thank you for posting this and letting me know about it. this song is great, heard it in the past. Sammy Davis had an amazing voice. May many people the world over learn from and about him and hear his awesome voice!
The saddest part isn't that video has 3 dislikes,but 510 likes.I mean people are forgetting what has to be remembered forever...Anyway,Sammy is one of the greatest and nothing can change that!!
I am 64 years old now, and I saw this great artist live at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, New York — in the summer of 1967, at age 18. It was the most memorable night of my adolescence, on a date with my fiancée, and he sang this song, among many others. I was almost destroyed by the musicality, intensity and passion of his singing. I felt he was my real musical role model—his book "Yes I Can" was as important to me as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, in different ways. LUV YOU Sammy!
Trying to decide who has the better voice. Dean Martin or Sammy Davis? This is a wonderful song. Bing Crosby had a good voice for his generation but Sinatra was better than Crosby over all. I think Sammy is better than Dino, but Dean was a better performer. what do you think? Andy williams can't touch any of them...
Quite simply,every kid who is considering a career as a singer should be made to watch as much of Sammy as possible before picking up a mic. If for no other reason than to teach by example. One of our true treasures in this world.
@eguzmaldo I am afraid that the biggest "underestimator" was Sammy himself. He sought approval from people who should have been seeking approval from him.
i wished there's still singers like Sammy Davis today. such a powerful voice. rendered it sitting down is the trademark of really a great singer. I love sammy!
WOW UNREAL,HE IS SO UNDERATED AND PEOPLE NEED TO SPEAK MORE OF THIS MAN AND WHAT A GREAT TALENTED ENTERTAINER HE IS A TRUE LEGEND AND I MISS HIM GREATLY,ONE IN A MILLION
I played littlechap once,, loved these songs,, what Sammy's got over everyone?,, he's lived a life with pain,, even with Britt at is side,, and the emotion shows so well.,, RIP SAMMY
We simply appreciate people who are bless with talents like Sammy Davis, that doesn't mean that we don't like the songs of other singers it's just that fortunately we've seen this one and made our comments as we appreciate it.
@HanSomKan1 your opinion is not the be all end all. personally i find elvis' music overly simplistic and unstimulating. what you like is not what everyone else likes or should like. what i like is no better. neither sammy davis nor elvis are dull. if you personally don't like something that's one statement, making arrogant statements is another statement entirely...
bottom line: don't run around on youtube telling other people what music is good or bad
@DylHsu So that's your reply? That I generalized too much? My point stands, but to clarify; I would prefer listening to Sammy any day if the alternative was some kind of mainstream music. But when listening to him I can't help but thinking "this is neither operatic(well I guess it's semi-operatic) nor rock n' roll, this is pretty dull." So that's what I (emphasis on the "I") think. That it's just not especially entertaining
When I was a youngster my step mom was in the cast of "Golden Boy" and i hung out with Sammy, Johnnie Brown, and the rest of the cast. Heady days for a little kid!
One of the greatest performers of all time. Sammy was magical, especially here with his signature song. If you want to see a very special performer sing this song, look up Charice singing "What Kind of Fool Am I" here on Youtube. She is spectacular.
@classregister I LOVE reading comments like these... Bless your sweet, teenaged heart, my dear. You REALLY need to have a good long talk with my daughters! lol
@classregister I was 12 when this song came out.The 1960's were an amazing time to be alive in the USA.Also,it isn't just music:Sports and politics are real disasters as well.Medicine is much better,though.
I love Dean Martin but Sammy Davis had a better voice than Dean. Martin's voice was exceptionally smooth but not as dynamic as Sammy's. While he could certainly sing "What kind of Fool", he wouldn't have sung it with as force as the Sammy.
at first i thought he only screwed up when he avoided saying "what kind of eyes are these", but then i remembered he only had one. a completely appropriate change of lyrics.
We will never see spectacular talent like this ever again. Anyone who watches and listens to this unparalleled performer..and doesn't feel him reach right in and grab you....is deaf dumb and blind. God he was amazing! Thanks Sammy...we love and miss you!
Holy shit, his voice absolutely blows my mind. As for sheer energy of personality, I think putting him and Bobby Darin on the same stage was risking some sort of showbiz apocalypse.
Sam was the BEST! Bar none! Pound for pound or any other way you want to judge, Sam IS the MAN! We miss you so much Sammy - RIP you beautiful person you. You befriended us and we loved it! What a great time knowing you. Love man, love. US A/A
Sammy Davis owns this song. Nobody else has ever come close to interpreting the song as Davis did. To say Davis is better than Sinatra or Martin is a bit of stretch - all three were amazing singers, each in his own individual way. We'er lucky to have all three of them grace us with their incredible talents.
This brings me to tears, he was one of the greatest singers I have ever heard. He was so much better than Sinatra , Martin etc at the time, so so underrated
I said it once before on another listing of his - But Mr Davis is the greatest performer to ever grace the American stage ... looking at this it takes you breath away - he spews T-A-L-E-N-T
@ahstc1973 Worked with a guy ten years ago, who said Sammy was the best all round entertainer ever. I hadn't heard him sing much until recently, and I would rate his voice up there with the best, also. Get goosebumps every time I hear this song. LEGEND.
Underrated voice! Frank had a powerful voice but @ 3:00- 3:17 he really shows his strength. Great dancer, musician, impressionist but could've easily made a living on his singing alone.
he's d best and rarest singer ive'd ever seen n heard/ his passionate deep voice ,, face and body coordinated w/his true feelings of what really he's singing w/c will caught you breath takingly amazed of how good he really is. he's alive and well for those who really know how to appreciate an extra ordinary singer.
he's d best and rarest singer ive'd ever seen n heard/ his passionate deep voice ,, face and body coordinated w/his true feelings of what really he's singing w/c will caught you breath takingly amazed how good he really is. he's alive and well for those who really know how to appreciate an extra ordinary singer.
@dolly244 haha...i agree with you...he's dominant in this version ..but i think , the other version of this song is also beautiful...the one that is performed by regine velasquez...
It's been said for so many years that certain songs are owned by certain singers ;I certainly think ,that can be said for this one with sammy. The power he brought to the stage with this, and several other tunes is simply fantastic.
Thank you for posting this version. I heard Mr. Davis sing this in Las Vegas years ago. Of all the postings of this song, this is the best I have heard!
Wow!! No one, I mean no one now can sit and sing a song like that and still hold the audience. Pure talent! No half naked girls running around(not that its a bad thing,lol) And your so rivited to watch him bear his soul to you-gives it all without smoke and mirrors..Thanks for sharing this gem.
@thechairman123 I tell ya... these "2 people don't have good taste in music" - type posts are just great! I, for one, can not get enough of them. Each time I read one, it's like I'm stumbling across one of these precious little quips for the first time. As I am generally adverse to original commentary I can only hope people keep on posting these things for ever and ever.
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Although Sammy was often referred to as the greatest entertainer at his peak, I still think there is so much more to discover. He had the body of a dancer and is rightly credited as one of the best. But his voice is the overlooked gem. This performance is an extremely difficult arrangement of this song. It's hard to sing, but he nailed this thing live and he didn't pull back or alter the arrangement. Now that's a voice!. That's the difference between good and great!
Sammy was a better singer than most of his contemporaries. He was overly humble with entertainer talents that were truly great. A booming voice in a small body.
Sammy was underrated. He still hasn't gotten his due. As some say 'Sammy was 20 years too early'. I never knew he did I'll Begin Again. I'd Love to hear that.
That WAS AWSOME! Been on a Sammy Kick the last few day's and I'll be honest I'm only now discovering how spectacular he was!I'm 32 better late than Never right!
@Branzo29 --- i feel u man im 18 and i just recently started hearing him thnx to a commercial tremendous Artist and Man the guy was just so great love him and what he offered
@Branzo2 You're fine, my Friend —I find that everything comes to you when it's your time to 'get' it —So, this is your time for incorporating the Wham of Sam into your process of becoming —enjoy...
@Branzo29 Both, u and I, have been on this "Sammy kick!" I've always heard the name, but never really sat down to witness the talent of the man. He was simply untouchable.
@Branzo29 Me 2 ! ive been on a Sammy research 'high' and even got a couple books on him and one that he took many pics through his carreer called "photo by Sammy Davis, jr" This man was no less than awesome and wonderful person. I didn't know him personally but what I know, I love !
This amazing man came to Australia to perform at our local telethon to raise money for charity and people still talk and remember his genuine talent humility and the greatness that was Sammy Davis jnr he can never be replaced. Remembered with love always.
It's so pleasing to see more and more people discovering who Sammy Davis Jr. was and what a tremendous talent we are sorely missing today. Thanks, YouTube.
No lip syncing here!! Unfortunately, with the disappearance of the many small venues that used to feature live music over the last half century, young singers and musicians have nowhere to practice their craft, and find their voice, so to say. Entertainers really used to be seasoned by the time they reached the big time.
Has there ever really been anyone that can sing and emote a song better?? The world lost an amazing talent but Heaven is definately richer with This man...
I rarely comment on videos but this Sammy to one of the great musical genious' that have walked the earth. The feeling behind the lyrics make it relateable and enjoyable! It is rare to find artist who put a great deal of passion behind their work (outside of Christain/Gospel), but this was an all around great performace!
Thank you for posting this. I watched it a couple of times tonight.... it's one of my fave SDJ songs, and the ability of this man never ceases to amaze and astound. The gusto, the passion, the emotion-- if I had seen him perform in real life, I would have given him a standing ovation. As others have commented, he was talented in many other ways as well. Again, thank you for sharing.
Wow! BUT, his singing talent was just a small portion of the man's overall talent. EVEN TODAY I cannot think of anyone who approaches Sammy on over all talent and skill. The man is the definition of the "Triple threat" possessing extreme skill and talent for singing acting and dancing. He was also a comedian, and was a very good impersonator. Then when you add the hardships that a black man had to endure in the 60's and 70's..it is just unbelievable.
@Allinfun6789 So true. George Burns said that Sammy was the greatest entertainer he'd ever seen, even better than Al Jolson. That's such a tremendous statement, given the performing calibre of Jolson, who was also one of the all-time great entertainers.
I miss you Sammy. for those who are interested in learning more about him, read his book..."Yes I Can" I read it many years ago and it made me fall more in love with Sammy.
Imagine that this has been done a long time ago but still there is no male singer who can do a better version of this song than Sammy Ole Boy! Love his voice. I personally think he is the best singer of the Rat Pack.
Idol Judges want contestants to sing from their heart sbut most of these 16 year olds do not understand the feelings of disappointment and pain. Most of these people are fresh faced farm boys or girls that has not experience life's difficulties. It has to come from the heart and soul and if a singer doesnt understand this-he or she is no singer. Life's experiences is the great equalizer
Couldn't agree with you more! Mr Davis had to put up wth so much rejection from the entertainment industry because he was Afro-American. However, this experience gave depth to him as a human being. His performances came from that deep place. It's laughable and quite pathetic to expect pubescent (possibly spotty) teenagers to ever approach such heights.
thank you for posting this and letting me know about it. this song is great, heard it in the past. Sammy Davis had an amazing voice. May many people the world over learn from and about him and hear his awesome voice!
thelionshares1 4 days ago
The consummate artist both now and forever.
rickw1100 4 days ago
im crying from this
Tomassi7 1 week ago
RIP Sammy Davis Jnr.This is a wonderful performance.Wonderful talent
hugecashfan 1 week ago
The saddest part isn't that video has 3 dislikes,but 510 likes.I mean people are forgetting what has to be remembered forever...Anyway,Sammy is one of the greatest and nothing can change that!!
ika2131 1 week ago 2
what a beautiful voice
angelgirl19691 2 weeks ago
I am 64 years old now, and I saw this great artist live at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo, New York — in the summer of 1967, at age 18. It was the most memorable night of my adolescence, on a date with my fiancée, and he sang this song, among many others. I was almost destroyed by the musicality, intensity and passion of his singing. I felt he was my real musical role model—his book "Yes I Can" was as important to me as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, in different ways. LUV YOU Sammy!
infrantasi 2 weeks ago
@infrantasi And I sat not 10 feet from him in the first row!
infrantasi 2 weeks ago
nice song and an amazing man and voice !
luminitadobrescu 3 weeks ago
the vocal he displays in this video...send shivers down me...absolutely flawless
WimpyV3 1 month ago
Thrills, chills and tears - what more can you ask of a performance!
PartyPlansPlus 1 month ago
One of the GREATEST entertainers in the world A+ version of CLASSIC song!!!
MAA8772 1 month ago
I love his bravado... such a showman
GoblinInventor 1 month ago
the voice of god
MrWtr240175 2 months ago
2 dislikes? are they stupid?!!!! sammy is the greatest!
falloutblinkday9 3 months ago 6
Is there a better performance of this song??
digitalmorgan 3 months ago
HE HAD ONE EYE!!!! :D
IcyFlipper 3 months ago
@IcyFlipper His mother was from Puerto Rico..His religion was Jewish & black, now there's a WELL INTEGRATED PERSON! NO WONDER HE'S SO TALENTED..
PAX VIA MUSIC..VIVA MARIA!
magcarril 1 month ago
Trying to decide who has the better voice. Dean Martin or Sammy Davis? This is a wonderful song. Bing Crosby had a good voice for his generation but Sinatra was better than Crosby over all. I think Sammy is better than Dino, but Dean was a better performer. what do you think? Andy williams can't touch any of them...
thelionshares1 3 months ago
@thelionshares1 Dino a better performer? I am sorry but Sammy is perhaps the best performer ever! and i love Dino too. but i think Sammy is the best.
falloutblinkday9 2 months ago
@thelionshares1 I think Sammy had the better voice but Dean was the better showman..they were both amazing
WimpyV3 1 month ago
Quite simply,every kid who is considering a career as a singer should be made to watch as much of Sammy as possible before picking up a mic. If for no other reason than to teach by example. One of our true treasures in this world.
cyndilee5529 3 months ago
Oh Sammy you were so great,but so underestimated in your times!!!!! Keep singing in Heaven for every angel and God.
eguzmaldo 3 months ago
@eguzmaldo I am afraid that the biggest "underestimator" was Sammy himself. He sought approval from people who should have been seeking approval from him.
Self esteem issues? I don't suppose we'll ever know
battenwood 2 months ago
What amazing talent and class. Such a flawless ability to perform.
Timoth1983 3 months ago
Great !!!
beagleman123456789 3 months ago
No one comparable then or now
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wow and live no studio enhancement or lip syncing, gives me chills
WomanOFaith 4 months ago
Magnificant performance!
007jimmymac 4 months ago
i wished there's still singers like Sammy Davis today. such a powerful voice. rendered it sitting down is the trademark of really a great singer. I love sammy!
teenabnah 4 months ago
I love Sammy !
MsJazzkitty 4 months ago
Wow- The greatest entertainer of all time. What a voice-what range-Sammy did it all. We miss ya Sam.
carlanthony62 4 months ago
Sing it, Sammy!
nprhomie 4 months ago
SWAGG!!!
Pulguita225 4 months ago
Wow I could relate to those lyrics
wafuf14 4 months ago
"Spectacular talent...; unparalleled performer; amazing..." mmparker is right: No more needs to be said about Sammy Davis Jr.!
mauricioD 4 months ago
WOW UNREAL,HE IS SO UNDERATED AND PEOPLE NEED TO SPEAK MORE OF THIS MAN AND WHAT A GREAT TALENTED ENTERTAINER HE IS A TRUE LEGEND AND I MISS HIM GREATLY,ONE IN A MILLION
dreamkingdj 4 months ago
SPEECHLESS!!!!!!
clementnoya 4 months ago
The most talented man in the world...ounce for ounce.
bh5606 4 months ago
Sammy survived the holocaust... SHALOM!
RaiderInNY 5 months ago
Sammy is REAL!
MsPokeyman 5 months ago
I played littlechap once,, loved these songs,, what Sammy's got over everyone?,, he's lived a life with pain,, even with Britt at is side,, and the emotion shows so well.,, RIP SAMMY
DigJam53 5 months ago
Simple yet spectacular!!
zhegylenick92 5 months ago
I love the way Sammy Sung this song because it's full of emotion which I think is lacking to some modern singers.
zhegylenick92 5 months ago
We simply appreciate people who are bless with talents like Sammy Davis, that doesn't mean that we don't like the songs of other singers it's just that fortunately we've seen this one and made our comments as we appreciate it.
zhegylenick92 5 months ago
. This is unbelievable, awesome, touching and simply beautiful. What a great BIG talent in such a small body.
whatimlooking4 5 months ago
2 people don't know what great music is when they hear it.
dwalex97209 5 months ago
WHAT A FANTASTIC SONG AND PERFORMED BY A LEGEND
scottchapmansinger 6 months ago
Well I've certainly given it a shot - and he's got a terrific voice and, judged by the live performances I've seen, a great sense of humour too.
BUT... his songs tend to be, well... dull. I wouldn't say monotone but they are all so similair and on the brink of boring.
HanSomKan1 6 months ago
@HanSomKan1 Then you are a TOTAL ASS HOLE !!! FROM ALL AMERICA WHO LOVES HIM!!
MsPokeyman 5 months ago
@HanSomKan1 i would suppose that beautiful singing like sammy davis jr is more important than riffing and screeching like chris brown or adele
DylHsu 5 months ago
@DylHsu God no, I hate modern music! But there are old timers that's not dull such as Elvis Presley, to whom I listen A LOT to.
HanSomKan1 5 months ago
@HanSomKan1 your opinion is not the be all end all. personally i find elvis' music overly simplistic and unstimulating. what you like is not what everyone else likes or should like. what i like is no better. neither sammy davis nor elvis are dull. if you personally don't like something that's one statement, making arrogant statements is another statement entirely...
bottom line: don't run around on youtube telling other people what music is good or bad
DylHsu 5 months ago
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@DylHsu So that's your reply? That I generalized too much? My point stands, but to clarify; I would prefer listening to Sammy any day if the alternative was some kind of mainstream music. But when listening to him I can't help but thinking "this is neither operatic(well I guess it's semi-operatic) nor rock n' roll, this is pretty dull." So that's what I (emphasis on the "I") think. That it's just not especially entertaining
HanSomKan1 5 months ago
Is it just me or does Sammy look like the image in the Shroud Of Turin?
dscinternational 6 months ago
superior talent never dies, thanks for the vid
sammy was superb, always
RonyMexico 6 months ago
Spectacular!!! Amazing singer!!!!!!!!!!!
scottchapmansinger 6 months ago
what kind of a spectacular singer he was
rmf5491 6 months ago
Bravo Sammy.....love you.
fobesq 6 months ago
When I was a youngster my step mom was in the cast of "Golden Boy" and i hung out with Sammy, Johnnie Brown, and the rest of the cast. Heady days for a little kid!
larrybndc 7 months ago
They had Sammy.......we have kylie!!!!!!....It just doesn't seem fair.
grimanes 7 months ago
One of the greatest performers of all time. Sammy was magical, especially here with his signature song. If you want to see a very special performer sing this song, look up Charice singing "What Kind of Fool Am I" here on Youtube. She is spectacular.
bld9696 7 months ago
I'm 15 and I wished todays music would be like this... :( Love it! ♥
classregister 7 months ago 26
@classregister I LOVE reading comments like these... Bless your sweet, teenaged heart, my dear. You REALLY need to have a good long talk with my daughters! lol
SomethingReal1119 2 months ago
@classregister I was 12 when this song came out.The 1960's were an amazing time to be alive in the USA.Also,it isn't just music:Sports and politics are real disasters as well.Medicine is much better,though.
ImDavidGurney 1 day ago
Amazing voice....
MANHATTANBEEFMAN 7 months ago
Bravo! What force of voice.
TheCreatureofmusic 7 months ago
frank sonatra + Sammy davis = The true master Race.
whythewar1 8 months ago
STILL MAKES ME CRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVO!
msy2001 8 months ago
One of the greatest male vocalists of all time and all around entertainers, right at the top of the "A" list. And that's coming from an Irish guy.
imjustpassinthru 8 months ago
Never will you see some one as talented as Davis- not ever
averageb 8 months ago
Superb all i can say
daveybeno 8 months ago
I love Dean Martin but Sammy Davis had a better voice than Dean. Martin's voice was exceptionally smooth but not as dynamic as Sammy's. While he could certainly sing "What kind of Fool", he wouldn't have sung it with as force as the Sammy.
tnkd3 9 months ago
Tremendous singing! One of greatest singers and probably the most talented all around entertainer.
bb1111116 9 months ago
simple, best entertainer, person ever
kel6028 9 months ago
The greatest singer I have ever heard
007jimmymac 9 months ago
at first i thought he only screwed up when he avoided saying "what kind of eyes are these", but then i remembered he only had one. a completely appropriate change of lyrics.
DylHsu 9 months ago
1 word wonderful
mellymell81008 9 months ago
bloody timer at the bottom! cannae take my eyes off it!!
123jsbach 9 months ago
We will never see spectacular talent like this ever again. Anyone who watches and listens to this unparalleled performer..and doesn't feel him reach right in and grab you....is deaf dumb and blind. God he was amazing! Thanks Sammy...we love and miss you!
mmparker3 10 months ago 36
He owned it
Latz51 10 months ago
Holy shit, his voice absolutely blows my mind. As for sheer energy of personality, I think putting him and Bobby Darin on the same stage was risking some sort of showbiz apocalypse.
ProfessionalCynic 10 months ago
Awesome! What can we say? Sammy had it!
Madelow56 10 months ago
Sam was the BEST! Bar none! Pound for pound or any other way you want to judge, Sam IS the MAN! We miss you so much Sammy - RIP you beautiful person you. You befriended us and we loved it! What a great time knowing you. Love man, love. US A/A
ManagerGuy1 11 months ago
Sammy Davis owns this song. Nobody else has ever come close to interpreting the song as Davis did. To say Davis is better than Sinatra or Martin is a bit of stretch - all three were amazing singers, each in his own individual way. We'er lucky to have all three of them grace us with their incredible talents.
twowaystreet101 11 months ago
This brings me to tears, he was one of the greatest singers I have ever heard. He was so much better than Sinatra , Martin etc at the time, so so underrated
odeonpacific 11 months ago 2
very classic!
btw. Regine brought me here
reignraven 11 months ago
I said it once before on another listing of his - But Mr Davis is the greatest performer to ever grace the American stage ... looking at this it takes you breath away - he spews T-A-L-E-N-T
ahstc1973 11 months ago
@ahstc1973 Worked with a guy ten years ago, who said Sammy was the best all round entertainer ever. I hadn't heard him sing much until recently, and I would rate his voice up there with the best, also. Get goosebumps every time I hear this song. LEGEND.
onepunch1968 11 months ago
Yes I loved him what he offered to me toooooo
lottaweeden 11 months ago
WHAT FEELING!!!!!!!!
Franny460 1 year ago
be still my heart!!!!! Wonderful!
Franny460 1 year ago
Wow. Doesn't get much better than that. What an arresting performance.
fijimanjim 1 year ago
Damn.
Gurrier 1 year ago
he cusses at 2:49-2:55
eddiemurphyfan100 1 year ago
Underrated voice! Frank had a powerful voice but @ 3:00- 3:17 he really shows his strength. Great dancer, musician, impressionist but could've easily made a living on his singing alone.
goodfellabeats 1 year ago
why cant any one pick this song to sing on idol, got talent ect? maybe cause they cant, he is a ledgend
kingstonkel 1 year ago
this man is the greatest entertainer I've ever seen!
SavageRick 1 year ago
he's d best and rarest singer ive'd ever seen n heard/ his passionate deep voice ,, face and body coordinated w/his true feelings of what really he's singing w/c will caught you breath takingly amazed of how good he really is. he's alive and well for those who really know how to appreciate an extra ordinary singer.
ozkarbee7285 1 year ago
he's d best and rarest singer ive'd ever seen n heard/ his passionate deep voice ,, face and body coordinated w/his true feelings of what really he's singing w/c will caught you breath takingly amazed how good he really is. he's alive and well for those who really know how to appreciate an extra ordinary singer.
ozkarbee7285 1 year ago
@dolly244 haha...i agree with you...he's dominant in this version ..but i think , the other version of this song is also beautiful...the one that is performed by regine velasquez...
amgelicdemon656 1 year ago
0:16 - LOL
Amazing song!
UchihaSasukeMadruga 1 year ago
How could anyone dislike this? Sammy's the best.
AtaNeuf 1 year ago
I dare anyone to show me this kind of talent today! There is NONE. Thank God we have YouTube. PEace
dolly244 1 year ago
@dolly244 You're so right!
SavageRick 1 year ago
Epic. Such power.
FatBoySlim696 1 year ago
It's been said for so many years that certain songs are owned by certain singers ;I certainly think ,that can be said for this one with sammy. The power he brought to the stage with this, and several other tunes is simply fantastic.
SuperCaptainahab 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this version. I heard Mr. Davis sing this in Las Vegas years ago. Of all the postings of this song, this is the best I have heard!
srich49 1 year ago
Truly one of the best entertainers ever ... and in my estimation .. THE BEST
ahstc1973 1 year ago
It was such a different time when singers could sing live and sound just as astoundingly as the recorded version!
glasshat46 1 year ago
Those Andy Williams shows were great.
Digmen1 1 year ago
This guy was pure genius - as long as YT exists, he will have a devoted audience.
eddie123e 1 year ago
Andy Williams was pretty wonderful himself!! : )
mandyinseattle 1 year ago
He makes me cry every time I hear him sing this.
mandyinseattle 1 year ago
WOW!
estebana174 1 year ago
WOW!! WOW!!!!
awsome107 1 year ago
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"I'll answer you straight from the shoulder....Yes!"
denzelsnipes69 1 year ago
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his best recording ever!!!
chasmoor1 1 year ago
Wow!! No one, I mean no one now can sit and sing a song like that and still hold the audience. Pure talent! No half naked girls running around(not that its a bad thing,lol) And your so rivited to watch him bear his soul to you-gives it all without smoke and mirrors..Thanks for sharing this gem.
jilly3357 1 year ago
Dam, he sung the hell out that shit
Jackstar769 1 year ago
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♫ Happy Birthday Sammy Davis Jr TODAY! ♫
8th Dec 2010 - would be 85 today!
We miss you Sammy!!
SillyWillyFan47 1 year ago
2 people don't know what music is.
thechairman123 1 year ago
@thechairman123 I tell ya... these "2 people don't have good taste in music" - type posts are just great! I, for one, can not get enough of them. Each time I read one, it's like I'm stumbling across one of these precious little quips for the first time. As I am generally adverse to original commentary I can only hope people keep on posting these things for ever and ever.
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tychonaut 1 year ago
Excellent video of him, I am a big Rat Pack fan, and that is my most favorite song by Sammy Davis jr. :)
LinkBeatles64 1 year ago
Hairs on the back of my neck stood up!
Janco6 1 year ago
@Janco6 same here he is just awesome what a voice.
jules9561 1 year ago
Wow.
FatBoySlim696 1 year ago
just a great song.
peteboy1113 1 year ago
Although Sammy was often referred to as the greatest entertainer at his peak, I still think there is so much more to discover. He had the body of a dancer and is rightly credited as one of the best. But his voice is the overlooked gem. This performance is an extremely difficult arrangement of this song. It's hard to sing, but he nailed this thing live and he didn't pull back or alter the arrangement. Now that's a voice!. That's the difference between good and great!
Alvin276 1 year ago 2
Sammy was a better singer than most of his contemporaries. He was overly humble with entertainer talents that were truly great. A booming voice in a small body.
MickeyT54 1 year ago
Sammy will be forever great. I have always loved this man. Can anyone upload I'll Begin Again
crazyhorse99999 1 year ago
@crazyhorse99999
Sammy was underrated. He still hasn't gotten his due. As some say 'Sammy was 20 years too early'. I never knew he did I'll Begin Again. I'd Love to hear that.
JerseySurvivor 1 year ago
@JerseySurvivor Hi You can find that recording on his box set The Sammy Davis Story. Sammy led the way. Everyone else stands in his shadow.
crazyhorse99999 1 year ago
That WAS AWSOME! Been on a Sammy Kick the last few day's and I'll be honest I'm only now discovering how spectacular he was!I'm 32 better late than Never right!
Branzo29 1 year ago 22
@Branzo29 Welcome! I've been a fan of his for quite some time now. Definitely better late than never!!
I, too, have been on a Sammy Kick!! Be sure to check out his performance of "who can I turn to" if you haven't done so already!
RKae858 1 year ago 2
@Branzo29 --- i feel u man im 18 and i just recently started hearing him thnx to a commercial tremendous Artist and Man the guy was just so great love him and what he offered
sosofargone 1 year ago
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AwaTu 10 months ago
@Branzo29 Both, u and I, have been on this "Sammy kick!" I've always heard the name, but never really sat down to witness the talent of the man. He was simply untouchable.
TheGodinme88 8 months ago
@Branzo29 Me 2 ! ive been on a Sammy research 'high' and even got a couple books on him and one that he took many pics through his carreer called "photo by Sammy Davis, jr" This man was no less than awesome and wonderful person. I didn't know him personally but what I know, I love !
thaproductz 6 months ago
This amazing man came to Australia to perform at our local telethon to raise money for charity and people still talk and remember his genuine talent humility and the greatness that was Sammy Davis jnr he can never be replaced. Remembered with love always.
BigmaThe 1 year ago
It's so pleasing to see more and more people discovering who Sammy Davis Jr. was and what a tremendous talent we are sorely missing today. Thanks, YouTube.
TenderTrap86 1 year ago
Sammy was the BEST! What a GIANT of a multi-talented guy he was!!! Thanks for posting..
ManagerGuy1 1 year ago
No lip syncing here!! Unfortunately, with the disappearance of the many small venues that used to feature live music over the last half century, young singers and musicians have nowhere to practice their craft, and find their voice, so to say. Entertainers really used to be seasoned by the time they reached the big time.
mrstep2me 1 year ago
Has there ever really been anyone that can sing and emote a song better?? The world lost an amazing talent but Heaven is definately richer with This man...
darenbaleme 1 year ago
THIS IS EXXCELLENT!... AND I LOVE THE PURPLE AND BLUE BACKGROUND.. :)
SILLY RABBIT!.... :)
maryhadalittlelamb25 1 year ago
I rarely comment on videos but this Sammy to one of the great musical genious' that have walked the earth. The feeling behind the lyrics make it relateable and enjoyable! It is rare to find artist who put a great deal of passion behind their work (outside of Christain/Gospel), but this was an all around great performace!
MrFlirt85 1 year ago
Thank you for posting this. I watched it a couple of times tonight.... it's one of my fave SDJ songs, and the ability of this man never ceases to amaze and astound. The gusto, the passion, the emotion-- if I had seen him perform in real life, I would have given him a standing ovation. As others have commented, he was talented in many other ways as well. Again, thank you for sharing.
no1rnbfan 1 year ago
Engelbert Humperdinc can challenge Sammy on singing, but not dancing or acting,,LOL.
See his video What Kind Of Fool Am I - 1972 on TheENGELBERTChannel
Allinfun6789 1 year ago
Wow! BUT, his singing talent was just a small portion of the man's overall talent. EVEN TODAY I cannot think of anyone who approaches Sammy on over all talent and skill. The man is the definition of the "Triple threat" possessing extreme skill and talent for singing acting and dancing. He was also a comedian, and was a very good impersonator. Then when you add the hardships that a black man had to endure in the 60's and 70's..it is just unbelievable.
Allinfun6789 1 year ago
@Allinfun6789 So true. George Burns said that Sammy was the greatest entertainer he'd ever seen, even better than Al Jolson. That's such a tremendous statement, given the performing calibre of Jolson, who was also one of the all-time great entertainers.
TenderTrap86 1 year ago
beautiful.
jenigoboom 1 year ago
Come back and dance, Sammy.
Bravo.
1Suncatcher 1 year ago
The most underrated singer of all time period !
odeonpacific 1 year ago
SUPERB performance......
YVRopera 1 year ago
I got the chills listening to this!!! Beyond wonderful!!
FunnyChloeMichelle 1 year ago
This is my fav. version of this song.... Man what a voice!!!!
Dezzy23 1 year ago
love it
mrmack2067 1 year ago
Hewas so amazing, he always gave me chills with this song.
clayeyes 1 year ago
He was really great. What a super live performance.
vstreamer 1 year ago
what a perfomance! what a song!!! thank you
2georgeorwell 1 year ago
I miss you Sammy. for those who are interested in learning more about him, read his book..."Yes I Can" I read it many years ago and it made me fall more in love with Sammy.
733melinda 1 year ago
A big big voice from a small man, Brilliant Sammy x
151166diane 1 year ago
gives me chills. amazing vocalist....
brech89 1 year ago
Sammy Davis Jr. is the greatest entertainer that ever lived and this song is my favorite song ever sung.
drumlord123 1 year ago 2
what can you say, the greatest voice ever
kingstonkel 1 year ago
Imagine that this has been done a long time ago but still there is no male singer who can do a better version of this song than Sammy Ole Boy! Love his voice. I personally think he is the best singer of the Rat Pack.
alexmz123 1 year ago
how come no idol's x factors, anyone has talent has tried this song?
kingstonkel 1 year ago
The greatest entertainer to have ever lived.
TheInvincibleViolet 1 year ago
Pure Magic, I love Sammy Davis Jr.
MustafaJackson 1 year ago
Ain't no lip synching there.
joninpgh 2 years ago 11
Idol Judges want contestants to sing from their heart sbut most of these 16 year olds do not understand the feelings of disappointment and pain. Most of these people are fresh faced farm boys or girls that has not experience life's difficulties. It has to come from the heart and soul and if a singer doesnt understand this-he or she is no singer. Life's experiences is the great equalizer
creolelady182 2 years ago 3
@creolelady182
Couldn't agree with you more! Mr Davis had to put up wth so much rejection from the entertainment industry because he was Afro-American. However, this experience gave depth to him as a human being. His performances came from that deep place. It's laughable and quite pathetic to expect pubescent (possibly spotty) teenagers to ever approach such heights.
marcusgael 1 year ago