Review by Michael Macomber

Release Date: 9/21/1990
Original Release Date: Feb. 1961 (Atco 33-126)
Producers: Ahmet Ertegun
Arrangements: Billy May
Format: CD (1 Disc)
Label: Atlantic
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Rarely has a record been more perfectly titled. Bobby Darin and Johnny Mercer are indeed "Two of a Kind", a fact made delightfully evident by their incredible chemistry on every one of these tracks. Trading quips, ad-libbing and generally cracking each other up, they sound like a couple of old friends kicking back on a sunny afternoon. The pairing of Bobby and Johnny was the brainchild of Darin's manager Steve Blauner, and the world owes Mr. Blauner a great debt, for bringing these kindred spirits together.

Tracks:

1. Two Of A Kind
2. Indiana
3. Bob White
4. Ace In The Hole
5. East Of The Rockies
6. If I Had My Druthers
7. I Ain't Gonna Give Nobody None Of My Jellyroll
8. Lonesome Polecat
9. My Cutey's Due At Two-To-Two Today
10. Medley: Paddlin' Madelin' Home/Row Row Row
11. Who Takes Care Of The Caretaker's Daughter
12. Mississippi Mud
13. Two Of A Kind