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about this song
Cover of The Drifters' Ruby Baby.
why this is interesting
This 1962 recording captures Darin at an interesting crossroads, interpreting a song already shaped by The Drifters' earlier version while asserting his own approach. What's striking is how Darin navigates the tension between respectful homage and artistic independence—his vocal phrasing, the arrangement's particular energy, and his evident commitment to the material all reveal an artist thinking carefully about what a cover means. For listeners curious about how performers approach standards and reinterpretation, this version offers genuine insight. It also showcases Darin's technical confidence during a period when he was exploring his identity as a musician beyond pure pop entertainment.