Bobby Darin: Beyond the Sea, Simple Song of Freedom

In 1972 singer, songwriter and actor Bobby Darin was the guest in a CBC Vancouver Television series and sang his hits Beyond the Sea and Simple Song of Freedom, backed by Vancouver's Doug Parker Orchestra. Beyond the Sea, the English language version of Charles Trenet's French hit song La Mer (the Sea), was Darin's follow up to Mack the Knife, the Grammy winning Record of the Year in 1960 which was #1 for 9 weeks. Sea was also the title of a 2004 film on the Bobby Darin story starring Kevin Spacey. Song of Freedom was written by Darin in '69 and recorded by Tim Hardin. Other hits include Splish Splash, Dream Lover, If I Were a Carpenter, Things, You're the Reason I'm Living and 18 Yellow Roses. Darin died in 1973 aged 37 following heart surgery.

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

Bobby Darin had no q equals he was the greatest Entertainer of the 20 th century never be another Bobby Darin never 👎 ❤❤

[@rosarioreside3327]

Yes he is I love this artist is just he left people who love him dearly! May he Rest In Peace 🙏❤️

[@JTRocks4Ever]

My mom's favorite singer of the 1960s.

[@billycharles]

Bobby Darin died December of 1973, the year after this performance. You can see in this performance how his energy level is much lower than in prior years. He’s conserving his small amount of oxygen by not moving around as much on stage as he previously did in prior years. Still a great performance.

[@larryanderson7007]

He is still missed. Bobby had very special and rare talents.

[@laurencegladwell529]

My favourite singer ever

[@jaynehinds3339]

Reminds me of my parents and better days

[@janetcoombes8483]

We need a really good TV documentary about this amazing performer. I thought Kevin Spaceys film about Bobby. ( Beyond the Sea). Was a great film. Thankyou Kevin

[@getaroundgirl]

Nobody sings this like Bobby Darin; he really captures the essence of this song

[@meggraczyk5854]

A great entertainer, with a social conscience to boot. Still sorely missed.

[@corinnakohler8103]

I miss him too. AMAZING ARTIST ❤️🙏🏼

[@StudMacher96]

Such a classic man. The chills I get never stop.

[@jakestarkey2687]

"The chills are here" right now.

[@StudMacher96]

@@jakestarkey2687 damn right

[@robertdattilo7381]

This guy is sheer enjoyment. He is such a talent. He will never be matched. Wish there was more videos of him.

[@peggyconlon4411]

Amen

[@normadurr818]

An amazing talent. So versatile as well. In spite of the serious health issues, he gave 100% every time.

[@leiguicas]

He was the best of his time! Unfortunally such short time until his death. Bobby!

[@robertwilletts4122]

He was such a talent, he's dead.

[@robertcame]

AWESOME SINGER!! BOBBY DARIN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-mq4bg8vb9w]

With love from Ukraine! Yes, BOBBY forever! Kiyv. 72 y.o.

[@kenvarnold3659]

Lost way too soon...this is my favorite Darin song...

[@RitaMalikfour]

He was so cute , I love him singing Mac the knife

[@stephenhume6550]

A very big ‘YES!’to Mr.Bobby Darin.He is sometimes forgotten in the Music Makers ‘ History. I love his swinging genius and his laid back style. Oh where are these singers now?

[@judydaluiso1132]

I saw him in Vegas, what a talent. I still play his albums.

[@zorinabakah8182]

You were truly lucky, would have loved to see him live.

[@miesternc]

Me too. Saw him in August '73 in Vegas. Too close to the end.

[@char7488]

Wow!! How lucky !!

[@annettebohl901]

Lucky girl. Mack the knife 1959. Yr i was born. Always liked that song always a fan. I was too young to realize what a talented man he was. His range is great, his voice is beautiful. His immitations of stars.he danced, acted. Could do it all!!! WOW AND he writes music. my goodness talk about a Renaissance man. 😪 i wish his life would have been w/out heartache and bad health. He was taken much too soon!!! He was a gift to bring joy to us!

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

Your never be forgotten Bobby your an icon forever 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sylsalmon4649]

Simple song of freedom, absolutely superb.

[@marymastandrea2640]

Love this guy❤️ the coolest style. Bobby Darin the best💯💯💯🎶❤️❤️ his voice lives forever in my heart

[@maisielee5147]

Bobby definitely accomplished so much in a short life. I did not know of him till now. Thanks to Kevin Spacey I learned about him. Great movie 😀.

[@corinnakohler8103]

Great movie yes... Still... Feel sorry for rest of the crew...shame on you Kevin Spacey...

[@dixieleeranch8734]

Was a great movie. Nothing but love for Kevin Spacey ❤️

[@TWayneD1020]

One of the great talents !!

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER!

[@donpollard-hj8lx]

A classic. One of the best if not the best in his time. RIP.

[@sherryzumo1823]

He looked well here... I had such a crush

[@geerterri]

Didn't we all?

[@user-pr8cw7zx1t]

As good as Buble gets , he can Never top Darins rendition of " mack the nife " !

[@decckys]

Very apt today!!

[@saundra209]

Wow!, this darling Darin had loads of charm and talent ♥️🥰

[@terrynicholls4173]

He had it, shame hes gone but then he is still giving us his magic.

[@debradonato2488]

I. loved Bobby Darin First Triple Threat Singer Dancer Actor 💚🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹♥️

[@brucekelleher9812]

Two of his greatest songs

[@rhondadobransky4905]

That’s talent

[@brianmorrison7542]

One of THE all time greats

[@curlyd1976]

More than just a singer.....he was an ENTERTAINER

[@rosspitt6606]

there will never be another showmen like him he was the best there ever was , or ever will be .........................

[@vikkismith7497]

Great jazz music babe. I love it!

[@benjaminandersen5921]

my right ear really enjoyed this 🙃

[@angelicasanchez4562]

First person that I knew of who sang this 🎵 I love it! Rest in Peace, so sad that he died very young!

[@judithkaltenbaugh7038]

I still miss him and his great voice

[@summern8041]

SUPER! THE BEST! COOL!

[@RatHouseProductions1]

He was the best of his time

[@hazeljones7260]

My we lost one of the great singers 37 so young. I just loved him singing ❤️

[@gnolan4281]

Wow! He could really belt out a song and he was really taken away young.

[@joonthedragoness125]

People seemed so asleep. If I were there I couldn't help but move hands and feet! And those looks at the camera while singing Beyond The Sea...I can imagine he's singing just for me! :-D

[@kristinehatkinson7323]

Remember at this time, Canader was where we were escaping that war no one wanted. Canadians didn't get the angst, tho welcoming us. Darin's Simple Song of Freedom makes me cry every time: wonderful to see him strumming it himself here. He takes his simple song to the limit.

[@annemccarron2281]

People were more reserved back then. How could you listen to him and not have a big smile on your face?

[@graypardponti7576]

Had no idea he wrote "Simple Song of Freedom." Good song.

[@danielglevi]

He didn’t actually write it per se. It’s a cover of the old French song “la Mer” by Charles Trenet. But Bobby’s rendering brings it a few notches up for sure

[@mildredhousefilms]

@@danielglevi Yes, he did write "Simple Song Of Freedom."

[@dipierro4]

WOWWW!! I'm from that era. I remember Darin as a R'n'R idol from earlier, and of course I remember Tim Hardin as a protest singer. But I had no idea of Mr. Darin's place among protest writers/singers. I don't think I'm alone in this. Somehow, Mr. Darin wasn't remembered for this. And G*d knows, he wrote & sang powerfully.

[@rickdalbey6009]

Amen. I never knew. Imagine if he had lived.

[@gigisasz4580]

@@rickdalbey6009 exactly why he didn’t

[@pamelaquigley4956]

Memories from my young youth many years ago. Loved him then . Still do.

[@lenhummel5614]

A dynamic stellar talent surely gone too soon. In the same class as the immortal Sinatra and Bing.💎🎯💎💖

[@stroppywelshwoman7019]

Did they used to drug the audiences on tv music shows back in the day? I could not have kept still listening to this. Love this man and his music.

[@judithmcrae3704]

He looks so relaxed & happy here. Oh How I miss him!!

[@michaelj.r457]

I agree. As relaxed and happy as someone who knows that he dosen't have much time left in this world, so he is going to use it all up to do what he loved to do most, entertain.

[@kahetel13]

@@michaelj.r457 that was fucking beautifully said :) wow ty

[@char7488]

Boy, I wish I been there! I agree that he really looked happy and relaxed...and I would have definitely shown more enthusiasm than that audience did 😲

[@gigisasz4580]

@@michaelj.r457 well.. he was well aware of the Red sharks.. Mac The Knife! 😩😭 Gone way too soon🙏

[@dfangirl72]

How can people dislike this video😔

[@vogelfrau2425]

It is very dark ...

[@Blinstrubsgal]

Another bedtime treat for this old Darinfan!

[@dulcineazulueta]

Ever since I heard Beyond the Sea on a CD player, it cemented my admiration for his music - which is one of the reasons why I learned to play the guitar and sing as well. He could have done so much more if he wasn't taken away too early.

[@debravirden7130]

Bravo!!

[@MBFLA45]

Nice. My two favorite Bobby Darin songs in one video. I've seen most of my 60's favorites in concert (Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Del Shannon, Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Pet Clark, etc) but I'll alway regret not getting the chance to attend a Bobby Darin show.

[@stevemann3080]

Your musical taste is IMPECCABLE 🙏🙏

[@user-jc6ok6cf7m]

I had never heard the song Simple Song of Freedom, excellent, Bobby was way ahead of most people including myself about the war machine. Sad he died so early. M

[@ranchokitty1]

I think thats a Kris Kristofferson number.

[@rickdalbey6009]

Wow. I never knew. I have high respect for this guy. Imagine if he had lived. Song of freedom was so different from his Vegas Swinger act....which was really good. But if felt like he spoke his conscience in that simple song. RIP Bobby.

[@JohnGoodwinVideos]

Bobby - it's sometimes hard watching these videos because they remind me of all the times I went to your house and spend great times with you. Irreplaceable!

[@shaman7950]

Thank you Bobby, song gets me going every time I hear it, timeless classic.

[@nereidamatoscolon]

Wonderful ❤

[@mesjahynes7881]

What a talent

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

Thanks for the music, Bobby Thanks for your powerful messages!

[@jamesodonnell6399]

Wow,!!!

[@brodiedeakin4493]

He was such a down to earth guy , I wish could have lived a bit longer ,but he seemed to live each day to the full . What a talent from UK 👍

[@mandykhoo2473]

A happiness in the voice ..... Great pep!

[@darcytucker967]

What a talented man! I really love listening to his music.

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

DARIN IS DYNAMITE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🔥🔥

[@kenderen3736]

A cool guy beyond compare.

[@jameschavez6400]

The movie of this name doesn’t show he ever knew happiness of the success and of himself as he deserved

[@debs4672]

Love you, Bobby RIP

[@vikkismith7497]

No more sailing beyond the sea, except for you and me.

[@getaroundgirl]

😔

[@dawnstoehrer8107]

And did I mention GORGEOUS AND BEAUTIFUL BOBBY DARIN ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@anabeltran1819]

Adore to him!!! ❤️

[@adrianaduma83]

Superb bravo bravissimo!

[@ayaj46]

RIP bobby darin 1936-1973

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thank you.

[@deborahmckay8451]

Had Bobby Darin lived, he would have been the King of Las Vegas!

[@SuperBeachbum74]

Great entertainer but not as long as Elvis was alive , the only entertainer with no peers

[@mcmanpa]

He made it look easy.

[@TheCliffandPhilShow]

What a hidden treasure! Thanks for posting!:)

[@maijaliepa119]

💙☃️💙❄️💙We Could Have Sung This Song the Year Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld invaded Iraq. The people of Iraq would be singing it also💙🦅💙12-31-20covid350,000💙🙏💙😷

[@staciebuckley2978]

God help us all! Why does Society ignore issues and let goverment and big business dictate our social ethics ?

[@slohan99]

As usual great arrangements by Doug Parker . You can tell Bobby is enjoying the band

[@ST40TV]

Yes, you're correct. Bobby mentioned what a great band it was after the taping. Bobby also performed Mack the Knife and If I Was a Carpenter for another Rovers show but unfortunately we don't have that tape.

[@stephenvincent4989]

An entertainment bolt of lightning that was dimmed far too soon. Bobby is clicking those fingers in singers heaven.

[@thdgcfx]

This rocks!!!

[@Imperial_Guard777]

I wish I was as cool as this guy

[@davidking9510]

Thank you so much for this great post! I adore Bobby Darin's talent

[@steveeagle153]

The audience acts like he's singing a prayer. The guy was talented!

[@m.c.fromnyc2187]

Beyond the sea, a great version of the french song “La mer” , by Charles Trenet.

[@jandeband]

Awesome darin ❤

[@arielrosales7309]

I love that song Dreamin. I hear it every time I feel kind of blue

[@rockywood21]

Dodd looks just like his dad

[@ziggy88stardst]

I sing this once a week at least on my way to my blue collar job.

[@nereidamatoscolon]

2023❤

[@christosioannou9628]

I've never seen this video before, thank you so much for uploading!

[@davidgustafson5680]

Simple Song of Freedom. Terrific.

[@wadeconnell1493]

How could an audience sit still and mute with that guy singing.....

[@torbennielsen7006]

They were instructed to have no reaction. It can also be seen at a deep purple live performance at the same time.

[@ajohnsmith4376]

made it look so easy

[@cosmic7027]

🙏🏻 que talento; mis respetos; el incomparable talento clásico

[@alexandrealvesdomingos2918]

Ñ sei entender e nem explicar mas, gosto muito deste homem, sua voz, seu trabalho .... Muito talentoso e carismático.

[@lionheartbloodline]

What a real life story... Sad

[@jimiray1969.]

I had open heart surgery to replace a valve 4 months ago. I'm so glad the technology is better now. I just read about how he died.

[@Elvinkov]

Great stuff from bobby, I love it, and very entertaining! This man was beyond a doubt a legend in his own time! Pity about the audience the though, they could have done with some Lucozade or happy pills or something! Lol

[@jandeband]

War never seems to stop😢

[@adrianaduma83]

O melodie foarte cool!

[@landonstanhope9269]

Would love to see this episode of the rovers if you have it. Thanks so much for sharing these. Keep them coming.

[@ST40TV]

It will be coming up in January sometime - wee hope!