Sammy Davis Jr. - "I Dreamed A Dream" (1989) - MDA Telethon

[@yagsmoodley6654]

Thank you all for the appreciation for this lost genius 🙏🏽✊🏾👍🏾❤️👋🏽👴🏽♥️

[@JamesThomas-wi2ro]

Oh my sweet Lord, what a voice You gave this man. I miss him so much. R.I.P. Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@jdaley7698]

This was his goodbye to his fans. Simply brilliant.

[@robertdore9592]

The older I get and the more I study music the more this man's work means to me; it always touched my heart, but the technical expertise, the use of slurs and bent notes the man used his voice like a horn. I miss him so much.

[@SuperFerdie1965]

Frank and Sammy were like brothers. RIP to two great entertainers and men.

[@ANo-qc1qx]

It is astonishing that he could still perform like this despite a lifetime of hard work and struggle. He had throat cancer when this was recorded and passed away about 8 months later. One of the all time greats.

[@Jojodancer20100]

God rest his soul. I didn't know

[@Whatt787]

Smoker

[@trishlangford5773]

And I still adore him. Will love him till I die. As long as we remember and keep listening to him he will always be with us.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@animalrights55]

I’m literally crying knowing that when he put out such beautiful songs with his throat cancer. He was a true giant of a performer forever. Gotta love him always for his love of song and dedication.

[@gregorall9779]

His gift to us is a gift that we can never repay. How can words begin to describe his contribution to society. This man truly loved to share his gift and we are better for it. I honestly wish he could have been on this earth much longer just so we could have more blessed memories of him.

[@henryallan9167]

I saw him live in Sydney in the 1970s. He was more than even the high expectations. He was 'Mr Entertainment'. The standing ovation at the end was thunderous and everyone had a feeling they had experienced a special occasion and some-one special.

[@johnclark7229]

To think he was just a few months away from death ,what a performance what a singer the greatest entertainer this world has ever seen .Thankyou candyman

[@paulbloom8847]

If ever there has been a more talented performer I must have missed him. Surely Sammy was the best all round entertainer of all time

[@MultiDoolin]

Having had the pleasure of listening to Sammy all my life, I count him the most exceptional vocalist…ever. His range was phenomenal, and his ability to mimic other vocalists set him apart from all. Simply the best!

[@jackiecooley5937]

Beautiful soul…

[@kattrakee]

Absolutely fantastic. Rest in peace Sammy Davis Junior. Your voice was golden and so was your heart. Thank you for this beautiful song♥️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😢😭😢😢😢😢😭😭🎵🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎶🎶🎵

[@LoisRussell-ut7qw]

I’ve heard many versions, this is my favorite. I feel it from his heart to my heart I cry for lost love 😢

[@johnsenglishpage]

“See you next year Jerry” 😕 Unfortunately he died shortly after this appearance. Amazing talent.

[@mslgizzle]

How much later?🧐

[@garywrege4326]

@@mslgizzle May 16, 1990

[@Zarina1634]

So sad.

[@wezie13]

His talent was limitless and we will always remember him. Plus singing to us in his last months is heroic!

[@misterjag]

He smoked four packs of cigarettes a day most of his life. He began to develop symptoms in August, 1989 and was diagnosed with throat cancer in September, 1989 - the same month as this MDA Telethon.

[@hugohackenbush3524]

I write this through a wall of tears. Such a beautiful song and such a truly beautiful version. No one could compare to the greatest Mr Sammy Davis JR. R.I.P Sammy ❤️🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🙏🏻

[@maureenmcdonough7018]

What a wonderful talent He was incredible he could act sing dance he Even did impersonations he was a gift from God Multi talented man God rest your soul Mr. Davis you are surely missed🙏🏻

[@deangray9552]

he lost his diversity, but never his ability. Sammy always gave God the credit for his gift . Smart to bless the Lord so he can bless you

[@jackiemyers5762]

It may not sound as angelic as karimloo's version, but the shear emotion and soulfulness of the performance is unmatched. Rest in peace Sammy Davis Jr . You are greatly missed

[@ttintagel]

It sounds like somebody who’s actually been through the things he’s singing about.

[@maviccabreraballeza8597]

Your music and performances will live on forever, Sammy! You are dearly missed! Rest In eternal Peace!

[@SMtWalkerS]

Such a multi-talented man with a beautiful voice.

[@animalrights55]

Mr. Davis you will always be alive in my heart.

[@LoisRussell-ut7qw]

Love 💗 this Giant of a man, love this song. A hard set of boots to try & walk in . RIP

[@LoisRussell-ut7qw]

I don’t remember writing this , but I like what it says lol 😊

[@Zarina1634]

Magnificent.

[@mariannedinapoli1467]

wow - I never heard a male sing that - he didn't miss a note - phenomenal - always packed such a punch - best performer ever!!

[@jeanettesmith765]

Huge Sammy fan. Thanks for posting. He sounded great despite his throat cancer.

[@howardkahn4330]

A GREAT, GREAT TALENT, RIP SAMMY...

[@bsm9035]

Sings this truly from the heart. It’s no wonder, other celebrities like Paul Anika, Dean Martin said he was simply a gentleman and lovely singer.

[@nancywood9531]

I remember for many decade the Jerry Lewis MD telethon was something we waited a year to watch for 3 days. 2r hrs a day. What talent was on that stage. The MD children made my eyes leak so badly. It tore at your heart. My children went door to door collecting money and on Sunday we would drive them up to the Des Moines Studio and they would turn it in to the local telethon. Jerry was so full of energy. Trying to stay up the whole time. ED McMahon would EC for few hours so Jerr u could rest a bit and change clothes, freshen up to close the show and sing " You'll never Walk Alone".... the truck drivers ( teamsters union)...7 up....and firefighters/ law enforcement units came from all over to give millions. And Budweiser. Was among so many huge groups to give in person....teachers unions...etc. it was best thing happening on Labor Day Weekend. We watched it in 62 when we first married....and every year until Jerry's health got too bad decades later. He always had his sweet wife Patti there for support. Then he divorced and had the much younger wife Susie there. Miss the telethon , the great entertainment on stage and the comedy. I remember when Frank brought Dean out to revonsile with Jerry. That was moving. Jerry looked at him and said..." So , you working???" Ha. 💞🎤

[@trishlangford5773]

Oh heavens I used to adore Sammy 💖. All through the 60s, 70s and 80s. If only he hadn't gone too early. He was amazing 😍

[@TATOIANENTERPRISES]

The man was a legend. RIP Sammy.

[@SCTAZNMAN1985]

His final telethon appearance

[@chaschk2]

Always loved this man. RIP Sammy!

[@anon6116]

I can’t believe I’m seeing this! Again! I saw it once, live and I remember being so surprised but thinking it made sense. Thank you so much for sharing this video. 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheInvincibleViolet]

Timesless talent, there will never be another . Gone too soon. Rest In Peace Sammy Davis Jr.

[@dominiquetorres2130]

Sammy Davis très émouvant comme toujours j aime beaucoup cette chanson la version française est chantée par Rose Laurens qui n est plus aujourd hui où que tu sois Sammy merci😘

[@edwardanthony7283]

Still had it past 60

[@lcolumbo1965]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful rendition. RIP Sammy Davis Jr.

[@genesysification]

The inspiration for wanting to be a singer, to be able to Master you craft with such conviction and emotion .That was Sammy Davis Jr. my forever inspiration.

[@richardgamble4147]

we all thank God for Sam and we will love him for ever. He was indeed a giant in the music world. RIP July 08,2020.

[@johnbell4132]

This incredible entertainer always gave it everything

[@robertr8386]

Once again,this performance proved that sammy davis jr.was the greatest singer,entertainer that ever lived.no one can ever be compared to him.

[@beckyhunter3035]

So powerful to hear this sing from a male perspective! “I took her childhood in my stride...” Wow. RIP to a true legend.

[@heinibimmler]

I MISS HIM!!!!!!!

[@kitcat9245]

So full of soul and passion holy shit how have I never heard this before

[@robertr8386]

There will never ever be anyone who can be compared to sammy davis jr.

[@CattailCat]

Absolutely beautiful. He was determined to sing and he did, it was evident at the end he was exhausted but he made it despite his fatal cancer killing him with each moment. Sammy Davis Junior was one in a million there will never be another voice or another man like him. Absolute excellence . Rest in Peace🎶🎵❤

[@Kristalaurene]

So perfect. So full Of emotion. The best there was.

[@JamesReedsr]

A Giant among men

[@Kristalaurene]

I slept a summer by her side she filled my days with endless wonder I took her childhood in my stride and i was gone when autumn came 💔

[@Paul-fq9pj]

That was very emotional RiP Sammy

[@jdaley7698]

He was always there to perform for the sick

[@tonybaloney4195]

THE BEST

[@mariaserban4502]

What an artist....

[@alejandroperezcorrea832]

ABSOLUTAMENTE EXTRAORDINARIO......................CANTANTE COMEDIANTE BAILARIN .HOY , LOS PSEUDO ACTORES NO PODRÍAN NI DARLE UN VASO DE AGUA.

[@BonzoKilbourn]

A lion until the end.

[@virginiapruitt1059]

Will always be one of the best. ❤️

[@gmr7494]

Beautiful, beautiful...from a legend.

[@renatocamo]

That's excellence!!

[@marciopiza5180]

Great Song...

[@chairmanoftheboard2560]

great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garywatkins625]

A legend Sammy is a god in entertainment pure class

[@jorgebrizola7085]

MAGNIFICO!

[@Maltsky3773]

Beautiful. I miss them both dearly. Rest In Peace Sammy and JL

[@melmatthews5876]

This is how to interpret a song! Rip Sammy Davis Jr

[@glowingembers4804]

Thank you so much for this. So emotional. Such a brillant talent and such a courageous man. God rest his soul.

[@JaneDoe-ou2oq]

Why the skip in the recording in the middle of the song??? MyGod, what a slap in the face to Sammy. I love him. No one will ever surpass his excellence in everything he did. Sammy❤♪♬

[@noelderekhillier8075]

Incredible.

[@siryarwammowray3445]

Always loved Sammy Davis great video

[@nwadi6408]

Marvelous.

[@broccoli_lad]

This is so so so perfect

[@howardmoore1332]

So amazing...

[@Kristalaurene]

So amazing. So special

[@fastfreddie1290]

BRAVO SAMMY...BRAVO !!!

[@bonniesher6013]

And it was goodbye. 😢

[@大川洋和]

KZbinが無ければ見る事が出来ない映像演者も観客もとてもリラックスし楽しんで様子とても羨ましく思われます。

[@snaake9389]

He’d be a perfect Jean Valjean

[@accuratewithprecision]

Yea babe

[@bluedevils-ot3oz]

What about putting together a clip compilation in chronological order showing every year's set for the telethon?

[@lamptown3748]

holy shit.

[@SunDaze1]

Throat cancer? Think that would stop Sammy from performing, as he did year after year. on the MD Telethon. While he told his old friend Jerry Lewis he would see him next year, they both knew that would not be. Sammy died a few months after this amazing performance.

[@Whatt787]

Cigarettes killed him

[@jamesmusk508]

Sadly missed Sammy.....

[@tatiachakhvadze8972]

👏👏👏👏

[@terrybamber55]

Sheer genius

[@BuckshotLaFunke1]

Whew! That's not easy to watch and listen to.

[@minervinadasilva9950]

Que pena que o cigarro o levou tão cedo. Lamentável.

[@EVITANDY]

The adaptation of the original lyric makes him sound very dodgy. "I took her childhood in my stride, but I was gone when autumn came". I cannot help thinking that someone should have thought harder about how to turn this into a male singer's song.

[@Whatt787]

He looks horrible, cancer would claim him soon after, he refused to stop smoking despite doctors warning him 15 years earlier