The Bobby Darin Story

by Bobby Darin

The Bobby Darin Story cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Atco
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 32:25
  • Community rating: 3.45/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Narrated entirely by the artist himself between tracks, this highly successful, autobiographical compilation highlights his astonishingly rapid musical evolution. The collection seamlessly tracks his daring leap from juvenile, upbeat rock and roll novelty hits like 'Splish Splash' to sophisticated, incredibly swinging big-band adult pop mastery on sophisticated standards like 'Mack the Knife,' proving his unparalleled versatility.

Genres

Descriptors: male-vocals, crooning, compilation, storytelling, orchestral

Tracklist

  1. Splish Splash (2:51)
  2. Early In the Morning (2:16)
  3. Queen of the Hop (2:12)
  4. Plain Jane (1:59)
  5. Dream Lover (2:31)
  6. Mack the Knife (3:50)
  7. Beyond the Sea (3:03)
  8. Clementine (3:13)
  9. Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home (2:06)
  10. Artificial Flowers (3:16)
  11. Somebody to Love (2:13)
  12. Lazy River (2:48)

Credits

  • Bobby Darin - primary artist, vocals, narrator [uncredited]

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