Darin was a VERY SPECIAL entertainer. He was almost otherworldly talented as a cabaret performer, vocalist, musician, actor, comedian, composer, etc. Most of all, he could sing anything and make it his own: pop, jazz, R&B, C&W, folk-rock, etc. Had Darin lived to be eighty-five years old (like Sinatra) he would have blown by Frank and everyone else. As Sammy Davis, Jr. said: "He was that damned good!" He dripped with charisma and style.
Bobby had it ALL. Far and above Sinatra. Bobby made each song his own by putting his personal stamp on it. We have nobody even close to the talented Bobby Darin amongst our singers now. More so the pity But we have his legacy of music and for that I am most grateful.
Yours is simply YOUR opinion, not fact. Never forget that! Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but many people are WAY off in left field as to what they say or think, but, it takes all kinds to make a world, good or bad. Frequently, your opinion is SOLELY based on what you see, think and feel AT THE TIME and can be changed down the line when you get smarter! Happens all thee time!
I'm a longtime Darin admirer. There is an even better version of him performing this song on the DVD Seeing Is Believing, as the recording is much better, and seeing Bobby perform is amazing; no one could best him on stage. He was electric. I recommend that DVD to anyone who wants to see the full Darin experience.
Bobby Darin's charisma and style is far superior to that which Sinatra thought he had. No contest there. Bobby could do it all and did so in his but ever so short life. Multi talented, plus such a genius on top it off. Give Bobby a song, he put his own stamp on it making it his own, so richly deserved. Bobby leaves today's so called singers way out in the cold, this is music, real music. Bobby is blessed with God given talents most of us can only dream of, he had it all and some.
Who is "far superior" is simply the opinion of the writer, never proven or the general consensus of opinion! Many small groups have an opinion that they believe is fact, merely because they are not exposed much to anything else! As they say, "to each his own" but there is a LOT of fallacy following that belief!!
True, but Sinatra came first! Both were great talents, but they never "dueted!" People can (and will) splice tapes and do many things to create something and make it seem real, worse yet, people often believe what they see or hear -- gullible, or wishful thinking, doesn't matter! It's all to get the pubic (you) to listen and watch (so they can get you to subscribe and make money!)
Bobby accomplished more in his 37 years as an entertainer than Frank could have ever dreamed of, and Frank lived over double the lifespan of Bobby. Frank did his thing, but did not possess the diversity and versatility of Darin. Bobby recorded music in just about every single genre you or anyone else can name (rock, jazz, blues, R&B, pop, standards, big band, swing, country western, folk, funk, soul, gospel, and hip hop before it even existed under that name). And on top of that he was a prolific songwriter, producer, arranger, multi instrumentalist, actor, comedic impressionist, storyteller, entrepreneur, tv show presenter, and the list goes on and on. There is only one thing I can do when people compare Bobby and Frank. And that’s laugh 😂… Bobby Darin very well may have been the greatest entertainer of the 20th century.
Cool clips! But for the record, the Darin recording is from a live show in Lake Tahoe, 1968, at time when Darin was using a lot of Motown-influenced sounds, as one can here in this clip. Safe to say, its quite different than Sinatra's, who never changed his arrangement of this song, using Nelson Riddle's till his last complete concert. Respect? Both had it for each other. Similar versions?Not so much.Darin's ego (rightfully so) would never do that-he was original,always-both did it "their" way!
I just knew it couldn't be a duet together, but I checked anyway. You see I've been trying to find something, anything when Sinatra has ever complemented Darin, and I can't, and funerals don't count! And I don't think Frank would ever sing next to Darin 'cause his ego could NEVER take the hit! From what I could see and it ain't much, Frank was envious of Bobby. I don't give a damn what anyone says, he was flat out jealous of Darin to the point, he mentioned once that Bobby Rydell seems to be the best of that group, meaning the teen idols. Now I like Bobby Rydell too, but come on Frank! He had this thing against Darin for some remark that he should've took as a huge compliment. And that is something or other where Darin said something like, I want to be bigger than Sinatra. How petty is that? But if anyone can tell me if and when Sinatra made any decent comment about Darin please let me know. Thanks
NO! Frank and Bobby never sang together, both were very talented, Frank with nearly a 60-year career, and Bobby, who sadly left us at age 37 before he could give us all that he could do, but he certainly made his time here shine! Two wonderful artists.
If we talk about immense artistic talent in various sectors, incredible voice, sympathy, elegance, class and sexy appeal, obviously Bobby Darin is clearly superior. If we talk about the ability to hold a glass of whiskey in hand, or mafia friendships, or how to be a piece of wood on stage obviously Sinatra wins.
A mi modo de ver, Darin fue superior, lamentablemente su muerte prematura benefició de una manera significativa a Sinatra, no se puede negar el talento de Sinatra, pero Darin fue más original y creativo, si tomó canciones que no eran suyas pero el toque que les dió fue incomparable, tristemente puedo decir que la pobreza en que nacio Bobby le pasó factura, de no haber sido así, ¡que tamaño hubiese sido el mundo que conquistaría!
Bobby Darin was in a class by himself he sang any song he wanted rock and roll - folk - country- jazz - blues -pop in 1968 he recorded me and mister Horner if you take out the guitar it may be the first rap record if he was on stage with Sinatra he would blow Frank off the stage check out sixteen tons - once he sang a song he owned it play his live version of I get a kick out of you then put on Sinatra any version you want this is for the jerk that said Bobby couldn’t shine Sinatra’s shoes I think it’s the opposite Frank couldn’t shine Bobby’s shoes also Bobby played piano drums vibraphones guitar and he also could do impressions of other stars and one last thing I know Frank was a very good actor but so was Bobby !
Bobby accomplished more in his 37 years as an entertainer than Frank did in over double the lifespan. That’s simply a fact. Frank did his thing, but rarely left his comfort zone. Bobby recorded music in just about every single genre you or anyone else can name. And on top of that he was a prolific songwriter, producer, arranger, multi instrumentalist, actor, impressionist, entrepreneur, tv show presenter, and according to many of his era, the greatest entertainer and performer out there.
@@timetowakeup6302 actually Frank Sinatra too was an oscar winning actor, conductor, song writer , entrepreneur. Look it up. Frank switched his style at least thrice throughout his career. Let's not compare artists and accept it when someone is better.
@@nilanjana_ Sinatra wasn’t a legitimate songwriter. Not even close. In fact he was given 7 “co-songwriting” credits in his entire career. Even Elvis had those. They mean nothing. It was probably done as a favor. Listen, you can like Frank more than Bobby, that’s your choice. But to compare them as overall entertainers and musicians, and pretend that Frank could hold a candle to Bobby is just foolishness and not true. They weren’t even close. Bobby did it ALL. Frank never played an instrument in front of an Audience (although he allegedly played the ukulele, and he couldn’t write a tune to save his life. He didn’t have anywhere close to the overall talent Bobby had. No one did. Do yourself a favor and look more into Bobby’s career. You’ll be amazed.
@@timetowakeup6302 I'm a fool to want you, mistletoe and holly , this love of mine - he co-wrote these songs and composed. No he just didn't steal others works like Elvis, yes I have read where it came from ( source: the books that come with Columbia years recording). No he couldn't play any instrument but he could sing a note better than the nasal tune of bobby who would have to adlib to not embarrass himself since he couldn't sing high notes. I am fan of both. As an entertainer, Bobby Darin was all rounder. He could dance, sing and all that jazz. If you want to stay in the bubble of him being musically talented, you're just ignorant or one of those people that only listens to Frank's my way and new york. Once again, very few knows Darin and Sinatra will always be the legend. You can get mad 😘
Bobby always sang live. The only time he didn’t sing live was if it was for a show that didn’t do live performances because they weren’t equipped, and they would play the pre-recorded tracks of the artist while they mimed. Everyone did that under those conditions. Bobby couldn’t sing high notes? He is hitting tenor F5 notes on the song “Respect” performed live at the desert inn 1971. Frank never sang that high a note in his life, as he was a limited range Baritone. Bobby actually had a greater range than Sinatra, 3 octaves for Bobby compared to only 2 for Frank. Surprised how little you know about your overrated hero, Sinatra. Well now that we’ve dismissed your silly unfounded claims, have a nice day.
Hey they were both Great, but Frank had a better voice and spanned styles and decades. Bobby, well, he had some great songs that only he could do, but his range was close to Old Frank, but not early Frank.
Frank Sinatra didn't have the control or grace that Bobby Darin did, to be quite honest with you all frank had was looks over anything. Bobby had it all but died far to young!
@@solomongrundy4905 thanks 😀 Darin unfortunately died at only 37 years old and did not have the help of the mafia. Anyway at the Copa he had by far outclassed his dear Sinatra. Here in Italy in two show Sinatra was booed because live was out of place... Darin Forever!
@@solomongrundy4905 Sinatra live out of place this never happened to Darin despite a sick heart. He also never dared to perform with Darin he knew he couldn't compete with Bobby's vocal range. For your information there is a 2,600 page FBI dossier on Sinatra and his Mafia friends, Gambino was always in his dressing room and we all know how he got the part in the film which incidentally then earned him the Oscar ... Finally you can say anything you wants, in my humble opinion Darin was, is and always will be number one. Goodbye.
@@solomongrundy4905 Evidently Darin was not as arrogant as Sinatra, however Darin was aware that he was a first-rate artist. That Sinatra was helped by the Mafia is undeniable, go and see the 1972 Film The Godfather. Sinatra, Perry Como, Tony Bennet, Darin, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, Vic Damone, Frank Zappa, Lady Gaga, Madonna etc ... they are all singers of Italian origin, but none of them have been booed here except your Sinatra. Before thinking of Italy which lost the Second World War and of Mussolini, think about what you did in Vietnam or in your home with the Native Americans, ku klux klan etc ... Wash your mouth thoroughly before talking about Italy.
@@solomongrundy4905 For your information I was present at the concert in Milan in 1989, but only because there were two great stars with him: Sammy Davis JR and Lize Minnelli, that time he was smart since in TWO PREVIOUS CONCERTS HE HAD BEEN BOOSED he thought it best to come with two real artists. Obviously you suffer from envy, Italy is renowned for its cuisine, wines, fashion, artistic and cultural heritage that you can only dream of. There is no FBI dossier on Darin while there is on Sinatra, whether you like it or not. However it turns out that you are an arrogant and scurrilous Sinatra fan like him. By the way you know that your dear Sinatra was in prison for rape, the girl was then forced to marry him, becoming his first wife who then cheated with Ava Gardner ... but what a beautiful person. Finally since I am a Lady I do not collect your insults ... it is not worth it. Goodbye.
Bobby Darin was a composer, musician and played piano, guitar, xylophone, drums and harmonica, singer with an incredible vocal range, songwriter, comedian and dramatic actor, excellent dancer, brilliant entertainer, impressionist, gifted with an extraordinary natural sense of humor, with an IQ above average in fact he was a member of Mensa, chess player, actively engaged against war, racism, exploitation of child labor. Bobby Darin outstanding as an artist and as a man. Sinatra was not even worthy to polish his shoes.
John Day, soooo wrong, the only one not fit to polish shoes or speak is you. Take your disrespect and keep it to yourself. You show you have nothing worthy in your head. I think even Sinatra himself would say that to you.
@@agataf1320 Well said, Agata. I heard Frank's singing at the age of five. Heard Sinatra, not knowing 'till years later, "Learning the Blues", only the music had me, too young to know the words. But Bobby was a supreme talent, knowing his time was short, produced an outburst of music, singing, playing, creating and performing. That few, if any, can match. I still miss him. P.S. When "Mack the Knife" was playing on the radio, AM only. I could be outside playing with buddies and knew that song was on on of the three rock stations in the ST. Lois area. I would run to the radio, dial each station and then find the song playing! Never thought much about it until years later, a psychic phenomena, I suppose.
