Bobby Darin's Offspring Speaks

[@paulpine6511]

Without knowing anything about you at first glance when I look at you without any DNA testing I see Bobby Darin in you. Thank you for sharing this with us and we miss your father greatly.

[@markberryhill2715]

Same here. I knew he was his son right away,first glance. Didn't have to think about it.

[@paulpine6511]

Thank you for your reply. That resemblance was a slam dunk.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@paulpine6511 and @markberryhill2715, thanks for your comments. Imagine if Bobby Darin had lived longer, the contributions he probably would have made!

[@paulpine6511]

Yes I agree. When I saw your video it brought a chill through me , I don't mean that in a negative sense at all. It was as though Mr Darin was reincarnated. I know a radio host who might be interested in interviewing you if interested.

[@JohnGoodwinVideos]

Sam - You seem like a wonderful man, very bright and positive about life. It's good to know that Bobby's son grew up to be such an amazing person. If he'd lived long enough to meet you, I know he would have been very proud of who you became. You resemble him in spirit. He and I were friends. He was a great human being. Brilliant, thoughtful, kind and one of the greatest musical artists the world has ever known. I wish you could have known him. He was truly wonderful.

[@BobbyDarinFan6833]

John Goodwin - I know you are talking to Sam, but I can't help replying to such a beautiful and touching statement. It brings an emotional tear to my eyes, because your wish that Sam could have known Bobby, and that Bobby had known his son Sam, is so much the wish, of all of us who are proud to be friends with, and care so much about Sam! As such, it is so wonderful to hear this from you, who were friends with and knew Bobby - put ino words, how you believe Bobby would have felt! Knowing Sam - I second that's how Bobby would have felt. ❤️

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

John, that means a lot , especially coming from someone who knew my bio-father. Thanks for commenting.

[@JohnGoodwinVideos]

@@sonofbobbydarin7330 He was such a treasure of a human being. Probably the most amazing person I ever knew. My father became friends with the Darins and they liked him and started to inviting him to their parties, barbeques, Bobby's performances. He'd take me and my brother to those events. Of course, as kids, we idolized Bobby as a singer. They became like family friends. I met him when I was 13 and knew him until I was 25, around the time he died. When I became a songwriter, my friendship with Bobby became other than an aspect of his friendship with my father. During all those years, I met most of the people in his and Sandra's family. The Spacey movie did a terrible injustice to all of those people. Bobby's mother, sisters and step brother (who was very young the last time I saw him

[@JohnGoodwinVideos]

were all great people. Full of a passion for life. Sandra was wonderful - charismistic, bright. Her mother was also a lovely person, though perhaps not the ideal mother, according to her. I walked out of that movie after 15 minutes because I was insulted by how those amazing people were portrayed. Anyway, that's it!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@@JohnGoodwinVideos Thanks so much for sharing your memories and insights. A lot of people feel the same way you do about that film.

[@charlesmturner]

I still have my Bobby Darin records. I loved him in a brotherly way and still miss him.

[@debbiedunn8600]

Loved your books. I remember like it was yesterday, I was 17, when I heard Bobby died. My heart was broken still have his records and still listen to them. You sure can see your father in you. Much love

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@debbiedunn8600 I hope you are finding much comfort in listening to my bio-father's recordings. Do you have a favorite?

[@BobbyDarinFan6833]

Sam, I love your book and the Way you write! You are beautiful, inside out! your Mom’s and Dad’s, especially your shining Pearl upon her cloud, would be so proud! ❤️ Thank you for writing and Thank you so much for sharing this amazing journey of yours!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Karin Grevelund, thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support throughout this "amazing journey" !

[@bgoodman1870]

Sam, I have read both of your books, and there is no doubt in my mind that you are the biological son of Bobby Darin. Your latest book is especially fascinating as it delves into the DNA proof, which also leads you to other interesting facts. You are a good writer, and your sense of humor had me laughing out loud. It's a shame that Bobby never knew any of this. He would have been so proud of you!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Wow B Goodman, what a nice thing to say. I'm so glad to know you enjoyed the books. Thanks much for your support !!

[@lizdeleuil2169]

What happened to your first name, Dodd?

[@marybirkel3421]

Congratulations, Sam! Great news! I can’t wait to read your second book! I love the cover ❤️

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Mary Birkel, I hope you enjoy this latest addition to the story!

[@marybirkel3421]

I loved this book! Well written sprinkled with lots of honesty, love and humor on every page!

[@pennyrichardson3571]

Such a beautiful book you have written my dear Sam! You do write beautifully!!!! ❤️🎶❤️🥂

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Penny, thank you so much for those kind words !!

[@Rhiannon011]

You do look so much like your father Bobby Darin, I can see it, the shape of your face, your eyes, your mouth.

[@wandakitterman252]

This is awesome....as was Bobby. You sure look like your Dad..he passed way too soon...cannot wait to read the book..with much❤❤❤❤.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@wandakitterman252 I hope you enjoyed the book(s)! Hard to believe 2023 is the 50th anniversary of Bobby Darin's untimely passing....

[@BobbyDarinFan6833]

CONGRATULATIONS! I can’t wait to read it! ❤️

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Karin Grevelund, you are awesome! I know what a devoted Bobby Darin fan you are and how much my story touched you. This new book does produce the DNA connection some people crave, but it's really about so much more, and I hope readers find a lot to enjoy within its pages!

[@sandradomazet2042]

I think you're a doll and a super great guy !!! Going to read your book ...I grew up in that era and I can only say I wish we had artist like your dad today .You're a blessing and I know your mom and dad would be proud to call you their son !!! I know I would be !!!❤️🥰🤗🙏 .

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Wow, Sandra, that is sure nice of you to say! I hope you enjoy the book.

[@vanquished100]

Wow! Also excited to read the new book. Bobby's son you are loved by Bobby fans.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Wow, what a nice thing to say. I bet your family and friends are fans of yours as well. Thanks for the comment!

[@christinecatt8039]

Man..get a job, and stop living off the legacy of Bobby Darin.. Do you have no shame..? 😩

[@donkeeton7897]

Your dad sure had a golden voice if i were a carpenter is one of my favorites.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@donkeeton7897, one of my personal faves too!

[@sunnyskies4628]

I haven’t read the books, this just popped up on my KZbin feed. I watched a movie about Bobby last week. With all that being said… dude in this vlog you look so much like him it’s crazy!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hey Sunny...yeah, pretty wild, right ??

[@char7488]

First glance look at photo in back of book, I would have guessed AL to be the one...resemblance is uncanny! But, as "Kramer" once stated, "Mother Nature's a mad scientist". Not to give anything away, fans of Bobby Darin need to read this book! And Sam, I truly believe that if your dad had the tools we have today, he would have taken the same journey you have....

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Yeah, Char I ws sure that Alfred was my grandfather until the DNA results came back and made that impossible. I agree with your belief, too. Thanks so much for writing and LOL about the Kramer comment!

[@char7488]

Hi Sam. This is very exciting news! I have just ordered a copy on Amazon and am looking forward to reading it! Wishing you peace....

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Char, I hope the book lives up to your expectations. Peace back to you and yours!

[@donnalee3081]

This video popped up in my feed after I watched Dodd Darrin's interview.. So naturally I watched this one thinking you look like Bobby and thought I was looking at Dodd.. Fascinating to see another likeness in the Darrin line.. I grew up in the ole black and white movie era and watched many classic works of Darrin and more.. As the Italians say "welcome to the family"...😏😂🤣

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hey Donnalee. Do you mean the Skip E Lowe interview? Isn't that great? One of the first ones I saw shortly after my discovery almost 14 years ago. From this Italian to you, I say "Grazie"!

[@donnalee3081]

@@sonofbobbydarin7330 ❤❤🐻😘

[@dianetaylor6676]

You are so your Dad!Awesome!

[@gabrielhalston6726]

Sam, you look soooo very much like your father! That alone would be enough to convince me. Your dad, had he lived longer, easily could have matched -- and even surpassed -- the greatness of Frank Sinatra. In fact, I personally always thought your father, Bobby, was better at interpretation of the songs he sang than Frank was. My all-time favorite song sung by Bobby Darin is, "Sunday In New York". I love that song and how Bobby sings it. It's the finest vocal recording of that song I've ever heard. God bless you, Sam, and thank you for sharing your life with all of us.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@gabrielhalston6726 Thank YOU for your kind thoughtful words. I love "Sunday In New York" as well. Yes, It would be interesting to know what other contributions Bobby Darin would have made to the arts had he lived beyond the age of 37, that's for sure. Keep spreading the word!

[@salvadorcruz754]

Hola Bobby soy de Mexico tengo 50 años y me encanta y escucho música de tu papá saludos

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Gracias, Salvador!

[@deborahmckay8451]

Very cool! You are soooooo just like him! Wow! Love it! 🙏🏻❤🥰🌟

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hi Deborah! Yeah pretty cool for sure !!

[@char7488]

Well, I just finished reading the book. Fascinating!! So many twists and turns...let me just say that it DID live up to my expectations! Great job, Sam!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Char! I'm so pleased to read that the book lived up to your expectations. Thanks so much for posting this comment!~Sam

[@char7488]

@@sonofbobbydarin7330 Wished you had put a couple of photos in the book....was it because of permission issues?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@@char7488 No, not permission issues. The quality just wasn't that great. These were old photos and the one I did use was the clearest of the bunch. I created this KZbin channel to post some of them here, but ...well, life ya know. Maybe some day. Thanks for the interest and kind words, Char!

[@char7488]

Looking forward to the pics. Thank you, Sam!

[@flormariapenabermudez7267]

Congratulations Bobby ,You do write beatifully

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hi, Flora. My name is Sam, but thank you!

[@annabrown7302]

Thank you Sam you are good people bobby darin would be proud your mom Sandra Dee too❤

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@annabrown7302, I am moved by your kind words. Thank you!

[@anniehendricks6229]

He greatly resembles Dodd.

[@suzannelawson9215]

I look forward to reading the book. Did you inherit a singing talent as well?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@suzannelawson9215, I hope you enjoy the read! I always loved to sing, made a half-assed attempt at going pro, but lacked the self-confidence and definitely did not have the drive my bio-father had! Thanks for your question.

[@annetteschatzel76]

I happen to know one of Bobby Darins cousins and she talks about him all the time.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@annetteschatzel76, hey which cousin? I've met a few over the last few years. Are they on one of the online DNA testing sites like Ancestry?

[@annetteschatzel76]

@sonofbobbydarin7330 Geri Miranda. Shevabd my son are best friends and use to play hockey together. She use to live in Florida buy now lives in N.Y. we use to call her Tia. In fact I still do. Small world.

[@doughall7784]

Your really starting to look like your dad!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Kinda gives you an idea of what Bobby Darin might look like had he lived beyond the age of 37, no? Sometimes I see myself in him, sometimes Dodd. Thanks, Doug.

[@rileymccoy8040]

why did you think it was necessary to tell what you have?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@rileymccoy8040 I don't understand your question.

[@TK-jc9by]

I don't see the resemblance, maybe because of baseball cap and whiskers.

[@twylah9047]

My God, without question you LOOK like your dad... its an amazing resemblance. No doubt in my mind that you are the DNA son of Bobby Darin.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@twylah9047, the proof is the genes, as they say. Thanks for your awesome comment!

[@glasshalffull8471]

You look just like him, not surprising the dna matched, i hope you got some if his musical talent, he was/is awesome.

[@fmtalks1386]

You look like Bobby. No doubt.

[@Fenix85395]

Nossa, os anos passaram e você continua um 🐱 gato!!!

[@Beachgrl1717]

I'm curious whether Lillian informed Bobbie of the pregnancy. Did he know about his child? Or was she directed to give you (Sam) up for adoption? Either way, it is very sad for you. The Cosatto/Darin family needs to look at this situation as picturing your perspective of being a lost & confused adoptee looking for truth and answers. It's a sad thing that people have to be selfish and ugly. I have to get the books and read them. I just happened upon this video.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hi Rita. From what I've been able to glean, Lillian did not tell Bobby she was pregnant with me. I do not know if she tried and was just unsuccessful. More answers are in the books. I've known for over 11 years now and have made peace with the Cassotto/Darin family reaction. Thanks for your interest!

[@jeffreyconyers-z3r]

He looks just like BD.

[@joydarling314]

Hi are you older or younger than Dodd?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

joydarling314, i am 3 years older than my bio-half brother, Dodd. Thanks for your interest !

[@marieminshull1400]

Looks like his dad

[@cynthiacupler8005]

Sam,who is your mother?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

My birth mother was Lillian Sweet and she lived in the Detroit area.

[@danielmesery2904]

Was the DVD of BEYOND THE SEA the real story?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hi Daniel. Most of what's in the movie is true, but I've read that various friends and family of Bobby Darin had issues with how some of the characters were portrayed as well as Kevin Spacey distorting or omitting some well-known facts--my existence NOT being one of them, however, as this didn't come to light until 2009..

[@danielmesery2904]

@@sonofbobbydarin7330 thank you ,,very kind.☮️

[@CynthiaCupler]

Have you met your brother,Dodd?

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

I have not! Still trying though. See this latest update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJixe5eMoa5mbNk

[@CynthiaCupler]

You look like Bobby Darin

[@donnscopman8102]

What does Dodd say ?

[@rosemarie20]

You didn't really need a DNA test, you look just like your father. You seem like a very nice person, too.

[@Devina210]

I thought he looked just like his Dad also. I thought this was the son he had with Sandra Dee, who looks just like his dad as well, but the name is different, so it must be another son by another mother, right?

[@rosemarie20]

@@Devina210 Yes, he said he never met Bobby Darin.

[@Devina210]

@@rosemarie20 That's really pretty sad.

[@rosemarie20]

@@Devina210 Yes, it is. He hasn't met Dodd either, as of this video.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@Devina210, @rosemarie20 is correct that I never met Bobby Darin as I didn't find out about this incredible fact until 2009. Thanks, both of you, for your interest! Here's to keeping Bobby Darin's musical legacy alive!

[@jamesjameson4566]

What about Dodd?

[@samt9967]

Dodd/The Bobby Darin Estate have made no public comment. They can't deny it because, well, there's the matter of my DNA match to known living relatives of Bobby Darin. Thanks for asking!

[@dorispoggi7246]

Hi Sam! I just found this link on YT and I never knew Bobby Darrin had another child. Are you close with your half brother Dodd at all? I recently saw an episode of Wagon Train where your Dad played an escaped convict and forged a friendship with a young girl . it was a sad ending but I loved seeing your Dad on this favorite Western series I enjoy so much. Many blessings to you and your family . Your father was the total cool guy back in late 50's and 60's. I was really heartsick when I heard he passed away . God bless him always.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hi @dorispoggi7246 ! Very few people besides my birth mother knew. I myself didn't find out until 2009. As of now, I have no contact with Dodd Darin--his choice. I've seen that Wagon Train episode and it is worth seeing. Blessings to you and yours too!!

[@philiporourke7896]

You look like your dad.

[@deborahmckay8451]

He sure does!

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

I have to agree, Philip and Deborah ! Weird that growing up, NOBODY ever made that connection that I can remember.

[@ModGirl-nu1xk]

I can sure see it.

[@1.IceCream]

ok Dude. You look a lot like him if he had lived to be your age.

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Hey Ice Cream,, I think you might be right. I saw a photo of my half-brother and WE are looking more alike as we get older.

[@jefftycarson5969]

👏🕴🎤🎙🎸🎹🎶🎼

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H 🇬🇧 ....I wish you'd of known your Dad cos then you & Dodd could have bonded...Many famous people from back in the day have other children that aren't known....Elvis Presley as got to be another that has children that aren't known but only Lisa-Marie cos of his marriage to Cilla is classed as his only daughter ...Like you say your Dad lives on today...My granddaughters & my Autistic boy still play your Dad's first song " Splish Splash " ...😉💋

[@Janster59]

You certainly look like him....😮

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@michaelhoggarth89, I remain optimistic that one day Dodd Darin will forge some kind of friendly bond. Meanwhile, I cherish the bond I have with the sibling I grew up with, even though we're not blood-related. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the splishin and the splashin !

[@65motowngirl]

Whose your mother?🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@65motowngirl, my biological mother's name was Lillian Sweet.

[@mh.1568]

DNA, just look in the mirror!

[@barbaralovenvirth8726]

You think you can spell his name correctly???

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

Umm...Anybody know what this person is talking about ???

[@jonnytheboy7338]

.... If only I could read !!! I shoulda paid attention in school

[@pennyrichardson3571]

LOL! 😉

[@marieminshull1400]

Is Sandra Dee your mum

[@sonofbobbydarin7330]

@marieminshull1400, no. My birth mother's name was Lillian.