Bobby Darin - Simple Song of Freedom

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Bobby Darin cramped everything into the mere 37 years he lived. He was a multi-talented man who played the drums, piano, harmonica, guitar and what not. He was a successful actor, energetic entertainer, and a superb singer. Of course he is known mostly for his interpretations of "Mack The Knife", "Beyond The Sea", his early hits "Splish-Splash" and "Dream Lover". But among the many songs he wrote, arranged and produced, he also wrote and recorded great folk songs. He did a great version of Tim Hardin's "If I Was A Carpenter", his last real hit. After the assasinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy, who's campaign he promoted, he wrote more politically motivated songs. They wouldn't become hits, but they are still great songs.
"Simple Song of Freedom" is just that and unfortunately has lost none of it's topicality. Seems like politicians haven't learned much since the 1960s. This is taken from a 1970's TV Special "A Night With Bobby Darin" and can be found on the DVD of the same name (Umbrella Entertainment), which also has a nice 43 min. biography.

Channel: Music
Uploaded: March 13, 2007 at 7:52 pm
Author: opurkert

Length: 00:04:27
Rating: 4.85
Views: 173242

Tags: Bobby Darin Simple Song Of Freedom 1970 Protest Folk Music

Video Comments:
DurtyHarrys (October 14, 2008 at 10:13 am)
love this song , and Bob-really amazing person
charliemctruth (September 30, 2008 at 5:08 pm)
Loved him in the 50s... 60s...and 70s....What would he have given us in the decades to follow.
R.I.P. Walden Robert Cassotto
IdeZynIt (September 23, 2008 at 9:03 pm)
I'm sorry your view of "religion" is so tainted and misinformed that you think abolishing all religion will end wars.

It is through our pure love of God that we WILL ultimately all have peace.

With God's help, all things are possible!
Turkish87 (September 28, 2008 at 4:19 pm)
ide, you have to wake up.
johnnye87 (October 12, 2008 at 6:19 am)
Wow, did that comment deserve to be blocked? I mean I don't agree with it, but it was less abusive, stupid and offensive than 90% of youtube comments...
ricksay58 (September 22, 2008 at 3:05 pm)
ew15yukkyeia (you are so right on)ditto
ew15yukkyeia (September 15, 2008 at 11:32 pm)
this song makes me want to cry... i love it
<3
R.I.P. Bobby Darin
Pinzhead (September 8, 2008 at 6:17 pm)
What a talent. No more needed to say.
Pinzhead (September 8, 2008 at 6:03 pm)
Tim Hardin did a great cover
mynsweet6 (September 7, 2008 at 11:21 pm)
Very talentued singer, and beautiful song over freedom,folk one like Bob Dylan,reach the soul and the heart!