Sammy Davis Jr - Mr. Bojangles (Live in Germany 1985)

[@hitmanofadown3751]

Im a 38 yr old mexican guy from the ghetto in south central LA. I come back to this video every year. Hello from 2024

[@Rogue-cg1rm]

Hey man , I’m in the uk and when I need a pickup I come back to this , Have you ever seen another man with so much class as sammy .. wonderful.

[@93Jubilee]

Same ehre -- brilliant performance! @@Rogue-cg1rm

[@kamran5311]

Good on you. What a performance!!

[@vincetravis70]

hello man. i may be from the concrete jungle and live here in the corn fields now, and u might be from the ghetto or whatever, but it doesnt matter how we act in places where people are different. were all the same inside hahahah.

[@user-ri3vg6kf4p]

@@Rogue-cg1rmso much the very eyes of age 😢

[@TheVoyeur121]

He's not singing a song, he's telling a story. A priceless performance.

[@RonSiwicki]

Bingo 😁

[@troydorsett8548]

@@RonSiwicki huuekkky

[@christophepery2237]

@Judy Gaines ķlsmkm

[@katslat8410]

Exactly

[@StevenC32]

The story is about Bill Robinson who is known as Mr. Bojangles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Robinson

[@macandrewes]

I don't think many people appreciate the level of talent we are witnessing here. Just stratospheric. Sammy could do it all.

[@normanclatcher]

The man's very _soul_ is on display here. The *consummate* professional entertainer.

[@93Jubilee]

@@normanclatcher Yes! There is something deeply compelling about this performance, the fluidity of his voice, the magnificent swelling of the horns, the smooth ease of his body to the music. And the poignancy of the lyrics. Such pleasure here!

[@weskitten]

He could sing, tap dance, tell jokes, whistle, imitate famous voices, act. Gosh, he was great.

[@johnbuckenham2244]

I do !!!!!! love it.SDJ is Pure love, talent/Feeling.♥

[@gillerjr]

He taught my mother a little tap dancing

[@harrisonwillis1280]

Why isn't anyone talking about Sammy Davis Jr in 2024? He was absolutely amazing. Blessings from Australia

[@shannonbarthelette4749]

We loved him so

[@railwalker1]

I talk about him a lot!

[@dansecor8753]

Out of the blue I had to hear this one

[@tiapearce7930]

I think no-one talks about Sammy bc they're all too young 😂

[@tiapearce7930]

​@dansecor8753 Since you like this, I'm wondering if you have heard Nina Simone's rendition? It's Super Good. 🎉🎉

[@nigelbaker2717]

Who is still listening in 2021? What an artist, a musical story teller. Genius!

[@lindakay6357]

me

[@rafkong]

Right here, friend

[@dorothylingwood9926]

Me too he’s brilliant 😍

[@JDavidHopkins]

Yes!

[@chrissyx3702]

Right here

[@asacarrick1385]

I worked in the Grosvenor House Hotel in London in 1970's In one week he did eight concerts, midnight matinees on the Friday and Saturday. Lionel Blair was the support act. I have never witnessed more powerful performances nor such colossal crowd reaction. Some of the biggest names in showbusiness, Mama Cass, Cat Stevens, Roger Moore Joan Collins ...he brought tears to their eyes through his singing dancing and stories of life...his own. I was a wine butler in the Great Room. None of us who worked that week would ever forget what we'd witnessed

[@davidmennie4933]

Wow what memories

[@talljib]

you're one blessed mfer

[@cmw332]

Thanks for Sharing

[@Nickster_P]

Fantastic.......

[@BrandieFried]

How Wonderful 🥰❤️🥰 Thank You for Your Special Story 🥹

[@jrtmanmd]

Black, white, Jewish, or Peuto Rican Mr. Sammy Davis was one of THE greatest entertainers to ever grace a stage, club, or movie set! Sammy you are greatly missed! 🥲

[@jurgenblick5491]

So true

[@catherinedolan6168]

He was truly a wonderful talented entertainer! Always loved him!

[@andrewmcgowan8443]

Rat pack me bol?x Sam's the man

[@johnhoward374]

Satanist? he was one self admittedly

[@traceyharper2278]

Definitely ❤❤

[@freshoderfugazi5277]

Thank god for KZbin, our very own time machine

[@leonbundage-qq1gw]

Bringing my Heart so much joy.

[@beaubara9369]

Still working on my Time Machine. Just have few screws lose

[@josego9365]

Dam that was great. Pure class. We lost class along the way..

[@hiyaground6325]

Yep and now we have a Trump in office 😢

[@joeblackburn6118]

Still listening in 2024, still great 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dcongdon2294]

Me 222

[@rondeneef]

even drunk...sono perfeta

[@FredPickett-q8z]

Me too.

[@rondeneef]

again. just do it0. drunk record0...this one and dara sedaka on ........ just magicçç now i undersdtand the 60( mushroom city. x

[@rondeneef]

wonna bet me? belgium. .. law und..............5000e. talk to me.

[@dalebenafield]

Doesn't get any better

[@vh8584]

Who is listening in September 2024? I grew up with listening to the RAT PACK! No not the brat pack I’m talking Dean Martin, Sammy, Frankie, Peter Lawford etc… The Rat PACK

[@SusanMarks-mm3mr]

Love The Rat Pack.My dad did too. He's been gone since 1972. But this music keeps him close to me.

[@peace-c2r]

Funny, i didn't know Peter Lawford was a musician?

[@JorgeGonzalez-km5mu]

Like always am listening this great master piece,,,,From Chile...Regards..Sammy was the beloved Frank´s friend..when you listen this ones...you know why...amazig times...incredibles artists....actors..singres....musicians..

[@timimichael1949]

.all the way from Nigeria Sept 2024

[@BamaGirl1212]

Me too!

[@quaintancemotley2875]

This is 2024 and I still listen to Sammy Davis Jr. He is one of my favorite entertainers. I always love to see him perform Mr. Bojangles. 😊😎❤

[@JohnGerrie]

I have been listening to this for years now. I play this regularly and thoroughly enjoy it.

[@hayleymercer5169]

❤

[@MSD.4543]

He's so boring nothing exciting about this cross eye man

[@RosieWoolf]

He is everything.

[@RosieWoolf]

I pity you.

[@rickenjoey]

He isn't just singing this song. He is living it.

[@derekjason136]

He was a brilliant performer was Sammy

[@rorycameron2068]

I look forward to dying and being part of great people

[@dcdanger6151]

Sammy sang about Mr. Bojangles for many years, somewhere along the way he transformed into him

[@justinjohnson8551]

that's a not true. sammy wasn't close to being like bo jangles.

[@JamesMena-ym9vf]

"He's living it" Like he said, he hated the song because it reminded him of his possible end. He ended up like most Black performers, ravished by drugs and died broke. The above was his fear, sadly it became 100% true. The man could do it all, dance, sing, act, imitate, played 5/6 instruments.

[@Diwondermum]

It’s now 2023!! This man is the best singer ever!! He knows exactly how to sing and dance. Thankyou Sammy Davis Jnr. 💐🤗

[@jaynewaterfall855]

no words really ....but that is what you call class

[@alan30189]

He was a natural. Many great singers have to work very hard at it. Sammy seemed effortless in his performances. Amazing.

[@roadscilz5599]

The Man

[@gscarpa6]

A pure legend

[@dennispicone6801]

Best singer ever? Too many brilliant ones to choose from, especially including the ladies. However, as an all round entertainer, either himself or Travolta for the men. Cher for the ladies. ❤😊😅

[@858Markus]

Oh the time, when music was still music, and singers could sing.

[@michealbaylham1937]

Well said,

[@HOAsSUCK]

True!!! And the great thing about Sammy was he was a gifted entertainer. There are but a few that were in his league and in that league Sammy was the Absolute Best!!!

[@lelandelizalde971]

and Mr. Bojangles, could DANCE!!!! 😉

[@scottbellagio]

@@858Markus Now you have rap n crap, Lip. Syncing and auto tune software everything with BS crappy crap. I feel sorry for the world we are living in.

[@fortetuono4068]

​Rap has been around for a lot longer than you might think, and it certainly isn't crap.​ @@scottbellagio

[@mikebland4935]

This man was an absolute gift from God to all of us. I have never forgotten his smile and beautiful renditions of song and dances. Proudly I think of him as the real Song and Dance man.

[@richardleoni4770]

Well said.

[@Johnwillbegone]

A gift from God but a Satanist. Go figure?

[@ahw3334]

What he said!👍

[@aurtherbrunt241]

Spot on

[@lindalove831]

We don’t have pure entertainers like this anymore ! One of the all time best ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@sgtpepper1138]

No doubt, he was so incredibly talented.

[@allanbjarnason6]

Got that right 👍❤️ he sure was the best my favorite rat pack performer RIP SAMMIE DAVIS JUNIOR 👍😞❤️

[@BoleDaPole]

Nah Beyonce shows are WAY more entertaining. She doesn't just stand there and sing with a couple tap dance numbers lol. No disrespect to Sammy but what he did just doesn't cut it today.

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

@@BoleDaPole now I see how you got that name lol.....he said Beyonce 😏

[@veramae4098]

His autobiography is "Yes I can". Grew up on the tail end of vaudeville; with his two uncles. He wrote he knows that sometimes they went hungry so they could buy food for him. A great life.

[@cpmg1978]

They don't make performers like this anymore.

[@paoladuqueactress]

No they don't. May be the most beautiful rendition of a song I have ever heard. Bravo!

[@jamescasterline6614]

So so sad but no they don't

[@grahammafham6834]

They certainly don't .. enjoy watching a real star !

[@Blackhawk211]

Bruno Mars is quite literally a reincarnation of Sammy

[@leonconnelly5303]

@@Blackhawk211 blasphemy

[@sunflower1129]

My dad, a retired Sergeant Major, tears up every time he hears this song. We just pretend we don’t notice.

[@theunction220]

This is a song of people who... tried. This song kills me because the Mr. Bojangles I knew, was my grandfather. He was a preacher, he did great and exciting things, but he didn't quite meet his goals. Bojangles cell was in jail, my grandfather's cell was his room. The man tried. He could have gone far... the man tried.

[@WilhelminaBrown-sd8is]

Ahhh memories are made of this

[@DarrylTurner-fl8hi]

I am glad it is not just me who tears up when I watch this masterpiece!!

[@auldburdlaughin]

I bawled the first time I heard Sammy sing this, years ago now. Crying again now and I don't even know why, it sure touches something in me.

[@johntate5722]

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[@robduncan2816]

its times like this i realize how important youtube can be

[@heatherbovat9622]

I worked at Harrah's Lake Tahoe back in the day. I had the pleasure of seeing his shows there. Sammy Davis Jr. was the ultimate showman.

[@minuteman2012]

Would have been nice to see this on MTV

[@maureenthomson3037]

Absolute legend 😘

[@humannaturedj]

The internet is like a time machine

[@jackspeed3398]

me too :)

[@kickinitwithkenzie6310]

My grandpa sang this on my birthday. It was the last performance he ever did. It was magical. 5 days later he died. I come here and cry everytime.

[@eddiebirch2067]

That is so beautiful , sorry for your loss

[@oldschoolmusic2710]

So sorry for your loss. I cry every time I hear it too

[@davidpearn2484]

Sorry Hannah for your loss, I personally love Bobby Dylans version try and listen to it it's beautiful, God bless you.

[@paulwarwick1511]

My grandfather is dying infront of my very eyes as I write this. I'm playing this for him. He loves Sammy Davis Jnr. Best wishes.

[@msthang5366]

Hannah Faith I am crying from hearing that!!! So Beautiful

[@johnsmith-rb2yz]

No one, absolutely no one does Mr. Bojangles like Sammy Davis Jr. He delivered that song with style, grace, feeling, heart, and meaning. My favorite by this true Legend.

[@Mark64W]

Robbie Williams had a good go at Knebworth in 2003 with my mate Max on piano , but I think he knew in is heart he was no Sammy Davis Jr.

[@NDDC12]

Yes it’s very good, I personally prefer Nina Simone’s version

[@debdenny7552]

Sammy was the most talented out of all of them in the Rat Pack.

[@NallDave]

Take a look at Michael Jackson's Moonwalk. Sammy did it first.

[@heatherlouise814]

not a chance, original kills it

[@tammysimmons4066]

I'm taking care of a 94 year young man. We listen to this song everyday. Sammy was and still is a very talented man. Thank you Sammy for this song. He sings this song everyday ❤

[@ilostmypickle]

What does he think of when he sings?

[@peteranderson4536]

I miss this man so very much. He was a friend of mine, and I thank you for making these videos available. They are priceless. In the 1980's, I was a daily columnist for The Sacramento Union. Life in Sacramento in those days was very dull, so I asked Harrah's Club at Lake Tahoe if they would like someone to review some of their shows. I was surprised that a major paper so close to Tahoe did not have regular entertainment reviewers, so Harrah's was very happy to have me come up from time to time to review the shows. My first big-time review was Sammy. We hit it off instantly. After the first meeting, his manager Murphy Bennett would call me whenever they would be coming back to the resort. We met probably eight times. The interview always took place in the penthouse "Stars' Suite" atop Harrah's, then I'd go to the dinner show, and be invited backstage afterwards for another less formal interview. I was able to bring my wife at the time to meet him, as well. The times we spoke and laughed and "giggled," as he liked to call it, are precious memories for me. In the mid-80's, he was having a hard time quitting drinking. I told him I had recently quit and would be happy to help him. We worked together on this, and he was soon able to stop altogether. But the cigarettes were something else. There was always a big bowl of Pall-Malls on his coffee table, and this was one habit he just could not beat. The cigarettes were what finally got him . I have to tell you this is one of the most fascinating people I have ever met. I absolutely cherish my time with him and Murphy Bennett, and I was heartboken the day he died. I never took my friendship with him for granted. Before he died, we had talked about collaborating on a cook book together that would be aimed at people trying trying to quit booze. We were going to call it "Booze Blues." And then he died. It always fascinated me that wherever he went, he brought this huge chest filled with cooking utensils with him -- and Harrah's had its own five-star restaurant! I come on KZbin many times to replay these classic songs and to rekindle my memories with my pal Sammy. Thank you again to whomever is making these posts.......Peter Anderson

[@kath2391]

Peter Anderson thank you for sharing your beautiful memories. My grandmother was a huge fan of Sammy’s and I remember sitting with her and watching him on the variety shows in the 70’s. Tonight I was watching an episode of a television show called Billions, and the Mr. Bojangles song was played in the beginning and at the ending, and it was so moving. I immediately logged on here to watch Sammy’s performance and it felt so comforting. Then, I happened upon your comment and it really made my heart feel good. He was a treasure and I know heaven is a beautiful place because he is there. Thanks again for sharing.

[@peteranderson4536]

Hey Kathy Hill -- Very cool of you to share your feelings with me about you and your grandmother. I know exactly what you mean. It sounds trite, but he didn't just sing the song, he WAS the song. You would've loved him in person. Incredibly sharp, witty, well-informed and very current. I wasn't prepared to like him so much. All that bad press he got about hugging Nixon at The White House, all that flashy bling, the playboy lifestyle, rumors about his flirting with the Satanic church -- I was very wary at our first meeting. He converted me in about five minutes! One of the most charming, caring, inquisitive and talented individuals I have ever met. Luckily, the evidence of his talent is with us forever. I did all I could to show my appreciation to him, but I still have these lingering doubts that I didn't thank him enough. An absolutely remarkable human being. People who disparage him without having met him should check their biases at the door. Thanks again, Kathy, you made my night!

[@kath2391]

Peter Anderson doesn’t sound trite at all and I agree with every word. There are other people who sing this song, but you’re right, it embodies him and this is the only version I wanted to hear this evening. Glad I made your night because you sure made mine. Sending you a high five from Michigan. Rest well on your pillow knowing you found a kindred spirit across the miles.❤️

[@peteranderson4536]

Right on, Kathy Hill! And same right backatcha!

[@deneenjeffries2768]

Peter Anderson count yourself among the lucky to have met such an incredible, talented , man. I admired his talent. I wish I had gotten the chance to see him perform live.

[@ariellabella1711]

Sending shivers down my spine. What a performer.

[@BrooklynAvenue]

Same here.

[@davidpyorkshire]

He was pure class

[@MarvinFredrick-h1g]

Absolutely amazing

[@markflorentino7392]

I am 47 and I wish I were a child of the late 50's so I could have experienced these guys and then went to Woodstock

[@richardleoni4770]

Dearly missed. I was blessed to spend some time with him at his condo shortly before he passed. I brought E. Taylor to see him.

[@9teen80s]

I hope Mr.Davis realizes he never became Mr.Bojangles because even after these 30 years after his passing people have never forgotten how talented, beautiful and gifted Sammy Davis Jr was. RIP Legend

[@jameswilliams5997]

Amen to that

[@michaelmccurry9947]

Before MJ, Prince, and Sly.The Maestro !

[@johnb6080]

You guys.....one of a kind, sammy really was something!!!

[@shtcare]

@L T Why do you feel it necessary to smear a great performers memory, WHY!!

[@donaldmatthew4980]

?

[@foxcee917]

2024 still watching this King 👑

[@dnwdie]

Still come back often in 2022. Sammy didn’t just sing, he told a story, at his own pace. It made it a performance. That’s a true entertainer

[@karenstanley964]

Amen to this

[@gambler270]

Me too

[@gambler270]

Me too

[@sailordog1414]

Well-expressed!

[@Livingonlargestactivevolcano]

Since he was like 5 yrs old .

[@nigelpearce7278]

Still loving it in 2023

[@paulraulin-c7j]

I'm 71 and have seen everyone. You are the greatest entertainer I have ever seen. Hope I meet you in heaven ..rip

[@rickhenrythedealmaker4433]

❤

[@FPSIreland2]

You will.

[@FredPickett-q8z]

One of the best Entertainers We ever had/R.I.P. Sammy.

[@roni042765]

2024 and your memory still lives on Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.

[@Gaspipenicklioni]

Pure, raw talent. Sammy was a tiny little guy, blind in one eye, had a lot of adversity in his life, but nothing could keep him down. What an amazing entertainer he was, just awesome.

[@pierre-andreglauser5843]

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[@mtnstrand2819]

Perfect!!!

[@glenbo02]

He was the greatest, ever.

[@sueparras6028]

And his voice was sensational!

[@evasimiao8875]

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[@pothandlepeddlar]

What a tragically beautiful thing it is to fall in love with a man who took his last breath before I took my first. A perfect performer he was.

[@andyd2528]

You have a wonderful mind .

[@dotz24zzzzz]

So beautiful

[@andreasvullings4858]

Ein wunderschöner Satz❤

[@mohammadmehdi8711]

That's really deeeeeeeeeeep 😢😢

[@stephaniec.2520]

I was stationed in Germany in the 1970s and still remember how grateful I was for Sammy's kindness because he significantly lowered performance ticket prices for US military in the area. As i recall he had been stationed in Germany himself years before & remembered who he was. I was floored by the breadth of his talent: performing in person he was in his element. On TV, looking into a camera maybe not s much. Sorry if name icon comes up 2x. Computer glitch.

[@larsfillmore4765]

From start to finish, his performance is mesmerising. You're hanging on his every word as he sings his way through this story of a song. Simply brilliant!

[@sabineb.5616]

Sammy Davis Jr. was the most talented member of the Rat Pack - IMHO!

[@jasonliebenberg4909]

WHO CAN DO THIS IN THIS DAY AND AGE...NO ONE COME'S TO MIND...👏😀😀💖

[@littlebigman6957]

@@jasonliebenberg4909 robbie williams did a good attempt at the song. He had a dancer come down the stairs onto the stage. Very good 👍

[@robertgonsfeld6537]

I wasn't in the crowd that day.

[@moptopbaku6022]

Absolutely Spot On!!!

[@ladym4014]

One of The greatest performers to ever live!!! So much talent I cry with joy watching him.

[@3070Gordo]

Yes! Exactly. I can't watch this without tears in my eyes. Genius. A wonderful performance by a wonderful man.

[@colinrunciman5166]

Absolutely!

[@jimbosan710]

Lady M, I am with you 1000%. The Best of the Best.

[@HMMELD]

He was a natural-born talent. I've seen old video clips of him as early as 7-8 years old and he could do just about anything well musically.

[@TexasBorn1835]

Yes, absolutely 💯

[@ericboncuk5303]

There’s a reason that the lights on the Strip were turned off to honor him after his passing.

[@sjefhendrickx2257]

The strip? What is that? Something in t he usa where they think everybody knows but they aRe da themselves .

[@ericboncuk5303]

@@sjefhendrickx2257 The Strip, Las Vegas Blvd went dark to honor his passing. Every hotel casino turned off all their marquees and signage.

[@tedqsulis2569]

Likely the Vegas Strip.

[@BamaGirl1212]

@@tedqsulis2569 I think that it is.

[@donkell9895]

An entertainer like we haven’t seen since.

[@BJTHOMAS1970]

2023 and Sammy is still magic.

[@petitebabydoll]

On ne l oublie jamais fantastique Samy le talent à l état pur

[@ursulafriedrich2520]

Yes he is here in our hearts Wherever loves this music. Sammy is there🥰🥰🥰

[@angelapergolani6500]

Can you ever replace this magical man ?

[@johnkell1585]

Present

[@daviddaniel8979]

Who in gods name gave this performance a thumbs down…… pure genius

[@vladimirtserademowitz5040]

Nobody “Thumbs Down” this Performance Its just a YT Crap System That EVERYTHING has to have “some TDS” YT is just a CIA System!

[@mikeyates7931]

Philistines , that's who

[@marcoandreozzi345]

Ones who do not appreciate true talent when confronted but then who am I to judg. Amazing talent.

[@yankee2666]

Why would you give any thought to who gave a thumbs down? You must be pretty neurotic.

[@lizfair5157]

Such a one in life time star.genius

[@nancycook9120]

What a performance, best renditions of this song, still listening to him sing in 2022.

[@Gerardnolan191]

Same here Nancy How are you doing 🤗

[@newla6899]

Me too xxx

[@danielsmit11]

Keith Whitley version. Love Sammy and this is his song but still prefer Keith's version more

[@adammark6834]

One of the GOATS 👌🏻

[@MrSevere51]

So do I. I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Anything Sammy Davis Jr. done on screen, stage,, television, etc. is MAGIC! Happy 97th birthday (belated!) and Thank you Sammy for putting smiles that last for a while 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾!

[@GilbertoRosales-g3t]

Sammy Davis will always be, not only a Great Performer, along with his magnificent voice...He'll always be A Nice Man, and a GentleMan...God Bless Him..

[@mmka5434]

His voice is heartwarming. May he rest in peace.

[@MarcusTalbert]

So true

[@colinrunciman5166]

With all thought s keep on trucking!

[@DG-mv6zw]

He lived without God in life. He'll live without God in death. God nowhere promises peace without an authentic relationship with the very giver of life and peace itself. Don't shoot the messager. The Gospel of Jesus Christ has never been ambiguous to those who truly seek it

[@petew4779]

@@DG-mv6zw my God would never punish a man who cared for so many of God's children. Today in a veteran finding comfort with him.

[@iJuanGutierrez]

@@DG-mv6zw do you listen to his songs since you are here ? Genuine question

[@simontig]

The more you watch this, the more incredible it is. He hardly moves out of conversation mode, yet he's pitch perfect and hits every note. Takes the roof off if he needs to. He's about 60 and "clicks his heels" for real. You hardly notice the dance moves, but they're faultless. The vaudeville is always there, he feeds off the orchestra and vice versa. Somebody in Germany has gold-plated memories!

[@bene_chino]

So true, I can’t stop watching it‼️❤️

[@Caperhere]

Although he didn’t write the song, it could have easily described his own life. His father and uncle took him on the road when he was 3 or 4 years old as part of their show. So the Mr. Bojangles he implores to come back could easily refer to one of those men.

[@sgtpepper1138]

Let's also not forget the drummer switching flawlessly from brushes to sticks then back to brushes.

[@janpcs]

@@WilliamsDad1989 Yes but this song is not about the tap dancer Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles (born Luther Robinson). Mr. Walker said that the song was about a homeless guy he met in a prison cell in 1965.

[@WilliamsDad1989]

@@janpcs Yes, I was aware. Actually saw them early 70's and told the story before singing it.

[@johnwilde6120]

I caught this purely by fluke. I’m still crying as I type my comment. I was a little boy when I seen this on t.v and Mr. Sammy Davis Jr captured my heart then as he has now. It was a time of happiness for me and my family. Mr. Davis was the epitome of a stage performer and was all class and grace. I was going to get into how today’s performers rarely show their talent or lack there of but Sammy Davis Jr. does it the best. Thank you for the memories…

[@jeffreykabik]

I'm 71 and Sammy Davis was my first super STAR.

[@hairybeastie2442]

Listening to this. First time in the 2020s. Won’t be the last. Wow!

[@billyfleming7511]

Glad you found it , this man was 1 of the very best . I watch this whenever I need a lift . God bless him

[@Andy-lm2zp]

I am listening as learning songs to do a tribute to rat pack, I just tried I gotta be me! Wow that is hard !

[@norgiemetzinger1421]

The greatest entertainer who ever lived. Bar none.

[@cones05]

@@billyfleming7511 it was the last, hairy beat sadly left us in feb

[@theb4912]

Me to.....🙌🏾

[@riac5388]

No one can perform this song like Sammy! He was so classy, a gentleman with great talent!

[@youjoker9647]

I'm an old Goth/Punk/Rock music lover but this is still one of my favourite ever songs. His phrasing etc is just amazing.... Keep dancing Sammy

[@barbarafischbach8480]

I met Mr. Davis when I did green room studio duty for the TODAY show in 1978. He was so gracious and friendly to all of us normally “jaded” staff who turned out en masse to meet him. I will never forget it❤️. A true national treasure.

[@davidanglin7177]

I loved him so. Still do.

[@davidanglin7177]

@@youjoker9647 yeah

[@onlythewise1]

thats your opnion

[@BRAN8222]

My grandma loved Sammy Davis Jr. She passed away this morning, so here I am, listening to one of her favorite singers. This song will stick with me forever.

[@debstar2005]

That’s lovely that you can remember your grandma through his music, that’s the sign of legend they never really die they live in their music which in turns makes legends of the ppl who loved them..

[@mrbojangles977]

Your Grandma must have been a very smart lady..

[@jackieevans4717]

BRAN8222 So sorry for your loss. I’ll tell you something, dad passed away but he was revived and was alert and speaking. We asked what he saw, he was in heaven and he saw God and many, many rainbows and palm trees. Other beautiful things that I want to keep private. God bless your Grandma and may she dwell in the kingdom of the lord for ages and ages.

[@BRAN8222]

@@jackieevans4717 thank you for the kind words. I hope you get to spend many more happy years with your father

[@terrynicholas1982]

And she will always be with you.

[@polpottsetung.i6928]

I'm an old timer and this song always brought a tear to my eyes especially when his dog up and died. Can yall imagine when songs could bring tears to your eyes? Not with today's rubbish!

[@charleschurch4901]

Sammy Davis Jr We don't see this kind of talent anymore.

[@yobrant]

He was 60 years old here and absolutely mesmerizing.

[@adamnugent2137]

yeah he was in great shape

[@vijitc1209]

I am 60 years old too. This makes me so emotional.

[@gavinstrachan1373]

Lovely song gavin in hastings east sussex

[@grantdewberry9068]

The best I remember him when he was young he has only got better what a memory

[@markraymond3517]

R.i.p Sammy no one sings it better

[@agerven]

Oh, my, what a performance. Orchestra and Mr. Sammy Davis. Got me enchanted, tearstruck and almost speechless.

[@parvezji1696]

I'm already feeling goosebumps

[@blane6592]

Alllll the feels!!!! 💚💚💚

[@anniechorley4940]

Always makes me cry

[@itatreeneetee]

As an African man who grew up in the 80s and 90s... i can testify how much we as humanity have lost.

[@deehill7193]

Me too!

[@jeffl1460]

This may be the best thing I have seen in years. Truly a classic for all ages. Golden era of actually talented, engaging artists that defined true entertainment for all. Lots of so called "singers" out there. Lots of so called "actors" out there. This man defined being a "Performer". When he puts on the hat, trims the brim, you can see his transformation into his craft.

[@adammark6834]

Class act 👌🏻

[@traceytheisen8067]

An era when shows had full orchestras and songs that told stories. Incredible

[@castlebilliards8712]

Was just thinking the same thing. How "entertainment" has changed

[@redshoefive3234]

You are so sweet

[@lorettaholloway7657]

I totally agree...a true entertainer who did need flames or eat fire, or hug stage props but just the command of the stage and audience with his TALENT. I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting Sammy on more than one occasion while we were both entertaining in Las Vegas at the same venue. He also caught my show. I Will always remember your kindness and the musical advice you gave to me ...REST IN PARADISE SAMMY DAVIS. I'd like to think of myself as a true entertainer who can engage an audience by just BEING: Loretta Holloway "I've Never Been To Me" :kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3zUcpSubLKofck

[@sirphanuel1823]

Thursday October 2024 I am still here enjoying the song

[@chunkyc5378]

Sammy was and will Forever be the Greatest Entertainer of All Time G.O.A.T.

[@mikedancer1000]

This man was the greatest entertainer that we've ever had.

[@lesdavies48]

100% agree pure talent

[@anthonyjones5655]

Yby by6y&_5 gut 555 no nu moo. Hiu hgv f'bi bi

[@mariocosby8013]

Jamie Foxx is the second best

[@TurkeysLeg]

Don Rickles was better

[@jessicaturner8825]

Couldn't agree more

[@MrGeoffMorgan]

Just Pure Talent - no tricks / gimmicks / gadgets - not an auto tune or Loop pedal in sight....pure Skill talent and class The one the only Mr Sammy Davis Jr

[@pierre-andreglauser5843]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfFgKiGg9-Spc0

[@alfredoolivares1942]

Very well said Sr..

[@foxliam10]

Wait until you find out what he hid in his pants

[@ursulafriedrich2520]

Wer kann Einsamkeit besser verkörpern und gleichzeitig tanzen. The rat pack. Sammy war der größte. Dean hat ihn nicht hochkommen lassen. Frank Sinatra auch net. Sammy war andersfarbig .is voll schad. Tut nir leid um ihn. Auch um Sinatra und den smarten old drink winer.

[@mtnstrand2819]

100%

[@cubkid82]

Would love to have true entertainers like this today.

[@sharyndonner6178]

I think they are out there. Experienced lovely music entertainment from 2 young fellows playing multiple instruments and singing at a simple weekly antique show

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

That's the kind of real life entertainer that's hard to come by these days.

[@minimansonstar]

He's my greatest inspiration as I am also an entertainer. 🌟

[@stevenrobertson4603]

2022 and we are still loving this. Anyone else?

[@Byley-e7h]

Yes June 30th 2022👍

[@matthiasausfrankfurt]

Yes! And we wouldn't know the song without Robbie Williams.

[@EleonoraMusic1]

I don’t know why I’m crying. So touched by this amazing performance ❤️

[@souldesire5932]

A performance is just fake usually and sadly. Sammy Davis JR was a hardcore satanist doing extremely wicked things that lacked heart, morality, and sentiment. Run and cry out to Jesus Christ, for with Him is all the heart of life and true light. Sammy davis knew about and was working for the devil. The music and entertainment industry is demonic and wicked sadly. Eternity is real, repentance is a gift from God and a real gift that has nothing to do with modern religion. God bless.

[@stephanomuzzatti4993]

damn onions anyhow :(

[@sgtpepper1138]

It's my favorite performance of this song.

[@claireryan2641]

Me too

[@michaeltrocchia4554]

because it is a brilliant performance, full of human kindness, he is a legend

[@davekim6293]

This live performance puts millions of studio recordings to shame... A true legend...

[@dominicohea5624]

One of the most. Talented. Singers in. The. World.

[@captainnice9698]

I will never tire of hearing Sammy sing this song....ever

[@proudcynophile1901]

For real! There is nothing negative anyone can say about the late great Sammy Davis Jr! I love that there is no trolling I see on this thread. You all has me at Sammy was great!

[@pablopruzsiani2454]

Drives me to tears...THE ONE

[@anthonyvaughan4853]

AMEN TO THAT !!!

[@alanmackinnon3516]

Me too.

[@pattibarry9185]

I miss Sammy Davis Jr. He did this song better than anyone I have ever heard. I hope he is in paradise still singing it.

[@Rogue-cg1rm]

I’m still here in 24 watching this absolute legend .. sammy Davis had so much class.. after all he had to go through.

[@victorvanarsdel]

Who ever was a better showman? Who ever had more talent?

[@stoneshorty]

Respect...but that list is longer.

[@karenknaggs3223]

Nobody had the gifts that Sammy had .

[@Dina-nm1nx]

@@karenknaggs3223 He WORKED at developing his brilliant talents, singing, dancing, comedy, story telling, acting...his WHOLE life and became a MASTERFUL performer. He went on stage at 2 and went on tour with his father who sang and danced as a vaudeville performer. His mother was a vaudeville dancer.

[@starvetodeath123]

He walked so Michael Jackson could run.

[@billmurley1752]

He is the greatest entertainer in the history of America. Sing, dance, play drums, play piano, acr - he did it all. He was the greatest.

[@cornpop9691]

I grew up with the Rat pack. My parents were both from the depression. I’m 57 in 2024 and I miss the days when things were normal and the world was bigger.

[@fayex485]

crazy to think this legend was michael jackson’s inspiration

[@Nicholas___....]

Hey hey Faye, very true!

[@Nicholas___....]

Hey hey Faye have a great day!

[@christopherwilson7698]

Never knew that thanks for the knowledge

[@JamieGoldsman]

Notice how Sammy wears and tips his hat!

[@JamieGoldsman]

I saw Sammy perform this song in Lake Tahoe when I was a little girl with my parents. I loved him now and loved him then!

[@moondawg3693]

The "Rat Pack" was incredible, but not one possessed the insane talents of this megastar. Thanks Sammy.

[@beyourself2444]

Dr Why Agreed

[@gmaureen]

So true.

[@ElectroIsMyReligion]

Dont forget Frank!

[@yannickleroux3212]

@@ElectroIsMyReligion and dean

[@SP-bt9mp]

And Dennis

[@kaylaliebeck4894]

This song is dear to me. I’m almost 60! Sang it with my dad and his family. The original singer. Writer. Amazing. Not many know of him.

[@winstoncorrigan4309]

I want to Thank your father for this song , and this timeless classic is dear to me 2🎶🎼🕺🏿❤️

[@robbob5302]

Was he really in a jail cell with Bojangles?

[@violet9853]

Oh, how wonderful. Thank you for telling us.

[@weskitten]

Bill Robinson. Right? Sammy could do it all. His signature song, of course.

[@markbritton6798]

Sammy never wrote this song,some old nobody did year's before Sammy!

[@damiancazares7994]

Happy Heavenly 99th Birthday Sammy Davis Jr December 8 1925 - May 16 1990

[@kaii231]

Any black person who thrived during his time was a superhero. The racism he had to overcome was truly nuclear level. Respect

[@jeanc819]

Absolutely! That said, as a member of The Rat Pack he knew they always had his back.

[@Dina-nm1nx]

WHAT a performance! I am AWED! Sammy THRIVED---because he developed his talent since he was young boy. He WORKED at it for DECADES and perfected it and became one of the VERY BEST singer/ dancer performers EVER! Sammy, Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, were the best (male) singer/performers---but Sammy had the extra of his seamless dance skills...a BRILLIANT performer!

[@lynnbing9938]

It was shocking how horrible the racism was for Sammy!

[@3x3mm]

And the racism is currently being exasperated by trump rn unfortunately.

[@lelandelizalde971]

Thank you!

[@davidbeavers1007]

BEST OF THE BEST

[@kariskogstadlita8085]

Yes ,so totally agree 🤩😍

[@PaulGreen11]

The Very Best of the Very Best.

[@PaulGreen11]

The Very Best of the Very Best

[@leontab8320]

Love this man, he had to cope with unbelievable racism and carried on…what a legend!!!

[@Somerset-In-The-Blood]

I heard I can't remember who said it but he was refused entry to a club in Vegas by the doormen & the word of it got to Frank Sinatra & the doormen were taken to the back of the club & delt with...

[@TexasBorn1835]

One of my favorite singers by far.

[@delharry4392]

@@Somerset-In-The-Blood right on time , is it true or not true what Has Frank got to do with this great performance anyway Zero yep Zero Just can't admire probably the most talented entertainers EVER Maybe he should be just grateful 🙏 to Frank for everything Had nothing to him entertaining at 4yrs old and taking all that bigotry and violence total lack of fair opportunities for Qall the years before Frank

[@stefanwilkinson1536]

@@delharry4392 you likely have some considerable issues that you should deal with before commenting again. Good luck.

[@albertbavre3941]

Thats sad and oo so true ! America > FUCKING RACISTS UP TO NOW !!

[@ValShave]

If this song doesn't touch your soul, you don't have one.... Rest in the arms of our Lord, beautiful man...

[@rw3423]

AMEN🤗

[@julieclifford7698]

The Man.. the Song.. the Dance.. the Love .. the Whistle.. nothing compares. 💚💙💖

[@ericselectrons]

Chills. Every single time. This man was the definition of a showman.

[@mattc9412]

absolutely amazing

[@brianshadbolt7478]

Santa

[@jerryblair61]

What a entainer sends chills just watching him.

[@briandauderman4457]

Eric Electron bull!!!

[@vrinda5303]

Brian Dauderman Yeah, you are a bunch a bull.

[@harleygal420]

Hey kids. Take note. This is real music. Real entertainment. No gimmicks. No nudity. Pure class.

[@RL-im7ww]

Hard to say nudity wouldn't improve this though.

[@mobgoblin1162]

Just a reminder to those who have forgotten - real music and entertainment is still alive today. Don't let the internet cloud your mind. Just because your taste of music isn't in the mainstream doesn't mean all hope in the world is lost. There's more people than you may think that still love and cherish this music. Still to this day pulling inspiration. Just like with comedy, music is subjective.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

@@RL-im7ww 😂😂😂

[@genki2genki]

Yeah. That was saved for backstage. When Mr. Sinatra said it was okay.

[@tammywehner3269]

you are NOT lying harleygal420

[@DGNYY27]

My dad worked in the news business and I was in the newsroom when it came over the wire that Sammy had passed.

[@elzabester8156]

Jerry Jeff Walker was an American country music singer and songwriter. He is best known for writing the 1968 song "Mr. Bojangles" He passed away on 23 October 2020.

[@charmlot100]

What a talented man.

[@charmlot100]

Jerry Jeff Walker wrote this and its quite q story how he wrote it. Jerry Jeff Walker and Sammy Davis were both talented men. R.I.P. to both

[@bd3825]

Wow only recently he passed. 💔

[@mdarrenu]

thanks for posting. I missed that. I had heard of JJW - didn't know he wrote Bojangles.

[@captaincode1234]

Robbie william introduce me to mr bojangles, before then I realized sammy jr. great song. RIP jerry.

[@tonylove4800]

The man could dance. The man could sing. The man could mesmerise.

[@edithsymmans3273]

I remember when this wonderful song came out by the one and only Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. I cried then and I still do each time I hear it. Thank you for entertaining us Sammy. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE 🙏💞

[@theodoregoodman7973]

I remember listening to it when I was in elementary school and I loved it then and I love it now

[@salmontanio212]

@@theodoregoodman7973 ditto

[@amywolff7465]

I Think Billy Joe's is also Very Good. Y'all know Billy wrote it right?.

[@sebastianwelcome2080]

​@@amywolff7465no l dint know that l hread something about Billy Joel writing it though

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

@@amywolff7465 Jerry Jeff Walker

[@brendawatkins5751]

I STAYED HOME FROM WORK THE DAY THIS WAS ON,ON PURPOSE,AND GLAD I DID,😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marswmnwhoever2188]

My father used to sing this song to me as a little girl. I used to want him to sing that song to me over that and to swing me around fast. Hard to believe that was 45 yrs ago or more and my Dad has been gone 8 yrs. Life is a mess and I miss him terribly. Some day Ill get to see him again.

[@derekeliopoulos2670]

Your father sounds like a good man. Hope things work out for you.

[@lohithjadhav5223]

😭🙏❤️❤️🙏

[@kylecarson5723]

:(

[@kennyken7693]

God bless you, you will be with your father again believing that.

[@kennyken7693]

God bless you. You will be with your father again believe in that.

[@KidFresh71]

Sammy Davis Jr. just oozes class and charisma. What a unique talent.

[@florisdejong1512]

Pure talent. No finetuning and autotune. What an artists! The orchestra sounds wonderful.

[@championrd8557]

This is first time l ever listening Sammy Davis Jr it’s his B-Day today so Happy Birthday to him!!!!!!🥳🎉🎂 12/08/24 R.l.P to him

[@skyestephens2987]

I can say i’m truly honored to have heard all the stories from my family that had him around. My great grandmother was a dance performer and worked with Josephine Baker,Billy Holiday, and most of all Sammy. When she was out dancing he would watch over my grandmother backstage and make her laugh with all of his impressions,dancing, and singing was actually became her godfather. Truly a nice man from I heard from everyone! His voice is storytelling for sure ♥️

[@peterhall728]

wow.incredible.what a life your Great grandmother must of had.

[@-skye-6902]

@@peterhall728 yeah she just recently passed this past November, lived to be 97… So she had pictures of all these instances with celebs hanging on her walls and love to tell the tales of em. Always explained Sammy was the most humble and down to earth person she’s met.

[@sgtpepper1138]

I always love hearing good things about people I admire, it's getting rare these days.

[@-skye-6902]

@@sgtpepper1138 i’m glad i could spread spread a little happiness by tell her story :)

[@jackierowe9195]

You are blessed

[@georgelopez9088]

Still listening to this in 2019

[@john111257]

ME TOO

[@TheAngrySportsfan01]

Real music

[@richardcoles2432]

Yes

[@robertcube3418]

Yeah, classic!

[@davidhenderson5051]

@@TheAngrySportsfan01 All music is real, there are just different styles you like more than others...

[@jeffbernsteincomposer]

They don’t make em like Sammy anymore. A bygone era where talent was on a whole different level.

[@shigsho]

@Mārcis Bukovskis Because crappy music is popular. The biggest problem is bad songs.

[@crore1669]

@@LeylaDerben I'm a kid and I agree with the second statement, but the second statement I can slightly disagree. I personally don't live in America, but the artists there don't have as much talent as the older generation, it's all autotuned now. However, autotune does make some good music.

[@amazinggrace9073]

James Henderson No you’re not apparently you love him because you came all the way here to listen to him sing ❤️how cute .

[@amazinggrace9073]

OriginalMasters he’s just pretending he knows he likes this man . Some white folks don’t like to admit who their idols really are

[@amazinggrace9073]

Derben Leyla I disagree . He was more popular then the guy who wrote the original and this version is like more 🤷‍♀️and that’s just being honest . There isn’t talent specific to old school talent and that’s the truth . Especially tap dancing , swinging , singing . It’s all different . It’s not bad now a days but it definitely cannot compare

[@kerstin2475]

08.12.1925 Happy Birthday Sammy ❤ unforgettable

[@maggiemalone3540]

Thank goodness these videos are out there so everyone can see what real superstars are. Thank you for posting this. ❤

[@minimansonstar]

That's right. Sammy is the GREATEST ENTERTAINER in the UNIVERSE, then there is Mini Manson. 😋

[@kurtphillips7038]

I’ve never seen this performance before. Now, I’ll never forget it!

[@David030973]

Besser kann man es nicht beschreiben.

[@Abdullah-h6i3m]

Me too

[@jehania9451]

I miss when we had performers like this. Just music and storytelling. RIP Sammy💕

[@rachaelnic4851]

First time watching Sammy Davis He's awesome..

[@minimansonstar]

You will grow to love him. Wait until you see the Archie Bunker episode he was in. 🌟

[@kaykay1577]

This is a storytelling genius. Mr. Davis was a true artist who entertained with a spirit of excellence!

[@patrickmulroney9452]

he said one time he sang this song because he felt like bojangles and one day would lose everything like bojangles did..that is why he was very emotional while singing this song