Oh! Look at Me Now
Bobby Darin · 1962
31 min · 12 tracks · folk · jazz · rock & roll
A vibrant collection of jazz and pop standards highlighted by Darin's charismatic vocal delivery.
Why this album works
This album showcases Darin's ability to interpret standards with a modern flair, contributing to his enduring popularity in the early 1960s. It includes notable tracks like 'All by Myself,' which has been covered extensively and remains a staple of the American songbook.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout charismatic vocals for sing-alongs for cozy gatherings
- Context
- Released in January 1962, 'Oh! Look at Me Now' was Bobby Darin's sixth studio album, following his commercial breakthrough with 'Mack the Knife' in 1959. At this point, he was solidifying his status as a versatile artist across multiple genres, including folk, jazz, and rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Elvis Presley· Nancy Sinatra· Julie London· Harry Nilsson· Kenny Rogers· Aretha Franklin· Willie Nelson· Dean Martin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All by Myself Standout 3:07
- 2 My Buddy 2:37
- 3 There’s a Rainbow ’Round My Shoulder 2:41
- 4 Roses of Picardy 2:10
- 5 You’ll Never Know 2:51
- 6 Blue Skies 2:30
- 7 Always 2:24
- 8 You Made Me Love You Standout 2:50
- 9 A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square 3:06
- 10 I’m Beginning to See the Light 2:17
- 11 Oh! Look at Me Now Standout 2:49
- 12 The Party’s Over 2:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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