THIS WAS SO SWEET!.. | FIRST TIME HEARING Bobby Darin - Dream Lover REACTION

[@rhondaroberts6021]

Oh man - just got to do Mack the Knife, as so many have said. The absolute best. Almost bummed that wasn't the first Bobby song.

[@chrisherbert3652]

Over "Beyond the Sea"?

[@rhondaroberts6021]

@@chrisherbert3652 Only in my opinion!! He is so smooth all are good, but Mack is by far my favorite.

[@lynnchristenson6209]

Mack The Knife is a must!

[@brucebailey6688]

Splish Splash

[@kahuna754]

@@chrisherbert3652 Mack And Sea are definitive Bobby. I would start with Mack and quickly follow it up with Beyond the Sea. And actually, Beyond the Sea is one of my very favorite songs.

[@RonMain-ht2jh]

The sheer joy in your face when listening to that song was awesome.

[@KayeWhye]

Roy Orbison "Only The Lonely" "Oh! Pretty Woman" "Cryin' " All recorded at the iconic Studio B in Nashville. The same studio where Elvis recorded over half of his catalog. That place was designed to have that echo sound you're talking about here.

[@brucebailey6688]

Roy Orbison is there any others like him? He was one of a kind. I was able to see him live in a small 250 seat venue just before he died. He didn't miss a note.

[@terryhogan327]

Roy was the best! His voice was iconic

[@KittykatOz]

Definitely Roy Orbison!

[@jamessinacore6991]

Amen! Been asking for some Roy Orbison for a while! Maybe the most unique voice in music history.

[@RosesTeaAndASD]

Roy Orbison is the only person I'd ever have gone to a concert for.

[@bonnibobb1628]

Bobby Darin: "Splish, Splash" and "Mack The Knife". Not all the songs were upbeat and happy. One of the greatest 50s songs was "Since I Don't Have You by the Skyliners. Another fabulous song, and one of my all-time favorites is "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos. Great love song, but with a slow beat.

[@dianafrost936]

Oh yeah, I Only Have Eyes for You. One of my favorites too. It's in an Alexa commercial now.

[@blakebramley9171]

Both very mournful songs. The 50s and 60s had many many songs with a tone of longing and pining for love

[@centuryrox]

Try The Drifters - "Under the Boardwalk" or "Up on the Roof". Either will have Amber be-bopping to the music!

[@timbillings6884]

Yes 👍👍

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

Oh yeah either of those I always love hearing )

[@loisfreeman1646]

The Drifters are a group. The lead singer's voice was fantastic & the group's harmony is so great. I've never heard this term mentioned about the 70's other than disco. We also had what they called Bubble Gum music. Like Bobby Sherman.

[@tanisdevelopment]

If I could add... Saturday Night At The Movies and I Count The Tears.

[@scottfrench4139]

I Count the Tears

[@faithnyou1732]

Bobby Darin's "Dream Lover" was released in 1960, so it was right on the cusp of 50s/60s. Also released in 1960 was his biggest hit "Mack The Knife"; that would be a good next reaction. His first hit was a fun one titled "Splish Splash", released in 1958. Bobby passed away in 1973 at the age of 37 from heart issues he had since he was a child. He's got a lot of great songs. Thank you for your reaction! Splish Splash - kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4SkXqx-r9Cphpo Mack The Knife - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWmgaSqbrSMgKs

[@lenb7275]

1959

[@patriciaewing8164]

Bobby Darin - Dream Lover (1958), one of Bobby Darin's greatest hits

[@faithnyou1732]

@@patriciaewing8164- One of many.

[@sjw5797]

This was recorded during his pop-rock phase, which didn't last long. Mostly he was a lounge singer, or crooner. He's most famous for "Mack the Knife", the hippest song about a serial killer. "Mack" is a must, and definitely worth checking out. But his best commercial hit, in my opinion, was "Beyond the Sea", a song that is the definition of smooth.

[@Lilreb66]

It’s too bad he left us way too soon. Yes, please listen to Mack the knife!

[@mikegaskin3196]

Totally agree.

[@williamosborne6866]

Don't forget "Splish Splash" for a fun run....

[@kdm71291]

Agreed.

[@kdm71291]

@@williamosborne6866 YES....made famous again in Happy Days!

[@DavidOmaha1]

"Beyond the Sea" is my all-time favorite by Bobby Darin.

[@kahuna754]

Mine too. It's my second favorite song of all time. It's right after The Beatles, Long and Winding Road.

[@kenvarnold3659]

Same!

[@SusanMarie3]

Same ❤

[@ZacCostilla]

You’ll love his songs “Mac the Knife” and “Beyond the Sea”. He really matured into a crooner!

[@sarablack2547]

❤️❤️❤️ beyond the sea!!!

[@karenkat1111]

Definitely Beyond the Sea!!!

[@sassycatz4470]

He was great.

[@junglejim3564]

Listen to his "Long Liner Rider" definitely not a crooner in this one.

[@SteveA308]

He was awesome!

[@LaptopLarry330]

This song was released in 1959. Bobby Darin became famous for singing Rock songs in the late-1950s, but he also liked singing Pop songs as well. Bobby Darin started out his music career in his early-20s, but sadly, died of sepsis after heart valve surgery in 1973, at the age of 37. Bobby Darin is a posthumous inductee in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Two other hit songs by Bobby Darin that the both of you might want to react to, are "Splish-Splash", and "Beyond The Sea". Another song by Bobby Darin that was a hit, was "Mack The Knife".

[@vincentsablan732]

Amber, your joy is contagious!!! When you say something is wholesome, that's as good as a "Certificate of Authenticity". Outstanding, guys... Cheers!!!

[@SusanJohnston]

Indeed!❤❤

[@SusanJohnston]

Love your reaction 😂😂sweet!❤❤

[@SusanJohnston]

Now you must do Ricky Nelson! Bobby and Sandra Dee have movies out too!❤❤

[@vlaw156]

Bobby Darin was an incredible singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. He died at the age of 37 from complication of a heart valve replacement surgery. If you want to hear him sing live, shortly before his death, go to the following KZbin link: Bobby Darin "If I Were A Carpenter" Live 1973 - KZbin and you will see his incredible talent. At this time in his career, he was struggling with breathing problems. He would have to go back stage during songs and breath oxygen through a mask. But when you hear this performance, you will hear perfection. I hope you enjoy it.

[@pttp5509]

Johnny Mathis “Chances Are” - incredible crooner

[@kahuna754]

They have to get around to Johnny Mathis one of these days.

[@graciesmom1477]

I agree! He was great and so many hits. I don't think I've seen anyone react to him yet.

[@neptune9]

I don't think ANY reactor has done any Johnny Mathis yet. Or, Andy Williams for that matter. Or, Perry Como. We might get some at Christmas time.

[@kahuna754]

@@neptune9 Andy (Moon River) and Johnny (Chances are), really should go to the top of the crooner list. I'd throw George Jones on there too. But that's just me.

[@reneemallicone4770]

Do the live version. Bobby left a legacy never to be matched to die at 37 and do what he did in his short time on this planet is uncomparible. Such a Legend! Such a talent and so handsome! RIP Bobby still missed in 2022.

[@troymiller4829]

Need to react to Dion and the Belmonts "Runaround Sue" Very catchy and upbeat!!!!!!

[@angelayoung7594]

Mack the Knife is an excellent follow up sond from Babby Darin. I love your sweetness Amber!

[@abelincoln3287]

Jay and Amber, check out "Splish splash", "Mack the knife", "Beyond the sea".

[@enchantedwooddesigns3462]

I havent heard Splish Splash in ages now i have to go find it.

[@jimreedy1960]

yes, splish splash. you guys will love it.

[@ronnie237]

Released in 1960. Bobby Darin was a huge talent. Passed away way to soon after heart surgery in 1973.

[@BaronessErsatz]

Kevin Spacey did a biopic of Bobby Darin in "Beyond the Sea". He absolutely NAILS Bobby's voice!

[@daveplaatje8458]

I used to love Spacey's work till I found out what pos he was.

[@Dreyno]

@@daveplaatje8458 He is a pos. But his work still stands up as amazing. It’s just that I wouldn’t want to meet the guy like I used to think I would.

[@dustbunny1977]

That's not the only thing he nailed...

[@jamessinacore6991]

I was going to say the same! Excellent comment and Beyond the Sea would be a great tune for y’all to react to! Bobby Darin had many many hits: Splish Splash, Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea….He was basically a pop artist in the very early 60’s. My dad drove cab in NYC back then and actually picked him up once. He said he was a real down to earth nice guy.

[@CrankCase08]

@@daveplaatje8458 What has Spacey's character to do with his work? Utterly ridiculous, virtue-signalling comment.

[@QueenHyphenette]

The Flamingos, "I Only Have Eyes For You" so lovely!

[@joel65913]

Bobby definitely falls into the crooner category. There is a film biography of him called "Beyond the Sea" starring Kevin Spacey. He produced a lot of great music but he was a complicated, often difficult man with a bum heart that killed him at only 37. He was married for quite a while to Sandra Dee, a huge star in her own right during the late 50's into the 60's (she was the original Gidget among other things), and they made a few frothy comedies together but theirs was a troubled union since she had her own set of issues (anorexia, alcoholism, depression all rooted in childhood molestation eventually resulting in her becoming a shut-in). Their only child, a son named Dodd wrote a dual bio of them named "Dream Lovers" As others have said "Mack the Knife" is his most enduring hit but "Beyond the Sea", "Splish Splash" which he co-wrote, are other good places to start to become more familiar with his work. Just an FYI he is the composer of "Dream Lover".

[@Bareege]

Bobby was one of the great ones. Thank you for the information you provided, it was very interesting. I was a counselor at a summer camp that Dodd went to. Sandra Dee pulled up in her car one day and asked me I could give Todd his lunch that he forgot; she was gorgeous.

[@pennyervin1424]

It's rock & roll .. he does If I were a Carpenter.. very good.. he is great! Loved your reaction

[@r.j.sullivan2104]

This singer was my parents favorite, I grew up hearing this. This is a good one, but Mack the Knife is his biggest hit. Some favorite oldies that also would be good Female Fridays: My Boyfriend’s Back by The Angels Downtown, Petula Clark You don’t Own Me by Leslie Gore

[@Peaceful-Dez]

Do Not for get Lulu singing To Sir with Love! This song always made me cry right along with the movie!

[@smspirate]

And WHY haven't they found Diana Ross yet???

[@Nickel138]

Mack the knife, beyond the sea, Lazy River, That’s all. All great Bobby Darin songs.

[@danor6812]

You need to listen to Jacky Wilson, "Lonely Teardrop".

[@otisroseboro5613]

Rip to a great Singer & Actor Bobby Darin we still miss you

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

Another iconic 50s song is Be-Bop-A-Lula by Gene Vincent. You won't believe it.

[@jethro1963]

I bought a Gene Vincent CD about 30 years ago (not sure why) I guess I was going through a rockabilly stage: Stray Cats, Razorbacks and from back in the day Gene's friend the late great Eddie Cochran. Anyway, I'm listening to the CD and I hear something and think, that sounds like the Who, that sounds like the Beatles, that sounds like the Stones, everybody stole from this guy.

[@tomsa123456]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHW4anmGasR1aK8

[@smspirate]

Oh, NICE one!

[@robjones2408]

Gene was a class act. "Race With The Devil", "Red Blue Jean, And A Ponytail", and "Catman" are stone-cold classics. His version of "Over The Rainbow" is the definitive one. A tragic and underrated talent. As for Cliff Gallop, what a guitarist!

[@davidking8839]

One of the best early rock and roll songs, by a versatile pop/rock/jazz/folk singers. Late 1950's.

[@annpulbrook9033]

“I Fought the Law” (originally by The Crickets [after Buddy Holly’s death]) or by The Bobby Fuller Four are also great rhythmic classics from this era of the 1960s. I’ve linked to The Bobby Fuller Four clip, as it shows the dancing of the time: “I Fought the Law” by The Bobby Fuller Four: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZjXgp1uhJ5lm6s

[@johnj2763]

great song and a very good group.

[@kevindonachie1593]

Listen to anything by Buddy Holly

[@annpulbrook9033]

@@kevindonachie1593 Buddy Holly still rocks my heart (even though he died a generation before I was born).

[@michaellazzeri2069]

Young Lady : 1958 /59, for this classic. I still have my own 45, that I bought for 49cents. ---------------MJL, 75 y/o

[@aussiebloke609]

What we think of as a "50s" sound is really late 50s and early 60s. There aren't clear-cut changes when the decade changes.

[@Dreyno]

People tend to make a huge distinction that wasn’t there. If you said that songs from 2019 were from a totally different era from 2021 songs, people would think you were crazy.

[@nancymunroe3672]

I would say the change came around 1964, that's when the Beatles came on the scene.

[@Dreyno]

@@nancymunroe3672 On the scene in the US. They were already huge in 1963 elsewhere.

[@armynurseboy]

Early 50s was still essentially Jump Blues and Rhythm and Blues.

[@edcastillo9342]

The Great Bobby Darin. One of the best crooners of the 1950's and 1960's. Died way to young at age 37 from a heart ailment...Try the tunes Splish Splash and If I Were A Carpenter, and Mack The Knife.

[@Zebred2001]

Later in the 1960's a few "teen Idol" artists grew up creatively and got more serious and political. Bobby Darin did Simple Song of Freedom and Dion did Abraham Martin and John. Bobby Darin also has the jazzy sophisticated classic - Beyond the Sea.

[@primategaberocco]

Bobby was such a brilliant crooner. Gone too soon at 37. Loved by all the greats like Sinatra and Rat Pack. Just a fantastic human. 👌

[@ronnix23]

I believe this song was released in the early 60's. A lot of the early 60's songs sound like they should be 50's songs. What we consider the 60's sound really didn't take shape until after the Beatles came on the scene in 1964. Another great song that I know you'd enjoy which came out around the same time as this one is Wonderful World by Sam Cooke.

[@erict956]

Released by Bobby in 1959 and then re-released with Dion singing it in 61

[@jethro1963]

There's an old saying "the 50s ended November 22 1963"

[@SK-lk3iu]

@@jethro1963 What happened then? The Beatles?

[@BlackSmokeDMax]

@@SK-lk3iu Kennedy was shot on that day IIRC

[@jethro1963]

@@BlackSmokeDMax Some strange events and happenstances quietly came together at that time. There are people who have come to some conclusions but you don't often hear about it. One question was why did the Beverly Hillbillies, a popular newish show at the time (start Fall 1962), have two obscure episodes become amongst the most highly rated half hour episodes of all time in Feb 1964. The Beatles also first appeared on Ed Sullivan February 9 1964. We can't understand the shock of November 22 1963 today, 9/11 comes close but then the majority of the population had already been partially desensitized by the assassination. After the assassination there was, I can't remember which offhand, a 30 or 60 day period of mourning. Apparently, also the US Northeast was experiencing record cold temperatures. So combine that with coming out of the most somber period in the US in decades, the country was ready to laugh and live again. Sorry, I didn't explain it very well.

[@oldieschick16-virgo824]

Listen to Bobby Darin's beyond the sea and once in a lifetime!

[@mhaynes8192]

Haven’t heard this in probably close to 30 years. I’d love to hear some Dion and the Belmonts, del Shannon, and Gene Pitney on here. If you liked Bobby, you’ll love these too

[@BillGraper]

Specifically from Dion, "A Teenager In Love." He had a bunch of great songs, but that one is my favorite.

[@lordessducky8494]

Yes to Gene Pitney! Especially “Town Without Pity”.

[@robertrocco3623]

Dion’s cover of “Dream Lover” is also A-1. It’s a little bit more upbeat than Bobby Darin’s. I’m partial to Darin’s version - it’s the one I knew first - but they’re both electric. For something completely different, Ricky Nelson’s version is in a much lower key and has a “dreamier” connotation. All are worthwhile and are examples of how different artists approach the same song differently, even in the same era. 🎶

[@patriciamatwey1336]

This song was written by Bobby Darin, recoded in March 1959 and released April 20, 1959. The late 50’s early 60’s were the time of the Bobby’s; Bobby Darin, my favourite, Bobby Vinton, Bobby Vee, Bobby Rydell, Bobby Curtola (a good Canadian kid). Hey them out.

[@terrywalker2753]

In the same venue you gotta hear Dion sing "The Wanderer" or "Runaround Sue"

[@MichaelSherlock-g5d]

Chain gang as well love

[@MrBonners]

One of the young crooner group. Did rock and roll too. Darin was one of the top 5 of this young crooner group.

[@blackprix]

Jay. You hit the nail on the head he was a combination of all those genres you just mentioned, jazzy, pop, rock and roll… He really was very versatile

[@maryrichardson1318]

Amber, you are an old soul. I love that you love this music.

[@chriso6719]

This song was 1959. Another of his hits was Splish Splash from 1958

[@itsmedino]

👋

[@denisetinto1828]

Bobby was considered a crooner. There are lots of hits by this artist. Cheers from Canada

[@starbuckhan]

This song is my what my parents always dance together too, I always get a warm feeling & taken back to my childhood every time I hear Bobby Darin ❤️ you really need to listen Mack the Knife or Beyond the sea! Other artists have covered them but Bobby is the original.

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

Glad all over by the Dave Clark 5 is another great song from that era and I'm sure you will love it

[@mickeymayfield4192]

mac the knife is a classic by bobby daren this was before the beatles and the british invasion changed pop music forever.

[@ednoponen2943]

Bobby Darin is possibly the most under-rated of all the 50's - 60's stars. A huge talent. But I implore you, you need to show videos of him performing live. In fact, I would go so far as to suggest that you use only live performances for everybody, unless, of course, no live performances of the song exist. Couple suggestions: "Clementine" and "Beyond the Sea".

[@ThatLynnGirl]

I love Clementine! LOLOL

[@dundalis]

There are lots of artists with songs that sound much better in their studio version than live version. Not every artist/group are great live performers, even if they produce great music.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Also the movie captain Newman md. Star studded cast, including Bobby Darin.

[@robertrocco3623]

Bobby Darin was even nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this movie.

[@craigreid7178]

Bobby Darin was one of the best singers of his day - an iconic icon who started out with "Splish, Splash" A great song. Dream Lovewr was a great make-out song of the day. Another great singer of the day with another great voice was another Bobby - Bobby Rydel he had tons of hits. This was definitely a Pop song - early 1959. Splish splash came out in 1958. There were a number of pop star teen idols back then with great voices and tons of hit songs.

[@angelarasmussen1800]

Half the fun is watching Amber's honest reactions. I can relate. It's the girl in us that loves to swoon. 💕💝💓 It's awesome that Jordan can enjoy it too.

[@dougieyou]

Gotta agree with Abe Lincoln 's comment...you gotta do some of The Platters...."Smoke gets in your Eyes" or "Twilight Time" or "Only You " or "The Great Pretender" you will absolutely love it.

[@sunlight4169]

Bobby Darin was supremely talented and versatile. He could do any genre and it never sounded forced, he had just the natural ability to do so much - Rock (Splish Splash), Jazz (Mack the Knife, Gyp the Cat); Big Band Sound (Beyond the Sea; More than the Greatest Love); Show tunes (Hello, Dolly); Folk (If I Were a Carpenter, Simple Song of Freedom); Later/contemporary type music such as movie theme from early 1970s (Happy). If you listen to all of these songs in one sitting you can especially appreciate his versatility and brilliance.

[@shirleycollins6241]

Always loved Bobby Darrin. Other songs of his are Splish splash , Mack the Knife , Beyond the Sea and my favorite If I were a Carpenter.

[@shamnet]

I would agree... Mack The Knife and beyond the sea are fav's of ours here.

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

If I Were A Carpenter is his, along with Mack the Knife, best IMO.

[@annpulbrook9033]

I love “Splish Splash!!

[@jethro1963]

I Am is an oft ignored Darin song (and my personal fave) although MTF is about the coolest song ever recorded. When he was little, my nephew would always sing along with the final line, for some reason kids seem to like it I Am kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5u8lZSbgpKNm5o

[@maureenmeek2838]

It was late fifties, guys. ❤❤I'm 73 and AM radio was all there was. I remember where I lived when songs came out, and I was about 8 or 9 and it was when Bobby hit it. Mack Splish Splash,Mack The Knife, If I was a Carpenter, are all great tunes. He was a huge star, gone too soon.❤❤❤

[@sjw5797]

Bobby Daron made the best Christmas album ever, The 25th Day of December With Bobby Darin. It's a combination of traditional European Christmas carrols and traditional American gospel songs. He sings a version of "Ave Maria" that will make you weep. He really did have a marvelous voice. The album can be heard for free on KZbin.

[@kenvarnold3659]

You're right about romance...I remember when this was new...love Bobby Darin...the romance is missing today...it's sad...young people don't know what they are missing...

[@blackprix]

One of my favorite male vocalist of the time, can’t wait for you to go through his catalog. Very very talented, died too soon FYI. We used to cha-cha to the song. Yes that was one of the dance of the days very popular😁😁😁😎

[@rebeccalipps8007]

"Mack the Knife" is a must. Also, there used to be a genre within Pop called Top 40 which was the top 40 most requested titles according to radio station DJs. Not based on record sales but people calling the on-air disk jockeys to request (and usually dedicate a song to someone).

[@RyanWitalison]

The Late 50's and early 60's had some great music, between '56 and '65, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Richie Vallens, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. Nat King Cole, The Doo-Wop groups. It's kind of an under rated era these days.

[@kimcutts424]

FABULOUS, FABULOUS song. Ssooooo glad you played this . I love it. Xxxx

[@marianclough8577]

I'm so glad that you're reacting to Bobby Darin. He was incredible. I know that others will list the songs you need to find. Also, you need to find film of his performances.

[@cuervovallejo2711]

I looooove oldies, late fifties and all of the sixties!! Thank you for playing this one.!

[@jimrosser7494]

You have to do Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin.

[@Peggi109]

Great song from when I was a little girl. I love this music! Hope you play more Bobby Darin.

[@billsimms4467]

Gotta do his Mack the Knife , a real Crooner song , A classic :)

[@patriciaewing8164]

It was released in 1958 🤩 you are right again Amber 👍🏻🤩🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@mirralux]

3 great 50s songs: ”Wonderful World” - Sam Cooke ”At the Hop” - Danny & the Juniors ”The Great Pretender” - The Platters

[@hazlett1927]

Bobby Darin never came out with a bummer, they were all great. Another we lost too soon.

[@johnmarsh2049]

It’s the microphones of the 50’s and 60’s that give the echo effect. Mikes nowadays cancel that effect. Technology can be good, but it does cancel the raw music as well.

[@maverick2242]

Or Autorune which destroys the soul of the song for the so called perfect song, it’s the imperfections (raw sound) that truly make an artist a song great imo

[@ginasarmina4728]

I absolutely love your smiling faces discovering new music

[@crzyoldmn]

More 50's hits, Bobby Lee "Take Good Care Of My Baby" Everley Brothers "Wake Up Little Suzie" Bobby Rydell "Wild One"

[@markwarren7157]

Amber, it is so fun to watch you react; you really do get into the music and it takes you over.

[@smedleybutler1969]

You should check out the live version of Somewhere beyond the sea by Bobby Darin it really shows his cool factor! Mack the knife from the ed Sullivan show would do the trick also,He really is a rabbit hole!

[@squirrelystew]

One that will blow everyone's mind in terms of being ahead of its time is Darin's Me and Mr. Hohner

[@donnagonatas3155]

Mack the knife is a must!

[@clarksbolivarjr6291]

You both ROCK! We LOVE your channel!!! I see from the many comments "Mack The Knife" has been suggested...You will LOVE this! I can see you both swaying, smiling, and pausing for commentary on this classic - especially as each verse modulates - it's mind blowing! Bobby Darin also recorded another song "Clementine" which has the same essence, cord changes, modulation of the classic "Mach The Knife" - though it's a more humorous take. My partner and I absolutely adore you both....thank you for the love, we send it back to you! Clark and Marc...

[@lisasisson1130]

Try Neil Sedaka : Calendar Girl 1960. Not sure if you've heard any of his songs yet. Keep it up, love your channel.

[@finncanada7761]

Another Oldie, "Little Darlin" by The Diamonds. Fantastic voices! I know y'all will love it. Find a live performance version for it because the group has fun during the performances 😃

[@RossWrock]

You opened up a can of worms with this one. I agree that "Mack the Knife" is his most-known song, but for my money my fav is his version of "If I Were a Carpenter." It's so slow and beautiful, I can't compare. It's been my wake-up alarm for years because it starts gentle and slow.

[@shellygill5029]

I love how you enjoy the old music so much. This is music fro. my early teens. Enjoy!

[@J.R.Steel85]

Timeless classic!

[@rosswatson5996]

Darin wrote this song around 1959; at the time he was a teen idle. However, he knew this would not last, so developed into a guy with a mature audience.

[@timpreston459]

This goes back to March 59 4 Weeks at number 1 in the UK June 59 and I imagine much the same in the states written by Bobby and features the famous singer songwriter Neil Sedaka on piano. So many people dismiss songs like this as mere pop but I think it’s great and I wish there were a lot more songs as good as this now. PS. Back in the day we didn’t discuss which genre it was it was just pop music and if it was good (and you could afford it!). you went out and bought the 7 inch single, stuck it on your record player and listened to it and danced to it and just generally enjoyed it there wasn’t much analysis going on! It’s good to see you guys promoting older music and let’s hope there is going to be some sort of revival although I know It’s perfectly natural for young people to look down their noses at anything thats more than 20 minutes old. After all , we were the generation that sang along with the Who “Hope I die before I get old”. And anybody more than 25 was hopelessly square and not with It

[@rebeccaneely8463]

"Oh where can my baby be" by the Cavaliers. Great song, right up your alley. Also Ricky Nelson " Travelin Man". Both artists are so smooth and good.

[@PickleBoot_Arts]

Another great positive love song from the '60s is I'm Gonna Make You Love Me, by the Temptations and Supremes together. Great stuff.

[@Paranormalcamera52]

So fun, thanks guys! The song "Purple People Eater", by Sheb Wooley, you asked for "different" types of fifties and sixties songs, and boy, was this different, lol. It was also huge, a huge hit, GIGANTIC even, did I mention it was popular? Lol, check it out guys, you so won't be sorry. It's super rock and roll, lots of saxaphone and such, very silly, which so many little songs were back then. But it speaks of the times. Innocent old times they were for me as a little kid. Thanks so much for sharing, it's a blast and very touching really, to watch you experience all of this rich old music history, that you normally would never have heard, most likely I should say. Best to your family, Elke

[@bobbimc13]

This was the first song I jitterbugged to with my first love who lived next door! What memories. Thanks for listening to this one. ❤️❤️

[@debs42444]

Thank you guys for Bobby Darrin!!!! He was amazing….. crooner 🥰

[@robjones2408]

Bobby singing "Artificial Flowers" is even better. It is brilliant and utterly heartbreaking. It is a personal favourite of George Clooney. He left far too early, aged only 37. He hasn't been forgotten.

[@pipperlou6753]

You two are adorable. I bet you make your families so proud.

[@nebelungpixie9373]

One that is between country and pop from that same time period was “The Three Bells” by The Browns … a brother and his sisters made up the group. Beautiful voices. Beautiful song.

[@karenj3611]

Bobby Darren was jazz, pop, crooner. He did it all

[@capstan50g]

Beyond The Sea is the song you want. Big band with lots of horns, Rat Pack vibes; just about perfect.

[@Juan08135]

I heard this song at work and now have it in my playlist such a great song

[@rongiles3828]

Love this song, we were laying in the grass in front yard of my parents house with the kids from the neighborhood listening to a transistor radio about the size of a pack of cigarettes in the fifties. Everly Brothers "All I have to do is Dream" is a good one also, 1958.

[@bepvanberne8650]

Oh yes I remember it so good and still love the song and I am old such so nice song ❤

[@TheAdventurer1]

Hey guys, glad to see that you are learning to appreciate older styles and artists like Bobby Darin. This particular tune was during his teen idol, bubble-gum song period (there are a lot of this type of tunes from him you can find during this time). He then evolved because he wanted to compete with Sinatra in a more adult market so he started recording big band jazz and had his greatest hit with “Mack the Knife”. Later, before his death he moved onto more folk style, anti-war themes. He wrote and recorded one of the best political anti-war songs of this period, “Simple Song of Freedom”, check it out. But, to really see his talent you should watch one of his stage shows - he was great on stage. I suggest “Midnight Special” on You Tube recorded from his TV show. It’s blues, baby and it rocks.

[@chuckgraydon3686]

I love Amber…her reactions to the music I was brought up on is just to cool..born in 51,what made me fall for music was Elvis,kicked off a lifetime of loving music…most of the R&B bands you’ve played I’ve seen live,mostly at.a dinner night club called the Cave in Vancouver…consider myself blessed meeting oh so many of them….haven’t heard any Stylistics,keep up the good work

[@brachiator1]

Darin was hugely talented and had hits in a number of musical genres. Novelty pop: Splish Splash. Broadway big band: Mack the Knife. Folk rock masterpiece: If I Were A Carpenter.

[@SLam-ve3yp]

I still love this song. We had the 45 rpm at home and I played this as a child in the 60s.