Darren's role in the gritty 1961 World War II film The Guns of Navarone was an attempt to break out of his teen image. He then achieved success co-starring as impulsive scientist and adventurer Tony Newman in the science fiction television series, The Time Tunnel (1966-67).
In the 1970s, Darren appeared as a celebrity panelist on Match Game.
Later, Darren had a regular role as Officer James Corrigan on the television police drama T.J. Hooker from 1983-1986. Subsequently he worked as a director on many action-based television series, including Hunter, The A-Team, and Nowhere Man, as well as dramas such as Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place.
In 1998 he achieved renewed popularity as a singer through his appearances on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in the role of holographic crooner and advice-giver Vic Fontaine; many of his performances on the show were recorded for the album This One's From the Heart (1999). The album showed Darren, a close friend of the late Frank Sinatra, comfortably singing in the Sinatra style; the 2001 follow-up Because of You showed similar inspiration from Tony Bennett.
Some animation fans may know him as the singing voice of Yogi Bear in the 1964 animated film, Hey There, it's Yogi Bear, on the song "Ven-e, Ven-o, Ven-a". Prior to that, he was the singing and speaking voice of "Jimmy Darrock" on an episode of The Flintstones.
Darren has been married twice. His first wife was Gloria Terlitsky with whom he has one son, Jim Moret, who formerly worked as a CNN reporter. His second wife is Evy Norlund, with whom he has two sons.
Come Fly With Me
James Darren Lyrics
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If you can use some exotic booze
There's a bar in far Bombay
Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
In llama land, there's a one-man band
And he'll toot his flute for you
Once I get you up there where the air is rarefied
We'll just glide, starry-eyed
Once I get you up there, I'll be holding you so near
You may hear angels cheer because we're together
Weatherwise it's such a lovely day
You just say the word, and we'll beat the birds
Down to Acapulco Bay
It´s perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
"Come Fly With Me" is a romantic and adventurous song that encourages the listener to take a journey with the singer. In this song, James Darren appeals to his love interest to embark on a magical and exotic journey with him. He invites her to take a flight with him to Bombay, which he refers to as "far Bombay" to suggest the idea of an exotic destination. He also mentions the possibility of enjoying exotic drinks at Bombay's bar.
The singer also invites his beloved to travel with him to Peru, where he describes the country as "llama land" and the existence of a "one-man band" that will play the flute for them. He promises to take his love on a blue-themed journey, probably suggesting a flight over the ocean or sky.
As the song progresses, James Darren expresses how pleasant it would be to be with his love interest in a rarefied atmosphere, pointing to high altitude. He envisions gliding with his love, starry-eyed and hearing angels cheer because they are together. The singer also mentions Acapulco Bay, which he cites as the perfect place for a flying honeymoon, implying that he desires to travel with his love across the globe as newlyweds.
Overall, this song is a romantic and adventurous tune that proposes the enjoyment of exotic destinations and romantic moments spent with the one you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away
Let us go on a journey together, traveling to new and exciting places.
If you can use some exotic booze
If you are in need of a unique and interesting drink,
There's a bar in far Bombay
There is a place in Bombay where you can find such a drink.
Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
Let's go together on this adventure and explore the world.
Come fly with me, let's float down to Peru
Let us travel to Peru together.
In llama land, there's a one-man band
In the land of llamas, there is a musician who performs on his own.
And he'll toot his flute for you
He will play his flute music for us to enjoy.
Come fly with me, we'll float down in the blue
Let us journey together over the Peruvian landscape.
Once I get you up there where the air is rarefied
When we reach high altitudes where the air is thin and pure,
We'll just glide, starry-eyed
We will soar effortlessly and be in awe of the star-filled sky.
Once I get you up there, I'll be holding you so near
When we ascend, I will hold you close to me.
You may hear angels cheer because we're together
Together we are creating something beautiful and harmonious, like that of the angels.
Weatherwise it's such a lovely day
The weather today is perfect for flying.
You just say the word, and we'll beat the birds
All you have to do is say that you want to go, and we will fly faster than the birds.
Down to Acapulco Bay
We will fly to Acapulco Bay, Mexico.
It´s perfect for a flying honeymoon, they say
It is ideal for a couple to have their honeymoon while flying.
Come fly with me, we'll fly, we'll fly away
Let us take flight and journey to wonderful destinations around the world.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Jimmy Van Heusen, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LuxuryL0rd
I love the debut episode of Vic in DS9. Classic.
@therenascensedaily2308
too classsic
@JLvatron
'His Way' had no business being as good as it was. But Matrix, was it Ever!!!
@chainamarie03
It truly was. He did a fantastic job at playing Vic.
@gothmaugen
"i know what you're thinking... sweet pipes for a light bulb..." this guy is a legend
@EVILxHEMI
Thank you Deep Space 9!!! I love this guy! I love his character and his 'band' and definitely his voice! <3
@draugami
I first"met" James Darren on The Time Tunnel. But only in Deep Space did I learn of his musical talents.
@synthoify
I was very young at the time but I remember Goodby Cruel World on the airwaves and I was stunned by the talent of James Darren in Deep Space Nine. I had not seen this type of talent in many years and had to look him up to find out who he is cause I forgot. I am pleased to see all of his Deep Space Nine songs getting lots of plays.
@baracchus
The thing I love about the Star Trek series is how it introduces such quality music to a group of ppl like myself to music like this i would have never found on my own.
@mmaestrul
so..there I was watching DS9 thinking what a great series! ...then Vic came along and I was amazed how an almost perfect series can be transformed in a super-duper-ultra excellent series! I would like to shake this man`s hand and say to him : you make my day happier and for that I love you! Great series great songs! Thanks for being James/Vic ! ;)