Live/Living Songs: You’re the Reason I’m Living
By Four Walls
@FourWalls (68013)
United States
March 21, 2024 10:40am CST
Callie the Calico was waiting on the back porch this morning. I thought she was off having her kittens, but she’s still plump. She’s getting used to me, too…doesn’t run away anymore (just walks away). That’s part of living, and so is this month’s countdown of songs with “live” in the title. The top ten starts tomorrow. Let’s close off the alphabetical list with one you probably have never heard.
You’re the Reason I’m Living - Bobby Darin
When you hear a Bobby Darin song played anymore it’s either “Mack the Knife” or “Splish Splash.” There was a whole lot more to him.
I don’t know how you’d classify this song. It has a tinge of country and a lot of pop. But then, the first time I ever heard this was by Sonny James, so I can’t help but hear a tinge of country in it.
Enjoy one of Bobby Darin’s hidden gems!
You’re the Reason I’m Living
Written by Bobby Darin
Recorded by Bobby Darin
From You’re the Reason I’m Living, 1963
The stars in my heaven:
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
23 Mar
Bobby Darin was a good songwriter. I think that gets overlooked a lot.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
23 Mar
@grenery8 — that’s true. I use a lot of songs that were recorded before I was born, and I’ve even used a few that were recorded before my parents were born in the 1930s!!
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@grenery8 (10665)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
23 Mar
@FourWalls all not commercial folks are forgotten, which is not cool cause, their sound is so refreshing to hear.
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@LindaOHio (178568)
• United States
22 Mar
I don't recognize this one; but I love Bobby Darin. It does have a touch of country. Have a good weekend.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
22 Mar
Hopefully not more than a touch so you don’t get a migraine. 
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Mar
Why don't I remember this one..I do remember Bobby alright.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
22 Mar
The follow-up to this was “Eighteen Yellow Roses.” (Oh, like that helped. )
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
22 Mar
@FourWalls It might have, but it don't lol
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@wolfgirl569 (106271)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Mar
Don't remember that one.
I love calico cats.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
21 Mar
There were some guys from England showing up not too long after this came out that sort of made everyone forget everything.m
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@wolfgirl569 (106271)
• Marion, Ohio
22 Mar
@FourWalls That could be it. I enjoy a lot of their songs
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
22 Mar
I’m glad you hear it, too. I just automatically associate this with country music because I learned it from Sonny James’ version.
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@Deepizzaguy (102832)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Mar
The only songs that I know of the late musician are "Splish Splash" and "Mack The Knife." The song you shared on this site is very good as well.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
21 Mar
There are two of his songs on my 100 favorites list, and neither of them are “Splish Splash” or “Mack the Knife.”
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
21 Mar
Don’t you have cats to watch ignore you?
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@HomewardBound (552)
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21 Mar
I had never heard this but I think it’s now my favorite Bobby Darin song! Thanks for introducing me to it.
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@FourWalls (68013)
• United States
21 Mar
You’re quite welcome! There are so many great songs out there that are buried by time in favor of one or two “big hits” that everyone has heard a million times. 
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much!