Darin At The Copa – BOBBY DARIN****

Swing Low Sweet Chariot-Lonesome Road (Medley)/Some Of These Days/Mack The Knife/Love For Sale/ Clementine/You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To/Dream Lover/Bill Bailey/I Have Dreamed/I Can’t Give You Anything But Love/Alright Ok You Win/By Yourself-When Your Lover Has Gone (Medley)/I Got A Woman/That’s All

Darin At The Copa was the only live album from Bobby Darin when he was at the height of his popularity. It demonstrates how successfully he made the transition to the MOR cabaret circuit. (US:9)

“It's upbeat, swinging music. Darin is passionate, brazen, slick, cool and funny all at the same time. What a talented man. His live version of Love For Sale is the best I have ever heard.”

“I was hesitant to buy it because I was afraid it would be too cheesy. Here's what I forgot: it's impossible for the great Bobby Darin to be anything but genuine, charming and brimming with a love for life as a performer. He's the coolest of the cool, a swinger who could rock any venue and crowd.”

“There is just an unbelievable flow going all the way through this album. The first combo Swing Low Sweet Chariot/Lonesome Road is bursting with soul. And the pace really never slows down from there. Whether he's doing one of his hits, hamming it up with the audience, or displaying his instrumental talent, you can just feel the electricity of this awesome performer.”

“Excellent show that gives an idea of the phenomenon Bobby Darin was on stage. Great interaction with the audience, song choices, and presence. Hard to believe he was only 24 at the time. Only complaint is that there isn't enough on it; it is too short.”

“This is early Bobby Darin at his best. He sings a broad range of music and freely interacts with the audience. Both he and his audience are clearly having a good time. His improvisations with some of the tunes add to the fun.”

“Darin performs like a man who has absolutely no shortcomings as an entertainer: he sings ballads, swing, and jazz with the best of them. He plays virtually every instrument you place in his hand; he does the greatest impersonations of dozens of classic Hollywood superstars. Bobby Darin as an all-around live entertainer.”