Bobby Darin - Artificial flowers

[Shashan1977]

With a song like this, what is it in the theatre world where they think artificial flowers are bad luck? Annie rules...prima donnas drool.

[whocaniturnto]

I'm a new fan. Always like Mack the Knife but never knew all the other stuff. Anyway my brother kept telling my about Bobby and I was like, yeah, yeah, until one night I watched you tube videos until 5 AM!!!!! I couldn't stop, and I'm still going strong. What a talent!!!!!!!

[oldysrg8]

Since the late 50s I have been a fan of Bobby Darin, I was totally heartbroken when he passed in 1973, he was a great entertainer in many aspects of his too short life, and career. RIP Bobby, Forever.

[ChristyLove816]

Bobby was AWESOME!!!! " My mother LOVED this song because mom felt sad for lil' Annie.... ;)

[MojoDojoX]

"I like beautiful melodies, telling me terrible things.."

[ODYSSEYBAND1]

carlus99, Thank You for uploading this track. This Song recorded by Walden Robert Cassotto (Genius) (the King) (Top Drawer) (The Man) (bobby Darin) we Love Him!!

[CBSEye]

Great song! One of Darin's finest recordings. Way ahead of it's time when released. We cringe when these karaoke fools attempt it. This song belongs to Bobby. GIVE US THE REAL THING!

[Judgey33]

@CBSEye while i agree often in some cases (people can ruin songs), im also a guy who's chuffed when people sing good songs that speak to them. if a person cares about a song, let em sing it, you dont have to listen if you dont want.

[TheGoodHeart100]

i learned about this song

in my class, hm...sad

[pattiejazz]

Mack the Knife is about a serial killer, so many of Bobby's swing numbers were set to sad or down right awful lyrics, like many have said, only Bobby could swing it and make it work like this!

[Rustina61]

"Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is a pretty creepy song, too.

[kezza249]

I think it works better with the version sung by the Beautiful South...much more heart rendering..this is just a little bit too jovial for me!

[dkp1948]

Almost 6 years ago we lost Sandra Dee and it has been 38 years now since we lost Bobby Darin. Both were great entertainer. They are missed

[mrkous18]

@dkp1948 may they never be forgoten

[bstsings]

great fun and joy

[Glinkaism1]

It's called "bathos," which is humor in irony. It's dark humor.

[MrBoughal]

this song reminds me that poor orphans should either move away from cold climates or remember to close their damn windows!

[bearcub410]

THIS IS MY FAVORITE SONG SUNG BY BOBBY A MASTERPIECE . THANK YOU

[Rustina61]

Very dark lyrics to such an upbeat melody ! Only Bobby Darin could do this. Thank you for this post.

[starblue1986]

This song reminds everyone of the responsibility to be charitable towards those who are less fortunate! Remember the widows and orphans and those who are in need of clothing or need to be feed less they go hungry! It is sad that both Bobby Darin & Sandra Dee are both gone now! RIP!

[starblue1986]

This song reminds everyone of the responsibility to be charitable towards those who are less fortunate! Remember the widows and orphans and those who are in need of clothing or need to be feed less they go hungry! It sad that both Bobby Darin & Sandra Dee are both gone now! RIP!

[motley7885]

This is one of my favorite Bobby Darin songs. It is from the 1960 Broadway musical "Tenderloin", which is about a red-light neighborhood in NYC back in the 1890's. This is the only song from the show that became a hit, reaching #20 on the Billboard pop music charts that year. It is amazing how such a sad song can turn into something so bright and energetic by giving it a great band arrangement and the super talent of Bobby Darin.

[Bopalena]

They found that koo koo swingin' chick all frozen to death, ooby dooby doo and her heart stopped and she died all alone without a friend, baby! It was a nutty koo koo thing!

[wowgeeek]

Chicka chicka yeah.

[FanOfPopCulture]

I never heard this song until I saw "Beyond The Sea" with Kevin Spacey. I love that part.

[xQueenKristinx]

one of my favourite bobby darin songs... is that morbid, considering the content of the lyrics?

[mizliz32174]

one of my fav Bobby Darin songs, if not my very favorite..:)

[IAmShmooRaccoon]

Bobby Darin is just epic

[SanFranFitz]

Just a beautiful song...wonderfully rendered'

[SanFranFitz]

Beautiful song.

[cristoforoantonio]

i've always loved this song since i was a kid---which is strange considering how sad these lyrics are !

[codalisa007]

I prefer the version by 'The Beautiful South.'

[LOVELIFELOVEJB]

bobby Darn's songs are really goodI like Spish Slash + Dream Lover too! Check out Emma Rose's SECOND Video!!!! Please!

[Gems4life18]

why is it that this song has such sad lyrics but such an upbeat tune!?!?

[blugreen123]

read Tom Reynold's book "I Hate Myself and Want to Die" The 52 Most Depressing Songs You've Ever Heard. It's hysterically funny and talks about this song

[ChaosOrCosmos]

I have that book. So funny!

[blugreen123]

@ChaosOrCosmos

The sequel is worth reading too. It's called "Touch Me, I'm Sick the 52 Creepiest Love Songs Ever" another funny book.

[Hijodelaisla]

This was a popular Victorian song, which Darrin revived. His delivery is what you would call "tongue in cheek."

[rudder314]

@Gems4life18 , see also Mack the Knife. Can't imagine my grandparents swinging to a song about a murderer, haha.

[HuttonGlutton]

@Gems4life18 I know! I heard the beat and started getting all into it... and then I listened a bit more and started. Wait... cold little hands? I love the irony!

[Dodmen1]

@Gems4life18 Because we are talking about Bobby Darin.

[mikeystrafford]

Check it out by the Beautiful South, they covered it as a slow morbid song, and Paul Heaton offers a faithful complement with his singing.

Gotta love Bobby Darin though huh?

Mikey xx

[TGS556]

@Gems4life18

Because, in the end, it's a happy song! There is (must be) a heaven where she and her parents can be whole again.

[errornosignal]

@Gems4life18

haha, ever listen to The Cure? same thing

[stellarback123]

it's so sad... but it's so happy sounding... i love this song sooo much!

[frankjuuh]

Is is just me or is he flipping me off?

[jwcasciato]

Nope. Just his trademark finger-snapping while he was having fun jammin! Frank Sinatra did the same.

[LOVEMESEXY111]

clicking fingers and flippin off anybody that tried standin in his way. What a Legend.

[frankjuuh]

@LOVEMESEXY111

That sounds like an acceptable explanation.

[singingkid]

Pure genius. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece! :)

[stapelgek100]

QUICK! Someone call Child Protective Services now.

[2009quality]

Só ele canta essa bela canção.

[gena5610]

who can not sing along with this one?

[1949dano]

one of the best new singers. Sadly he passed on leaving us wanting more.

[stomachfluid]

greatest bobby darin song ever!

[maryev1]

@stomachfluid you r correct

[GusMcC]

The master at work

[TomHendricksMusea]

This is a great song - and quite offbeat. Compare the easy going, upbeat swing style with a message that is quite maudlin, sad, and conservative. It's an unusual mix you don't find much in songs. Somehow Bobby does it and it works.

[Naotoshi100]

Great!!! I love this song.

Thank you for sending me this video.

it got one of my favorites!!!

-Naotoshi

[carmentete]

Bobby, thank you for such a beautiful legacy you left us! ! !

Carlus, thanks for posting this video!