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If I Were a Carpenter
Bobby Darin Lyrics

If I were a carpenter
And you were a lady
Would you marry me anyway?
Would you have my baby?

If a tinker were my trade
Would you still find me
Carryin' the pots I made
Followin' behind me?

Save my love through loneliness
Save my love for sorrow
I'm given you my oneliness
Come give your tomorrow

If I were a miller
At a mill wheel grinding
Would you miss your color box
And your soft shoe shining?

If I worked my hands in wood
Would you still love me?
Answer me babe, yes I would
I'll put you above me

If I were a carpenter
And you were a lady
Would you marry me anyway?
Would you have my baby?
Would you marry anyway?
Would you have my baby?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIM HARDIN

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RockmannCRX

1y↑288

Incredible Talent. I've never heard a better vocalist anywhere, Anytime, Anyplace. A singers singer.
3 minutes of magic right here. Look up The Best in the dictionary and there's a picture of Bobby Darin.

Francois Cleroux

12w↑2

Totally in agreement with you! I send the song to my ex wife hoping she Will love me again....

Frank Ferguson

12w

@Jermaine Foster John Holt sang this in 1989. Tim Hardin, the author, sang it in 1967 on an album and again in 1969 at Woodstock, but Bobby Darin recorded it in 1966, even before Tim Hardin.

Darren Storey

15w↑1

100 percent best ever

yu stu

21w

a beautiful song

LOVE SIXTIES ROCK MUSIC

22w↑1

AMEN!! VERY WELL SAID

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Steven Le Viere

2y↑832

Who is still listening to the incredible Bobby Darin in 2020?

Crazylady of Berlin

Me, in September 2021 😊

Wagner Roberto Ferreira

10w

Eu. Setembro 2021

Wagner Roberto Ferreira

10w

Eu 2021

Idreno Utimperghe

15w

John Sinclair

15w

I still love Bobby Darin

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José Braz

34w↑371

Quem veio pelo Ronnie Von que veio pelo Elias Monkbel😉

lisalu910

12w↑1

xdf

Ana Antunes

22w↑1

Rondineli Pereira

22w

Música linda, mas o brasileiro têm que estragar com essa modinha idiota.

André Cardoso

23w↑2

@Fabrizzio Saldanha 🤣😂

André Cardoso

23w↑2

@Noname Noname 🤣😂

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Pierce Bishop, Esq, PhD

5y↑676

I am watching Bobby Darin sing If I Were A Carpenter and tears are streaming down my cheek. He was a family friend and when he would visit, we would do cabaret type songs. How sad. To me, a 10 year old boy, he showed me the art of performing and once told me that life was no different. That was sad from an entertainer who made so many happy-including me. He was an excellent entertainer and friend to me, my mother and grandmother and anyone who knew him even just long enough to see him put on a great show

Michael Worse

Awesome

cristine erickson

16w

Wow! There certainly was something about him. I was a flower child, teeny bopper, who loved anything that he did. I still miss him.

Maryann Turton

41w

So cool!👊

Zorina Bakah

So lucky to have known him. Please share more stories, anything that was a personal moment that stayed with you, what a great master he was encompassed in a real and good human being.

Don McNeil

1y↑1

Must of been awesome to know him......he was one of a kind!

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Pamela Beggs

4y↑251

My husband used to sing this to me, while playing his guitar, 45 years ago, sadly he died 3 years ago and I miss his something awful 😪😪😪

Roberto González Malagon

13w

So sorry

John Yerkov

15w↑1

I have read your article before I am so sorry for your loss I have lost my whole family very early in life.

tom

22w↑1

You'll see him again in paradise

Leo Derick

30w↑1

Version Brazilian ' Elias Monkbel" O carpinteiro.

janaina marques

31w↑1

Really sorry for your loss.😞

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Jeise Caroline Pinheiro

33w↑100

A versão dela em português está fazendo sucesso atualmente no Brasil rsrs

Jeise Caroline Pinheiro

10w

@JB Rodrigues Pois é rsrs

JB Rodrigues

10w↑1

Original é incomparável, arranjo bem produzido, plagiar uma obra dessa é uma ofensa para o verdadeiro autor.

Jeise Caroline Pinheiro

21w

@Sergio Tocuyosi 😅😅

Sergio Tocuyosi

21w↑1

Os caras assassinaram a música.

Jeise Caroline Pinheiro

22w

@Cris Souza 😂😂😂

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Willydz59

5y↑92

He accomplished more in his short life than 99.9% of other entertainers. A remarkable man.

James Hirth

52w↑4

Yes he did!

Benjamin Igwe

6y↑213

Painfully beautiful. This song touches something deep in side me.

Duncan3417

Don't I know it. I play along on my Vietnamese dan tranh and that makes it even sadder. Sometimes it makes me remember to much and I cry while playing. Music should be moving and full of emotion. Today's artist depend on trash and flash. If you can make it trashy and flashy, you do not need to know how to sing. Best Wishes

R Ξ Ẏ N

be happy it does ^^ u feel

Cameron Mchugh

@Dyslexic Batnam bahahaha me too

Dyslexic Batnam

3y↑2

I can easily make a very inappropriate joke out of your comment but I've decided against it

Marilyn E. Jess

3y↑6

What a voice, and interpretation of these beautiful timeless words.

Black Market Goodness

5y↑370

This song kills me - my husband just discovered it and asked me if I knew it. I laughed. You don't grow up with carpenters in the 60s and 70s and not know this song. This doesn't sound like toxic masculinity to me. I miss sweet men and their sweet ladies. The world has forgotten how to love.

susan hess

2y↑3

Sadly, how true............it's simple, the labors of people hands mean less and less in this economy. Just sad, sad, sad.

Evelyn Keiser

3y↑2

I have always loved this song. I think it's sexy.

MR. Zag zagata

I,m not the world but all i know is how to love .

SirLeDoux

3y↑8

gina c - I’ve always been the type of man to compliment women about their smile-eyes-clothing-hair ....anything . I enjoyed putting a smile on their faces-I’m still the guy that holds doors open and offers help carrying things and so on but now it’s a dangerous thing to do. Women don’t want to hear you think their beautiful or how nice their smiles are- I’ve even held up my left hand showing my wedding ring saying “ I’m happily married and I’m not hitting on you but I wanted to tell you (insert compliment) “ and they still give you that look. It’s tough being a Chivalrous Knight in today’s world. Lol

rachel diederich

3y↑1

She had carpenters lower cased. So it is the career not the singers.

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John Yerkov

3y↑27

The timing of the flute when it comes in it is just spellbinding. The volume of his voice how it is low-key volume is just perfect. No one sings this song like him unbelievable he put so much heart into it. You can just see by the way he enjoys it. Thank you a Bobby Darin fan

John Yerkov

49w↑1

@Mortal Clown thank you for your comment and Merry Christmas to you

Mortal Clown

49w↑1

Beautifully put

Paul-E G'z

2y↑70

He's dead in less than a year from this night he made recording history with the greatest version of this classic, and it'd live NO AUTO TUNE

Paul Palazzo

29w↑2

Fuckin A rite PAUL-E Geez

Graymont to Los Angeles

52w↑3

Wow...

dnmurphy48

5y↑142

I had no idea he had such a wonderful voice, how sad he died so young. This is certainly one of the best versions of this song

Kiana Evans

7y↑76

I just love this rendition of the song. I listen to it everyday and I hope a man feels like this towards me. I know I would feel this way in return

Mortal Clown

49w↑1

Hope that lucky guy has found you.

Johnny B

2y↑4

Well, has your Hope been fulfilled?! ;) I know what you mean by the way

Brad Brovan

2y↑5

Beautiful song

doc

7y↑283

There is no better version of this lovely song than Bobby Darins right here. It is almost too painful to listen to.

rudeboyme

26w

It's a great song, and he sure does it well. Timmy did it well at Woodstock, too. But you haven't heard it until you've heard the Small Faces do it.

Amber Andrews

52w

I agree...and it's many years ago

Jeff Sartain

I can relate.

Mark J

2y↑1

Bob Seger rocks this up pretty darn good... this version is a nice mellow version tho..👍

Nancy Adcock

2y↑3

Undoubtedly the finest version of this song I’ve heard. I miss him terribly and this brings me to tears every time I watch it😢💕

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briva

5y↑46

To me, this remains 3 of the most poignant minutes in modern musical performance history.

Victoria

26w

Oh, indesputably...

Evan Thompson

6y↑71

The fact that he would pass not long after this performance makes it even more memorable. But if he were alive today, it would still rank among his very best performances, right up there with Mack the Knife in 1970. I am saddened that he passed on before millions more had a chance to witness his extraordinary magic in person.

Evan Thompson

6y↑1

@***** I could see he and Dick Clark bonding. They were both seekers of truth and empathetic people.

Elly Reginald

6y↑102

His musical phrasing is beyond excellent.

Time To Wake Up

@Terry Norris

Have you heard this? It's the original quality recording, only recently released. Jan Hammer's channel has another another one up for a while of the same performance but the quality isn't anywhere near as good as this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oEc0_2mPtTc

Terry Norris

2y↑3

Have almost worn out his record Darin 1936 - 1973 , Also listen to “ Raining “ and “ Once upon a time “ which are simply fantastic. What a great artist and fantastic entertainer .

John Brennan

4y↑3

Perfectly put. Total agreement

Lonnie Christopher

6y↑145

....that fine acoustic guitar picking underlining and augmenting the vocals, makes for a powerful, powerful song......

Zorina Bakah

@TK Guitar Method pls write more stories about Bobby Darin. I'm falling in love with this performance, want to know more about it and your story.

Nancy Adcock

What is the name of this dvd and where can I find it? I’ve searched a lot and can’t seem to find the exact one

TK Guitar Method

2y↑5

That guitarist is TK Kellman. I know, because it's me!
I traveled and performed with Bobby for the last years of his life. This clip was from a Summer replacement show on NBC called the Bobby Darin Amusement Company. The finest performer I ever worked with and I've worked with lots.
Thanks for the kind words and comments from everyone.

beink

5y↑11

McGuinn worked with Bobby in the early 1960s when he included a folk segment in his stage show. Later, when Bobby took a hiatus from performing, McGuinn worked for his Brill Building-era songwriting company. McGuinn has been quoted as saying that he learned about old school show business from Bobby, e.g. being on time, hitting your marks, smiling, that sort of stuff. "Vegas Lounge act" is a bit ungracious in my view. Bobby Darin was so much more than that. Everything he did, he did better than anyone else...

Powderfinger

5y↑1

McGuinn playing guitar for a Vegas Lounge act? Very highly unlikely. But Is that Stevie Wonder on drums?

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rainee #

5y↑7

I love how he performs this song here, the emotions ! got to give him respect finding out he was going to die at such a young age yet making something of his life and not turning to drugs or alcohol !! RIP

Taraxacum

2y↑46

He wipes away a tear. His work is always so emotionally honest.

Randal Clarke

25w↑1

I think he's sweating and while this is great, listen to the Tim Hardin original, who wrote it. Even more emotional

Jess Sands

1y↑1

Because he knows the answer is yes?

Jeff Sartain

2y↑1

Little Blue Any man who ever truly loved a woman would cry at this song.

Cat Mom

2y↑2

1:03

Karen Starks

7y↑300

It just does NOT get any better than this! I had to watch it twice because once just wasn't enough... the emotion that Mr. Darin puts into this song is beyond beautiful... what happened to music? All the stuff out there now is pure crap.... RIP Mr. Darin. Thank you for the music you gave us.

yarb

15w

People who say that all music today is crap don’t know where to look or simply gave up trying. I honestly feel sorry for people like that, there are tons of talented musicians making every genre of music today, you just got left behind. The old doesn’t diminish the new, and the new doesn’t diminish the old. Let this great song exist without trashing literally every current musician plying the trade, Karen.

Joe Lockerd

38w↑1

Definitely a twice in a row song.

Jeff Sartain

2y↑1

Amen. Today’s music is 💩.

Tim Smith

2y↑1

Calm down Karen, there's plenty of amazing music, more so than ever before thanks to the internet and people being able to record music at home a d release it independently, you just need to dig a little deeper and search through the genres you like.

Nancy Adcock

2y↑2

Like Bobby I had rheumatic fever at the age of 9 (in 1964). Thanks to antibiotics and seven weeks in the hospital, I am now 64 and have only a slight heart murmur that can barely be heard. I wish he could’ve been saved. Miss him so much😢💕

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Tony Stone

4y↑22

You can tell in this moment he feels the meaning of the lyrics. He is living WITHIN the song. Brave fantastic performance.....

Karen Starks

3y↑16

One of the most beautiful recordings of all time! Seriously.

Good Living

14w

Hi Karen,hope you’re okay ?

AOB

5y↑11

I had no idea Bobby Darin died so young until someone suggested I check out this version of this song and it got me to reading about Bobby. So sad that he passed so young, but wow, he left behind some amazing songs and performances.

Margaret Tudor

5y↑14

By far Bobby sang this beautiful haunting song the best of anyone. I love how he had the grace to mention the song's composer, the late Tim Hardin who also left us much too soon.

conchfritters01

4y↑11

I love Johnny and June’s version of this song, but wow, Bobby’s voice is like butter.

Cherie Vivian Peronetti

1y↑17

Yes, Bobby Darin owns this song. Along with one other: " Once Upon a Time." No one is comparable to his interpretation and exquisite voice.

James Kay

41w

I love this man’s music. I get all choked up when I listen to it. One of my other favorites is “18 Yellow Roses “.

Cherie Vivian Peronetti

1y↑2

Bobby Darin's LIVE version/performance of "Once Upon a Time" is the definitive rendition.

lloydhl1

5y↑7

This Bobby at his very best, he nails this song, almost has me in tears, simply the best!

jim howell

Yes. It. Was. An. Interesting. Period. In. Music. The. Year. Was. 1966. Right. In. The. Middle. Of. The. Beatles. Period. And. Bob. Dylan’s. time. And. Out. Of. The. Blue. This. Unusual. Accustic. Along. With. Bongo. Drums. This. Beautiful. Haunting. Song. By. The. Unassuming. Great. Bobby. Darin. This. Was. Bobby’s. great. Comeback. Song. And. It. Went. To. The. Top. Of. The. Charts. Across. The. World. The. Warmth. And. Emotion. In. This. Song. Was. Exceptional This. Speacial. Performer. Went. Far. Too. Early. Just. 37. Rest. In. Peace. Bobby. Jimmy Howell. Perth. Wa

jim howell

Stefanny Carvalho

37w↑6

Maginifico. Que lindo a original. Nunca tinha escutado. Só a versão do meu país 🇧🇷

Eduarda Rei

29w↑14

de todas as versões , pra mim , essa é , com toda certeza , é a melhor !

wayne gornall

6y↑108

37 is a Bullshit Age to Die...This is An Awesome Song and Darin NAILS IT..R.I.P Bobby Darin

Laura Malek

2y↑2

He was living on borrowed time. My uncle with the same childhood illness (rheumatic fever) felt that way. That's what drove Darin so hard to be a success as a young man.....oh MAN OH MAN, was he ever. Today is his birthday and I just did the math - he'd only be 84 today.

Donald Swafford

4y↑5

Cry loudly against an untoward destiny... but still death comes by it's own unwelcome clock ...... I met him once and loved him

jason steele

Sa3d Bins a "disses"?

Sa3d Bins

5y↑4

He had a disses the doctor said he'd be lucky if he made it till his 15th birthday

Georgia Jawaid

4y↑5

The songs & lyrics of those years were so innocent & so intelligible. It was a time when music was real music, not noise!

Don Rice

4y↑16

What's really amazing is when this record came out..his fans hated the record..it was so different than his stuff before...now we realize he took a giant leap forward and reinvented himself

jennifersman

2y↑2

Tim Hardin hated it too, someone had to explain to him that he’d be paid a lot of $$$ for it since he was the writer of it

Rene LeClerc

4y↑2

If his fans hated it, who was it who bought it, and made it a Top Ten hit in 1966?

unprof

6y↑6

Migliore song e interpretazione...del secolo. ( The song of the Century, Best Interpretation....)

hei sol

5y↑4

Steve Marriott sang an awesome version as well. Darin was 5' 9" and Marriott a mere 5' 5", but both had voices larger than life. Loved them both dearly and am so sorry they are gone. So glad YouTube can bring them back for us to enjoy.

Skygazer

33w

hei soi I shall go check out Marriott's version now. Steve was another great talent that left far too soon

Isaac Thomas

6y↑205

It's been almost three and a half years since I first discovered Bobby Darin. My interests change and fade and I forgot about this performance, so revisiting it after all this time and after learning so much more about music is leaving me absolutely speechless. We lost a true, true talent in 1973. I've always thought he was highly underrated. He might have started out as another teen rock and roll icon, but his musicianship was always so much more mature than so many people ever understood.

Dale McCamish

Pleased you found and appreciate the talent

Cindy Black

You have good taste Hayden

Pyro G.C. C

Hayden T. Great word's.

WhiskeyriverAZ

Sue Hansen:
It was creepy because he was far too old to be playing Bobby. And to be playing opposite the actress portraying Sandra Dee.Ewe.Really creepy to me anyway.

Barton Cohen

4y↑1

this man was a genius performer. singing acting. writing he died too young

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inconceivabledark

4y↑16

I'm a die hard believer of love at first listen. This is why∆

Nancy Adcock

2y↑3

This blows all other versions of this out of the water. Love you always Bobby💕😢

Good Living

14w

Hi Nancy,hope you’re okay ?

John Yerkov

3y↑4

I could play this over and over I said this before the most beautiful song that I ever have heard like the old saying goes it brings music to my ears this song will never get old it puts me in a good State of Mind makes me happy anytime I'm feeling down I just like to hear the joy that he puts in his voice for me

John C.

4y↑3

One of the most beautiful songs with this rendition. Bobby Darin could do it all. Folk, jazz, rock, country. It hard to believe he died just a few months after this. He was at the peak of his talents. This song brings back memories of my youth.

Andjuju 64

2y↑9

I cannot believe this brilliant artist was gone 9 months later.

Schedule Board

7y↑192

I've gone through every version. This one by far is the best.

Timothy Yocham

2y↑1

Robert Plant does an excellent version of this song

Kay Begel

Lionel Richie

scottay69

2y↑1

Bob Seger’s version is equally as good in a different way, check it out. Actually - Seger’s is better.

stephen m

@tattogirl89hc that's my favourite version, wish they had worked on it more, stevie voice just compliments darin's

Rolando Aponte

If you want to treat yourself to a rougher edge, try the Small Faces version which will make your hairs stand on its end!

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Msmorningsunrise

2y↑5

I cannot believe that I am lucky enough to hear and see this precious performance

jimaluko

2y↑1

Msmorningsunrise me too

Kathy Baete

5y↑4

love the way he sings this, live watching him

Liberty Chick

3y↑2

He had incredible breath control. He has a way of sometimes running one sentence into another and seems like he's singing for minutes without breathing. He was just fabulous! One of my favorites, who I hadn't listened to in a long time, not I can't stop searching for more songs of his that I hadn't heard him perform before - like this one.

jimaluko

Great compliment. Try this one on for size https://youtu.be/y2yhwh5rtVw

Phil Boardman

6y↑6

great pity he died so young, beautiful performance with emotion and phrasing a true lesson to those that aspire to be "stars"

Arielle Hart

4y↑4

I really like this song more than any other of his! Thank you for having this beautiful performance on YouTube!

Bob Berry

3y↑8

Wow. The control over his voice is unreal. We are losing the art of singing. Now its a sporting event. Thank you very much American Idol and the Voice

John Yerkov

3y↑5

That is the most beautiful song that I ever heard in my life. I have not heard this for years very enjoyable he died so young this brings back memories of what I was young once

Marie Andrews

This beautiful song moves today as it did back in the day. It'one of those songs I listen to over and over again

VIDEOHEREBOB

8y↑28

A man that knew his life span would be cut short. He sang each song like it was his last. Magnificent performer.

MONTY

46w↑2

2021 never get tired listening to this timeless music.

Cario Almeida

6y↑2

SEM PALAVRAS...MARAVILHOSA CANÇÃO!!!

Kev Meegan

2y↑13

A man who sings like this never dies.

Hezron Phagoo

5y↑14

This man was fearless, ....he took any piece of music and made it his own

anon ymouse

33w↑1

Bobby Darin is amazing singing this song but the Band, Arrangement are so incredibly tight.
The wee octave jumps on the bass @ 1:28 - 1:30 are sublime and takes this to a whole new musical level.
Are they part of the wrecking crew by any chance?

Flavio Henrique

33w↑14

Obrigado, Elias Monkbel, por me trazer aqui... rs Um conto de fadas e um carpinteiro...

Batysta

28w

Me too... This is also a such great version, I love it.

grioghair macgrioghair

4y↑3

not knocking sinatra ,but this guy was in a league so far way out there ahead of all the rest those the gods love die young

fatwhitejen

1y↑11

This is quite the most exquisite clip I've ever found on the whole of YouTube ♪

Zorina Bakah

35w

Agreed, nothing is finer.

Albina Fonseca

31w↑7

Uma voz fantástica Canção mágica que é a primeira vez que oiço música de muito amor. Parabéns Amigo pelo conselho para sua partilha musical Chantre, Abraço

Marian Tonts

4y↑11

every time i hear this version of the song it brings tears in my eyes and also to my cat gets tears in her little eyes

Elizabeth Butler

Awh! That is so sweet, it sure is a beautiful song and he sings it divinely!

Mark Ramlucken

38w↑3

I'm still listening to this great singer at 72. What a song with such a great meaning. Gone but not forgotten. Now days oits only noise n swear words.

Carl Rosendorf

1y↑4

I am in tears when I hear this magic

Jackie Mcmeekin

2y↑3

Bobby sings this with such passion and emotion. This is the best rendition I have ever heard! ☺️👍

Martini V8

35w↑1

Beautifully sung, beyond the sea was the song he’l be most remembered for, but this , Wow ! 👌🏻

George Brown

4y↑16

He followed his dreams, and became the consummate performer he had always wanted to be... The man was amazing...

Dawn Slike

5y↑11

I will never tire of this song. I've known this song through Bobby Darin nearly my whole life.

chris bond

2y↑3

Seriously among the very top versions of this timeless and very very poignant song, love it ,love it love it.

Lisa Harris

3y↑5

I watch this performance and I'm so sad for what "might have been" with this man. He was clearly "evolving" as a singer and human being and could have given us so much more. This performance is one of my top 10 all time favorites already and I just watched it tonight for the first time. Lot's of singers have good voices but few can "touch the soul" the way Bobby Darin did in this song. It's the sincerity in the tone of his voice and the lyrics themselves. He touches on something "fundamental" to us all. The desire to be loved and accepted "unconditionally" for "who" we are, not what we've achieved or what we look like. Beautiful!!

jimaluko

3y↑1

Lisa Harris reading a biography he likely knew this was one of his last performances and cried after when he found out his son wasn’t able to attend and see it

Ron A

3y↑25

By far the best version of this song. Bobby Darin sings these lyrics so close to my heart ...it touches me so much, when I hear it.... I silently weep in the deepest part of my soul. Words of love that I was never able to achieve...so powerful and painful to listen to and yet so beautiful. 1:16 "Save my love through loneliness... save my love through sorrows, I've given you my onlyness - give me your tomorrows...". I won't give up on love... maybe someday - I will experience this kind of love and tenderness..... RIP Bobby - Thank you again for this gift.

John Neurer

2y↑4

The grand simplicity of light melodies, capturing our thoughts in words, a sentimental message...

blue crane

6y↑16

He was just awesomely talented. I hope he knew that. So sad that he's gone too early.

John Zucco

2y↑3

Bobby Darin could sing anything and sing it the way it is supposed to be sung. Not too many swing/jazz singers could switch over to folk/rock and nail it. Bobby could do anything!

Gerry Vanderzeypen

1y↑2

MANY years ago in our band "The countdowns" , I sang this song with the group(when I had a fairly decent voice). Never forgot this version by Bobby Darin may he be resting in peace AND one of my STILL favourite songs of all. Be well everyone out there in these strange times we now live in ....PEACE

Andrea L Chabot

5y↑2

moves me some place deep everytime...so much feeling...touches a part of my soul that I forget I own...

Good Living

14w

Hi Andrea,hope you’re okay?

George Ralph

3y↑3

This particular performance was standing ovation worthy, IMHO.

Nancy Adcock

2y↑2

Gorgeous man, beautiful song as only he could sing it...love and miss him so much💕😢

Good Living

14w

Hi Nancy,hope you’re okay?

Janet Coase

1y↑3

If I was a Carpenter is an amazing song but I absolutely love Bobby Darins version its by far the best. He truly had a incredible voice & totally suited this song. It's so sad he lost his life so young..

kamuelalee

32w↑3

I'm a new fan...great version of this song.

MGA2

43w↑18

Well over fifty years ago, I asked my mom who Bobby Darin was. She answered with one word "talent." I understand now,

Patsy Stephens

3y↑3

I love this song, it brings a lot of memories and tear's to my eyes!

Good Living

14w

Hi pasty,hope you’re okay ?

jackie fernando

5y↑1

one of the most beautiful renditions of any song i have heard - love watching him sing it too

Anne Marie Callaghan

5y↑11

I love his rendition of this Tim Hardin gem!

lemurian chick

6y↑64

What a rich-sounding voice...So resonant.

UtubeS

6y↑7

mesmerising. heart-touching. beautiful vocals. Can it get better than this?

Carl Rosendorf

51w↑3

The tears cascade down my cheeks each time i hear this masterpiece..
I hope i find my lady..

Gary Stirrup

4y↑5

Definitely the best version - others too fast in my opinion . This one given with feeling

SAKI BEAR

5y↑75

Just heard this at the end of a Soprano's episode. 1973, the year I turned 21. Back then I thought the song was too sentimental kind of corny.
Funny how at age 64 it seems like something a lot different. Where'd the time go? Make each day count amazing how easy to take all of this for granted. And he died at the age of 37? I didn't even know he was gone.
RIP, PS I loved your song even back then but being the strong silent type A that I was, Eff that stuff what a great song,thanks for singing it.

Ian Watts

thought so too. I was nearly believing that June Carter might 've had a hand in the writing. Thank God for the internett.

William Bacon

3y↑2

David Chase wanted the beginning of each episode to have a different song. HBO said no but you can make the ending song what you want. Great choice for that episode. Love Sopranos ,on my 5th time around watching them,

Joni Bernstein

4y↑2

SAKI BEAR i'm Watching the Sopranos again after 10 years later! Looking up all the songs this is such a beautiful rendition!! Wow! And then I just found this on wiki "Not long after he was in love with a Chilean firecracker named Juanita who managed a popular Village café, where Dean was one day working on a stubborn repair. Juanita fired off: “If you were a r-r-real carpenter you’d have fixed that fucking thing by now.” Dean shot back, “And if you were a lady you wouldn’t talk to me like that!” It so happened that Tim Hardin, seated in the corner, overheard the conversation and — we imagine — scratched down his immortal lines: “If I were Carpenter and you were a lady…”

Evro2004

5y↑1

you're like Gary Cooper

Gail Williams

6y↑63

Just the best version of this -- there are other good ones, but none compares with Darin's.

miesternc

@scottay69 Not by a long shot! I'm a huge Seger fan, but his version isn't even close to Darin's

scottay69

Bob Seger’s version is better - sorry folks.

James McFarland

2y↑1

@Gail Williams Tim Hardin live at Woodstock. Of course he was loaded on heroin.

Evro2004

Well said Gail. Tai is an idiot

Bill Smith

4y↑1

Gail, forget what I said, please.

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John Yerkov

3y↑1

The timing of the flute is just amazing this is the most beautiful song I ever heard it reminds me of when I was young it takes me back to a time that I hold precious to my heart when I had no problems in the world when I was just a young teenager 14 years old growing up

LuckyLucy

5y↑3

This would be such a romantic way for a guy to propose to his hopeful fiancé by singing or play this song holding a ring.

Miss Moneypenny

6y↑8

Love this version so much...<3

Liz Tavish

2y↑2

Oooh he's my dream lover. His voice makes me melt every time I hear it.

Rodger Stone

5y↑2

Great rendition - always longed to be able to play the guitar like that.

Stacy Mbeere

5y↑8

first time to hear to hear this and I have repeated it like 20 times , he's got a lovely viice

unprof

only 20 times? :)

Deborah Hall

7y↑33

Such an awsome sung song. He can sing with such intensity and heart. This is one of my favorite songs. Only he can sing it with such feeling and honesty. Absolutely one of the absolute greatest entertainers of all time!

vern wallen

4y↑1

YES!!

hu8allthepies

2y↑2

I often get into arguments with my dad about who sang this the best. He’s all for The Four Tops version, but I think the pure emotion that Bobby sings with, makes this the best version.

George Piattoni

2y↑1

That't what make music so great - pick your favorite and appreciate other artists.

BIGDINKMAN

2y↑8

Perfection personified.

Sonia

24w

As a child in the U.K. in the 60s, the only version of this song that I rememberq hearing on the radio was the Four Tops one. I've discovered so many other great versions on You Tube tonight. As for this ... this is sublime ... every note, every caressed syllable, every nuance ... is perfect. I don't think Bobby was well-known over here, or perhaps he was before my time. I was only aware of Dream Lover until I started exploring his talent recently. Thanks to everyone whose downloads have helped me appreciate his amazing gifts.

M. H. Nude

2y↑2

I was about to make some comments and I read the ones already posted and was just uplifted even further I cannot stop the superlatives that have already been said by others. A ride to my barbershop chorus every week with a man 88 years old who told me that he installed the sound system in Bobby Darren’s home. My brush with greatness!