I don't know much about this song or the singer....other than there was a biopic made about him not too long ago and I think he died in a plane crash. Anyway, I liked "Splish Splash" when I was younger, and didn't care for it much beyond the age of 10. I've never cared for "Beyond the Sea" probably Bobby Darin's best known song so I didn't consider myself a fan of him or his music. One day in the car when I was listening to a radio station that plays songs from the 40s, 50s, and 60s I heard this song and loved it. I wish they had played it twice! When they named the singer as Bobby Darin I was so surprised. I didn't expect to like anything he did because I'd already chosen not to.
"Artificial Flowers is such an interesting song. It's basically about an orphan girl who got money from making fake flowers, then she dies. Such sad subject matter but such an upbeat song. Give it a listen!!!
I've never heard that either....such a sad song! So weird that it's so upbeat. I do like Bobby Darin, though. Beyond the Sea is one of my favs!
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