That's All: Bobby Darin On Record, Stage & Screen, Revised and Expanded Second Edition

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Summary: Chronicles the life and career accomplishments
Review: Now in a revised and updated second edition, That's All Bobby Darin: On Record, Stage And Screen chronicles the life and career accomplishments of pop star and show business idol of the second half of the 20th century. Chapters discuss Darin's appearances in thirteen movies, unforgettable live performances, and his widely recognized and successful work writing songs in a wide variety of musical genres including rock 'n' roll, folk, jazz, and country. Black-and-white photographs illustrate this definitive guide to a truly charismatic performer's professional achievements.



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Summary: The source for info on Bobby Darin's great career
Review: This is no superficial "celebrity bio" -- this book's focus is on Bobby Darin's career, and author Jeff Bleiel goes into great detail on how Darin created a brilliant, and unexpectedly varied, body of work as a musical artist. It includes fascinating insight from people who worked with Darin such as Atlantic Records' president Ahmet Ertegun, Capitol Records producer Nik Venet, jazz pianist/arranger Bobby Scott, and The Byrds' Roger McGuinn (who played guitar in Darin's band before forming The Byrds). There is also solid coverage, and revealing anecdotes, about Darin's work in movies and television. No real dirt on Darin's personal life, although many of those who worked with him are quoted at length about Darin's personality, what he was like to work with, and what drove him. Go to other bios for the scoop on his marriage to Sandra Dee, but come here for real reporting and analysis into the career and legacy of one of entertainment's all-time greatest artists.