Bobby Darin - Darin at the Copa
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Free Music Review: Darin had Sinatra, Dino, and Bing On The Run
Hit: 5 Stars
Darin at the Copa was an event of epic proportions. His shows at that prestigious cabaret broke all attendance records set by Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. Darin performs like a man who has absolutely no shortcomings as an entertainer: he sings ballads, swing, and jazz with the best of them. He plays virtually every instrument you place in his hand; he does the greatest imersonations of dozens of classic Hollywood superstars. Bobby Darin as an all-around live entertainer even put Frank and Dino in the backseat. Neither of these two lounge singer giants possessed that incredible array of natural talent possessed by Darin. Indeed, as "Darin at the Copa" validates, neither Sammay nor Frank nor Dean approached Bobby's wit, magneticism, or ability to commamd an audience. Bobby was truly a great talent---Sinatra with a bit of Ray Charles thrown in; combined with some Al Jolson and a bit of Bing Crosby. He possessed components of all these great classic vocalists and entertainers and yet Darin added more---his own very unique swagger and sway to finalize the composite and turn it into his own, unique style that has yet to be copied in the thirty years since his untimely death. This young man, had he more time and better health, might well have eclipsed Sinatra himself as America's greatest male singer of standard popular tunes. What a real shame that we all lost such a brilliant and innovative vocalist. At least check out "Darin at the Copa" to get some of the flavor of a live Darin concert---it was indeed a wonderfully unique and enjoyable event. You'll soon realize why Walter Winchell once said that Sinatra was so mesmorised my the young Darin that he saw him perform over and over again from the wings of the stage at the Desert Inn Hotel in 1959. Frank couldn't fathom how such a young man could be so good. Now listen for your self at this incredible entertainer.Free Music Review: A Soulful, High Energy Show From Start To Finish.
Hit: 5 Stars
Before jumbotrons and expensive fireworks displays were the basis of a great live show, all that was needed for a great concert was true talent and an intimate connection with your audience. Bobby Darin had both of these, and this 1960 show is proof.
From start to finish, "Darin At The Copa" is absolutely excellent. Though he had been around for a mere two years, Darin was already proving his versatility as an artist, going from teenybopper sensation to sophisticated adult pop crooner in less than two years. Both sides of Bobby are on full display, as he punches out 14 classic performances with the precision and skill of a prized fighter.
The show's setlist is an eclectic mix of Bobby's biggest hits ("Mack The Knife," "Dream Lover"), gospel spirituals (the opening medley of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" and "The Lonesome Road"), new takes on old folk tunes ("Clementine," "Bill Bailey"), classic showtunes (a lovely "I Have Dreamed"), covers of modern day hits (Ray Charles' "I Got A Woman") and staples from the Great American Songbook (a scorching "Love For Sale," the sly "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To," the playful "Alright, O.K., You Win," and the closing "That's All), all performed with the same amount of passion and energy that Bobby put everything he ever recorded. The result is nothing of short of a winning performance from one of popular music's most blessed performers.
"Darin At The Copa" is a fantastic live album that belongs in everyone's collection.
Free Music Review: Darin Was Truly One In A Million
Hit: 5 Stars
At age twenty-two Darin had the magneticism, showmanship and musical syncopation that niether Sinatra nor Tony Bennett possessed at sixty. Because Darin also delved into rock and roll a lot of old fartsy purists don't give him the recognition he deserves as a great vocalist of American classic popular songs. But these old farts aside, Darin had more natural rhythm and uptempo style than Sinatra and Bennett combined. Listen to "Beyond the Sea," A Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square," and "Mack the Knife," and then compare them with Frank's or Tony's renditions. No contest. Furthermore, Darin could sing (with ease) rhythm and blues, gospel, folk, jazz, and county & western like a natural. No other popular singer--male or female--has been able to conquer all of these musical genres so convincingly. Darin had real talent and the panache and style that comes along only once in a long, long while. Tis a shame he died so young, and an even greater shame that so many old farts think that far less talented singers like Dick Haymes and Tony Bennett are superior to Darin simply because the latter performers remained "true" to the 1940s sound---as if there is some intrinsic virtue to singing within the confines of one musical genre while it is a "sin" to possess the talent to master multiple genres. To be fair, there are many among the WWII generation who recognize Darin as an incomparable talent. And that's how he should be remembered---as a truly great talent whose career was tragically cut short.Free Music Review: Darin Was Sinatra's Heir Apparent
Hit: 5 Stars
"Darin at the Copa" is a gem. Today we all hear about Tony Bennett, but that is in great part because none of the great male vocalists are left, with the exceptions of the talented but styleless, boring Jack Jones and Vic Damone. The shame is that Bobby Darin did not live a normal lifespan. He had the pipes, style, and panache to have been the next generation's Frank Sinatra. He combined the finest elements of Frank, Dean, Perry, and Sammy all in one, with a touch of Ray Charles thrown in for good measure. Darin, when he took his singing seriously, could handle a ballad with the best of them (listen to "The Other Half of Me," or "Try To Remember"), and his uptempo tunes are in a class by themselves. Not even Sinatra at his best could swing with the syncopation of Darin, as on "Artificial Flowers," "Beyond the Sea," or "Mack the Knife." In this CD, Darin shows why the critics all believed him to be the next Sinatra. Indeed, as he reached his mid-thirties (just before his death) Darin's voice mellowed, matured, and deepened into a rich baritone, and his breath control (despite his failing heart)was superb. His range was immense, and unlike Tony Bennett, on high notes he never sounded grating or strained as if his head was about to explode. Darin was the real thing---what a shame so many of today's youths have no idea who or what he was about. This CD might help educate contemporary music fans (God help us)about a genuine talent whose brief life was glorious but tragic.Free Music Review: For that Darin fan who has everything!
Hit: 5 Stars
Here's the thing about this album: I was hesitant to buy it because I was afraid it would be too cheesy. You know, cheesy like "Thank you, don't forget to tip your waitress. Good night!" Here's what I forgot: It's impossible for the great Bobby Darin to be anything but genuine and charming and brimming with a love for life as a performer. He's the coolest of the cool, a swinger who could rock the socks off any venue and crowd, and I could listen to him holler "Thank you, you are beautiful!" to a cheering audience all day long.There is just an unbelievable flow going all the way through this album. The first combo "Swing Low Sweet Chariot/Lonesome Road" is bursting with soul. And the pace really never slows down from there. Whether he's doing one of his hits (gotta love the girls shrieking when he starts Dreamlover), hamming it up with the audience, or displaying his instrumental talent, you can just feel the electricity of this awesome performer.
This CD is great to pickup if you have many other Bobby Darin recordings. A good number of the songs can't be found on any other Darin album, and even if some of the songs are on your other CDs, these are Live! This, when coupled with Darin's flare for improvisation and the great band backup make it just as good as having a completely new song. Throw that CD in for another spin and let's hear that W.C. Fields impersonation one more time!