Anyone who is a fan of a swinging big band and pop vocals knows the names bobby darin, johnny mercer, and billy may. He performed jazz, pop, rock and roll, folk, swing, and country music. Walden robert cassotto, nicknamed bobby, was born in the bronx, new york, in 1936. During the late 1950s, his first wellknown hit splish splash was released, quickly followed by dream lover and the unforgettable mack the knife. Somewhere beyond the sea somewhere waitin for me my lover stands on golden sands and watches the ships that go sailin somewhere beyond the sea shes there watchin for me if i could fly like birds on high then straight to her arms id go sailin its far beyond a star its near beyond the moon i know beyond a doubt my heart will lead me there soon well meet beyond the shore well kiss just. Wait a minute, what are they playing your song for. The lp was recorded over four dates in august 1960, with several songs recorded on more than one occasion, and three songs not. Oct 03, 2017 bobby darin born walden robert cassotto. Originally based on an idea from darin s longtime manager steve blauner who also brought the world television series like bewitched and the monkees, and classic films like five easy pieces and the last picture show, two of a kind put these great talents together, in an homage to the great tinpan alley composers, and mixed it with the. Bobby darin may 14, 1936 december 20, 1973, bronx ny. Two of a kind for your information were two of a kind two of a kind its my observation were two of a kind like peas in a pod and birds of a feather alone or.
Solar music rights management, cmrra, bmi broadcast music inc. However, he is widely respected for being a multitalented, versatile performer. Bobby darin was born walden robert cassotto on may 14, 1936. One of pop musics most wellknown pure vocalists with an enduring reputation and a varied career that moved from swing to teen pop to folk. He was the focal point of a family that fostered and encouraged his love of music. A mixture of standards and songs that were new to me,there isnt a bad track on this album. Jan 18, 2010 bobby darin dream lover 1958 dream lover 2006 remaster licensed to youtube by. May 14, 1936 december 20, 1973 was an american singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and actor in film and television. Whats so wrong thinkin life is a song and reachin for a star. The lp was recorded over four dates in august 1960, with several songs recorded on more than one occasion, and three songs not released on the album at all. Enjoy what you take dont moan and grumble at something you get for free bobby darin as long as im singing. Darin was an outspoken advocate for peace and against united states involvement in.
Originally based on an idea from darins longtime manager steve blauner who also brought the world television series like bewitched and the monkees, and classic films like five easy pieces and the last picture show, two of a kind put these great talents together, in an homage to the great tinpan alley composers, and mixed it with the. Buy bobby darins album titled two of a kind deluxe to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. Two of a kind is an album by american singer bobby darin and singercomposer johnny mercer, released in 1961. Darin and mercer simply shine and you can tell they are having fun making this album. The bobby darin collection 1995 disc 1 the rock n roll years. Its easy to see why two of a kind remained a favorite album of darins manager, steve blauner, for years after darins death. May 14, 1936 december 20, 1973 was an american singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist, and actor. Finally, the bobby darin story was a compilation of bobbys hits from between 1959 and. Two of a kind for your information were two of a kind two of a kind its my observation were two of a kind like peas in a pod and birds of a feather alone or together youll find that we are two of a kind whats so wrong thinkin life is a song and reachin for a star and whos to say if well go the whole way at least we got this far sharin our lot, our vittles and viands, were two of. Darin was an outspoken advocate for peace and against united states involvement in vietnam. Bobby darin all the best vintage jukebox best of pop.
But besides being among the few major artists of the era to record their own material, both men had deep roots in prewwii. Click on activate alert to receive an email as soon as it is available. Bobby darin and johnny mercers collaboration on two of a. Bobby darin dream lover 1958 dream lover 2006 remaster licensed to youtube by. The title song was a johnny mercer composition that darin contributed extra lyrics to. Be the first to be updated when this instrumental is released. The highlight, if only because it doesnt sound like more of the same, is the dramatic, somber ballad the end of never.
Bobby darin 19361973 was an american singer and songwriter. Bobby darin wrote it but dion dimucci is the singer. Severe rheumatic fever as a child scarred his heart and led to an overprotected and pampered childhood. However, towards the end of his life, darin switched from songs about love to songs about politics. They were great artistes in their own right and together it is magic. Click on activate alert to receive an email as soon as it is released. Two of a kind is an album by american singer bobby darin and singercomposer johnny. But besides being among the few major artists of the era to record their own material, both men had deep roots in prewwii pop music. During the late 1950s, his first wellknown hit splish splash was released, quickly followed by dream lover and. The lp was recorded over four dates in august 1960, with several songs recorded on more than one occasion, and. As a highly intelligent student, bobby darin dropped out of college and changed his name to bobby darin to set out in pursuit of his musical ambitions. No doubt two of a kind may have also inspired paul mccartney to reach out to mercer in 1974 about recording an album together.
Listen free to bobby darin two of a kind radio iheartradio. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the. Two of a kind by bobby darin 19361973 cd sheet music. Finally, the bobby darin story was a compilation of bobbys hits from between 1959 and 1961, with a linking commentary by the man himself. Growing up in a rough section of the bronx, new york, bobby barely survived several serious bouts of rheumatic fever that left him with a damaged heart which undoubtedly contributed to his early. Sadly, mercer was ill at the time and died soon afterward from an inoperable brain tumor. Two of a kind bobby darin and johnny mercer album wikipedia. Create a custom radio station from your favorite songs by bobby darin on iheartradio. His music career started out with writing songs and taking demos around to. Growing up in a rough section of the bronx, new york, bobby barely survived several serious bouts of rheumatic fever that left him with a damaged heart which undoubtedly contributed to his early death. Two of a kind instrumental mp3 karaoke bobby darin. Two of a kind for your information were two of a kind two of a kind its my observation were two of a kind like peas in a pod and birds of a feather alone or together youll find that we are two of a kind whats so wrong thinkin life is a song and reachin for a star and whos to say if well go the whole way at least we got this far.
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