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.
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Heard they crowded the floor
Couldn't bear it without you
Don't get around much anymore
Though I'd visit the club
Got as far as the door
They'd have asked me about you
Darling, I guess my mind's more at ease
But nevertheless why stir up memories?
Been invited on dates
Might have gone but what for?
Awf'lly diff'rent without you
Don't get around much anymore
In Bobby Darin's song "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," the singer expresses his reluctance to attend social events since his partner is no longer with him. The absence of his beloved results in the singer avoiding social occasions, including the Saturday dance. The initial part of the song details the singer's desire to attend the dance, but when he learns that it is brimming with people, he feels uneasy with the thought of attending without his companion. When he makes an effort to participate in club activities, he is troubled that people ask him about their shared memories. As the song advances, the singer acknowledges that he might have started feeling better, but he is still missing his partner. The singer has been invited out on dates, but he declines, recognizing that everything feels different without the one he loves.
The song "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" became popular in 1940, first as an instrumental piece by Duke Ellington, known as "Never No Lament." Then the lyrics were added later by Bob Russell. There are other notable versions of the song, including those from Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Tormé.
Line by Line Meaning
Missed the Saturday dance
I didn't go to the dance on Saturday.
Heard they crowded the floor
I heard that the dance was really busy.
Couldn't bear it without you
I didn't want to go to the dance without you.
Don't get around much anymore
I don't go out much anymore.
Though I'd visit the club
I thought about going to the club.
Got as far as the door
I went to the club, but didn't go inside.
They'd have asked me about you
If I went inside, people would have asked me about you.
Don't get around much anymore
I really don't go out much anymore.
Darling, I guess my mind's more at ease
I guess I feel more relaxed now.
But nevertheless why stir up memories?
But there's no point in dwelling on the past.
Been invited on dates
People have asked me out on dates.
Might have gone but what for?
But there's no point in going out without you.
Awf'lly diff'rent without you
It's really different without you.
Don't get around much anymore
I really don't go out much anymore.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Duke Ellington, Bob Russell
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Daniel
on Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home
One heck of a entertainer. A life cut way to soon. RIP Mr. Darin. Remember one thing he was one of the first Emmy winners, in the late 50s. When the emmys started.