Review by Michael Macomber

Release Date: 6/28/1994
Original Release Date: July 1960 (Atco 33-122)
Producers: Ahmet Ertegun & Nesuhi Ertegun
Arrangements: Richard Berke, Buddy Bregman, Bobby Scott & Richard Wess
Recording Dates: June 15-16, 1960
Format: CD (1 Disc)
Label: Atlantic
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Following on the heels of his breakthrough 1959 standards record "That's All", 22-year-old Bobby Darin realized yet another one of his career goals when he played the stage of the legendary Copacabana in New York City to standing-room-only crowds. The kid who had achieved a hit with the rock novelty tune "Splish Splash" suddenly became "Mr Showman of 1960" (Gene Knight, New York Journal-American). "Darin is no freak of the rock n' roll variety and no callow crooner with contempt for his audience, but a genuine star, showman and entertainer," declared Lee Mortimer of the New York Mirror. In fact, the accolades for Darin's Copa debut flowed more freely than champagne at a Broadway opening night. One of Darin's biggest admirers, Walter Winchell, summed it up nicely: "Darin received so many wires of congrats that Western Union told him 'you hold the record for telegrams in one night'." Critics and stars were falling over themselves to compliment Bobby's talent--and listening to this record, it's easy to understand why. Darin knocks the Copa audience for a loop, gaining their respect in the process. Along with the aforementioned "That's All", this album is a must have for any Darin fan.

Tracks:

1. Medley: Swing Low Sweet Chariot/The Lonesome Road
2. Some Of These Days
3. Mack The Knife
4. Love For Sale
5. Clementine
6. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
7. Dream Lover
8. Bill Bailey
9. I Have Dreamed
10. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
11. Alright, O.K., You Win
12. Medley: By Myself/When Your Lover Has Gone
13. I Got A Woman
14. That's All