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.
How About You
Bobby Darin Lyrics
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Life can be a joy
But the note they end on
Will depend on
Little pleasures they will share
So let us compare
I like New York in June, how about you?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
How about you?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
Holding hands at the movie show,
When all the lights are low
May not be new, but I like it,
How about you?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
To a degree.
I love the common folks.
That includes me.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
How about you?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I can see we're in harmony,
Looks like we both agree
On what to do,
And I like it, how about you?
The lyrics to Bobby Darin's "How About You" reflect the sentiment of meeting someone and exploring common interests for a potentially joyous life together. The song suggests that compatibility in small pleasures, such as enjoying a Gershwin tune, potato chips, or holding hands during a movie show, can contribute to a joyful relationship. The song also hints at the importance of shared dreams for both individuals, where they both can see themselves shining, maybe through fame, and having their names right beside each other, indicating their mutual desire for companionship and partnership.
The lyrics suggest that happiness in a relationship is not only about grand gestures, but rather in the simple, everyday things in life, enjoyed together. Bobby Darin's upbeat and jazzy melody underlines the happy-go-lucky attitude of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
When a girl meets boy
Life can be a joy, if a girl and boy meet and like each other.
But the note they end on
Their relationship's ending will depend on a lot of small things.
Will depend on
Their relationship's final outcome will be based on a lot of little things.
Little pleasures they will share
Their happiness in their relationship is based on small, shared pleasures.
So let us compare
So, let's compare what we each like and see if we agree.
I like New York in June, how about you?
I enjoy being in New York in June, do you like it too?
I like a Gershwin tune, how about you?
I enjoy listening to music by Gershwin, do you like it too?
I love a fireside when a storm is due.
I enjoy sitting by a fire when a storm is coming.
I like potato chips, moonlight and motor trips,
I enjoy potato chips, going on drives, and enjoying the moonlight, do you like these too?
How about you?
Do you also like these small pleasures?
I'm mad about good books, can't get my fill,
I love reading good books, and can't read enough!
And Franklin Roosevelt's looks give me a thrill.
I find Franklin Roosevelt attractive and exciting.
Holding hands at the movie show,
I love to hold hands at the movies.
When all the lights are low
Especially when it's dark in the movie theater.
May not be new, but I like it,
This is not an uncommon activity, but it's still something I enjoy.
How about you?
Do you also enjoy holding hands at the movies?
I like Jack Benny's jokes.
I enjoy listening to Jack Benny's sense of humor.
To a degree.
I only like his jokes to a certain extent.
I love the common folks.
I enjoy spending time around ordinary people.
That includes me.
I consider myself one of the common folks.
I like to window shop on 5th Avenue.
I enjoy looking at the store windows on Fifth Avenue.
I like banana splits, late supper at the Ritz,
I enjoy eating banana splits and having a late supper at the Ritz, do you like these too?
How about you?
Do you also like these small pleasures?
I love to dream of fame, maybe I'll shine.
I enjoy thinking about becoming famous and successful, and maybe it will happen for me!
I'd love to see your name right beside mine.
I think it would be great if we were famous together.
I can see we're in harmony,
I think we agree on a lot of things.
Looks like we both agree
It seems like we both enjoy the same small pleasures.
On what to do,
So we know what activities we might like to do together.
And I like it, how about you?
I enjoy what we have in common, do you feel the same way?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLINE KAWA
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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.