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Darin's recording received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Rock and Roll Solo Vocal Performance at the 9th Annual Grammy Awards, but lost to Paul McCartney’s vocal performance on The Beatles’ "Eleanor Rigby". [6] The song is the title song of Bobby Darin's album If I Were a Carpenter, also produced by Koppelman and Rubin.
Darin falls short of the originals on Buffy St. Marie's "Until It's Time for You to Go" and the Lovin' Spoonful's "Daydream." In fact, aside from "If I Were a Carpenter," the standout is the odd low-charting single "The Girl Who Stood Beside Me," with its odd muted psychedelic bagpipe effects constantly buzzing in the background of an actual ...
The first seven of the selections were recorded live during Dean Martin Presents: The Bobby Darin Amusement Company, a 1972 television show, and The Bobby Darin Show in 1973. Two songs, "If I Were a Carpenter" and "Simple Song of Freedom", were from an unreleased live recording in 1969. [2] Two songs were culled from Darin's Big Sur sessions. [4]
This is the discography of American singer Bobby Darin.It lists Darin's original singles, LPs, and compilations from his career. Darin recorded his first single, "Rock Island Line"/"Timber", on the Decca label in 1956, and released his eponymous debut album two years later in 1958.
If I Were a Carpenter may refer to: "If I Were a Carpenter" (song), a song composed by Tim Hardin and popularized by Bobby Darin; If I Were a Carpenter (Bobby Darin album), a 1966 album by Bobby Darin; If I Were a Carpenter (tribute album), a tribute album to The Carpenters "If I Were a Carpenter", an episode of Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Bobby Darin (born Walden Robert Cassotto; May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) [1] was an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He performed jazz, pop, rock and roll, folk, swing, and country music.
The breezy song, about being the subject of a lover’s desire and getting a partner so excited it wakes them up—like an espresso—showcases Carpenter’s love for hidden meanings and innuendos.
James Timothy Hardin (December 23, 1941 – December 29, 1980) [1] [2] was an American folk music and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist. In addition to his own success, his songs "If I Were a Carpenter", "Reason to Believe", "Misty Roses" and "The Lady Came from Baltimore" were hits for other artists.