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.
Fabulous Places
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Fabulous faraway places to see
Such as Mexico, Sweden
Hawaii, Japan and Capri
There's so many
Exciting and wonderful places
Mountains and jungles and desert oases
It isn't what Rome is ...
So why stay there ...
When there are so many
Fabulous faraway places to see
Why should Spain and Tahiti and Rio
Just be only names to you and me ...
I feel certain there're people
We'd be glad to know there
So tell me why don't we
Get up and just go there
Go to those fabulous places ...
Where we long to be ...
Like Bangkok and Hong Kong and Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Wonderful fabulous places
We're longin' to see.
There are so many
Simply incredible places to see
When I think of the warm Caribbean
I see a new world for you and me
I'd give anything just to have
One single day there
And once we get there
I know that we'll stay there
Stay in those fabulous places ...
Where we long to be ...
Like Bangkok and Hong Kong and Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Siam! Sienna! Vienna! Verona!
Java! Jamaica! Bombay! Barcelona!
Show me those fabulous ... places ...
We're longin' to see ...
The song "Fabulous Places" by Bobby Darin is an upbeat and optimistic tune about the numerous exotic locales around the world that one can visit. The lyrics paint a picture of dazzling destinations, including Mexico, Sweden, Hawaii, Japan, Capri, and many others. Darin sings about the stunning scenery such as mountains, jungles, and deserts, and the exciting atmosphere that makes these locations so appealing to explore. He contrasts the mundane routine of everyday life with the thrill of experiencing these fabulous places.
Darin encourages his audience to take a chance and visit these places, where they will not only experience incredible sights but also meet wonderful people. He cites the warm Caribbean as an example of a place that offers a new world for him and his listeners. The lyrics are a call to action, urging everyone to take the leap and venture to these exotic destinations where they long to be.
The song's message aligns with Darin's personality, as he was a restless and adventurous spirit who constantly sought new experiences. "Fabulous Places," with its playful melody and catchy refrain, undoubtedly reflects his passion for travel and his belief that the world was full of wonder and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
There are so many
There are so many amazing places to visit in the world
Fabulous faraway places to see
There are incredible faraway places that are worth seeing
Such as Mexico, Sweden
Examples of these fabulous places include Mexico and Sweden
Hawaii, Japan and Capri
Other places include Hawaii, Japan, and Capri
Exciting and wonderful places
These places are exciting and wonderful
Mountains and jungles and desert oases
They include mountains, jungles, and desert oases
Pleasant as home is
Although home is pleasant
It isn't what Rome is ...
It does not have the same allure and intrigue as Rome
So why stay there ...
Why stay in one place when there's so much to see in the world?
Why should Spain and Tahiti and Rio
Why limit yourself to only hearing about places like Spain, Tahiti, and Rio
Just be only names to you and me ...
And never experience them in person?
I feel certain there're people
There are people we would like to meet in these faraway places
We'd be glad to know there
Meeting them would make the experience even more worthwhile
So tell me why don't we
Why not take the chance and travel to these fabulous places?
Get up and just go there
We should take action and travel to these places
Where we long to be ...
The places we dream of visiting
Like Bangkok and Hong Kong and Paris and Venice
Places like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris, and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Other places include Tokyo, Cairo, Lisbon, and London
Wonderful fabulous places
These places are truly wonderful and fabulous
Simply incredible places to see
These places are simply breathtaking
When I think of the warm Caribbean
The warm Caribbean comes to mind
I see a new world for you and me
A new world of adventure and experience
I'd give anything just to have
I would do anything to spend even one day there
One single day there
Just one day would be worth it
And once we get there
Once we finally arrive
I know that we'll stay there
We'll want to stay there forever
Stay in those fabulous places ...
We'll stay in those amazing places
Siam! Sienna! Vienna! Verona!
Other places include Siam, Sienna, Vienna, and Verona
Java! Jamaica! Bombay! Barcelona!
And also Java, Jamaica, Bombay, and Barcelona
Show me those fabulous ... places ...
Take me to these incredible places that I'm longing to see
We're longin' to see ...
We are eager and excited to see these fabulous places
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Johnny Koutsoubos
There are so many fabulous far away places to see
Such as Mexico, Sweden, Hawaii, Japan and Capri
There are so many exciting and wonderful places
Mountains and jungles, deserts and oases
Pleasant as home is, it isn't what Rome is, so why stay there?
When there are so many fabulous faraway places to see
Why should Spain and Tahiti and Rio, just be only names to you and me?
I feel certain there's people we'd be glad to know there
So tell me why don't we get up and go there
Go to those fabulous places where we long to be
Like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Wonderful fabulous places we're longing to see
There are so many simply incredible places to see
When I think of the warm Caribbean, I see a new world for you and me
I'd give anything just to have one single day there
And once we get there, I know that we'll stay there
Stay in those fabulous places where we long to be
Like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Siam, Sienna, Vienna, Verona, Java, Jamaica, Bombay, Barcelona
Show me those fabulous places, we're longing to see
Agata F
To say that Darin was great is like saying nothing; there are no suitable words to describe his immense talent, his genius, the greatness and modernity of everything he has done in his short but intense life.
DearMeNoUserName
How have I not heard this before? Absolutely beautiful.
RACi_2051
DearMeNoUserName hi! do check out his other songs - am sure you'll like his music a lot more :-)
RACi_2051
'enjoyed this!! FANTASTIC VOICE by the Master of Swing!!!
Johnny Koutsoubos
There are so many fabulous far away places to see
Such as Mexico, Sweden, Hawaii, Japan and Capri
There are so many exciting and wonderful places
Mountains and jungles, deserts and oases
Pleasant as home is, it isn't what Rome is, so why stay there?
When there are so many fabulous faraway places to see
Why should Spain and Tahiti and Rio, just be only names to you and me?
I feel certain there's people we'd be glad to know there
So tell me why don't we get up and go there
Go to those fabulous places where we long to be
Like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Wonderful fabulous places we're longing to see
There are so many simply incredible places to see
When I think of the warm Caribbean, I see a new world for you and me
I'd give anything just to have one single day there
And once we get there, I know that we'll stay there
Stay in those fabulous places where we long to be
Like Bangkok, Hong Kong, Paris and Venice
Tokyo and Cairo and Lisbon and London
Siam, Sienna, Vienna, Verona, Java, Jamaica, Bombay, Barcelona
Show me those fabulous places, we're longing to see
AGNES CHATEL
Très utiles ces paroles, merci
Heather Gittens
Love, love, love this fabulous song!😊
Joanie Noeldechen
Love this one.
Cats
Listening to this I believe the first part is Kevin Spacey from the Movie and it is cut at mark 1:25 where Bobby Darin sings. Definite difference in their voices and you can't mistake Bobby's voice....
RACi_2051
Terri Robison hi! do check out his other songs - am sure you'll like his music a lot more :-)