Sammy Davis Jr - Music of the Night - Phantom of the Opera

[tarzan4607]

the best

[tarzan4607]

sammy best

[tarzan4607]

i just the play on pbs no way sammy is much better 4607

[MrCromartie1989]

Never knew Sammy sung this. This is pure treasure right here, thanks for uploading.

[bigjoetube]

When Sammy died, so did perfection. No one else will ever be 100% like him. Thank God for recordings so we can see and hear him forever.

[huzzler631]

now that's talent. sinatra saw it. so did the world. extremely underrated!!

[wabbywab]

I saw him do this live and never forgot how beautiful and stirring he is. Unlike any other. Sammy is the greatest .

[CarolinaMouse]

One word: Wow!

[tressy120]

I love LOVE.....LOVE Sammy!! He would have made a memorable Phantom on Broadway. He was and IS the best!!!! No one like my Sammy!!!

[bonmart]

Amazing! AMAZING!!! ABSOLUTELY AMAZZZZZIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!

[tan73h]

lol

[bunnyblah]

This man's voice is heavenly.

[MrAvalon69]

one would think that a song like that would be a tad beyond his scope, but sammy was one of a kind,what a talent,and allways gracious

[Branzo29]

MAHALO !

[bempton1]

Thank you.I've never heard/seen this before-Wow Sammy Davis Jnr sang Phantom !

I hope that you ejoy listening to David Hinde Sings Music Of the Night as well.

[177coc]

Un vrai talent ! UN VRAI ARTISTE !

[gluups]

@177coc

Génial ! Merci Sammy...et Clara

[dyslexicxheart]

dude's vibrato was crazy

musical genius <3

[klsstheglrls]

I've been listening to this video for 2 plus years, and it never fails to give me chills. This is how music should be!

[HandwhistlerBen]

Sammy outdid himself once again! I thought that nothing could touch his "Mr. Bojangles", but this is also in a class by itself. Sammy was still developing his craft even so close to his death. He was on the Telethon the following year, but could not sing and had a raspy speaking voice if I remember correctly. His comment at the end of this leads me to believe that he knew that he was in the early stages of the throat cancer.....he talks about his mortality....

[Twirretwarre]

@HandwhistlerBen

Ben, thank you so much for sending this to me. Really goosebumbs, this is most special! Amazing Wonderful!!!

Roeleke

[TheaterRaven]

Wow, this is great to see! I remember reading in Michael Crawford's autobiography that Sammy loved PotO and especially loved to sing "Music of the Night", and when I read that, I wanted to hear it, and now I have. This is great; he would have made a phantastic Phantom!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this. :)

[TheaterRaven]

Wow, this is great to see! I remember reading in Michael Crawford's autobiography that Sammy loved PotO and especially loved to sing "Music of the Night", and when I read that, I wanted to hear it, and now I have. This is great; he would have made a phantastic Phantom!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this. :)

[ohmss069]

Bravi! Bravi! Braviiste!!!

[coc177]

The best for ever !

[TheChivalricAge]

What key is this? I know in the song as written the high notes ("soar" and "be") are A flats, but I don't think he's singing A flats here. It doesn't sound too low, though. The song spans a full 2 octaves, so the low notes aren't lower than written. Can anybody with a better ear than me tell me what's happening in this arrangement?

[robtikan]

sammy is so cool, he makes all songs he sang better.

[MickeyLynott]

My favourite singers ever (based on their vocal abilities not popularity)- Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Dean Martin, Frankie Lymon, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby just to name a few.

[MickeyLynott]

I forgot Joe Dolan, Karen Carpenter, Roy Orbison and Elton John.

[ILBARONE45]

SAMMY OUTSHINE FRANK & DEAN & they knew it. Crosby was a total NON TALENT.

[MickeyLynott]

Remember Dean's speech/comment about Sammy- "Roses are red, carnations are pink, if I had your talent I wouldn't need to drink."

[Meowwie1]

Sammy Davis Jr. is THE greatest talent in the history of music !!

[threeghin]

Sammy Davis Jr. I believe one of the greatest talents of the 20th century.

[BrokenBard]

This is incredible. I think he is a brilliant addition to the list of Phantoms, though never actually being in the musical.

[klsstheglrls]

This is how I remember Sammy, as the greatest of his time.

[IrisMG]

Horrible picture. I'll check some of the better uploads

[shastasladybear]

I have Sammy on tape opening night of Phantom in LA.

He was interviewed following the show and he said

"IT IS DYNAMITE". He truly loved the music and story this performance was done with deep love. Samme, You are still Dynamite!

[MickeyLynott]

What can I say like??? Sammy you were absolutely brilliant. One in a million. I'm sorry for how badly you were treated by us whites etc. R.I.P. bro.

[sparklingmichele]

And he sang this with throat cancer?! I cant imagine how he felt physically let alone singing that well with a throat riddled with painful growths. That's a TRUE entertainer! Giving all to the end, for his art! Thank you Sammy!

[OperaJH]

Did you know that Sammy was in an awful car accident that smashed his face and body and cost him an eye? Which is why he had one glass eye. Very soon after this performance he was diagnosed with throat cancer. I remember seeing this live and it is the best performance of this song i have ever heard. Sammy had a soaring tenor voice, great performance abilities, was a wonderful tap dancer and a fabulous vocal impersonator. You should go dig up some albums like Sammy Davis Live at the Sands.

[caprice6]

Of all the singers that had sung The Music of the Night. I love the way he sings the word Soar, he gives strength to the word . Bravi Sami. You are missed Entertainer. Throat Cancer or any Cancer must be cured in your memory.

[caprice6]

Bravi WOW

[apolloxx88]

I love me some Sammy David Jr. but... I don't love this cover. I'm sorry :-/

He tries too hard to be dramatic I think.

But he's most certainly an excellent baritone vocalist. And no one can compare.

[MarenRana]

Davis

[bjc12566]

you are so missed. Thank you for your gift of music

[moderndaechristine]

wow, i have never heard such a good desciption of the show. he's really captivative

[bbbernardo]

thank you Sammy...:) [2]

[EdersonGarcon]

That is a true artist; the mastery and craft is beyond any interpretation I've ever heard. I know why Sammy will always be top5 in my list SUBLIME.

[CinnCity78]

OMG..how epic is this?? Damn, Sammy killed it! Truly talented. His voice was so beautiful!

[shilohtent]

The singing AWESOME...AWESOME...the meaning of this song also outstanding...let go of earthly restraints and formalities...release your darkest dreams, your fantasies, your senses...and live as you've never lived before...WOW! Sammy a class act to give credit to Michael Crawford and Andrew Lloyd Webber

[freedom509rwk]

This is beautiful. Sammy's voice echoes that age of experience that you know the Phantom has- but no other performer has.

[HornungMoeller]

They cutted out right where you could se he made thumps up. He made a little fun thats all. I just dont think we understand what he ment with that expression. Nothing bad i think.

[susanrenae]

Your right about Jerry's expression. I think it's probably that Jerry knew he could never come close to singing as well as Sammy.

[Kasino80]

Talk about interpretation!!!!!! What a class act that just isn't here anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[billmills]

God Bless You! I lost my vhs tape copy years ago and have lomged not only to see this amazing Sammy Davis Jr performance, but to share it with those I love and who think would appreciate it as much as I do. Thank you sincerely for the time and effort to post this.

[lynxcarpathica]

thank you Sammy...:)

[smichelle65]

I remember when this aired; Sammy really loved the show--he saw Michael Crawford several times in L.A. and was obviously moved and inspired by Michael's performance.

[gioshmedina]

seeing jerry lewis' reaction makes me hate him even more... was he being sarcastic or what? cuz that looked like a genuine look of apathy...

[MetalGrannie]

I taped this on VHS tape when it originally aired (hadn't seen it in a few years). Many, many people have sung this song. I've never heard it sung with so much emotion.

[klsstheglrls]

I put this song on my favorites list almost a year ago. I read a post that was almost identical to your's at that time. His performance moves me every time I watch it. Being 31 years old and a person that enjoys all types of music I just hope that the emotion that Sammy had isn't ignored by the new generation of musicians. God bless T.C.

[antonoat]

a real treat, thankyou for posting, had no idea Sammy did this.

[beyondtheflowers2]

WOW... I'd actulyl liek to see the shwo with him in it now... RIP SAMMY!

[ShawnPatricia]

I remember Sammy being at the Jerry Lewis telethon singing this song- my mom went nuts over it ran out bought the cassaete and now I'm hooked on Phantom-thanks to this wonderful man!!!! Thanku Sammy you were a wonderful performer, RIP!!!

[gogo245]

GOOOOOO SAMMY.....

[emilygracey]

Wow...did not expect that! I'm so used to his torchy sound that this just shocked the Hell out of me. Great job, Sammy. Rest in peace

[MickeyLynott]

RIP Sammy you legend!!!

[coc177]

Excellent ! A very good singer.

I love a lot this song singing by him. It's so magic !

[lafcomike]

The greatest talent of the 20th century. Remember this was performed about a year and a half before his death and he was still unbelievable. God bless you, Sammy.

[misskitty1260]

Wow. I am so floored by that. Sammy would have made quite a Phantom..

[Z3NG0D]

@misskitty1260 Well in a way, he's a spook.

[cyshadowx]

WOW!! I saw this and I have tryed the find this on cd tape or anything i never can thankyou so much for this upload

[DRSA5702]

its so fascinating, that Sammy interpreted one of the most beautiful musicals...thanx bdtb

[bluedemon666]

Awesome-I remember watching this live and never thought I'd see it again! Fantastic!

[dondonp12004]

Wow, that was an incredible rendition.

[7Truthseekers]

I've wanted to see this again since 1988! Sammy Davis Jr sang this song better than anyone I've heard!! Does anyone have a better video? Thanks for putting this one on Youtube!!

[sdjr1fan]

Wonderful! Thank you. Please post more Sammy,