Varese's The Very Best of Bobby Darin: 1966-1969 concentrates on perhaps the most overlooked portion of Darin's eclectic career, painting a definitive portrait of his time as a folk-rock singer. In addition to such moderate hit singles as "If I Were a Carpenter," "The Girl That Stood Beside Me," "Darling Be Home Soon" and "The Lady Came from Baltimore," there are several rare cuts, including non-LP singles and tracks that were previously only available on Rhino's Darin box. Though this material may not be quite so well known as his rock and pop hits, this illustrates the depth of his talents and is an excellent supplement for fans who only know "Splish Splash," "Dream Lover," "Mack the Knife" and "Beyond the Sea."
I'm sure there are other examples, but I was surprised to find so many good covers of Tim Hardin's "Don't Make Promises" were out there.The original by Tim Hardin. Covers by Gary Puckett, Three Dog Night, Helen Reddy, Paul Weller, Chris Smither. There are many more, including a fine rendition by Bobby Darin, all worth hearing.Oh, and what made me think of it in the first place: there's a new ve...
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