This is from a TV special recorded 9 months before Bobby Darin's death at age 37. He jokes around and then sings a spellbinding version of "If I Were a Carpenter."
I am lucky to say that Bobby Darin was a friend of mine. We spent a lot of time together between 1967 and 1972. For those who love his singing, I want you to know that he was as wonderful a human being as he was a musical artist. He was so kind, compassionate and understanding. He was twelve years older than I was but because he liked me as a person and also enjoyed my songs when I was a young songwriter, he always had time to talk with me. He was a mentor and always gave me great guidance. Such a miraculous person is hard not to miss, even after all the years since he departed. If you had known him, you would have loved him as a person.
Thank You for sharing this information. That is really awesome! It's nice to know that what we were feeling and seeing was the real guy, not some facade. I totally believe it. All the Best!
Steven Le Viere When under stress and stuff(you ain't heard nothin yet! Put bro in body bag and sang Jolson for weeks to release. So, Al Jolson was my go to guy along with the Beatles.... Then I saw Tony B live in the U.K., sing his Bobby Darin medley at a Jolson festival and he introduced to me Bobby Darin who was far far more than a Dream Lover. I was hooked and have been ever since, not just the singer but the man himself. So when I am under stress like this week caring for Mom 24/7 I go to my musical strengths and happy places. And where are they you may ask? In time order....Al Jolson, Bobby Darin, The Beatles... Thanks Tony B...Babino for your awesome Bobby Darin set in 2005, I owe you one. And thanks Steven for this question, you really got to me...ha ha ha....take care folks and never stop singing!...
Has anyone noticed how little backup music he needs. Its his voice. Unlike today's entertainers who have big loud bands deafing us, revolting dancers with little clothing. This is talent and it is his voice and nothing else.
sadly its the industry that is too lazy to find this level talent. they have their engineers fix everything in the studio. have choreographers design on stage nonsense. in the end there is very little that is true to the singer. its all lazieness that revolves around greed. and its nearly impossible to do it any other way. money just ruins everything it touches
Also, you may not have known this, but he was suffering from a serious heart ailment during this time (his struggles with it were lifelong) though you would never know it to hear the strength and clarity of his voice on this rendition. He passed away not too long after this, if memory serves. Bobby Darin May 14 1936 - Dec 20 1973 Rest easy, friend
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, 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.
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, musician, performer, actor, comedic impressionist, songwriter, producer, arranger, entrepreneur, variety tv show host, activist, outdoorsman. The man truly did it all, and he did it all so well. One of a kind, Bobby.
To those sad people who give this wonderful artist and this song a thumbs down may I say just stay away from ever listening to Bobby Darin please and do us all a favour - you do not even remotely know the man and his incredible talent.
I was raised in a remote area. A boy from a different school hitch hiked all the way to my boarding school one weekend to bring me this record. It was a little overwhelming at that age. His mum told me many years later when I finished my first degree at university that he will stay in love with me forever. My heart broke for him. To me he was just a great friend. Unrequited love. It can happen to any one of us. He passed away in his fifties. Every time I hear this song, it takes me way back.
I almost love reading the praise for Bobby Darin in the comments here as much as I do watching Bobby Darin perform. It's great to know he's still remembered so fondly.
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 of all styles and genres, 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.
It’s a disgrace that he’s largely forgotten. But for me it makes it even more special for those of us today who still appreciate snd recognize his immense talent. Bobby was unlike any other before him or since.
@@timetowakeup6302 I agree, he was an amazing talent, and I used to like his television show very much. Have you ever seen him do "Talk To The Animals,"? It is great.
I am watching Bobby Darin sing If I Were A Carpenter and tears are streaming down my cheek. He was a family friend and when he would visit, we would do cabaret type songs. How sad. To me, a 10 year old boy, he showed me the art of performing and once told me that life was no different. That was sad from an entertainer who made so many happy-including me. He was an excellent entertainer and friend to me, my mother and grandmother and anyone who knew him even just long enough to see him put on a great show
Pierce Bishop PhD Wow, you knew him. ;) Must have been awesome huh. I always was crazy about him. He sings that song amazing! I'm so sorry for your lost. I didn't know him personally, but I could never forget him or not listen to his awesome songs he left us. Must be hard for you. I'm sorry. Bless your heart ❤
Pierce Bishop PhD friend....I've always loved Bobby but this live version is perhaps the pinnacle of his oh so short career...you're truly blessed to have known him
His song change the way coupls married each other. It's not about your trade...it's about both folks in love. KEEP MONEY OUT OF THE RELATIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's love forever!
The great Bobby Darin was the man. He was a great singer. He had a great talent for putting a song over. His interpretations always bore his signature, very hip, very cool. He was destined to do sooo much more. Extremely sad we lost him too soon. Never to be forgotten though.
Wow- I only know Bobby Darin from Mack The Knife, and Artificial Flowers, so I thought of him as a jazz singer - an incredible jazz singer, that is. But, WOW! What wonderful sensitivity given to this classic piece!!
This song has become very special to me. My dad told me a few years back that when he was courting my mother, he wrote her a letter using this song but changing the lyrics a bit. It obviously worked as I am here to write this. Mum died in 2007 from cancer and Dad passed away last year (2022). I listen to this song maybe once a week. It reminds me of what they had. Thank you for uploading.
Incredible Talent. I've never heard a better vocalist anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace. A singers singer. 3 minutes of magic right here. Look up The Best in the dictionary and there's a picture of Bobby Darin.
This man this human being was truly Magic. A rare and special gift to the people of the world that was brought forth for a while and then it was gone. However his genius and his music and his incredible personality still live on as evidenced in this incredible performance. Magic never goes out of style.
If he could see this performance or how his music has touched the many millions that enjoy his music today. Time less and thank you very much a true artist.
I really regret not having lived in that era, and having known him until now, truly and without a doubt, the best, much better than Sinatra and other contemporaries of his time, talent, originality and incomparable style
It just does NOT get any better than this! I had to watch it twice because once just wasn't enough... the emotion that Mr. Darin puts into this song is beyond beautiful... what happened to music? All the stuff out there now is pure crap.... RIP Mr. Darin. Thank you for the music you gave us.
Can only agree. As you see, I come and watch this so very often. I long to go back. How could anyone imagine back then what would become of the music, while listening to this. I was a child and a teenager in the Seventies, and I was lost after 1980. I still think it was my personal bad luck to have spent my youth after that year :/ And on the other hand: Today Mr. Darin would have survived the surgery. I wished we could change this events: progress of medicine much sooner, 'progress' in music much later- not in my lifetime :) I wished he would have been more happy. I wished he would have had a grave. I often think he did not love himself and wanted to disappear completely, after he had to leave the world. I wished he would know what he still means to us all. Have a peaceful new year, dear friend somewhere in the world :) Greetings from Berlin, Germany.
winterweib I was driving home that December night in 1973 when the DJ on the radio announced that "a rock & roll legend is dead at 37".Still gives the chills. Yes I believe he would have survived the surgery if it happened today. Heart transplants were only 6 years old in 1973 so it would have been a risky option. His ticker was too far gone for the medical technology at the time. I figure he probably didn't love himself that much either. He predicted he wouldn't make it to 40 and simply resigned himself to that fact.
winterweib Thank you..... Happy New Year to you, as well! I completely agree with all of your thoughts...at 49, my formative years were during the 70's and everything was alive and happy...... these days, not so much.
Karen Starks Karen I'm 58 and have been lost in the 50s thru the 70s for years. I am happy with that. I exist well with no problems with that (admittedly I do appreciate the internet and my cell phone, tho) By all means it was alive & happy. People need to stop living to please others. Happy New Year to you too!!!
Karen Starks Karen it might be harder to find great music today but it is out there. Have you listened to any of Brett Dennen's music?. Listen to songs like Someday, Heaven, or Ain't No Reason. Very beautiful and profound stuff Also the music that the group American Authors has put out is very deep and meaningful. I especially like their song Oh What a Life. There still is great music out there to be found
Even harder to believe what he accomplished in such a brief life. Bobby went after it hard and he accomplished more than most entertainers ever have in a full lifetime. He was a master of many crafts.
This song kills me - my husband just discovered it and asked me if I knew it. I laughed. You don't grow up with carpenters in the 60s and 70s and not know this song. This doesn't sound like toxic masculinity to me. I miss sweet men and their sweet ladies. The world has forgotten how to love.
inthepocket yep! World has gone crazy! I miss the good old days when guys wolf whistled at me and there were NO femi- Nazis. Now they hate men and make we real women look bad. Sucks!
inthepocket I'm so sorry for men, so not fair. No wonder I'm sitting home alone, bitches ruined it for the rest of we women. smh sadly ❤ I miss being with guys. Sucks to be me
inthepocket I'm glad you have a kitty to snug with, my sweet Emma kitty died at 18 1/2. She used to sleep with me at night. Loved her, and she loved me. Miss her tons! 😻
inthepocket that's sweet, I can tell you love your kitty lots. Yeah, the unconditional love they give is a God send. Yours will probably live a long time;) Had one who was 22 when she died of old age and met one in Seattle that lived at a record and poster store. He was 23 and still alive and doing good and slept on albums under warm lights. Had another orphan live till she was at least 22. Hope Teddy lives a huge long time! ;)😻
Heard this for the first time today. I've only ever heard the Four Tops version and wondered how anyone could beat it.....well, I have to say that this version certainly comes very close. An amazing song sang equally well by two great artists. Nope...changed my mind, this is the best version. By the way...I was named after Bobby Darin (my Christian name is Darin).
You need to delve into Mr Darin’s entire back catalog of music. In my opinion he’s the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. The man had enormous talent
This is the first record my husband bought for me when we started going out together. When he was dying he asked our son to play it to me when he had gone. He left us three months ago and I still treasure the fact that he remembered after all these years
The timing of the flute when it comes in it is just spellbinding. The volume of his voice how it is low-key volume is just perfect. No one sings this song like him unbelievable he put so much heart into it. You can just see by the way he enjoys it. Thank you a Bobby Darin fan
To day i find him on you tube! He was a good singer from my youth! Thank's to you tube i can listen to him to day as well!! Thank you so much for sharing!!🥰👍
Bobby Darren was only 37 years young when he passed away. He’s only number one hit was MACK THE KNIFE. What a sad loss to the world of music… But thank goodness for videos because he will be alive in the hearts of many… Forever! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@@sandrapereira5896I don’t remember the song multiplication, but it is on the Internet. I listened. to just a little bit of it and it is not familiar to me at all. Yes, Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee were married on December 1, 1960 and divorced March 7, 1967.
I remember when Bobby Darin died. I was in 7th grade and knew Mack the Knife by heart. Used to drive my friends crazy singing it all the time. Complete with finger snaps and the Bobby Darin flare. I think he was the first celebrity death that I really felt the loss. Loved all his vocals, on any song !!! He's missed for sure !!
Walden Robert Cassotto...a voice for the ages...gone way too soon. A man who found out late in life that his elder sister was actually his mother. A voice on the level of Sinatra...and beyond.
I wonder... who was the first to record this song . It's funny, you hear an old song and remember the many different artists that recorded it, then you hear another great song and wonder why it was forgotten, why more did not recored it.
My favorite rendition of, "If I Were A Carpenter". Bobby Darin has such a smooth wonderful voice he performs this song flawlessly. The backing guitar player playing this beautiful song in the D chord absolutely does the best job ever with this song. The bass player, drummer, and flute player also do a marvelous job also.
I turned 14 that year and I remember him singing this song on tv and then a few l months later he was gone. I had enjoyed all the oldies that he had made famous, because the 50’s and early 60’s music had a return of popularity, but I thought he was even better as he had matured, especially this song proves it! R.I.P. Bobby Darin, your music lives on even though you’ve been gone for 47 years!
@@davidsheppard6316, didn't realize the four tops did this song. Their version is rock, good, but this live version of Darin's is the best and heartrending, IMHO.The four tops' "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch" is one of my favorite songs from my youth and courtship. Lost my own sugar pie after 40 years of marriage and six children.
What a voice, so smooth full of soul and passion. This song can only be sung by Bobby. Just so beautiful..." I've given you my onlyness...give me your tomorrow's....
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face.. Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
Bobby Darin was not just a singer. He was also a performer. This is probably one of the only love songs he sang, but it's beautiful. Thanks for uploading this live performance. I still regret that he was taken from us too soon.
@@rnhealer6044 Have you ever heard him do that one live from 1966, I believe it was recorded for the BBC. One of my all time favorite live vocals by anyone.
@@rnhealer6044 There are two versions on RUclips. Look for the one that was added in July 2019, it’s been remastered to the best possible audio quality. I believe the uploader name is Bob Zwolinski.
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face.. Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
Always loved this version by Bobby, he was amazing.....his life here on this earth was so short, but what an impact he made....miss you Bobby, Rest In Peace 💙 : ((((((((((((
Certainly Bobby was a great singer and yes he was a great legend even after his death is legacy still stands… your profile picture look good you have a beautiful contiguous smile
Really? From The Byrds? Isn't it the fairly heavy set guy with the beard and sunglasses, you see behind Bobby Darin at 0:20, and doesn't Bobby say "Bobby, please" as he starts the song?
McGuinn was one of many people that Bobby Darin helped early on in his career. Darin produced some early McGuinn work. But I'm pretty sure he's not present on this stage. But I think the "Bobby" that Darin addresses is the band leader, on piano. He introduces him, the pianist, as the band leader. This concert is available on DVD and it is GREAT!!!
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face.. Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Just adding another comment. Bobby was the first person to record this song. He discovered the songwriter who wrote it and recorded four of five songs. This song became a single and top ten hit song. Johnny Cash - and everyone else - recorded they song after hearing Bobby's version. If Bobby hadn't recorded the song, probably nobody else would have ever heard it.
I was hus greatest fan. I felt dead when he passed. What a man, what a voice. He gave his all, probably aware there was not much time. RIP. We shall never forget you. I wanted, here in Cape Town, to have your baby.
This was my sister's favourite version of the song. I love you my darling girl and I miss you so. You are in my heart every day. Until we, our mum and brother meet again. 💔💘💖
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
I watch this performance and I'm so sad for what "might have been" with this man. He was clearly "evolving" as a singer and human being and could have given us so much more. This performance is one of my top 10 all time favorites already and I just watched it tonight for the first time. Lot's of singers have good voices but few can "touch the soul" the way Bobby Darin did in this song. It's the sincerity in the tone of his voice and the lyrics themselves. He touches on something "fundamental" to us all. The desire to be loved and accepted "unconditionally" for "who" we are, not what we've achieved or what we look like. Beautiful!!
Lisa Harris reading a biography he likely knew this was one of his last performances and cried after when he found out his son wasn’t able to attend and see it
He was living on borrowed time. My uncle with the same childhood illness (rheumatic fever) felt that way. That's what drove Darin so hard to be a success as a young man.....oh MAN OH MAN, was he ever. Today is his birthday and I just did the math - he'd only be 84 today.
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I am lucky to say that Bobby Darin was a friend of mine. We spent a lot of time together between 1967 and 1972. For those who love his singing, I want you to know that he was as wonderful a human being as he was a musical artist. He was so kind, compassionate and understanding. He was twelve years older than I was but because he liked me as a person and also enjoyed my songs when I was a young songwriter, he always had time to talk with me. He was a mentor and always gave me great guidance. Such a miraculous person is hard not to miss, even after all the years since he departed. If you had known him, you would have loved him as a person.
Wow, what a privilege you had to know the man!
Not expecting to live beyond 20, Bobby crammed more into his short life than most of us would in 100 years.
What a wonderful time that must have been for you !! Such a tragedy he had to leave us so early !! What a talent !!!
Thank You for sharing this information. That is really awesome! It's nice to know that what we were feeling and seeing was the real guy, not some facade. I totally believe it. All the Best!
I believe it. Thanks for sharing.
Who's loving this great song in 2024?
Germany here 🫶
Holland here. But have you ever heard this sang by HARRY BELAFONTE?
2023 and I still love this song. Anybody else?
Absolutely!
@@cairparavel11stevens82 😊
A superb classic performance……
@@stanwillett6431I agree with you.
My favorite Bobby Darin song! He was awesome, plus he was married to the gorgeous Sandra Dee!
Who is still listening to the incredible Bobby Darin in 2020?
Steven Le Viere on Jan 11 I am!
January 12, 2020 on a crisp and beautiful morning in Ireland ☘️...
Steven Le Viere When under stress and stuff(you ain't heard nothin yet! Put bro in body bag and sang Jolson for weeks to release. So, Al Jolson was my go to guy along with the Beatles.... Then I saw Tony B live in the U.K., sing his Bobby Darin medley at a Jolson festival and he introduced to me Bobby Darin who was far far more than a Dream Lover. I was hooked and have been ever since, not just the singer but the man himself. So when I am under stress like this week caring for Mom 24/7 I go to my musical strengths and happy places. And where are they you may ask? In time order....Al Jolson, Bobby Darin, The Beatles... Thanks Tony B...Babino for your awesome Bobby Darin set in 2005, I owe you one. And thanks Steven for this question, you really got to me...ha ha ha....take care folks and never stop singing!...
On Jan 20, 2020 in Kerala 🇮🇳
I say yeah brother yeah. 😎
Has anyone noticed how little backup music he needs. Its his voice. Unlike today's entertainers who have big loud bands deafing us, revolting dancers with little clothing. This is talent and it is his voice and nothing else.
Bobby was the greatest of the greats
So So True😊😊
sadly its the industry that is too lazy to find this level talent. they have their engineers fix everything in the studio. have choreographers design on stage nonsense. in the end there is very little that is true to the singer. its all lazieness that revolves around greed. and its nearly impossible to do it any other way. money just ruins everything it touches
Also, you may not have known this, but he was suffering from a serious heart ailment during this time (his struggles with it were lifelong) though you would never know it to hear the strength and clarity of his voice on this rendition. He passed away not too long after this, if memory serves.
Bobby Darin May 14 1936 - Dec 20 1973 Rest easy, friend
And he has clothes on...not dressed like a stripper. Swifties take note.
2024 still here to hear something Beautiful
The same here about Bobby Darin!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Best version I've ever heard!
Played this a my dad's funeral he was a carpenter and my mum loved the song, I miss and love them both xx
🥲 sweet, r.i.p. 🫂🙏🏽
One word: Spectacular!!!❤
He was only 37 when he died.
One of world’s best voices.
RIP.✊
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, 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.
He had a bad heart! What a waste of a talent!
Besides great talent, Bob had ALOT of guts!@@joekosobucki2141
He left this world much too soon, like many other legends. May he rest in God’s presence.
2024 nobody can sing this better one of my all time favourite's what a loss
My husband used to sing this to me, while playing his guitar, 45 years ago, sadly he died 3 years ago and I miss his something awful 😪😪😪
Sorry for your loss
You have him in your memories that is timeless.
Hi, My beautiful wife past away in 2014, she loved Bobby Darin. Sorry for your loss.
If you keep him in your heart and thoughts,he’s really not gone
@@davidbrooks4285 I wish that were true
So sorry for your loss. 🕊🌺🐰
Oh yeah Bobby what a killer version of this tune. The Man passed away at only 37. RIp MR. Darin .
For my two cents he was the best entertainer of the 20th century. A master of many crafts.
When I hear Bobby Darin sing, i can't help but feel better about human beings. ❤
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, musician, performer, actor, comedic impressionist, songwriter, producer, arranger, entrepreneur, variety tv show host, activist, outdoorsman. The man truly did it all, and he did it all so well. One of a kind, Bobby.
To those sad people who give this wonderful artist and this song a thumbs down may I say just stay away from ever listening to Bobby Darin please and do us all a favour - you do not even remotely know the man and his incredible talent.
Amen!!!!!!!!!😂😂
No one has ever sung this song as perfectly as he did in this performance 💞💕💖
Robert Plants version.
I quiet agree
Im 26 years old and it's a fact they don't make em like they used to. This music is better than anything on the airwaves today.
Well...that's a given.
It’s good that you’re exploring really good music. Finding beautiful music is like finding buried treasure.
One of the most beautiful songs ever. One of the most beautiful voices ever.
Oh yes, loving this in 2023!!!
I'm still listening to Bobby Darin in 2023 and until I die.
I was raised in a remote area. A boy from a different school hitch hiked all the way to my boarding school one weekend to bring me this record. It was a little overwhelming at that age. His mum told me many years later when I finished my first degree at university that he will stay in love with me forever. My heart broke for him. To me he was just a great friend. Unrequited love. It can happen to any one of us. He passed away in his fifties. Every time I hear this song, it takes me way back.
If you told me he became a carpenter I might not have believed you.
I almost love reading the praise for Bobby Darin in the comments here as much as I do watching Bobby Darin perform. It's great to know he's still remembered so fondly.
Same here
Ditto!
I am still listening in 2022. I love when he sang ballads like this. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦🙏🕊
Canada 🇨🇦
SAME! Canadian in TX ( leaving TX ASAP)
One of my top 10 songs in the periode of the. 50s, 60s an seventies is ‘Dream lover’❤️👍🎶💃🇳🇴
Still listening
Me too grtz from the Netherlands
He accomplished more in his short life than 99.9% of other entertainers. A remarkable man.
Yes he did!
"But it seems the good they die young, I just loked around and he's gone." (Abraham, Martin & John)
That was because he said he knew his life would be short. He packed as much as he could into the time he was given.
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 of all styles and genres, 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.
it is a shame that he is largely forgotten, he was a magnificent talent.
It’s a disgrace that he’s largely forgotten. But for me it makes it even more special for those of us today who still appreciate snd recognize his immense talent. Bobby was unlike any other before him or since.
@@timetowakeup6302 I agree, he was an amazing talent, and I used to like his television show very much. Have you ever seen him do "Talk To The Animals,"? It is great.
Largely forgotten? No! You're on the wrong track there.
@@venderstrat No, I am right, you 'are wrong, mention him to someone in their 20's or 30's, and they won't know who he is.
@@venderstrat If you were not stupid, you would agree.
Bobby Darin had more talent in his little pinky than anyone around today. What a talent who left us far too young.IMO
He had more talent than anyone else in his day too.
He’s definitely underrated!
I am watching Bobby Darin sing If I Were A Carpenter and tears are streaming down my cheek. He was a family friend and when he would visit, we would do cabaret type songs. How sad. To me, a 10 year old boy, he showed me the art of performing and once told me that life was no different. That was sad from an entertainer who made so many happy-including me. He was an excellent entertainer and friend to me, my mother and grandmother and anyone who knew him even just long enough to see him put on a great show
Pierce Bishop PhD Wow, you knew him. ;) Must have been awesome huh. I always was crazy about him. He sings that song amazing! I'm so sorry for your lost. I didn't know him personally, but I could never forget him or not listen to his awesome songs he left us. Must be hard for you. I'm sorry. Bless your heart ❤
Your comment was bold and sincere. I’m sure Bobby appreciates your gratitude brother.
Pierce Bishop PhD friend....I've always loved Bobby but this live version is perhaps the pinnacle of his oh so short career...you're truly blessed to have known him
Ive always loved this man.
His song change the way coupls married each other. It's not about your trade...it's about both folks in love. KEEP MONEY OUT OF THE RELATIONSHIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It's love forever!
The great Bobby Darin was the man. He was a great singer. He had a great talent for putting a song over. His interpretations always bore his signature, very hip, very cool. He was destined to do sooo much more. Extremely sad we lost him too soon. Never to be forgotten though.
Wow- I only know Bobby Darin from Mack The Knife, and Artificial Flowers, so I thought of him as a jazz singer - an incredible jazz singer, that is. But, WOW! What wonderful sensitivity given to this classic piece!!
I’ve heard just about everything Darin ever recorded. He was special, my favorite entertainer of all time.
His better version was in 1966.
Who else is still listening in 2019??
Me, in Holland.
Me
Me. Still a lovely song. Bobby sings it so beautifully.
Me 22/11/19
I do.
Can’t find a popular singer these days who would sing so flawlessly during a live performance. What a masterpiece.
Still listening in 23..❤️ love Bobby D
One of the best performances ever…what a voice..RIP Bobby
BEST VERSION OF THIS SONG I EVER HEARD
@gregnormal5101 ABSOLUTLY A FAN- HE HAD A GREAT VOICE
@gregnormal5101 i dont have a fav.. but he does a great job with this one
@gregnormal5101 FROM NOVA SCOTIA- AND YOU?
This song has become very special to me. My dad told me a few years back that when he was courting my mother, he wrote her a letter using this song but changing the lyrics a bit. It obviously worked as I am here to write this. Mum died in 2007 from cancer and Dad passed away last year (2022). I listen to this song maybe once a week. It reminds me of what they had. Thank you for uploading.
That's lovely.
Beautiful story. Your father picked the right song and apparently the right woman. May you be happy and well.
@@carolynnaayem6251 A coincidence. My mother's name was Carolyn! Thank you for the kind words.
Incredible Talent. I've never heard a better vocalist anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace. A singers singer.
3 minutes of magic right here. Look up The Best in the dictionary and there's a picture of Bobby Darin.
John holt was the original signer
Even Sinatra said pretty much the same things about him.
Listening to this November 15th 2020. Best song around he puts a lot of heart into it
This man this human being was truly Magic. A rare and special gift to the people of the world that was brought forth for a while and then it was gone. However his genius and his music and his incredible personality still live on as evidenced in this incredible performance. Magic never goes out of style.
@lmnop otay Looooove it xx
If he could see this performance or how his music has touched the many millions that enjoy his music today. Time less and thank you very much a true artist.
Yep, that’s what talent looks like
A man that knew his life span would be cut short. He sang each song like it was his last. Magnificent performer.
Big feelings from Bobby Darin’s If I were… one of the first songs I learned to play age 17.
I really regret not having lived in that era, and having known him until now, truly and without a doubt, the best, much better than Sinatra and other contemporaries of his time, talent, originality and incomparable style
Great comment and I couldn’t agree more. Bobby had it all and he was genuine.
It just does NOT get any better than this! I had to watch it twice because once just wasn't enough... the emotion that Mr. Darin puts into this song is beyond beautiful... what happened to music? All the stuff out there now is pure crap.... RIP Mr. Darin. Thank you for the music you gave us.
Can only agree. As you see, I come and watch this so very often. I long to go back.
How could anyone imagine back then what would become of the music, while listening to this. I was a child and a teenager in the Seventies, and I was lost after 1980. I still think it was my personal bad luck to have spent my youth after that year :/
And on the other hand: Today Mr. Darin would have survived the surgery. I wished we could change this events: progress of medicine much sooner, 'progress' in music much later- not in my lifetime :)
I wished he would have been more happy. I wished he would have had a grave. I often think he did not love himself and wanted to disappear completely, after he had to leave the world.
I wished he would know what he still means to us all.
Have a peaceful new year, dear friend somewhere in the world :) Greetings from Berlin, Germany.
winterweib I was driving home that December night in 1973 when the DJ on the radio announced that "a rock & roll legend is dead at 37".Still gives the chills. Yes I believe he would have survived the surgery if it happened today. Heart transplants were only 6 years old in 1973 so it would have been a risky option. His ticker was too far gone for the medical technology at the time. I figure he probably didn't love himself that much either. He predicted he wouldn't make it to 40 and simply resigned himself to that fact.
winterweib Thank you..... Happy New Year to you, as well! I completely agree with all of your thoughts...at 49, my formative years were during the 70's and everything was alive and happy...... these days, not so much.
Karen Starks Karen I'm 58 and have been lost in the 50s thru the 70s for years. I am happy with that. I exist well with no problems with that (admittedly I do appreciate the internet and my cell phone, tho) By all means it was alive & happy. People need to stop living to please others. Happy New Year to you too!!!
Karen Starks Karen it might be harder to find great music today but it is out there. Have you listened to any of Brett Dennen's music?. Listen to songs like Someday, Heaven, or Ain't No Reason. Very beautiful and profound stuff Also the music that the group American Authors has put out is very deep and meaningful. I especially like their song Oh What a Life. There still is great music out there to be found
He's dead in less than a year from this night he made recording history with the greatest version of this classic, and it'd live NO AUTO TUNE
Wow...
Fuckin A rite PAUL-E Geez
You're 💯🎯 about this statement of yours
I fuckin love Paul Newman
What a beautiful song from a great artist! Hard to believe that he didn’t even make 40 years old!
Even harder to believe what he accomplished in such a brief life. Bobby went after it hard and he accomplished more than most entertainers ever have in a full lifetime. He was a master of many crafts.
Perfection! R.I P Mr. Bobby Darin, Is is indeed a Masterpiece and You were in a league of your own.
Well over fifty years ago, I asked my mom who Bobby Darin was. She answered with one word "talent." I understand now,
What a singer and what a life
This song kills me - my husband just discovered it and asked me if I knew it. I laughed. You don't grow up with carpenters in the 60s and 70s and not know this song. This doesn't sound like toxic masculinity to me. I miss sweet men and their sweet ladies. The world has forgotten how to love.
inthepocket yep! World has gone crazy! I miss the good old days when guys wolf whistled at me and there were NO femi- Nazis. Now they hate men and make we real women look bad. Sucks!
inthepocket I'm so sorry for men, so not fair. No wonder I'm sitting home alone, bitches ruined it for the rest of we women. smh sadly ❤ I miss being with guys. Sucks to be me
inthepocket I'm glad you have a kitty to snug with, my sweet Emma kitty died at 18 1/2. She used to sleep with me at night. Loved her, and she loved me. Miss her tons! 😻
inthepocket that's sweet, I can tell you love your kitty lots. Yeah, the unconditional love they give is a God send. Yours will probably live a long time;) Had one who was 22 when she died of old age and met one in Seattle that lived at a record and poster store. He was 23 and still alive and doing good and slept on albums under warm lights. Had another orphan live till she was at least 22. Hope Teddy lives a huge long time! ;)😻
Black Market Goodness x
Heard this for the first time today. I've only ever heard the Four Tops version and wondered how anyone could beat it.....well, I have to say that this version certainly comes very close.
An amazing song sang equally well by two great artists.
Nope...changed my mind, this is the best version.
By the way...I was named after Bobby Darin (my Christian name is Darin).
You need to delve into Mr Darin’s entire back catalog of music. In my opinion he’s the greatest entertainer of the 20th century. The man had enormous talent
This is the first record my husband bought for me when we started going out together. When he was dying he asked our son to play it to me when he had gone. He left us three months ago and I still treasure the fact that he remembered after all these years
The timing of the flute when it comes in it is just spellbinding. The volume of his voice how it is low-key volume is just perfect. No one sings this song like him unbelievable he put so much heart into it. You can just see by the way he enjoys it. Thank you a Bobby Darin fan
Beautifully put
@@mortalclown3812 thank you for your comment and Merry Christmas to you
Thanks for the comment. 🤗🙂🌹❤️
Can I be the only one that says the flute wrecks it? doesnt fit. sorry. still a great song though.
Well said!
He had impeccable timing and pitch control. Superior breath support, too.
You said it. He was a master
He had such a cool, smooth style and voice.
Young folks…listen…live and no auto tune…pure talent
Bobby sings this with such passion and emotion. This is the best rendition I have ever heard! ☺️👍
Showed just how good he was, doing wonderfully something we hadn't heard from him before.... Sounded like he had a whole new voice!
This is simply one of the best ballads
Available on RUclips
Killer good
To day i find him on you tube! He was a good singer from my youth! Thank's to you tube i can listen to him to day as well!! Thank you so much for sharing!!🥰👍
As it says in the description of the video...an absolutely spellbinding version by Bobby Darin of 'If I Were A Carpenter'....just wonderful!
Bobby Darren was only 37 years young when he passed away. He’s only number one hit was MACK THE KNIFE. What a sad loss to the world of music… But thank goodness for videos because he will be alive in the hearts of many… Forever! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
My late moms favourite Mac The Knife. Remember Multiplication was great to dance too. He was married to Sandra Dee for a while if I recall
@@sandrapereira5896I don’t remember the song multiplication, but it is on the Internet. I listened. to just a little bit of it and it is not familiar to me at all. Yes, Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee were married on December 1, 1960 and divorced March 7, 1967.
I can't get enough of the acustic guitar. This is the best version I've ever heard solid gold
Great arrangement and great singing.
I remember when Bobby Darin died. I was in 7th grade and knew Mack the Knife by heart. Used to drive my friends crazy singing it all the time. Complete with finger snaps and the Bobby Darin flare.
I think he was the first celebrity death that I really felt the loss. Loved all his vocals, on any song !!! He's missed for sure !!
This is the greatest performance of this song. I come to RUclips to listen to this version. I wish I had it on vinyl
Walden Robert Cassotto...a voice for the ages...gone way too soon. A man who found out late in life that his elder sister was actually his mother. A voice on the level of Sinatra...and beyond.
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@@adrielifreitas9119 verdade!!!
Ela original é linda
One of the coolest cat that ever lived
I am a person with no trade or skills. Never been married nor children. This song hurts me deeply!
Best performance of this song ever in my opinion. 👏👏
I agree. His voice, tempo and tone are just perfect for this song. Best version of the song. Better than the original.
I've gone through every version. This one by far is the best.
I also searched and listened to many different recordings by other artists, and I agreee..this is the best of all.
Back in the day, recording this song was the sign to show you made it to the top.
I wonder... who was the first to record this song . It's funny, you hear an old song and remember the many different artists that recorded it, then you hear another great song and wonder why it was forgotten, why more did not recored it.
Jeanie Hammond Tim Harden wrote it and sung it at woodstock.
How interesting....at Woodstock!
My favorite rendition of, "If I Were A Carpenter". Bobby Darin has such a smooth wonderful voice he performs this song flawlessly. The backing guitar player playing this beautiful song in the D chord absolutely does the best job ever with this song. The bass player, drummer, and flute player also do a marvelous job also.
I turned 14 that year and I remember him singing this song on tv and then a few l months later he was gone. I had enjoyed all the oldies that he had made famous, because the 50’s and early 60’s music had a return of popularity, but I thought he was even better as he had matured, especially this song proves it! R.I.P. Bobby Darin, your music lives on even though you’ve been gone for 47 years!
Certainly true you have being nice with your words he was a greater singer
How are you doing Lisa
@Dave alex fine and you?
There is no better version of this lovely song than Bobby Darins right here. It is almost too painful to listen to.
four tops allday long
@@davidsheppard6316, didn't realize the four tops did this song. Their version is rock, good, but this live version of Darin's is the best and heartrending, IMHO.The four tops' "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch" is one of my favorite songs from my youth and courtship. Lost my own sugar pie after 40 years of marriage and six children.
Ramblin' Jack Elliott does a version that is a little different but really worth a look.
Beautiful
I guess you never heard of johnny and june
What a voice, so smooth full of soul and passion. This song can only be sung by Bobby. Just so beautiful..." I've given you my onlyness...give me your tomorrow's....
This song is on my inner life track. I love this beautiful ballad
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
He wipes away a tear. His work is always so emotionally honest.
1:03
Little Blue, any man who ever truly loved a woman would cry at this song.
Because he knows the answer is yes?
I think he's sweating and while this is great, listen to the Tim Hardin original, who wrote it. Even more emotional
@@randalclarke5487 Completely agree with you, mate. That's true. 🤗🙂🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Bobby Darin was not just a singer. He was also a performer. This is probably one of the only love songs he sang, but it's beautiful. Thanks for uploading this live performance. I still regret that he was taken from us too soon.
We always have beyond the sea :)
@@halfpace1462 Yeah, and also Once Upon A Time. I love that song.
@@rnhealer6044
Have you ever heard him do that one live from 1966, I believe it was recorded for the BBC. One of my all time favorite live vocals by anyone.
I just watched it, I hadn't seen that one before. It's great, thanks. I'll watch that one from now on.
@@rnhealer6044
There are two versions on RUclips. Look for the one that was added in July 2019, it’s been remastered to the best possible audio quality. I believe the uploader name is Bob Zwolinski.
Let’s not forget Tim Hardin ❤ who wrote this song, and sang it at Woodstock. Beautiful voice….rip Tim
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
still listening to this great/ fantastic entertainer/ singer. one of the greatest entertainers of all time. 1-9-21
Hi Linda,hope you’re okay ?
Always loved this version by Bobby, he was amazing.....his life here on this earth was so short, but what an impact he made....miss you Bobby, Rest In Peace 💙 : ((((((((((((
Certainly Bobby was a great singer and yes he was a great legend even after his death is legacy still stands… your profile picture look good you have a beautiful contiguous smile
How long did he lived?
@@sureshchiatar9641 I think he was 37 when he died from heart disease.
I love this gentle version. ❤
Hello how are you doing
Hope you don’t mind me friends
A great singer. I still love his songs after 50 years 💖
Hello how are you doing you have a beautiful smile alluring eyes contiguous looks
@@davealex5316 thank you kind sir 🐣
....that fine acoustic guitar picking underlining and augmenting the vocals, makes for a powerful, powerful song......
+Lonnie Christopher Yeah, i really thought that guy nailed it too. Some fine playin' there.
Lonnie Christopher That fine player? Roger McGuinn
Really? From The Byrds? Isn't it the fairly heavy set guy with the beard and sunglasses, you see behind Bobby Darin at 0:20, and doesn't Bobby say "Bobby, please" as he starts the song?
McGuinn was one of many people that Bobby Darin helped early on in his career. Darin produced some early McGuinn work. But I'm pretty sure he's not present on this stage. But I think the "Bobby" that Darin addresses is the band leader, on piano. He introduces him, the pianist, as the band leader. This concert is available on DVD and it is GREAT!!!
McGuinn playing guitar for a Vegas Lounge act? Very highly unlikely. But Is that Stevie Wonder on drums?
Nobody can sing this song like Bobby
Kris Kristofferson ?
Oh that voice!!! And that performance! Exquisite.
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Dint forget smells of a good food is always going to make you feel good
@@MichaelDonald-bu1ew Thanks for the greeting. I hope this day finds you smiling 😍.
@@beverlykristy7513 you’re welcome..you’re so sweet
Hope you don’t mind me being friend with you ?
@@beverlykristy7513 Hello beautiful 😍
My favourite singer ever , no one comes close
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Great artist,
Hello how are you doing hope you don’t mind me being friend with you
His vocal talent/range was great.
Just adding another comment. Bobby was the first person to record this song. He discovered the songwriter who wrote it and recorded four of five songs. This song became a single and top ten hit song. Johnny Cash - and everyone else - recorded they song after hearing Bobby's version. If Bobby hadn't recorded the song, probably nobody else would have ever heard it.
This blows all other versions of this out of the water. Love you always Bobby💕😢
Hi Nancy,hope you’re okay ?
I was hus greatest fan. I felt dead when he passed. What a man, what a voice. He gave his all, probably aware there was not much time. RIP. We shall never forget you. I wanted, here in Cape Town, to have your baby.
Bobby you sing with such meaning. Beautiful thank you for your great voice.
This was my sister's favourite version of the song. I love you my darling girl and I miss you so. You are in my heart every day. Until we, our mum and brother meet again. 💔💘💖
Simple music can make you sing, a simple hug can make you feel, better, simple things can make you happy, I hope my simple hello will put a smile on your face..
Wow, what a voice ! I know of this man, but this is the first time I listened to Mr. Darin.
Incredible
I watch this performance and I'm so sad for what "might have been" with this man. He was clearly "evolving" as a singer and human being and could have given us so much more. This performance is one of my top 10 all time favorites already and I just watched it tonight for the first time. Lot's of singers have good voices but few can "touch the soul" the way Bobby Darin did in this song. It's the sincerity in the tone of his voice and the lyrics themselves. He touches on something "fundamental" to us all. The desire to be loved and accepted "unconditionally" for "who" we are, not what we've achieved or what we look like. Beautiful!!
Lisa Harris reading a biography he likely knew this was one of his last performances and cried after when he found out his son wasn’t able to attend and see it
My favorite song by this artist.
Oh my goodness, he sings this beautifully! How gorgeous!! A beautiful love song, "give me your tomorrow's."
37 is a Bullshit Age to Die...This is An Awesome Song and Darin NAILS IT..R.I.P Bobby Darin
He had a disses the doctor said he'd be lucky if he made it till his 15th birthday
Sa3d Bins a "disses"?
Cry loudly against an untoward destiny... but still death comes by it's own unwelcome clock ...... I met him once and loved him
He was living on borrowed time. My uncle with the same childhood illness (rheumatic fever) felt that way. That's what drove Darin so hard to be a success as a young man.....oh MAN OH MAN, was he ever. Today is his birthday and I just did the math - he'd only be 84 today.
I just love this rendition of the song. I listen to it everyday and I hope a man feels like this towards me. I know I would feel this way in return
Beautiful song
Well, has your Hope been fulfilled?! ;) I know what you mean by the way
Hope that lucky guy has found you.