Bobby Darin - Oh! Look At Me + Hello Dolly To Goodbye Charlie. CD. (Emi Gold - 5352072) Perfect for casual fans, this twenty three track two albums on one CD is perfect as an introduction to the mighty Singer. Originally released in 1962 and '64, this finds him in pop singer mode. As always Darin gives his all to these terrifically swinging tracks, showing off his touch with lyrical phrasing and his simple gift for a tune. Includes: "There's A Rainbow 'round My Shoulder", "Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square", "Look At Me" and "Days Of Wine And Roses."

Bobby Darin - The Swinging Side Of…. CD. (Blue Note - 8638832) Thirteen swing standards recorded in 1962, that further demonstrate Darin's steady development beyond the simple teen pop he started out releasing. As ever, Darin's commitment is audibly clear and with the aide of arranger Billy May, he creats a memorable and charismatic record. Includes: "Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)", "On The Street Where You Live", "This Nearly Was Mine" and "I Got Rhythm."

Bobby Darin - If I Were A Carpenter + Inside Out… Plau. CD. (Demon / Edsel - EDSS 1013) In the sumer of 1966, swing star decided to ditch his successful swing stylings and became a fully fledged folk pop hero. Both produced by Charles Koppelman and Don Rubin (managers of Tim Hardin and John Sebastien), these 66 / 67 releases were a susprise to all but they still became hits. Largely made up of Hardin, Sebastien, Randy Newman, John Denver and Buffy Saint Marie track. Included amongst the original twenty one tracks are five bonus numbers from an aborted session planned as a follow up that were unreleased at the time. An interesting, if brief foray into uncharted territories for an established star is always something to be admired.

Bobby Darin - Sings The Shadow Of Your Smile…plus / In A Broadway Bag…. CD. (Demon / Edsel - EDSS 1012) Released in 1965 and 66, these were Darin's last albums before he wandered into his folk poop stage a few months later. The first album features the five movie songs nominated for the Academy Award in 1966 as well as songs in a similar vein from the era, all performed in Darin's inimitable style. The second album concentrates on the hit musicals of the era, all the bonus tracks are the non album a and b sides from the same sessions. Booklet features a lengthy and detailed slevenot on the sessions and the tracks.

Bobby Darin - Sings Doctor Dolittle / Born Walden Robert Cassotto. CD. (Demon / Edsel - EDSS 1014) His last album for Altantic Records and his first on his own Direction label are an interesting two fer one combination as they bookend a time of personal tragedy for the singer and represent two very different sides of his characrer. As the title suggests, Darin sings the Leslie Bricusse numbers from the Doctor Dolittle film in his amiable swing pop style. His next album (titled with his birth name) was completely self written in a caravan in Big Sur California during a time of reflection and rebuilding of his personal life. It his first folk protest album and shows off a hitherto unknown side to him, touching on the death of Robert Kennedy and the slave trade. Never released on CD before, this sought after album features rare photos from the era. Twenty tracks in all, including: "At The Crossroads", "Long Line Rider", "After Today" and "In Memoriam."

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