Bobby darin biography vegas tune

A live recording from the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas on November 9, 1963, this historic performance has been lying in the vaults for 37 years, so three cheers to Collectors' Choice Music for finally making it available.

1963 was a turbulent year for the 27 year old Darin, even by his standards. As the extensive and informative liner notes by James Ritz explain, earlier in the year Darin had purchased a music publishing company as an investment against the possible pending financial disaster of his failing marriage to the actress Sandra Dee.

In July an open air performance in the pouring rain had resulted in his collapse and an oxygen tank had to be used.

This signaled his intention to cut down on live appearances to concentrate on films (his performance in 'Captain Newman MD' that year would result in a best supporting actor Academy Award nomination) and his business interests.

The engagement at the Flamingo was therefore