Live: Sammy Davis, Jr. - What Kind Of Fool Am I

What Kind Of Fool Am I?
written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
performed by Sammy Davis, Jr.
live on The Andy Williams Show (NBC-TV), Thursday, 25 October 1962
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[@richardleonard4281]

Regrettably, we will never see his like again. And today's generation are truly missing out.

[@Constance8722]

I believe you. There will never be another entertainer of the calibre of Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@OlofHolm-p8o]

he had more talent in his little finger than anyone else had in their entire body

[@fredbloggs6080]

Wow--I never heard that line before.

[@daveleidy5984]

Guys like Sammy smoked liked a chimney, drank like a fish, stayed out all night and didn’t really talked good care of their God given talent like they should have. With all that, they could step on a stage with no auto tune or gimmicks and give a performance that 1000 years from now will still make people say “WOW” Sammy probably was the greatest performer of the twentieth century. Only Elvis and Judy Garland are in his class. Sammy was Fantastic. Even with racism and all he had to fight against, he was still a gentleman and a decent man from everything I’ve ever heard or read.

[@jadezee6316]

lol....

[@joycedesanctis1724]

Most certainly. He was the bat as Frank Sinatra said many times. He as before his time. He could have been a hit on Broadway and got a Tony. Not just Vegas. I applaude him during all the racism he had to endure.

[@davidgabrielsen2139]

Cant you just enjoy rather than judge? Sixties, one eye, black jew married to a white woman. Enjoy the incredible voice. @@joycedesanctis1724

[@DivineCornbread]

Not to mention the fact that he sat and reached what I would say is full vocal volume and tone. You’re literally cutting out part of your airway when you sit like that and still he sings out without an issue. Amazing!!

[@begoode2385]

Elvis was not in his class.

[@natepolitics1490]

I have to say this is one of the greatest most natural showcase of pure talent I have ever seen. They need to make a movie about this man ASAP.

[@wideawake5630]

Jesus, and that's his projection while seated!

[@jardinehouse88]

No other singer in this lifetime could sing this song better than Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr. Period.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

And he sang it sitting down!! The sheer power he had in his voice.

[@rafaelparsacala3925]

Arguably the best performance of this song by himself

[@lindamcgonigal6931]

My very favorite Sammy Davis jr song! So deeply emotional.

[@MrTrickster8000]

God rest this man's soul I'm glad I had old school parents to raise me around music and old classical movies actors and singers like Judy Garland, Elvis, Michael Jackson and Fred Astire but Sammy Davis Jr was the man I always listen to growing up. I was born in 1997 so I know I'm too young to know who he is. But being a young black man it's always good to know who paved the way for a lot of us!!!! So again thank you Mr Davis🖤🕊️🙏

[@RussellMorash-m8w]

This man was gifted with such incredible talent it amazes me.

[@ernestbrooks8798]

One of the greatest performances EVER!!!!

[@cardinalRG]

Masterful. Alone on a stage, with a live orchestra, and every torchy phrase authentic.

[@annaparga2400]

Beautiful, Bravo!💐 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dizzman5546]

Sammy was breathtaking, just a remarkable man.

[@iancamb8190]

The very best and most versatile voice of the rat pack. In my humble opinion.

[@michaelduggan1890]

Nobody better ,, thank you SDJ !

[@judymarie1]

It's like Newley wrote these songs for Davis. I regret I was never able to see Sammy in performance.

[@Constance8722]

I was able to see him perform live when I was still a child (around 1965 or '66, I guess,) and I cherish that experience to this day.

[@fredbloggs6080]

Anthony Newley did a great performance of this in character and costume; his voice wasn't as polished as Sammy's, but he had surprising range: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4uTanaJebaBb68

[@waynelarkin591]

I've never heard any other vocalist sing this song anywhere as well as Sammy Davis Jr, only he can do such a fantastic song justice!!!

[@donnacaswell1571]

I love everything about it. What a talented man. Have you ever hear him sing Lost in the stars?

[@mistad309]

Rip Sammy. You were by far one of the best entertainers of your generation and nobody sings this song like you did standing up let alone sitting down 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@daveleidy5984]

Singer, Actor, Dancer, Comedian, Impressionist, and more. Sammy was the Real Deal. I gotta be me is one of the greatest songs EVER. You were really good Mr. Davis.

[@alicemcleod6149]

Such a wonderful talent, unforgettable!!!

[@bigmac9940]

Breathtaking!!

[@stevenscott5264]

Every great song has one person that does it best , and no one could sing this great song better than Mr. Davis ! I love how he unties his tie before sitting down , he knew he was gonna use a lot of air , what a big voice from such a little guy ! One of the greatest ever ! Rip

[@shaunwakefield9793]

One of my Favourite Male Vocalist

[@annberrios9759]

Strength and talent.

[@chrisgonz9963]

Unbelievable what a talent Sammy Davis Jr. was .

[@mikelwrites]

dean and sammy are my favorites of the rat pack. great performers and i wish i could've seen either live.

[@gary6514]

A performance of such power it leaves you breathless...

[@jenniferstroner8741]

This gives me chills every time I hear it. My God, what a voice, what a performer.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

❤ stunning performance. And he had so much power in his voice.

[@AnaSilva-ir5ei]

Im from Brazil i love Sammy Davis jr

[@wb829]

F’ ing brilliant!

[@dave327ful]

Sammy has the best rendition of What Kind of Fool Am I!

[@BigDaveSwinger]

I am not aware of an Anthony Newley song that Sammy's version WASN'T the best version.

[@CDR807]

Jackie Wilson would like a word

[@InCountry6970]

@@CDR807 I agree, but the great Jackie Wilson had a more jazzed up version, where Smokey, here, does a more crooner style.

[@DivineCornbread]

Between this performance and his performance in Hamburg in 69 these are the best versions of this song in my opinion. I wish I could go back just to buy a ticket to go see him in person. To hear his voice echo through a room. Truly a master of his art.

[@Constance8722]

I am 70 years old and I had the GREAT privilege of seeing him in person at Cincinnati Gardens when I was about 12 years old. He was then, and has always been, the hero of my lifetime as far as the entertainment industry goes. I feel he was not only the all-around entertainer of a lifetime, or of a hundred years, but of many hundreds of years. I'm so grateful that my parents bought the ticket (probably expensive!) so that I could see him. It was a large arena filled mostly with very well-dressed, sophisticated black couples - and one little white girl, standing on a chair so I could see him better. As far as concerts go, it remains the highlight of my life.

[@jackielynch5650]

I saw him in person in concert...he was phenomenal!

[@joycedesanctis1724]

Unbelievable! Did not get enough recognition.

[@Constance8722]

Well, he was a HUGE STAR, really. Later generations have forgotten many - or almost all - of the great performers of the 1930s through the '70s. Of them all, Sammy was the greatest.

[@ameliaesguerra3702]

My gosh what a voice!

[@decckys]

Genius

[@bern968]

And he song it setting down. My man Sammy Davis Jr. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍

[@lisacassar7040]

3:04 until 318 wow.. Damn no voice better! Listening to sheer greatness

[@herculanosablas215]

He has a golden voice that attracts the sudience

[@sandy6660]

My favorite song of Sammy's.Such great talent. 🎶🎶❤️

[@adamlawrence3284]

Chills

[@MarkLAsche]

The Boss checks in.

[@durindas5531]

Stop The World 👏

[@davidgabrielsen2139]

um wow.

[@kristee025]

Best voice ever.. and it’s not even close.

[@jamesoddaely3894]

🎉😊

[@georgepaciullo8260]

The Wham of Sam.

[@daveleidy5984]

Take good care. I meant.

[@rc2464]

This song belonged to him.

[@davidscott-u4u]

A newley

[@thesufi]

Let us never forget

[@Minty11111]

All covers of this song are pointless.

[@thesufi]

Sammy Davis's cover is arguably the best, with the composer's a close second. here they are together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noiUfKyre6-tpaM

[@elwoodblues6663]

remember when remember when and then you will remember how to win. remember when you walked and looked up to the top of the stairs after your 30 mile run and mom was waiting for you. sunnie boy she is there waiting she is there the porch is closer than you think you must gather all your love and heart and redeem yourself. be a champion and finish the fight. 😇🥲❤🏃‍♂🐯🌹

[@bern968]

And he song it seating down. My man Sammy Davis Jr. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍👍👍