October 21, 2016

354 Bobby Darin (1936-1973) “Mack the Knife” and “Beyond the Sea” 1959

“It was probably the most surprising switch that any popular singer on the rise ever made…Just as he was beginning to achieve great success in rock and roll, Bobby was ready to take his chances on eroding his image with his public to keep growing as an artist…In reality, Bobby would become the last of an era of nightclub performers” (David Evanier, Roman Candle: The Life of Bobby Darin, 2004). Darin’s and Louis Armstrong’s 1956 recordings of “Mack the Knife” are listed on the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress.

Bobby Darin “Mack the Knife”

Bobby Darin “Beyond the Sea”

Louis Armstrong “Mack the Knife” 1956

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