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Ralphie G.
I'm a big Bobby Darin fan. I've sung "Mack the Knife" since I was 17. I'm now 52.
I was never lucky enough to meet Bobby Darin, as I am only young 27 years old.
I was lucky enough to be introduced to his great music as a small child of about 8 years
old. My parents would play his music, and I was just totally amazed at how brilliant his
songs were.
I miss Darin a lot these days with the more modern music I still listen to Bobby's CD's and
my ipod is full to the brim with his songs.
"A Simple Song Of Freedom" could be released today because it is relevant to these times
that we live in. I think he was a man born before his time. I would definately put him up
there with the greats such as Sammy Davis Jr.
I think people like Kevin Spacey and British Singer Robbie Williams have done a great job
in introducing Bobby's music to a whole new generation of younger audiences, funny
because I knew his music before a lot of my friend's did, they had never heard of Bobby
Darin much to my disbelief, until Beyond the Sea film was realeased. Then they became
huge Bobby Darin fans! I guess they were wondering what they had been missing!
He may be gone, but not his memory.
I am a fan of Bobby Darin...from when he first started out...I
remember his secretary Harriet Wasser....Bobby was an entertainer.....if he were alive today...he would
be the BEST there is. So talented....he was able to dance.... sing......
act...and a personality no one can beat....The best by far....in the
business. I have an autographed picture of him...signed to me....I love
him...Bobby Darin is on the top of entertainers.....he is surely
missed.....by the people. He is the best...I truly adore him.....and when ever I hear
Mack the Knife...I could feel him...I could hear him....His wink and smile took
over me...I love him and miss his singing today. I have all his records....and
play them all the time.
Hello, Bobby Darin has always been and always will be one of my favorite singers. I enjoy all of his music and his many, many talents. Today I was remembering how sad I was and how I cried when my mother woke me up to tell me that he passed away when I was getting ready for school. She and I enjoyed watching him on his summer variety show while my dad worked nights. My husband purchased me 2 of his books a few Christmas' ago and I still pick them up and read them over and over again. I wish I would have had the opportunity to see him perform in person, but I'm glad I am able to still watch him in old video clips and DVDS - what a wonderful person he was!! He was able to beat the odds for a while and he always
seemed to enjoy what he loved the most - performing!! I was listening to one of my many Bobby Darin CD's on my drive to work and was listening to one of my favorites - 18 YELLOW ROSES - what a song - it brings me to tears every time I listen to it. I can't believe he is gone 33 years - I'm so glad that people still want to listen to his music - and why not - it's wonderful as he was. He was taken from us much to early but he will forever live in my heart and soul.
Hello, I am 16 years old and I like oldies music over modern music
because it has a lot of values and the lyrics are so timeless.
I never lived in the 1950s or 1960s but I love the music from this period.
And Bobby Darin really showed that extra push that music has to have.
And even though he's sadly gone his music will live on forever.
I was a young boy when Bobby Darin was at the top of
his career. I can recall seeing him on
black and white television, a slender small framed guy, slicked back hair, clean
and neat in appearance, who most always wore a suit. He excelled in talent for his time era of
music, for my remembering him as. He had
perfect stage presence and would most always snap his fingers, while he sang his
song to the audience. I can truly say, I
loved him being 16 years younger than his age was, and he absolutely is my most
favorite singer of my entire lifetime, as well.
My all time favorite song of Bobby's is entitled, "About A Quarter To
Nine" My guess would be that Bobby would
have been in his mid 20's to early 30's when I became familiar with him as a
performer. To me, nobody could create a
music style close to his own. He had a
unique, one guy style, all by himself, for his time era. Frank Sinatra and Elvis also were at the top of
the charts, during the time Bobby Darin also peaked to his own fantastic
artistic fame, but to my personal liking, nobody ever deserved the most credit
for the artistry than Bobby Darin achieved for himself. He has pure showmanship and talent, far greater
than any of his peers, in my estimation. Bobby, you will always be a part of my entire life's memories, so to you
I give you my deepest admiration, for the excellent person and perfectionist
type performer that you always were, to me and to the globe all over. "He shared a glimpse of absolute stardom to me,
for an entire lifetime, that I'll always treasure" Nobody
will ever meet his successes. He truly
was one of a kind type of guy. I love you
Bobby, may your legacy live on, for decades to come.
words cant describe how important bobby darin is in my life but i'll try.
i'm a singer/musician/ dj/karaoke jockey. whenever i sing in clubs i feel
that bobby is there with me helping me through the show. my guardian angel.
i'm a student of bobby's singing style and i listen and watch him on dvd
regularly. but he's so much more than a great teacher. he's my inspiration.
when you think all the trials and tribulations this man has gone through,
and to be able to achieve all that he has against all the odds in such a
short amount of time is incredible. it goes to show what a human being is
capable of if he/she has the right amount of determination, guts and a love
for the art. i feel that i owe him so much for not only helping me with my
craft but also all the pleasure he has given me. i truly love this man.
I had always known of Bobby Darin but never really listened to his music, then it
hit me all at once I watched the new Kevin Spacey movie Beyond the Sea and I was
like wow! Bobby Darin has
impacted my life in so many ways I love his style of songs and the way he sang
them is even greater. I would have never been able to meet such a great man
perform but if I could turn the clock back just once he would be first on my
list. I have become such a fan that I have bought and watched many movies,
programs and arrangements that I listen to every day of my life. This man has
touched my life so much that I could be asleep and still here him singing. I
plan to collect so many more of his pieces and hopefully some of the books that
have been written about him as well and maybe if were real lucky the television
shows that he put together in the 70’s will come out on dvd soon. I will now
close this with Mr. Darin would have been proud to know all the fans that he has
obtained over the years even after his death and that he will keep on swinging.
And as they say in show biz “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” With
love!!! Thank you so much BD
The three biggest musical influences in my life are and always will
be till the day I die, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and of course the one and
only Bobby Darin. I was only 10 years old when Bobby passed away, but I can
remember watching his television show shortly before his death. My mother was a
fan and my father believe it or not resembled his looks in his early years
(cool, sharp, sophisticated...) About ten years ago, I was reintroduced to
his music through an older coworker of mine. He let me borrow his cassette of
"Two of a Kind" with Johnny Mercer and the more I listened, the more I needed
and wanted to learn about this great talent. I then proceeded to collect
hundreds of CD's, cassettes, VHS, books, magazines, and DVD's which included his
music, performances, documentaries, specials, and films. To me, he
epitomizes a true, all-around entertainer. There were many great performers of
his day, but his life story particularly remains an inspiration to me. About
three years ago I went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and saw the piano he
used to write the song, "Splish Splash." I was in awe. I could visualize a young
Darin, working out the chords and vocals -- what a feeling! Today, his music
sounds just as fresh and exciting to me as ever!!! Thanks for the music Bobby,
your legacy has touched me.
In the late 80s I was drumming for a rock band in New Haven CT. My day job was
with a remodeling company. In one old abandoned house that we were restoring I
found a box of albums and I took them home. One of them was Bobby Darin's
"That's All." I fell in love with it. Who is this guy? I played it over
and over. He sings with such real emotion that you really can get wrapped up in
the mood. I'd be bopping around my apartment listing to 'I'll Remember April"
right up until I had to run out the door and join the band for a trip to NYC
and the stage at CBGB's. His stuff was and still is fabulously infectious. Just
the other day my sister told me she was reading a fascinating book about Bobby
Darin. She said she liked that song "Mack the Knife." I drove 80 miles to her
house just to let her borrow some of my CDs. We sat and listened to the "That's
All" CD, I said, " You're going to turn into a 1959 finger snapping hipster
aren't you?" she said, "ooooh I love him" It's clear Bobby's still got them
dropping like flies. Being great
is timeless. I'm happy to have found this fan site.
Click
here for a Recording Sessions listing he compiled.
There are more reasons why I love Bobby than there are stars in the sky.
I grew up with his music. Watched him on American Bandstand many times.
And then, he was gone. I never did have one particular entertainer I liked when I was younger.
I liked their songs. But Bobby was different. And then, he was gone.
Thanks to Kevin Spacey, Bobby is back and bigger than ever.
Now, that I am older, I can and do appreciate this multi-talented man.
I've read all the books about him dozens of times, I have all his CDs.
I had been suffering from anxiety/depression for nearly ten years and then, Bobby came back.
I no longer have the anxiety/depression.
He and his music have helped me more than any doctor could.
He has given me back my life. I wish I could give him back his.
I listen to his music everyday no matter what I am doing.
I am an artist and Bobby and his music have inspired me to do several paintings related to some of his songs.
The strength and courage Bobby had during his lifetime, the dedication to his art, the will to go on, is where I draw my strength from.
I have a wall, almost two walls now, in my studio with photos of Bobby.
He is my motivation, my strength, my inspiration.
Bobby is back for a reason, my fellow fans. Only time will tell us what that reason is.
Is it to help we who love him to continue on in these days of turmoil?
It took Mr. Spacey ten years (I think) to get Bobby's biopic on the big screen, but he did it and by doing it he resurrected Bobby.
I am back to being me and it's good. Thank you, Kevin. Thank you Bobby...I love you.
After reading so many of the fan letters, I realize how lucky I am to have
grown up listening to Bobby Darin. He was and is still my favorite.
Even now, I am discovering new songs that I never heard before such as "A
Christmas Auld Lang Syne." A beautiful and extremely well done
version-Bobby really hits those high notes. My favorite song is still "A
True, True Love," the flip side of "If a Man Answers." I still
religiously watch my DVD's of his movies. He was such a talented person
and not truly appreciated, in my opinion. I know he is still swinging in
rock 'n roll heaven and I look forward to seeing him there.
It's so hard to put into words what it is about Bobby that is so very special. There's no one like him. At all. Personally, professionally, he stands above everyone. Being a fan for a few years, it's only recently that I've dived in completely and can't seem to get enough of him. Either on cd or video or dvd. I've read that people who knew him personally had the same feeling of never getting enough of him either.
Having been 6 when Bobby passed on, I feel like I missed so much. I often wonder if when I was in Las Vegas when I was 5, was he in the town too? I don't know why it matters, because he is still very much in my life now. He is so timeless, it's hard to imagine that he'd be 70 next year. So many years that he could have shared that incredible talent with us. But I'm very thankful we have all that we do. Thank god for that. Because you can still feel the excitement when watching him. How amazing is his talent that it still stands out -- being so much better than anything out there today?
Of course what he did personally is so incredibly inspiring. To be so ill at times and still give these strong, strong performances. To rise above his personal trials and give back to his audience. If there's any justice in this world, he knows that we all still love him and thank him. There's such a vulnerability to him; through the cockiness that we love. What a brilliant, funny, talented and loved man he is. There's something so endearing about Bobby Darin that I know I will have his talent throughout my life, because I know I'm never letting go.
"I love Bobby because of his versatility in all aspects of entertainment. I can't think of any other person that achieved what he did in his short life. His live performances were electrical, and he always gave 100%+ to every audience. Bobby was innovative. He chose not to take the easy route and was constantly reinventing himself. He could tackle movies, television, live performances with ease and excellence. How many others do we see these days that can do the same? I never tire of listening to his golden voice over and over again.
I loved him as a child and I'll love him forever! It's such a credit to him that people are constantly rediscovering him, and will for generations to come."
"Here are my 2 paragraphs on why I love
Bobby Darin and consider him to be one
of the most inspirational human beings that's
ever lived!
Life is best described as a journey fraught with
situations, some of which challenge our very
existence. There are crossroads that require,
yes demand, that we make decisions as to
which way we wll go if we are to achieve
any worthwhile goal with the life we have been
blessed with.
Walden Robert Cassotto's dreams were put on
notice at a tender age, that his life would not
last very long. 16 years at best. What ever it
was that he wanted to achieve, time was of the
essence. And so through commitment,
perseverance, and unbridled determination
Bobby Darin at 37 left his mark as a human
being who cared! A self-taught dynamic
entertainer who will never be forgotten! For
eternity to come, accross the universe, Bobby
will be singing, "Look Out Old Mack Is Back"!
Thank you for this opportunity to try and convey
in just a few words, the enjoyment I receive
when I can talk about why I have loved and
admired Bobby Darin like I do!"
Thomas J. (gov) Rhodes
"Hi. My name is Frederick C. Gross. The reason I've been a Darin Fan are many. I've Won many singing contests doing the
Master's style. I was 7-8 years old when I first heard Splish- Splash. Bobby was Every other singer only Turbocharged!
I've read three books and purchased at least four video movies he starred in. It's hard to name a Favorite song but since
I've won so many contests with Bobby's rendition of Clemintine, I'd guess I'll go with that one. I even requested the Sound
Choice Karaoke contest to put that song on one of their discs, along with Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways" and they came
through and I bought the Disc. However the Legends Disc is more up-beat and to my liking. I even proposed and opening for
Kevin Spacy's upcoming movie Based on my search for Info on bobby in an almanaac at the Towanda Pa. public Library.
As a host of my own Karaoke Show I do trivia Questions and Talk up Darin to even strangers in Pa.; N.Y.;Ohio; Ind; Florida.
The Highest respect is that he wrote music,Played eight different instuments, Garnered a Oscar nomination, and Gave
of himself. I met a lady in Florida in 2001 who shook Bobby's hand in person and happened to be noticably Pregnent at the
time and Bobby insisted she get off her feet,(since she had stood in line some time to see him) and gave her his Chair! I've
been spreading the word about Darins Talents faithfully since I read Bob De'Oirios book which I had the Pennsylvannia's
Library's System turned upside down in 1999. We found it, and I ordered the Rhino Box set and a year later bought the Copa Live
disc! Just amazing! Possibly The greatest Act I've ever heard!"
Singserly,
"Bobby is in my whistle, my tap dancing and in my car blaring. Bobby is an icon. An icon of determination and of a real man!! This generation, MY generation has lost something. Respect and sense of humor. Bobby had both. To joke today you get a slap in the face. To be respectful or to get respect, don't hold your breath. However, I have met and dated very nice men/boys. BUT, there is something lost. Bobby had soul, power, confidence and truthfulness. When I listen to Bobby's music there is a part of me that knows that our generation has missed out. And that is innocence.
Bobby is special to me on many levels, but it is the determination and never giving up, that really hits home. Maybe I see a bit of me in him. Or maybe he sees a bit of him in me, that is why maybe I've been touched by his essence.
This is a personal thank you to Bobby Darin because I intend to finish what he has started and that is living life to the fullest, make the dream into a reality and owning it!"
"To ALL BD fans in the world,
I, initially, became a BD fan when I was all of 17, some 41+ years, ago, when I heard his rendition of “Splish Splash,” I was very wise to recognize the talent was to become a trademark of his style, even then. When his “Mack the Knife” became a huge success, my thoughts of his greatness bore fruit. I was in my first year of college, and it was popular, then. When I, stupidly, abandoned my college dreams, the song, “Mack the Knife” became the drinking song of those of us who imbibed. To this very day, it remains my favorite of all songs, except a few of the other songs he recorded. His “Mack is Back” video remains one of my favorites as do all of the movies he appeared in. I, FIRMLY, believe that he has no peers and those who try to emulate his style are in search of stardom at his expense. Vietnam and brain surgery plus grand mal seizures briefly interrupted my life and I missed about a year of BD songs while overseas. His likes will NEVER be around, again, and his death on 20 Dec 1973 left a void in the entertainment industry that won’t be filled, again, in my life time. What a shame and a waste of excellent talent."
Dick Dettrey, a HUGE BD fan
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