Darin was a very special and talented entertainer. He was a Grammy award winning singer ('Mack The Knife'), a respected member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ('Dream Lover', 'Splish Splash', 'If I Were A Carpenter') a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, a successful record producer, an Oscar nominated actor and a strong supporter of the American Heart Association. Bobby was married to actress Sandra Dee from 1960-1967. They had one son, Dodd, born in December 1961. As a result of complications from a rheumatic heart, Bobby's life was tragically cut short in 1973.
Darin's mother, Vanina Cassotto, had given birth to him when she was 16, and as a result, her parents raised Darin as though he were their son while Vanina was presented off as his elder sister. Darin did not learn the truth about his parentage until he was 32.
For more on Bobby Darin, watch "Beyond the Sea," in which Kevin Spacey portrays the entertainer.
Dear Heart
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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My dear heart, seems like a year since you've been out of my sight
A single room, a table for one
It's a lonesome town all right
But soon I'll kiss you hello at our front door
And dear heart I want you to know
I'll leave your arms never more
It's a lonesome town all right
But soon I'll kiss you hello at our front door
And dear heart I want you to know
I'll leave your arms never more
The song "Dear Heart" by Bobby Darin is a heart-wrenching plea from a lover who misses his beloved dearly. The singer of the song addresses his "dear heart" and wishes that the latter could be present with him to warm the night. He admits that it feels like a year since they have been apart and that staying alone in a single room, with a table for one, is a lonely affair.
Despite the misery of their present situation, the singer holds on to hope of being reunited with his love soon. He paints a picture of returning home and kissing his partner at the front door. He restates the depth of his commitment by declaring that he will never leave their arms again.
The song captures the desperation of longing, the pain of separation, and the hope of reunion all in one. The emotions in the song are raw and powerful, packing a punch to anyone who has been in a long-distance relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear heart wish you were here to warm this night
Oh dear heart, how I long for your presence to keep me warm on this cold night.
My dear heart, seems like a year since you've been out of my sight
My darling, it feels like an eternity since I last laid eyes on you.
A single room, a table for one
I sit all alone in this room with only a table for one, feeling the loneliness of this town.
It's a lonesome town all right
This place is truly desolate and lonely.
But soon I'll kiss you hello at our front door
Soon, I will embrace you at our doorstep with a gentle kiss.
And dear heart I want you to know
My beloved, I need you to hear this from me.
I'll leave your arms never more
I promise to never again leave the safety and comfort of your loving arms.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY N. MANCINI, JAY LIVINGSTON, RAY EVANS
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Ruby Calampiano
...am just as pleasantly surprised! Great rendition, as always! is there any song he can't sing soo exquisitely! so soulful!
ChristopherRosato
Darin was a brilliant talent---he could sing more styles of music than Sinatra had toupees.
EDITH SYMMANS
This man is such a unique talent and we shall never see the likes of him ever again…… Bobby Darin has the most unique soul, heart felt tenderness of singing that touches you down deep within your very soul and heart……. Bobby could surprise, amaze, touch, bring great joy, bring you to tears often in the same song…. a brilliant master of all that he touched…….. achieved all he set out to do in life…… Had Bobby's life been longer he would have continued to blow all others out of the water…… I loved the comment about 'Bobby could sing more styles of music than Sinatra had toupees'……. Bobby sang rings around him period….. Thanks for this one…… RIP BOBBY LOVE YOU FOREVER MORE !!!!!!!
grandye20
Thought that I had heard everything Bobby Darin did, but I am continually finding posts like this one that I didn't know existed...what a wonderful surprise and thank you!!!
Ruby Calampiano
grandye20 am just as pleasantly surprised! Great rendition, as always! is there any song he can't sing soo exquisitely! so moving
David Chernofsky
I also know most of his stuff and this one escaped me till now.
Agata F
The biggest one. By comparison, the overrated Sinatra was nobody.
James McEwan
I like it, but the video cuts off before the end