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You've got to credit Kevin Spacey for sheer gumption: Not only did he choose to direct a biopic about Bobby Darin (not the hippest of 1960s singers), but he also decided to star in it despite the fact that he was in his mid-forties and Darin died at 37. As if this weren't enough, unlike, say, Jamie Foxx in Ray Spacey performs all the songs himself. The hard-driving "Hello Young Lovers" starts off the soundtrack album with a bang, the actor working with the big band with casual ease. While Darin is now best known for his swinging "Mack the Knife" and his adaptation of Charles Trenet's "La mer" ("Beyond the Sea"), he also explored folk and scored with the teeny-boppy "Splish Splash." Spacey acquits himself honourably in all these genres, though he's best when he swings hard and his yelpy "Splish Splash" lacks the required levity. No matter what you think of the film itself, what we hear on this album is an actor who wouldn't be out of place in a Broadway musical. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
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Among only a handful of entertainers who bridged the gap between '50s rock fans and their Sinatra-loving parents, Bronx-born pop legend Bobby Darin's life and career were short but extraordinary. In 1959 the singer/composer rocketed to stardom with 2 Grammy Awards-Best New Artist and Record of the Year for the #1 smash "Mack the Knife." His other signature smash provides the title for this biopic chronicling his genre-defying music, tempestuous marriage to starlet Sandra Dee, and untimely death at age 37-in 1973-from a heart defect acquired during a childhood illness. Kate Bosworth stars as Dee, and Darin is brought to life by Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey, who also directed the film and sings 18 of the artist's classic hits.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)
Having seen the film of Beyond the Sea I looked for CDs/DVDs of Bobby Darin's work. To my delight I found this soundtrack. Kevin Spacey has captured Bobby Darin's style to the letter. I strongly recommend it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)
Spacey is faultless here singing the songs as if he were born to them. A monumental achievement and testament to his diversity as a performer. Indeed so good is his rendition of Darin I am in no doubt that he could perform the role on Broadway or tour with the material with ease lighting up the spots left empty by Bobby Darin so long ago. All the tracks sound just as they should, standouts being of course Mack The Knife, As Long As I'm Singing, the titular track and Dreamlover to name but a few. Fantastic value at 18 tracks at this price but I would have purchased it were it twice that. Brilliant.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Renditions of Great Songs, But Not Bobby Darin,
By A.Trendl HungarianBookstore.com "What should ... (Glen Ellyn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beyond the Sea (Audio CD)
The first question, the one of Kevin Spacey's singing ability is answered quickly. He can. This is not an actor making a fool of himself singing poorly. We have William Shatner to laugh at for that. The real question is whether or not this is CD worth buying. The novelty of Kevin Spacey singing will not be enough over the long term. One one hand, Spacey is great. He does a remarkable copy of Bobby Darin. However, on the other hand, having grown up hearing Darin, I can easily hear it isn't Darin. Spacey sings too close to Darin to call these reinterpretations or even cover songs. Like not quite matching clothes, it feels slightly off. He is trying to sing as Darin sang. I would go hear Spacey sing these songs live. When choosing to buy this CD or not, consider buying a genuine Darin compilation for the songs, and this one for the memories of the movie. Anthony Trendl
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