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.
Holy Holy Holy
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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All is calm and all is bright
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant, so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, ooh
Sleep, sleep in heaven, heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night
Shepherds quake at the sight
Heavenly hosts sing, alleluia
Christ the savior is born, he's born
Christ the savior is born
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Holy infant, so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace, oh
Sleep in heavenly peace
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's version of Silent Night Holy Night are a beautiful portrayal of the peace and serenity that surrounds the birth of Jesus Christ. The song starts by describing the scene on that holy night, where everything is calm and bright. The focus then shifts to Mary, the virgin mother, and her child, the holy infant. The lyrics reflect on the tenderness and mildness of the infant and emphasize the peacefulness in which he sleeps.
The second verse brings in the element of the shepherds who witnessed this miraculous event. It highlights the awe and fear that the shepherds experienced upon seeing the glory that radiated from the heavens. The celestial beings join in the celebration, singing alleluia, as they announce the birth of Jesus Christ, the savior.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
A peaceful and sacred night
All is calm and all is bright
Everything is tranquil and illuminated
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Surrounding the young virgin, the mother, and her child
Holy infant, so tender and mild
The holy baby, gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace, ooh
Rest in the tranquility of heaven
Sleep, sleep in heaven, heavenly peace
Sleep peacefully in the heavenly serenity
Shepherds quake at the sight
Shepherds tremble in awe
Glories streams from heaven afar
Streams of heavenly splendor flow from a distance
Heavenly hosts sing, alleluia
Celestial beings sing with joy and praise
Christ the savior is born, he's born
Jesus, the savior, has been born
Christ the savior is born
Jesus, the savior, is born
Round yon virgin, mother and child
Surrounding the young virgin, the mother, and her child
Holy infant, so tender and mild
The holy baby, gentle and meek
Sleep in heavenly peace, oh
Rest in the tranquility of heaven
Sleep in heavenly peace
Rest in the serenity of heaven
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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.