Bobby Darin - My Funny Valentine (Live 1960)

The early days of color TV!

[@robert4314]

so so beautiful/thank you for sharing/what raw talent / beautiful then even more beautiful now

[@MrDisneyCollector]

Gives me a lump in my throat, I love this song and love the way Bobby sings it. I wonder how happy Bobby would be knowing we're still loving his music after all these years. He's one of my absolute favorite singers of all time. This is so beautiful, thank you for finding it and posting it. Each day is Valentine's Day.

[@christopherlyons5900]

I wonder more how Lorenz Hart would feel. How many have sung those words? Each putting their own stamp on them, as Darin does here, but it's still Larry Hart behind every version--asking himself what it would feel like if somebody loved him that way--not for anything but who he was, down inside. And far as we know, he never found it. How many ever do? Did Bobby Darin? I get the distinct feeing he's asking himself that question as he sings. That's how you're supposed to sing it. He probably thought his looks were kind of laughable. The best way to sing this song is to put yourself in the songwriter's place--and present it not as a confident love song, but a pleading one. Somebody--please--love me. Just for me. For who I really am. Whatever that is.

[@Loejyrrab]

Losing this young man at such an early age was a damn shame. Like Gershwin, Caruso, and other masters before him who died too young, Darin was a genius. He was the complete entertainer. Only in his 30's he would have given the world so much more joy. Thanks to the Tube, we can see him at will. And what a pleasure it is. RIP Bobby!

[@tiffsaver]

Agreed, and agreed.

[@oldbeatpete]

genius is a bit much.

[@edithsymmans3273]

What a total genius Bobby Darin is. We are the richer for having him grace our lives through the 50's, 60's & early 70's. A very short lived life but a memorable one with Bobby leaving us a rich legacy of work for us all to enjoy. Yes, I agree one very class act by such a brilliantly talented man. Such a joy to listen to always.

[@timetowakeup6302]

I believe Darin was the most versatile entertainer of the 20th century. What he accomplished in his brief 37 years is nothing short of Legendary. Singer (rock, jazz, blues, R&B, pop standards, big band, swing, country western, folk, funk, soul/gospel) musician, performer, actor, impressionist, songwriter, producer, arranger, entrepreneur, variety tv show host, activist. The man truly did it all, and he did it all so well. One of a kind, Bobby.

[@starboy0]

Mercy! This guy could do it all! So versatile. I am glad I am finally discovering this musical treasure.

[@michaeljudge3401]

Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis, Jr were the two most talented and versatile of all entertainers.

[@helen6857]

You are absolutely correct ❤🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@tiffsaver]

Yup.

[@oldbeatpete]

funny you put those two together- the lesser of 'the Pack'.😅

[@marilynstevenson865]

Oh..Those high notes, Bobby!!!!..Miss you....

[@MrsMorse]

Everyday is Valentine's Day when I see this incomparable talent perform. What an entertainer, what a consummate performer, what a handsome, sexy, forever man.

[@marilynstevenson865]

Hi Karen E!!!! He was..at that!!!

[@georgetolake12]

Daren does a beautiful take on this! Written by Rogers and Hart originally for the 1937 musical Babes in arms. Later used in the 1957 movie musical Pal Joey starring Frank Sinatra.

[@Offsides09]

That...is talent.

[@tiffsaver]

FANTASTIC version. I'm blown away...

[@dianalaster9869]

So great he was

[@TheWhitewatermom]

He also played drums, harmonica or as he called them "harps" and the vibraphone.

[@ryn5302]

bobby my hero ^^

[@fingletoad]

Bobby was So very talented, not unlike Lennon...........thank you for posting!

[@TheReevessss]

When I listened to Bullfrog I thought, not too unlike Dylan.

[@char7488]

❤️

[@judymcrae6692]

Wonderful, and different from his other presentations of Valentine

[@rivaridge7211]

Bobby Darin was just the best - He could do it all, and did! Was this from Dinah Shore's television show? I know that she was one of the very few television stars (at this time) who was graced with the added prestige of having her show filmed "in living color" on NBC.

[@dianarolph1770]

RivaRidge'72 it was a George Burns show. Beautiful rendition of 'Valentine'.

[@rivaridge7211]

@@dianarolph1770 Thanks for the info Diana - Yes, it truly is a beautiful rendition - one of the all time great standards.

[@dianarolph1770]

RivaRidge'72 Thanks for reply- sorry I am not tech.savvy just google The George BurnsShow 6/7/1960 and a site called balsa woods has the whole show not just this clip. balsamwoods spell checker intervened. Lots of shows from 50's & 60's.Best wishes Diana

[@rivaridge7211]

@@dianarolph1770 Thanks (again!) so very much Diana. I'll check out the site - Cheers from Niagara Canada!

[@dukemantee2978]

Bobby was magical.

[@jonahman360]

How many instruments did Bobby play? I love his singing, he grooves the blues guitar, this is the first I've seen him on piano... the Man had it all, and Bobby Darin is the Man!

[@marilynstevenson865]

Vibes...Harp..Drums.....Guitar...probably Organ...

[@timetowakeup6302]

@@marilynstevenson865 Harmonica too, and xylophone

[@makthnife]

Well said :) And now, he's with his buddy Dick Clark. RIP, Rock n Rollers~

[@martadoso9]

WALDEN ROBERT CASSOTTO!

[@natalieweiss5193]

Welp. Didn't expect to have a second sexual awakening at 25-years old... and yet... 😶

[@MiB7967]

Ist die Blonde vor dem Klavier (auf dem Hocker) Sandra Dee?

[@gwenniegirl50]

Probably not. They eloped in December 1960 after meeting on the set of the movie Come September. That movie was in production in September 1960.

[@vestibulate]

He's reprising Chet Baker's famous recording.

[@TheChivalricAge]

Do you know what show this is from?

[@joanneromeo2630]

This is from a George Burns Special in 1960

[@TheWhitewatermom]

nein.