In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Bobby Darin

Born: 1936. Died: 1973. Lived in: United States

Bobby Darin was born Walden Robert Cassotto on May 14, 1936. Growing up in a rough section of the Bronx, New York, Bobby barely survived several serious bouts of rheumatic fever that left him with a damaged heart (which undoubtedly contributed to his early death). Bobby's ambition was to become a legend by the time he was 25. Thinking that his damaged heart would eventually kill him, he planned to live life as fully as he could. In 1958, after several forgettable recordings, Bobby came up with his first big hit, "Splish Splash", which he claimed took only 12 minutes to write. "Mack the Knife", climbed to the top-ten music charts the following year. Bobby moved to Hollywood in 1960, and met and later married his wife Sandra Dee. He was in the process of making a comeback when he died in 1973, at the age of 37, following open-heart surgery.

Bobby Darin : Bobby Darin Songbook

25 songs from Bobby Darin's long and fruitful career.

Songlist: About A Quarter To Nine, Artificial Flowers, Beyond The Sea, Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home, Call Me Irresponsible, Clementine, Dream Lover, Eighteen Yellow Roses, Hello, Dolly!, Hello, Young Lovers, If I Were A Carpenter, Lazy River, Lovin' You, Mack The Knife, More (Ti Guarder˜ Nel Cuore), Multiplication, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Queen Of The Hop, Simple Song Of Freedom, Splish Splash, That's All, Things, What'd I Say, You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, You're The Reason I'm Living

Individual Folios

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Mike Menefee : As Long As I'm Singin'

Arranger: Mike Menefee Performed By: Bobby Darin

Kirby Shaw : As Long As I'm Singing

As long as I'm singing the world is mighty fine. That is a message that rings loud and clear for choristers. Here is an up-beat, driving song from the big band era that captures the spirit of song.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: Bobby Darin

Audrey Snyder : Beyond the Sea

Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique, it will be a fantastic choice for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Jack Lawrence Performed By: Bobby Darin

Kohl Kitzmiller : Dream Lover

This arrangement of the Bobby Darin smash hit is based on the version recorded by Manhattan Transfer, featuring James Taylor. Smooth, easy to learn, and always a crowd-favorite, this chart is a must-have for any chorus or quartet repertoire!

Arranger: Kohl Kitzmiller Performed By: Bobby Darin

Kirby Shaw : Splish Splash

This 1958 Bobby Darin pop hit is fun and easy to sing! Available: TBB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Lyricist: Jean Kaufman Performed By: Bobby Darin

Sally K. Albrecht : Splish Splash

Bobby Darin's hit from the '50s is set as an easy-to-assemble partner song, complete with suggestions for bath brush choreography. So come on, join the party that's already going on! Featured on "Reaching for the Stars" choral movement DVD 00-39928.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht | Lyricist: Jean Kaufman Performed By: Bobby Darin

Jay Althouse : Two Too Wet!

Bring back the golden age of rock 'n' roll with this wet and wonderful duo of pop hits: "Splish Splash" (written by the legendary Bobby Darin) and "Sea Cruise" (by New Orleans legend Huey "Piano" Smith). It's fun, it's singable, and, well, it's a blast from the past. Don't miss the extra-special TB arrangement. Featured on "That's Entertainment" choreography DVD 00-24120.

Arranger: Jay Althouse Performed By: Bobby Darin