friend at work liking Bobby, I recalled Elvis and Bobby meeting so was searching for the pictures and came across If I were a Carpenter. I was reduced to tears. I played it over and over again thinking it was the best recording of a song I had ever heard. Since then I'm re-working all my rules, he's tearing up everything I know. I'm so glad to have met Bobby Darin albeit in precious clips like this. I haven't been able to stop smiling at the sheer joy from watching and hearing this force of talent. He is now simply a part of each day. He provides a masterclass with each genre he sings, swing, smooth, country, rock n roll, blues, soul, folk, he plays instruments and then he dances and boy can he dance, then there's comedy and impressions and somehow fitted in acting and by all accounts, a truly decent human being too. And if I can add, is very sexy throughout. Midnight Special is probably the single best all round performance I've seen. Midnight has become Bobby time. I'm not sleeping until I've heard the songs, watched the performances, smiled with him because he has a look as if he's singing just to you. I was 3 when he died.
Great comment ____ proves that great music is timeless ___ BD was exactly that that.
Awesome comment. I was a fan of Bobby in my childhood, but didn’t really delve into his full catalog until about 10 years ago. I too was blown away by the remarkable diversity and versatility that Bobby was able to exhibit over the course of his remarkable career. There was nothing he couldn’t do as a performer. He’s the greatest of all time for my money. He could do everything, and he did it all so brilliantly. Love my Bobby.
Now this is a real performer - we miss you, Bobby.
TheAdventurer1 hi! glad to know another BD fan :-) - do check out his FB fan pages - to keep his music and memory alive -- for generations :-)
@@RiRi2023_ He was so cool. I am 76-year-old fan. I miss his swag on stage. I knew how he carried himself on stage he would be a great addition to our music world. Mr Goblet was along with Bobby, so so much creators of a time.
The most under appreciated entertainer in the last 100 years. He excelled at just about all pop genres and was also a superb song writer, musician and actor. There's also his great impressions of many other entertainers.
+nobodyaskedbut Indeed, the man was brillant
"I used to hate Bobby Darin for changing genres all the time, but then I realized that he was just being a genius."
Neil Young
My Dad's two favorite singers of all-time were Frank Sinatra & Bobby Darin... he would sing Bobby Darin tunes to me as a kid... & I never forgot how much I used to enjoy when he would put on his records of these two great artists.... This video shows just how versatile he was as an entertainer...
ogrebattle22763 hi! good to find another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
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Jason Celli hi! good to find another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
Listening to Bobby Darin takes away all my anxiety. I go into another universe when I put him on. There was never anyone like him. There will never be anyone like him again. So under appreciated. He was an absolute master.
Well said
The most complete talent this country has ever produced.
Yes.
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Bobby Darin is definitely 🔥 👌 💯 %😍 🙌 ❤️!
Icon! Never equalled and never forgotten. Viva Bobby Darin!
How the hell can the people in this audience just set there. He's making it rock
This guy oozes cool! His stage presence, moves and just ease of delivery. Amazing. A very underrated artist..
People I just discovered Bobby Darin tonight and my mind is blown!
Thanks Joe for tuning in.
He is the greatest interpreter of all time. Able to sing all genres: Swing, rock and Roll, Jazz, pop, folk, country, rhythm and blues. In addition to being a composer, musician, actor, all at the highest level.
He also did a rap song way before it became popular. "Me and Mr. Horner".
I just found this out a few months ago so I had to listen to it even though I can't stand rap. I've listened to it several times.
We shared same brith day May 14. God he was so talented. He will never be forgotten
Bobby Darin was born to entertain ! Very talented man.
SONG, DANCE, ACTING........there was no one like Bobby. Sandra Dee NEVER re -married......he was THEE man......taken from us far too early and remembered by few. Only those who know his talents are die-hard fans. He couldn't read music, but arranged and conducted most of his music. He wrote 136 SONGS!!!!!! His best is a debate....A SIMPLE SONG OF FREEDOM, or LONG LINE RIDER......those were his, and his alone. He sang, he danced, he wrote, he arranged, he acted(pretty well) His talent was FAR FAR, FAR under-appreciated for most of his time - and continues to this day. HE KNEW HE HAD A LIMITED TIME ON THIS EARTH......READ HIS STORY..........AS LONG AS I AM ALIVE, BOBBY WILL LIVE...........
I am only 52, he was gone when I was four and yet I remember because Bobby was the shit as they say. Blew away his peers in talent and personality. A huge loss for American music.
Still gives me chills at 72! I danced to every song he ever made. Man this man could move. He had rhythm in his marrow...in every cell!!! Believe me, this kind of rhythm never dies!!!
I get it @ 72 what a voice what an entertainer 👏
If only we could go back. Soon as we heard the first note, we were up and dancing. What movers we were. Now a day’s, lucky to get halfway, before the old legs give out and have to sit down, keeping the beat with arms and feet moving !
Sinatra is nothing compared to what Bobby was born with.
In 2021 and quarantined, I’m blessed to have the videos and music of THE GREAT Bobby Darin. Loved you when I was a teenager but didn’t know ALL your talents. I’m 74 now and rockin’ with the greatest talent I’ve ever seen. I’m so sad you’re gone, but sexy man your soul and music lives on. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC. Thanks for the happiness you give me.
Me too !!! For everything he did. He keeps me amazed and Happy
The world could definitely use a Bobby Darin right now. Massive talent, massive.
my he found his groove.....and some frowned upon this brilliant style...just brilliant.....such a talent.....
This guy could cover anything and write as well, A true genius. Maybe the most diverse and talented entertainer I have ever seen
U were the. Best. In the. World bobby we miss u
Abe, ditto. The older I get, the more amazing he seems. Rest in Joy, Bobby.
Thanks for that comment Abe... I feel exactly the same way...there was NOTHING Bobby couldn't do... one of the greatest talents to EVER walk the planet, but unfortunately, taken from us way too soon... but he will live forever...
Maybe because he was the only big show I saw in Vegas in the 1960’s but I simple could not believe that anyone could put on such an amazing show as he did that night.
@@billbetz9687 if that was the only show you got to see,then you certainly saw the right one... I'm 50 years old and I'm sooo jealous that I never got to see him but you did... that must be some memory for you bro!!! Bobby D FOREVER!!! Or should I say, Walden Robert Cassoto FOREVER!!!
I never heard of Bobby Darin before this night. My generation(I was born in 83) needs to listen to his music. Especially his ´simple song of freedom´.
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I too am an 83 product , read my comment to see how Highly I rate the man
THOR PURVIS hi! glad young people like you get to know and appreciate Bobby Darin :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive for generations :-)
denergodder hi! glad young people like you get to know and appreciate Bobby Darin :-) hope you check out his other songs/music on YT and FB fan pages , too - am sure you'll like him a lot more :-) )
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I am also an 80s child, and just "discovered" Bobby Darin - I don't even know how come I had never heard of him before, because he is great.
So many comments and I just read them all. Agree with almost all of them. I can’t add anything better. He was a Fantastic Performer. and #1 in my book. I’m 82 now and have loved him since he started. I drove people nuts talking about ,him ,but since You Tube entered my life ,I’m just enjoying Bobby Darin and passing him on to my 10 grand’s and 15 great- grand’s. . Having a hard time picking the piece of music to be played at my Celebration of Life ,but it will be a Bobby Darin Song ,maybe 2. 🥰 Thank you Jan Hammer . Love 💕 the comments and you having this site. “Keep Bobby Darin Alive.” “Life is Good. “. ♥️🎼🎶🥀🎶♥️😎🥰
One of the absolute masters. Nearly a half century after his tragic and untimely passing, I am still trying to assimilate all of his vast and diverse catalog. He pretty much excelled at all that he did.
Excellent comment . He truly was special.
Once Upon A Time...there was a magnificent, multi talented artiste who had Talent.. and Timing, perfect pitch, exquisite change of key, a virtuoso on any musical instrument you could name...supernatural on Vibes..Rhythm..from the top of his head to his better than James Brown dancing feet!!! I am 68 years of age, and have loved Mr D since the late 50's when Australia somehow, aired shows with Bobby performing..with his superb Two Step at the end of Look Out Old Mackey Is Back!! He dropped that routine from his performance...I don't know why...Others have praised him here..far better than I can express!! I have what is purported to be his final show, on DVD...and,after playing Splish Splash, he gets up..thanks the audience...and leaves the stage, for the final time. If you look closely at the expression in his eyes, you can see him..not soaking the pleasure up at their marvelous response..but the knowing look that he will never experience this moment, again. Bloody hell I miss you Bobby!! I know exactly where I was when I heard the news on the radio....I cried, Bobby D...I cry still. Catch him on an LP singing with Johnny Mercer, if you can..Special!! You are my Once Upon a Time, Bobby Darin..oh so long ago. Thanks, Mr Hammer..I keep watching your vids.
You're a true fan. Mr. Darin certainly would have appreciated your sentiments so nicely expressed.
Marilyn Stevenson, well said! I'm about the same age as you now, and I have loved Bobby forever! I did not know until after he passed, that he had an incredibly high IQ and was part of Mensa organization for "High IQ intellectuals" and that he could play any instrument and as Sammy Davis Jr. said once that "Bobby Darin has a black man's soul and rhythm in "a white man's body"..so true he had this natural rhythm anyone could see. Multi dimensionally talented, in singing, writing songs, playing many instruments, dancing and his acting was also incredible. Watch the movie "Pressure point" with Darin and Sidney Poiter. Bobby plays a very sick twisted "Nazi sympathizer and sociopath" in prison, where Sidney is the psychiatrist and tries to help him and figure out how he came to be such a messed up man. They go back over his childhood and it was horrible, and that is where Darin does his incredible acting chops!
Bobby Darrin. We love you and always will you gave us hope and love to sing and dance !! You are our shing star thanks for the memores!! You are the best thank you shined on my friend we love you!!!
Thank you all here for the emotional and detailed descriptions of him and his phenomenal performances, especially the last performance and the film Pressure Point.
This is before my time, but yet one of the best performances of a classic tune. Bobby and his band, top notch talent sorely lacking today. Awesome, a national treasure.
He's got the music in him, bless his heart.
Hi Rita,hope you’re okay ?
wow look at those moves
I think Bobby Darin was multitalented and simply put marvellous. I watch his videos now many years later and still get the utmost enjoyment from them . Thanks for those of you who shared this pleasure with me. He's number one.
Thanks Mary for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Mary Synnot hi! good to know another BD fan :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
Indeed. He still remains a great vocalist
If you combined Sinatra, Elvis, Tom Jones, Jackie Wilson and Springsteen.......you get BOBBY DARIN.
Great song! Credence Clearwater Revival sang it originally.
@@annemccarron2281 I think It was Leadbelly.
piano, harp, xelophone, drums, guitar all well done...great singer....what a talent ....so soon loss
bebop bebop hi! good to know another one who admires Bobby :-) hope you check out his FB fan pages , too :-) ...let's keep his music and memory alive - for generations :-)
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I love this beautiful, talented man🥰🥰🥰
Coming of age in the 60s I heard Bobby Darin's music and saw him in films. While it was obvious to me even then that he was multi talented, I was mostly into blues rock and made no effort to fully appreciate him. Later I broadened my interests in music styles and came to realize just how talented he was. I recall when he died. It's really nice with youtube that we can see him perform live.
Thank you for articulating this, my similar experience.
This is a very old song done. Better than any one else.
What a voice Bobby and great moves pure talent 👍👍👍👍
God bless this man and his incredible talent. We will never see another like him. RIP Bobby, love and miss you so much 😢💕😘
NOT JUST THE VOICE, BUT THE DELIVERY…..LEGEND. GONE HOME TOO EARLY, LIKE BUDDY AND EDDIE.
this is ENTERTAINMENT pure and simple. Your talent will never die Bobby.
CLASS ACT! Just 37 when he left this world! I was 10 in 1973 when Bobby passed, He was so great! He could do it all !!
Thanks Nicky for visiting The Hammer Works.
Excellent way of putting it Nicky, Bobby certainly did have it all.
Thank you! I never got " there" but I have made a sweet life since 85' singing for a living I am very proud to say now at 54 (in May)..I LOVED THEM ALL! My Mother played Sinatra while I was in her belly ( she told me) and all my life! I am a huge Elvis fan( I saw them both LIVE in my lifetime!! EP in 74' at Sahara Tahoe and FS at Bally's Reno in 88', I was right in front ($250 ticket was) and was the 1st person he came to when the 90 min show was over and shook my hand a good 5 sec. from the stage! I will never forget that moment! Sinatra truly had the BLUEST eyes you ever saw!)..* along with of course Bobby Darin, Jackie Wilson, Tom Jones, Sam Cooke, Al Green.......Hall & Oates, Simply Red' ( Mick Hucknell) I love them ALL and many more from my era to the STAX label...Please look me up and hear/see my " Career"....*..NICKYDEPAOLA.COM...* God bless'
Good sounds Nicky. I really like "Imagine".
Thank you very much!
The thing he does with his hand after singling ..."the police will jump you"...is just magic
Bobby was more than the best entertainer of the 20th CENTURY HE WAS A PURE DIAMOND 💎
Mr. Bobby Darin one of the great entertainers of the 20th century. To me there is none like him. From Dream Lover to Mack The Knife. Out of sight performer.
I met him backstage at the Chicago theater when i was a teenager he was so nice soo talented no one quite like him
My mom said Bobby was a genius & could play many instruments. Now I know what she meant.
Bobby was exceptionally talented; no one comes near his level even today.
His videos show how he fully loved life & performing! What an awesome man & a true legend 😊😊😊
Love it!!! Thank you for starting my morning out with the awesome Bobby Darin!
Can’t get any better than this...wow! 😍🎼 RIP Bobby...❤️🌹🎤
Absolutely amazing performance!! He taught me so much
You not see this talent again..........
Hella talent. Musical savant, great voice and a very good actor. Died too young. RIP Bobby.
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fantastic talent
Not "just" one of the best crooners ever, but a versatile, all rounded artist and performer. He could sing just every genre of American music of his era with the same, perfect results 😍
Totally underrated
This is just awesome!! What a performer Bobby Darin was!!
Had he lived he would have been Mr. Las Vegas instead of Wayne Newton and probably just as big as Frank Sinatra. He is awesome sure do miss Bobby
Quel talent et quel dommage qu'un tel artiste est disparu si brièvement.
Toute sa vie qu'il savait courte due à sa maladie, il se consacra à la musique. Sur ce titre il démontre tout son talent de chanteur et de showmen. Avec un ❤️énorme. Il se donne à fond pour son public. Chapeau l'artiste et que ton âme reste à jamais éternel. Salut Mr bobby Darin
Need more songs from Bobby Darin
Saw him in Vegas in 1972. I was 15. He was my dad's favorite. Amazing show. Played 4 instruments, danced and sang. He was sick but never knew it. Died the next year at 37 years old.
Time or changes in popular music does not dilute his greatness ___ this is forever ______ GO ON SOULMAN
Can you mention, or, is there anybody like him today? The only answer: not at all !! Unforgettable performer . RIP
Quel artiste !!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍C'était.
À défaut d'une vie longue et paisible , il a consacré le relativement peu de temps qu'il avait et savait à vivre à la musique.
Sur ce titre il démontre tout son talent de chanteur et de showmen qui était incroyable. Chapeau et salut l'artiste au paradis des hommes bon.
Yes🙌
Breathtaking performance !⚘
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Baila y canta en el cielo bobby
One of the most sublime performances ever. I never get tired of watching and listening to this.
Erica Sherman hi! glad to know another BD fan :-) - do check out his FB fan pages - to keep his music and memory alive -- for generations :-)
This man was before my time, and for that I'm sad. A great performance of a awesome song.
Fantastic!! Rest In Peace 🙏 Bobby 🎉
I can't believe just how talented this man was!
Yvette Loshaw hi! glad young people like you get to know and appreciate Bobby Darin :-) hope you check out his other songs/music on YT and FB fan pages , too - am sure you'll like him a lot more :-) )
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Damn ,This Man had some Talent, I know he was from N.Y.- U know he had some R+B in him ands some Blues by just the way he felt his Music ,and he let it show ! great !!
So glad I got to see Bobby!! Great entertainer 🎵 🎶 So sad he died so young😢 Your gone Bobby but never forgotten 🙏🏻💖🎵🎶 Thanks for all the great songs 🎵🎶💔
Hi Dottie,hope you’re okay ?
I would have LOVED to listen and watch this man in person ( Bobby Darin)
Love his groove, right on beat, I'd love to dance with him. Get down Bobby ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pure talent right there! Saw Bobby at The Regal, Edmonton, c1959. He was amazing then and on this song he is really giving it his all. Sadly not long before he died, December 20 1973. :-(
Rick Starling hi! glad to find another Bobby fan :-) ... do check out his FB fan pages, to keep his music and memory alive (in case you haven't :-) )
This was one of Bobby Darin's finest performances sadly it was also one of his last what a great talent he was taken way too soon and he had so much more to offer RIP Dreamlover
Jimmy Mackster hi! glad to find another one who admires Bobby :-) ... do check out his FB fan pages, to keep his music and memory alive (in case you haven't :-) )
Bobby Darin the voice 50 and 60. King💐🌹🌷.
I watch this in stead of medication its easier to get down and last so much longer makes my old bones feel real fine bless you bobby miss you but your music goes on
Așa ceva nu vezi decât o singură dată în viață și după aceea poți pleci din această lume ești binecuvântat! 💚
I am just flat "totally speechless"
Tim Bergler hi! glad to find another one who admires Bobby :-) ... do check out his FB fan pages, to keep his music and memory alive (in case you haven't :-) )
Wow Bobby Darin showed his stuff brilliantly this time, riveting timeless performance one to enjoy over and over...sensational
Bobby Darin was the real deal. He was a singer and a performer. He shined onstage. He did it proud. I never knew he played the harmonica. I love this song. I loved all his songs from 1960 till now Thanks for the rare video clip.
SENSATIONAL !!!!! Of all the artists who have ever sung this song over the years I still prefer Bobby Darin's version….. there is more heart, soul and deep feeling to it….. look at him go, man can he play the Harp…. just watching Bobby put his heart and soul into this song is so mesmerising, such an awesome multi-talented man….. Bobby's dynamic presence on stage and in front of the cameras put him shoulders above all others….. To think that Bobby was in such ill health at this particular time just makes it all that much more wonderful….. I have loved Bobby as an artist and the wonderful human being he became since I was a four years old, having always admired his courage, strength, determination, perfection to details, visionary approach to everything he did…… Bobby Darin did it all his own way….. he is the exception to the rule…. the man of his own destiny….. the one and only, one of a kind human being…. we will never see the likes of Bobby's brilliance again……. Thank you so very much for this one Jan Hammer
Although Walden "Bobby Darin" Robert Cassotto is 1 of my all time favourites and he does do an outstanding job of Midnight Special , I think you may be overlooking Van "Tha Man" Morrison and his rendition but you're entitled to your opinion ;)
Boddy D music
Though I'm a huge Van fan, the original by Huddie Ledbetter - hands down. I think Van would agree
@@thorpurvis5703 two different artists ____ to appreciate this version does not negate another version of this song. Where is the contest ? What aspect of these guys is comparable ?
Very interesting history of this song. Bobby Darin knocks this out of the park!!!!!!!
Incredible talent.