Bobby Darin Sings Happy

[sicof065]

When I could find a woman to find a place within this song, then I know that I found the right one.

[sicof065]

Always hits me right in the heart.

[snoops71]

Beautiful! Bobby could sing ANYTHING, and make it his own.

[bapengwen]

All time best!! He just sings to me!! Makes me feel like I am his audience!!

[fhwandell]

I never knew much about Billie Holliday until long after her death, and learning how tragic her life was makes this song that much more poignant. Bobby Darin does a great job with it.

[boabydarin]

i'm happy

[classicsforfree]

oh dear 3 people are deaf

[classicsforfree]

omg that is simply beautiful i started crying half way through this

[NYVoice]

Happy 75th to Bobby. His final studio recording sounds just as dynamic live and in person here.

[cffulton]

"Happy" is on Bobby Darin Seeing is Believing DVD. Lots of good songs on there but my favorite DVD is the final 1973 performance.  I wore out one DVD -- had to buy another. His music is timeless and can make me both smile and cry. Love the man and his music. He was the BEST.

[pianojoemiami]

I was close to Frank Sinatra. Frank didn't like Bobby at first with his early Splash, Splash and rock songs but when Bobby moved on to singing great songs Frank loved him. I once asked him about those early songs and he said he did them just to get his feet in the door, to become known so he could finally sing the songs he wanted to. I miss him to this day.

[pianojoemiami]

A tough thing to deal with. The last time I saw him was when I was playing a club in Washington D.C. He would come in after his show and we'd sing duets and clown around. He wasn't always easy to get along with. He would have very bad moods when he would just leave everyone and everything and disappear to someplace but he always came back, ready to perform again.

[pianojoemiami]

Another interesting fact. Bobby went through a terrible time when, in his mid-thirties, he discovered that the woman that be believed was his mother all these years was not. His sister was his mother.

[pianojoemiami]

As a singer myself, i had the great pleasure to meet and become a close friend to Bobby. For those of you who only remember him for Mack the Knife and other hits and never seen him perform live, you missed Bobby's total talent. He did imressions equal to any other impressionist, he did wonderful comedy, played various instruments and moved on stage like likie no other singer I've ever seen. He told me because of his heart condition that he would never reach 40 years of age. Sadly, he didn't.

[fuall8]

@loydkoh826 Always a pleasure, dear friend Loyd, to watch this video again & again, non-stop. Thanks for sharing, Loyd, it's really beautiful ♥

[fuall8]

@loydkoh826  Thank you dear Loyd for sharing this beautiful song. Bobby had a great talent as a singer and actor. We miss him. Great video, thanks

[Fegen]

One of my favorite songs by Bobby Darin. Bobby was a tremendous talent

and left this world much too early. He made every song he sang his own.

[bottilu]

Apenas el 25 de diciembre vi los ultimos 10 minutos de la pelicula de kevin spacey, beyond the sea y conocì a Bobby Darìn, todos los dìas busco videos de el, y con esta canciòn no paro de llorar cada vez que la oigo, estoy facinada, conmovida con su arte, que gran artista y que ejemplo de persona, tenìa todo en su contra y supo vivir la vida, se nota al verlo cantar y bailar, definitivamente mi artista favorito.

[dwtslvr]

I listen to this and get very emotional. Such a beautiful song. His voice and performance so smooth. Love it, love it. Thank you so much for posting.

[headedsomewhere]

When was this done? He looks so tired, the voice doens't though. God I loved Bobby, even when I was to young to appreciate him as much as I do now. I miss him, thank God for you tube, takes me back. L.

[Malina194]

Better is MJ's cover :)

[BarneyUSMC]

My favorite cut off of his

70's Motown album. Thanks.

[laswilliam]

Smokey Robinson wrote this, with music by Michel Legrand. It's a great song, a grat big 70's ballad, on of the nice things Darin recorded for Motown, his final record label.

[mtippen]

Bobbyfan64 - Hey everybody . . . . it's a little less than a month until what would have been Bobby's 74th birthday, and since he now has a facebook page with only 200 fans, lets see if we can 10,000 fans by May 14!

On the page you can even see a cute senior photo of Bobby in the photos section.

Frank Sinatra's page has 120,000 fans, and Bobby should have more than 200! Go to Facebook, if you're a member, and search Robert Walden Cassoto.

Let's keep Bobby's flame burning!

[bmyra]

Possibly his prettiest song, and that's saying a lot.

[PalakikaK]

Thank you for posting this. He was such an amazing singer, and all around entertainer. And, he accomplished so much in such a short amount of time (his songs covered such a wide range of genres). I just wonder what he could have done if he lived just a bit longer...

[claraquick]

Incredible. I am in awe of the pure, unfettered awesome showcased in this video.

[tz446678]

what a lovely performer. Why do the good die young. Love him

[STC865]

*Speechless*

[justtim]

Just incredible. This performance showcases just what a versatile performer Bobby was. How appropriate that the song kind of summed up Bobby's life. He certainly deserved more happiness. RIP Bob.

[PetePeterkin]

Anyone ever doubted this guy's pipes let those doubts be laid to rest.

Pete Peterkin -America's Got Talent Finalist

[POTZ123]

could anyone please tell me what dvd this is taken from?

[apollowoman]

This is from the DVD Bobby Darin "Seeing is Believing". It has many unseen gems. I recommend it highly.

[CeeCeeable]

Which one is the original version? Michael Jackson's or this one by Bobby Darin?

[liverpoolishgirl]

Bobby Darin died in 1973 so do the math.

[NYVoice]

I'm not sure who recorded it first. Michael sang it on The Tonight Show (with Freddie Prinze co-hosting in 1975). This version is from 72 or 73. It was also Bobby's last studio recording . It's quite a rendition.

[BooeyHogue]

makes a grown man croak every time

[sicof065]

Makes a grown man cry every time...

[DERedhead65]

I SO AGREE... so sad he died SO YOUNG and that Connie and him did not end up together... damn shame... she STILL pines for him... ah the torment of lament and love lost...

[elawton1980]

I am really glad this show was restored and put on DVD. It's a great set of performances, and this is a standout track on it.

[Flauchervalley]

Look at his face people.....

[BlueEyedMermaid52]

I don't know of any performer ever who sang with this much emotion and feeling. How I miss this man. He just takes singing to a whole other level.

[2020ric]

BlueEyedMermaid52..YES..I have loved this lost BOBBY DARIN song ..I also miss HIM and SANDRA DEE..guess I have Gotten SO OLD..BLESS YOU..Blue eyes..RIC

[kelotz07]

yeah and look what they've done to his body. they donated it to a school, for people who are practicing medicine i think. that's the sad.

[apollowoman]

Bobby Darin directed in his will that his body be donated to UCLA Medical School. He had Rheumatic fever as a child which scarred his heart. He died Dec 20 1973 after his 2nd open heart surgery. He wanted to help other people through science. Bless him.

[Cosmictalk]

I was diagnosed at 7 and cured before it became a problem. God had mercy on me.

I always loved when my dad use to play this song, sometimes feeling sad was like a hide a way for me a time I could remember to be thankful.

[Hep404]

This has to be one of Bobbys best efforts. I remember watching this program. What a loss. So young and in his prime.

[pdeleon9]

This song is so beautiful. Michael Jackson as a kid sang a very emotive funky version. However, this original version is of course sounds more adult and determined. Bobby Darin is great.

[vidnut67]

He knew the end was approaching, so it was as if he was determined to give the performance of his life in this song if it killed him. In the end, it did.

[damone77]

Music by Michel Legrand

Lyrics by Smokey Robinson(Who would have thunk it but it's true LOL!) I too revisit this song many times. No one has come close to this version!

[NYVoice]

Bobby could always pick the right key and arrangement for a song. How many Sinatra standards have you ever heard that Bobby simply presented better? (Sorry Frank).

[tinamac916]

I agree, Bobby made those "standards" his own. This song is very moving. I think in the Diana Ross movie, it is Michael Jackson singing a faster version but this one is the better arrangement. Bobby lives on!

[damone77]

Well,

I just attended a Yankee game, with my Nephew, on a Sunday. And Bobby's rendition of "New York On Sunday" was played for all to hear. I just kept on looking towards the sky, and I said:"Bobby, you're still remembered as one of the greatest singers ever!!!) Of course, Sinatra's version of "NY NY" is always played at the finish of a Yankees game. The only problem is is that the fans sing along~ugh~!~

[HickoryRose]

Hee hee I bet the bronx bomber fans are rather drunk when singing along with Frankie by the end of the game.

Bobby loved Frank.

New York on Sunday is a wonderful song, it reminds me of fun times in the city, in the daytime, seeing the cool scenes (not drunk).

Peace

[ceb2633]

I wish they had cut the orchestra a bit and the chorus and just let him sing. The recording of this just made me weep. Viva overdone Las Vegas.

[dwtslvr]

I've never seen "Lady Sings the Blues", so I don't know this song by anyone but Bobby. I don't think anyone else could have sung this as heartful or as passionate as Bobby D.

[dwtslvr]

Like the rest of you I keep revisiting this video and song and I get emotional everytime. Thank you Bobby for giving us this and thank you Bobbyfan64 for posting.

[HickoryRose]

Bobby was born May 14, 1936; he would have been 73 years old today if he had lived.

Happy Birthday Bobby

[1Eddy44]

My God, this is so beautiful. I just keep playing it over and over. Clinique just came out with a fragrance named "Happy" and you can have whatever picture you want on it. Great idea. Got mine.

[Tony7840]

The warmth, passion, sensitivity and , obvious of love of singing just shines through with Bobby!!!!!!

[Tony7840]

Find myself repeating this particular video, over and over, again...MAGNIFICENT!!!!!!!!

[LinkerThinker]

This wonderful melody and lyric seem to be alomst written for Darin.

If we are, indeed, spirit beings within a human experience, what a trip it must have been for Bobby.

Where are you....sweet spirit?....we need you!

Beej and the critters AKA LinkerThinker

[steppene]

I have always loved the music of Bobby Darin. This song is his swansong.....very moving!

[Tony7840]

Bobby Darin's multiple talents are embedded in this one particular song. RIP Bobby!!!!!

[RaphaellHappy88]

The singer that i like most in the world is Bobby Darin! =D

[carmentete]

I agree with you

[2020ric]

HichoryRose..He did always rival Frank Sinatra..another great artist!! just Beautifyl Bobby..may you rest in beautiful sleep..You were TAKEN to heaven to young!!

[HickoryRose]

Bobby is so spectacular and compelling, especially at 2:15 when he bumps it up, he was determined to put everything in had into the vocal. God, I love this man.

Plus a great Smokey Robinson lyric. I love Smokey!

[HickoryRose]

Happy was the last song Bobby recorded in the studio. According to Harriet Wasser, he was very sick at the time. So this song always sounds "sad" , not happy to my ears.

[tedddybearr]

agreed.

[RaphaellHappy88]

Adorei :)

[tedddybearr]

I love you sexy daddy.

[elvis4us]

Thank you! Thank you! This is such a treat! What a beautiful musical piece. What a Giant Talent Bobby was! He was such a brilliant and accomplished vocalist! His vocals and writing make him a Giant American Talent. Though he has passed on his music legacy lives for us to enjoy! Thank you again!

[damone77]

A fabulous rendition of the song written by Michele Legrand and Smokey Robinson

DK

[Tony7840]

One word says it all: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RaphaellHappy88]

Bobby: 11.000 stars

Thenks Bobbyfan64, laura

[07quest]

I know the album that this song is on Infact i have a copy, Its on his best of cd. I will check fro the complete title

[dwtslvr]

This is a great song. Bobby was way ahead of his time. He left us too soon. He put so much passion into his songs. I cannot find a copy of this song anywhere. Guess I'll have to look on ebay.

[bobbyfan64]

The audio from this clip is available as an MP3 download on Amazon. A studio recording of it was released by Motown Records as a 45 and on the album, "Darin 1936-1973". There was a CD of the Darin album, but it is out of print. You may be able to find a used CD, but they are pricey. I have seen them going for $100 and up.

[dwtslvr]

bobbyfan, thanks, but I'm probably the only one in the universe that doesn't own an MP3, but I'll keep looking for anything by Bobby Darin.

Mahalo

[tedddybearr]

It's also on Seeing is Believing.

[dwtslvr]

tedddybearr, thanks for this, I will be checking it out.

Mahalo

[cffulton]

@dwtslvr  It is on the DVD Seeing is Believing available on Amazon.

[cffulton]

It is on the DVD Seeing is Believing available on Amazon.

[Djeispark]

@dwtslvr i can make you a copy i have the cd

[fzenau]

@dwtslvr as far as I know it was on the album lady sings the blues and on a DVD about Bobby. He died before he could put it on his album. There are singles out there bu very hard to find.

[themaltesebippy]

Amazing rendition. I have this CD and I used to listen to it on headphones at night so I could sleep better in my rack back in the 90's when I was in the Navy. Thanks for posting. 5 stars and fave.

[IdeZynIt]

Great, great song! So many artists need studios to *help* their voices - not Bobby, he was fabulous!

Thank you, bobbyfan64 - it's so great to have a video of him actually performing this wonderful song!!

[maryutrup]

This song is the title song of Lady Sings the Blues, the story of Billy Holiday a remarkably gifted singer of the 1930's who came from a very troubled childhood. I will always be grateful for having the opportunity to have known her story. If only drugs had never entered her life experience how much happier her life would have been. Drug abuse will always lead to death either of the body or the soul. Billy Holiday's story is only one of the many that bears that reality out.

[carmentete]

GRANDE,GRANDE!!! BOBBY come te nessuno mai!!!

[bmyra]

Magnificent. The man, the song. Just magnificent.

[MrsMorse]

Bobby's masterpiece.

[thumper3739]

You had the prettiest mouth ever seen sweet daddy. I bet you tasted like the pleasure of heaven.

[bmyra]

Beautiful. You are loved sweet daddy.

[Fegen]

One of my all time favorites by Bobby.

Two Thumbs Up!

[oohyllab]

way up.

[oohyllab]

This is just an absolutely beautiful song.

[robdarren]

Fairly forgettable by Bobby's high standards.

[bobbyfan64]

I completely disagree. I have always thought that this was one of his most moving performances. I see that you marked this as one of your Favorites. If you don't like it, why did you do that?

[littlescoundrel]

Forget it, bobbyfan64. People who aren't heterosexual women wouldn't understand. No offense to anybody.

[bmyra]

No offense from this hetero woman. You're spot on.

[Cama321]

Thank you bobbyfan, for posting this video. I have never heard this song before. It is so beautiful! Thanks also, for keeping the memory of this wonderful man and his music alive for all to enjoy.

[1Thumpergirl]

Bobby I love your voice and you make me feel good sweet daddy I love you

[dhdarin45]

"HAPPY" that`s me !!! His voice is soooooo heavenly!! At loss of words how much I miss the man and his talent.......his ballads are untouchable & filled with passion!! Darin Forever.........dh

[jcborden4]

Thanks for posting this,I love this song,I also loved Bobby Darin I miss him still.....

[trumpetmaster5505]

i wish he was more well known. =(

[stellalumas]

Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[bmom56]

i'm sending the link to all of my friends who think he can only sing splish splash!!

wonderful wonderful!

[bobbyfan64]

Thanks for spreading the word! I think that too few people really know about the incredible range of Bobby Darin's musical talent.

[best1forward]

this song is just so beautifully written...and then delivered wonderfully bu Bobby. Michael's version was also excellent.

[bobbyfan64]

I agree that it's a beautifully written song. The music is by Michel Legrand and the words are by Smokey Robinson. The song came out of Bobby Darin's collaboration with Motown Records towards the end of his life.

[quannievie83]

This and Mack are number one and two on my top ten Bobby song list;)

[bdfan50]

I think Bobby Darin is the only man who has ever brought me to tears with a song. Love this song, love Bobby Darin. He is so badly missed. Truly a beautiful man inside out.

[bobbyfan64]

This song always brings me to tears too. He projects so much raw emotion. I think that he was just at the height of his powers with this performance.