Customer Reviews

1936-1973

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This is the last album Bobby Darin recorded. He died 12/20/1973; this album was post-humously released in February 1974. That fact alone makes it a special album. One particularly special song is "Happy" from Lady Sings the Blues. Bobby's rendition is beautiful; his voice is strong & vital. You'd never know he was ill at the time. "Sail Away" is another treasure. This CD is not easy to find & I'm ever so glad to have it in my collection.

I was very disappointed with this CD. Only 10 songs and they are nearly all on other albums. Would not buy this were I not an avid BD collector! However, it came promptly and was as represented.

This cd was released after bobby darin passed away in 1973. This is a very sad reminder of the magnificent talent of this man. Thank goodness that motown put this cd out. Check out the track "Sail Away". By far the best track is "Happy". Bobby recorded this just before he died and it is the soundtrack to the movie "The lady sings the Blues. His voice is great on this track. Overall an excellent c.d. R.I.P. Bobby Darin.

This album is basically the last of Bobby's studio work and it also represents some late in career live cuts. Nothing really new here but definitely worth a listen and it's a keeper if you are a real Darin fan. Noteworthy are "Wondrin' Where It's Gonna End" and "Another Song On My Mind" both of which he co-penned. The live cuts of "Carpenter" and "Mack the Knife" are refreshing and a delight. He was the BEST!Check it out and add it to your collection.

4.5 stars

No doubt about it, Bobby Darin was an exceptional artist. This album was released shortly after Darin's death. Hard to believe he's been gone 36 years! His music keeps him an enduring presence in my mind.

This collection contains some dynamite material: "Sail Away" (Randy Newman", live versions of "If I Were A Carpenter" (Tim Hardin) and "Mack the Knife" (Weill - Brecht - Bernstein)," and a stand-out interpretation of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right."

Darin was a first-rate interpreter and a good, sometimes great, songwriter. That he ended his career on Motown Records is fitting -- his vocalizing was an irresistable mix of rhythm and blues and Las Vegas flash. This album shows both sides, and a lot more.

This was always my favorite album on 33-1/3 plastic. I'm sure the CD/DVD will be just as good, if not better. My favorites on this album are: #2. Wonder' Where It's Gonna End; #4. Another Song On My Mind; & #10. Moritat. HIghly recommended for any true Bobby Darin Fan!
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