Sammy Davis Guest Hosts the Tonight Show with Sarah Vaughn

[@chachaman4980]

Man, our parents had good tv and music in their day!

[@amileoj9043]

The duet that ends this interview should be in the Library of Congress.

[@amileoj9043]

But honestly so should the entire appearance & interview. This must have aired on one of those school nights when, despite my best efforts, I was unsuccessful in sneaking back out into the family room to watch the Tonight Show when it aired several hours past my official bedtime. A pity, because seeing & hearing this in real time & having it help shape one's musical taste & humanity at a young age (or any age for that matter) would easily have been worth a few hours of nodding off in class the next morning. What a gift they were, the both of them.

[@handsome-brute2666]

Yes$

[@howardthrongard640]

Man, she was SO great! Beautiful too!!!!

[@josephsmith5410]

That was INSANE!!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Sammy was a brave man to finally sing with THE great Sarah Vaughn!!

[@DanFeinman-xd2uf]

The one and only Sarah Vaughan. Magnificent. The ultimate musician. Her range and phrasing are spectacular. She is sorely missed.

[@celiajohnson3071]

Amen❤ I miss her too

[@sidstone3792]

Could you imagine being that lucky to have been in the audience that night? Just Ms. Vaughn's lead in.

Vaughan*

[@TombCat]

You can tell that she feels alive when she is singing. You know she's just gonna gig all night. What a voice and what an ease she has with ASTOUNDING singing.

[@jimjimgl3]

And to me I felt as the song progressed any stage anxiety melted away. I was fortunate to see her when I was very young and had just moved to NYC. She was at the Blue Note--I think one of her last performances but we didn't know that then. I don't remember much of her performance except I was a bit dazed when I left... My parents listened to her occasionally and when I as a teenager I thought she sounded old fashioned. Then when I moved to NYC a co-worker re-introduced me to her and other vocalists from the 40s, 50s, 60s and that was that...

[@elMaxx5]

OMG! THAT'S a vocalist!

[@NyasiaChanel]

I love how she changes the dynamics of her voice ! Wowww

[@luisjochoa]

The divine one has been, since very early in my life, my absolute favorite female singer... of all times, not only for the extraordinary quality of both her voice and her musicality, but for the pleasure she sings with. She is the incarnation of joy !!!

[@paytonfit]

I remember when this album was released. This was one of my favorites. But to me, Sarah Vaughn could do no wrong. I loved all her live performances. This is just one example of how great she was. I loved her then and I still love her now. The only constant in my life.

[@beyourself2444]

She never did any wrong

[@lonidu6836]

Indeed. Perfect pitch.❤❤❤

[@sherriwoodfin6586]

You are so right. To me she had the smoothest voice, along with Nat King Cole. I love the way they both sing Tenderly. Beautiful

[@Lady_A.R]

Let the truer words be expressed. ❤❤❤❤❤ Thank you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I have much of her library of music ❤❤❤

[@desertratPS]

I’ve often used those exact words: “Sarah Vaughn could do no wrong”. I saw her perform at Blues Alley in Georgetown in the late 80s. She was magnificent.

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

at 12:49 That improvised duet between Sarah and Sammy is PURE GOLD.

[@ramonpurugganan6865]

One of the best instant duets for all time. Bravo! Sarah and Sam.

[@parmahmac6073]

Oh. My. Goodness! Sammy knew Sarah’s voice was the one of the greatest ever and Sammy was super talented himself. Thanks for posting.

[@dennismclaurin1487]

They passed in 1990 ( 2 great entertainment giants ! )

[@joanwalford1959]

Never saw this one before. Thought I had exhausted all the videos posted but I was wrong. She brings so much to the songs she sings even when some of them were not hits. Love her version of Tenderly.

[@Arron413]

I thought so, also

[@patrickandrew2785]

She did not do a lot of interviews. This must be a favor to Sam.

[@dodger2829]

The great thing about KZbin is that there is ALWAYS someone adding something new. Thank you @Sammy Davis Video Vault

[@johndalton3180]

Sammy had his issues and even his demons. But he ALWAYS appreciated and encouraged people with TALENT. God rest Sammy's soul.

[@peterfarrell8520]

I have never ever had a blood transfusion, when I listen to Sarah Vaughan . It’s like I have been transfused with the most life affirming medicine known to man.

[@allisonkalloo2293]

What a divine testimonial!!

[@valarieballog6218]

Me too

[@ruthsummerstweedle1717]

The duet is so good 👍🏾 it makes my brain expand. Hmmmm Wow❤

[@davidwhitehurst568]

Sarah truly one of a kind they don't call her the devine one for nothing

[@2hard2knock]

This is a historical gem 💎

[@trishlangford5773]

Here is the glorious Sarah and Sammy. WOW. He's even a wonderful interviewer. There was literally NOTHING he could not excel at. ❤❤🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️

[@paulasuniverse5029]

He, IMHO, was the greatest all-around and multi-faceted entertainer/performer in American history.

[@BlueSkies32]

The joy in my heart is immeasurable, heavenly. That album was my introduction to Sarah Vaughn. Live in Japan, another masterpiece.

[@piustwelfth]

It's been said many times because it's true -- Sarah Vaughn's voice is like a fabulous musical instrument. The quality of her voice is astounding.

[@imasali55]

Just finding this spectacular gem in 2024

[@daniell4920]

I got to see Sarah Vaughn live 4 times. The last time, less than a year before she died, in the Blue Note, the famous NYC jazz club with tables and chairs crammed in tightly. We sat at one of those tiny tables right up against the stage. The Devine One was just a few feet away. The acoustics were perfect. The quartet talented and supportive.. The material was as always pulled from her large catalogue of great jazz interpretations. Her voice was heaven. The experience survives as everytime I listen to Sarah - and that is often - that experience returns, and she's singing just for me.

[@vincentellis8389]

Wow!! That’s an experience to be jealous of!!!

[@shelbyward1773]

Iconic! Adore both of these national treasures! 🤩🤩

[@angelalunsford4546]

Love this! Sammy and Sarah!! ❤ legends forever

[@jasonrwolf4499]

Vaughn and Davis Jr...... my two favs!!!!

[@andrewzaltman6934]

Nobody better

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

Air date: Monday, Oct. 2, 1978. Ms. Vaughn and Mr. Davis both died of cancer within weeks of each other in the spring of 1990.

[@brucescott4261]

@kevinfitzmaurice4072 ...Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27th, 1924-April 3rd, 1990): THE DIVINE ONE. Samuel George Davis, Jr. (December 8th, 1925-May 16th, 1990): MR. ENTERTAINMENT.

[@madeleine7377]

Truly amazing! Now the both singing duets in Heaven!! My Beloved Father is listening so tenderly … also in Heaven 💕 continue All to Rest In Peace❤️

[@sherriwoodfin6586]

@@brucescott4261, I remember it so well as my Great Aunt thought I was crazy crying over this woman I never came in contact with, yet I felt I had. I am so happy I still have her Albums. Even an album with Sarah, Billie, Lena and Dinah Washington on one album together. ❤❤❤❤

[@handsome-brute2666]

Can you imagine George Michael 🎤 and Sarah Vaughn 🤔

[@dreck32]

it’s so sad, I feel like all these great jazz artists died of lung cancer or a heart attack. its bittersweet sweet how they still sound so good despite their lungs probably being dark black

[@michaelheitz1877]

She and Ella were the greatest ever! They were as close to perfection as mortals can get.

[@celiajohnson3071]

Amen ❤

[@ChristianMcBrideTV]

Oh, my God. This is just, just…..❤❤❤❤❤

[@koohanpaik-mander7567]

I played this record over and over and over, back in the day!

[@2Brian]

The duet was exquisite! I am melting.

[@handsome-brute2666]

Like 🧈 butter

[@taukhouse44]

Her phrasing is so unique to her its absolutely brilliant one of a kind a musician's dream.

[@ibeetellingya5683]

If memory serves me right, this occurred in the Spring of 1972. I was old enough to know greatness when I heard it, but not as great as I know now. This video is TREASURE!

[@frankdogali4797]

What a blessed talent...I will always honor Sarah's memory 😂

[@jaygatz4335]

Their duet brought tears to my eyes. They both feel the music and raise it to another level. Where are the equivalent singers today?

[@johnsjohnson448]

Mr. Davis did a great job filling in for the King. Thanks for sharing this wonderful piece of Late Night Television History.

[@machpodfan]

Literally...divine...loved forever❤❤

[@johndalton3180]

Sammy loved singing spontaneously- that's where the good stuff happens.

[@seaor2k122]

The way this woman belts out a song so effortlessly is so amazing. She has the smoothest, sweetest voice.

[@zenmasterx]

Sammy had a natural conversational style. He knew himself and he could blend in any situation.

[@JoeBucchi]

Pure Heaven!!!

[@galesayers]

I think that it should be mentioned that sitting to Sarah's right is the great actor James Mason. I had no idea that he was so tall!

[@sammydavisvideovault8302]

I'm sorry, I meant to include that. I didn't catch how the chair got wet in the first place.

[@PeterDurkin-z1x]

Sammy was an awesome coversationalist

[@Arron413]

OMG! This was good and magical. Wow!

[@photo161]

Sarah Vaughn is clearly a lovely person and arguably (and many consider it self-evidently) the greatest vocalist of the 20th century.

[@deeringkendrick8388]

Wow! No idea this existed. My favorite album. Never knew SDJ hosted the Tonight Show.

[@pamelajohnson834]

RIP Sara. We miss you. And you, too Sammy Davis Jr.

[@anongoingseries13]

The very best of human talent and character. Sammy and Sarah beyond perfection! Bravo KZbin! Bravo!

[@dennesmoore8531]

I was absolutely thrilled to see her perform live.... she was absolutely fabulous ❤❤❤. What an exquisite voice ✨

[@richardgamble4147]

Sarah Vaugh, the sweet heart of beautiful singing. I am always singing her greatest classic called: Broken Heart In Melody

[@TruthSerum101]

Magic happened here. I saw this the night it aired. Thanks so much for posting.

[@soso8824]

What year was this?❤

[@TruthSerum101]

@@soso8824 I''m pretty sure it was 1978.

[@soso8824]

@@TruthSerum101 Thanks. I love these two superstars. I remember when they both passed away 😔 ... weeks apart.😢May they both Rest In Peace and Rest In Power 🙏✝️💯👍

[@morange5769]

The DIVINE one. Still no one can sing like her

[@geocape7060]

I followed her for years and even went to her funeral. She was one of a kind.

[@patriciacobb3753]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Oh My God ❤❤❤❤

[@steves1588]

That album is unreal...beyond words

[@chadward6440]

I love her! She was awesome! Obvious why he wouldn’t sing with her !

[@ruthsummerstweedle1717]

Excellent. I love her voice a vocal stylings. I had the honor of doing the role of Sarah Vaughn in Divine and Sassy for Community Music Center of Houston.

[@jaygatz4335]

Sarah's voice is smooth, supple, surprising, always a revelation as to what she'll do next. My first exposure to her was her Gershwin Songbook (vols 1 and 2) from 1957, and have been a huge fan ever since.

[@johngomez7314]

I talked to her after her show at the musician union in Hollywood in '82. She told me she was sick of people always hounding her. I remember I liked her right away

[@karenlee945]

The amount of times I have viewed this might be considered a crime. ❤❤❤

[@DaniloMarrone]

That duet is one for the ages! Goosebumps!

[@lakeithsutton1714]

How did she do that so effortlessly?

[@wendylafauce5618]

What a great way to start the weekend.

[@robertpreato3891]

pure gold

[@cfconant]

what a gorgeous voice.

[@charlescopenhagen6198]

Ok! Master class is over! What a talent, both of them!

[@marvelousmartian5379]

THAT WAS FREAKING BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AntonellaScalera-v6r]

Due artisti straordinari, entrambi di una piacevolezza unica❤

[@QuadriviumNumbers]

Absolutely!!

[@rockbassrules]

Omg! That was utterly delicious! Pure class & elegance ❤❤

[@peteryeoman8813]

What talent,never to be heard or seen again,how the music scene has changed for the worse

[@LuluLuvsTravel]

Have you experienced The Joy of Samara Joy? The closet thing we've got to the Divine One!!

[@NoNameNoFace-rr7li]

this is my favorite album.

[@Nalynn1986]

Absolutely Divine!❤

[@paulcasali]

Pure divine talent. This is what it looks and sounds like, folks!

[@lionra4523]

Yes indeed!

[@TheSaint-g7t]

SARAH, AN AMAZING VOICE, SUCH A FANTASTIC SINGER..LOVE , REST IN PEACE 🙏

[@ralphlambert7311]

she sounds like an angel

[@anitajones7090]

Wow it just doesn’t get any better than that!

[@feldenkraisfestival]

Magnificent!!

[@parisCourtnall]

Great clip but please correct the spelling of her name. It's Sarah Vaughan. XOXO

[@AABB-cn4yk]

I have the album. Her late husband on the flugel Waymon Reed but who are the others backing he up ?

[@brucescott4261]

@AABB-cn4yk ...Flugelhorn*

[@KristineMaitland]

Oscar Peterson was one.

[@ArunPaul-Malaysia]

Just WOW!

[@arame29]

Trumpet solo? What year?

[@chazinko]

13:22 the juice

[@jeanjubert5096]

Grande mulher! Grande Diva! Maravilhosa! Inesquecível! Amarei pra sempre!❤❤❤

[@kefparker7946]

Just Wow ❣️

[@robertcecilmorgan-wilde]

A TREAT!!!! ❤❤❤

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales41]

Sarah Lois Vaughan (Newark, Nueva Jersey, 27 de marzo de 1924-Los Ángeles, 3 de abril de 1990), conocida como Sarah Vaughan​ y apodada Sassy y La Divina, fue una cantante estadounidense de jazz. Junto con Billie Holiday y Ella Fitzgerald, es considerada por muchos una de las más importantes e influyentes voces femeninas del género.

[@kimhunter7763]

Wow, just wow!

[@juleslaabs9808]

Brilliant trumpet solo, too 🤌.

[@ninosimone]

I wouldn’t want to sing with her either cuz oh my God her voice would make any singer sound simple

[@wptaries]

Wow! Just wow!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@luminiferous1960]

Her last name is spelled Vaughan not Vaughn.

[@brucescott4261]

@luminferous1960 ...Correct!!!

[@evafontaine3440]

Wow! Wow! Wow!❤❤❤❤

[@JoeBilello1969]

Carson sure was smart with a lot of the guest hosts he got so he could take some time off, he knew that he didn't have to feel threatened by someone like Sammy Davis because he had his own career and he also knew that the star value of someone like Sammy Davis filling in wouldn't at all jeopardize the quality of the show and you see this a lot with many of the guest hosts. Nobody but the other comics he used had any inkling of possibly taking over the show when Carson left😮

[@russlayne6036]

Wonderful....OK, though, who's in her rhythm section,.....and fluegelhorn??!!

[@promerops]

Sarah. Nothing more need be said.

[@shuffle877]

What is the date on this?

[@sammydavisvideovault8302]

September or October of 1978.

[@shuffle877]

@@sammydavisvideovault8302 Thank You! Wish Sarah and Sammy would have done a duet!

[@sammydavisvideovault8302]

@@shuffle877 There is a 1987 version. The Muscular Dystropy Association has it on their KZbin page, but I think I like this one better.

[@johnsjohnson448]

@@sammydavisvideovault8302 MDA Telethon, 1983. Ms. Vaughn was a true delight.

[@kevinfitzmaurice4072]

Monday, Oct. 2, 1978.

[@georgerafael]

that was gorgeous, my oh my.