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.

@lthompson6750

4 жыл бұрын

@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.

@brittonstokes

4 жыл бұрын

@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.

@allisonyoung4007

4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DonnaHanna

Жыл бұрын

Amazing performance & analysis! I am 68 & this is Still my favorite song of all time along with Liberty Valance to sing at Karaoke!

@GeeBee909

5 ай бұрын

Midway Hospital, Los Angeles

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.

@Plateau_Skull

3 жыл бұрын

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 😀

@sas6561

2 жыл бұрын

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!!!

@Jons01

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sas6561

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jons01 ... Bobby is head and shoulders over Frank as a singer and entertainer. Frank gets the nod on the big screen.

@Jons01

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

Darin was a killer entertainer. Died waaaay too early. Fav of my father's.

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!

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@OperaJH

3 жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear!

@paulfavour7790

3 жыл бұрын

It's true. This is great stuff. Well Done Fill!

@johnlye

3 жыл бұрын

Fully agree. Fil is fantastic.

@antoniahamilton3201

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

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).

@samanthab1923

4 жыл бұрын

That's a cool 😎 story!

@allisonyoung4007

4 жыл бұрын

OMG!! I just love him!

@calamitydave5000

4 жыл бұрын

When that shark bites...... 🦈

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.

I love how the host is just enjoying every second of the performance.

@usatennisproff

5 ай бұрын

Anything can be enjoyable if it's what you love, put your heart in it

Just too cool..Love Bobby Darin and this song..keep snapping your fingers..Died way too young............Thanks Fil

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.

@usatennisproff

5 ай бұрын

I'm thankful that he just came around and made his music, what he loved

"Beyond The Sea."

@iansing5278

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, a beautiful song. Thanks for reminding me...

@theswordoftruth-dn9yc

3 жыл бұрын

Love love love "Beyond The Sea"! Probably my favorite of Bobby's hits.🙆❤️

@Yesica1993

7 күн бұрын

One of my favorite songs of all time!

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!😎🎼🎶🎵🇨🇦

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Always loved this song, .. can't help smiling and snapping your fingers when you hear it!! He had such a great voice!!

Oh my, he was the coolest dude of all time ..... and what a loss he was.

Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr are my two favorite solo entertainers of all time. May they never be forgotten. Thanks for the video.

@bluecollarlit

4 жыл бұрын

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!

The King of Cool.

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 Darin was C O O L.

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.

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 is the true definition of song stylist. Charisma personified.

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.

Special part of our treasured youth ...memories. Loved his confident suave super delivery. He and Sandra Dee..prince and princess💗💙

Mack Knife is one of the best songs ever written. Perfected by Bobby Darin.

One of the coolest singers back then. His voice was fabulous! He was definitely born too sing.

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.

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!

@dinorei7364

4 жыл бұрын

I´ll check this out.It seems interesting.

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

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.

@dinorei7364

4 жыл бұрын

@@lyallg8112 Supercool indeed! Giants of talent!

@DigitalBridge.

4 жыл бұрын

When I think of multitalented I think of Bobby Darin and also Sammy Davis Jr!

Bobby Darin, what a versatile singer!

@jeffking291

4 жыл бұрын

And actor

@Msnando09

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff King Yes watched him in Hell for Heroes with Steve McQueen the other day

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 🎶

He always said at the end of the song well look out ole Mackie’s back.

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for it!

Loved this guy such a wonderful entertainer wow!!!

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!!

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

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.

What an entertainer and such a wonderful song.

When Bobby was young he overheard the doctor talking to his parents, the doctor said that he would not live very long because his heart had been weakened by disease.

nothing beats the original 1959 recording when Darin was a young lad in full voice.

@charlesmcgehee3227

Жыл бұрын

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.

@lyallg7925

Жыл бұрын

Agree

@samuelsessions2817

7 ай бұрын

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?

@FanOblues51

4 ай бұрын

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 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.

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.

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.

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....

It is amazing how Bobby Darin could make a loathsome criminal assassin, Ol’ Mackie, somehow amusing and winsome. I smile just contemplating this dichotomy.

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...

@TheCliffandPhilShow

11 ай бұрын

And then going into country,folk,protest rock and being able to do all those styles on stage in the end! Incredible! :)

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.

Bobby Darin had the swing! And the orchestration is fantastic, as is the performance of the Big Band. Great analysis, as always. Kudos, Fil 👏

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...

Bobby Darin was a top tier vocalist and entertainer.

Great song

My sister saw him live in Vegas she said was brilliant, he owned the stage and had the audience in his hand.

YAY THANK YOU FIL 😍😍😍😍💃🎶💃🎶💃🎶💃🎶💃🎶💃🎶💃🎶

@helenbirch9877

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara!

This was such a treat. Not only did you give a detailed analysis of the performance, you gave of a detailed analysis of the chord structure. I've enjoyed this immensely. Thank you for sharing your unique way of describing this most enjoyable video.

Darin was such a showman! Remarkable to think how poor his health was, even at this point.

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!!

Fantastic job, Phil. Thoroughly researched and wonderful presentation. Thanks so very much for taking my request. Be well. Rich

Fil, your level of musical knowledge and the way you share it and perform it is amazing and mesmerizing. Thank you

Thank you Fil, for reminding me of all the great talent I grew up with. Love the back stories, keep them coming...

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!

Die Moritat von Mackie Messer aka Mack the Knife. History of this song is fascinating. Worth a look-see.

@catherinelynnfraser2001

4 жыл бұрын

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@chipurBillWhite

4 жыл бұрын

Catherine Fraser And there you have it. Very cool, ty.

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

Bill White , however I do NOT recommend The Doors version of Mack The Knife 😂

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

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@Miatacrosser

4 жыл бұрын

@@chipurBillWhite okay how does this explain the history? All this tells me is it's a German song that like all German songs SUCK in german.

He was a wonderful singer/entertainer!

What an enjoyable performance. I was singing along and snapping my fingers. The story being told in the song is rather horrific, but you can't help but enjoy hearing about Mack's exploits.

@lyallg8112

4 жыл бұрын

Elvis went to Bobby’s shows throughout his career. There is footage on itube.

Great job of FIL-ling us in!!! Bobby Darin just had that smooth cool no matter what he did. Salute... 😎👍🎶🔥♥️🔥🎶

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!

He sure could work a crowd. Great performer. Thanks, Fil.

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

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.

One Man- One Song-... Now That's Entertainment! His last performance... Good one also. Crazy how he passed.

Mega hit... Bobbie was a treasure Thanks professor

Great job

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!!

@wingsofpegasus

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

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.

@donnacochran3354

3 жыл бұрын

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.

That's some great old school performance!

Love Bobby Darin

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.

@wingsofpegasus

4 жыл бұрын

Yes he was 37 sadly.

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

LOVE Bobby Darin!!!!

Too cool. I like BD. Always a great reaction. Thank you. 👍❤

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?

Fil, if I weren't so old I would take guitar lessons! I enjoy watching your analysis very much!

@lauriekane4686

4 жыл бұрын

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! 💕🐿💕

@suzanneemerson9787

4 жыл бұрын

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.

Outstanding review. Very well done...thanks.

Yeah!! Nobody did it better than Bobby🥰❤️😎

Thanks Fil, love the history, ect. Great Job.

He had wonderful timing.

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

Talking about smooth, leaves Sinatra in the rear view mirror. Come September is a Joy (Ahh Gina Lolo) and a friend from my early days thought Dream Lover was the best song ever written. Wish you were here Bobby. Much love.

What a fun video by Bobby. A lot of entertainment seems to be lost in today's industry which always portrays music too seriously. Music should be a pallette of colours not just one. Love the fact that this song has more sets of keys than my front door. Great vid Fil.

@marlachristensen2076

4 ай бұрын

Oh, I did not really work there on payroll, though, I did get behind the bar to make some drinks. There was a weird drink I made called "Marla's Rum" something, something. I cannot recall. Though, interestingly enough, this was the place I had my baby shower prior to giving birth to my son Aaron. It was funny. It was meant to be a surprise baby shower. However, the person of whom was bringing me there, I told him - "Let's go in the back door". LOL. So, we came in from the back door, and we surprised everyone at the surprise party! LOL! I had no idea.

Also song - 'MORE',...is very beautiful. And very well done.

So glad you reviewed this live performance! Aa usual, appreciate your comments!

My Dentist always whistled this song while he was working on my teeth. Rather unsettling.

@deborahferguson1163

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!

Always bang on pitch, too. Every note is on pitch and with expression and dynamics.

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.

Love your review of Bobby. Loved Bobby from the first time I heard him sing. Accurate description of his style of singing.

loved Bobby I loved simple song of freedom I would love to see him sing that

Yes. Bobby D! The best there ever was!

Time Stamps! - The Guitar - 7:52 History - 13:40

@montydemonty

4 жыл бұрын

Killer guitar demonstration and the in-depth research on Bobby Darin!

Absolutely fantastic appreciate your candid critique and guitar lesson

That was a great look-back! He accomplished so much in his too-short lifetime.

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.

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!

Spot on!!!!! As always! From Louisiana US

Thanks for this enjoyable close study of a great song and great performer.