Artificial Flowers

I love this song and this version is just stunning - its the King of Cool, the legendary Bobby Darin singing Artificial Flowers live.

Sinatra never sang like this. I hope you love this performance.

Darin (out)swings another of those songs that we really should be taking pity on (like Mack The Knife) where a treatment like this should really be frowned upon due to the song content but he more than gets away with it through sheer showmanship and 5 star quality.

I miss Bobby Darin. I don't think there will ever be another like him.

Added 2/9/11 - I am so glad so many people are enjoying this video and the comments sent to me. This guy is, was and will always be, a legend. His performance here eclipses anything his contemporaries ever achieved.

Thanks for keeping the memory of Bobby Darin alive!

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[billtox]

Because the system my friend always supported the Rat pack.

For people who really know,Darin was and always will be number one.

[McMillian5]

Comparing Darin to Sinatra is like comparing Hank Aaron to Willie Mays. They were both immortal. It is permissible to love them both.

[amazintrumpetplayer]

He's so underrated, happy belated birthday Bobby!

[El Gos Coix]

Very happy birthday, Bobby!

[Scott Roberts]

bells ringing at 2:30 a ding a ding ding ding

[floramew]

Aaah it makes me happy Darin's version comes up first in a search for this<3 not that others weren't great! but he's my favorite aha

[BobbyKempBigBand]

Ha ha, nothing to hide mate: no disrespect done and I KNOW my performance/version is World Class, as was Bobby D's - end of!! :0 ).

[John De]

OMG, I listened to YOUR version, What have you done to that SONG,,,,,,,

[rjmdrum]

one of my favorite songs and arrangements. Thanks for posting

[John De]

yes, Sammy Davis Jr.

put up or shut up, sing, try to do anything but replying to comments that you take as criticising. The last time I asked the 1st amendment rights still exist.

[BobbyKempBigBand]

Jus thought: have u SEEN my version? Be nice 2 get a comment from U - Search 'Bobby Kemp Big Band' you'll find it there... :)

[billtox]

yap. :)