He's not singing a song, he's telling a story. A priceless performance.
@RonSiwicki3 жыл бұрын
Bingo 😁
@troydorsett85483 жыл бұрын
@@RonSiwicki huuekkky
@christophepery22373 жыл бұрын
@Judy Gaines ķlsmkm
@katslat84103 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@StevenC323 жыл бұрын
The story is about Bill Robinson who is known as Mr. Bojangles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Robinson
@hitmanofadown37514 ай бұрын
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-cg1rm3 ай бұрын
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.
@93Jubilee3 ай бұрын
Same ehre -- brilliant performance! @@Rogue-cg1rm
@kamran53112 ай бұрын
Good on you. What a performance!!
@vincetravis702 ай бұрын
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-ri3vg6kf4p2 ай бұрын
@@Rogue-cg1rmso much the very eyes of age 😢
@jrtmanmd10 ай бұрын
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! 🥲
@user-ph9oj2ii7e3 ай бұрын
Yep! All faiths….
@jurgenblick549119 күн бұрын
So true
@catherinedolan616811 күн бұрын
He was truly a wonderful talented entertainer! Always loved him!
@andrewmcgowan84436 күн бұрын
Rat pack me bol?x Sam's the man
@johnhoward3742 күн бұрын
Satanist? he was one self admittedly
@mikebland49355 ай бұрын
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.
@richardleoni47703 ай бұрын
Well said.
@nigelbaker27172 жыл бұрын
Who is still listening in 2021? What an artist, a musical story teller. Genius!
@lindakay63572 жыл бұрын
me
@rafkong2 жыл бұрын
Right here, friend
@dorothylingwood99262 жыл бұрын
Me too he’s brilliant 😍
@JDavidHopkins2 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@chrissyx37022 жыл бұрын
Right here
@asacarrick1385 Жыл бұрын
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
@davidmennie49339 ай бұрын
Wow what memories
@talljib8 ай бұрын
you're one blessed mfer
@cmw3328 ай бұрын
Thanks for Sharing
@Nickster_P7 ай бұрын
Fantastic.......
@BrandieFried7 ай бұрын
How Wonderful 🥰❤️🥰 Thank You for Your Special Story 🥹
@858MarkusАй бұрын
Oh the time, when music was still music, and singers could sing.
@michealbaylham193722 күн бұрын
Well said,
@HOAsSUCK6 күн бұрын
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!!!
@quaintancemotley28754 ай бұрын
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. 😊😎❤
@JohnGerrie4 ай бұрын
I have been listening to this for years now. I play this regularly and thoroughly enjoy it.
@hayleymercer51693 ай бұрын
❤
@MSD.4543Ай бұрын
He's so boring nothing exciting about this cross eye man
@RosieWoolfАй бұрын
He is everything.
@RosieWoolfАй бұрын
I pity you.
@lindalove831 Жыл бұрын
We don’t have pure entertainers like this anymore ! One of the all time best ! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@sgtpepper1138 Жыл бұрын
No doubt, he was so incredibly talented.
@allanbjarnason6 Жыл бұрын
Got that right 👍❤️ he sure was the best my favorite rat pack performer RIP SAMMIE DAVIS JUNIOR 👍😞❤️
@BoleDaPole Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@BoleDaPole now I see how you got that name lol.....he said Beyonce 😏
@veramae4098 Жыл бұрын
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.
@rickenjoey Жыл бұрын
He isn't just singing this song. He is living it.
@derekjason136 Жыл бұрын
He was a brilliant performer was Sammy
@rorycameron2068 Жыл бұрын
I look forward to dying and being part of great people
@dcdanger6151 Жыл бұрын
Sammy sang about Mr. Bojangles for many years, somewhere along the way he transformed into him
@justinjohnson8551 Жыл бұрын
that's a not true. sammy wasn't close to being like bo jangles.
@JamesMena-ym9vf Жыл бұрын
"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.
@Kenj.Jamesk2 ай бұрын
Me at 82 years, still my No. 1 go to when I get tired of all the modern shit on the radio these days.
@rw34232 ай бұрын
🤣😂
@staycozy2472 ай бұрын
I'm 51 and I agree with you. Nothing compares to these old standards. Imagine what Sammy would think of the stuff today??
@thalassarealestate73042 ай бұрын
I’m 46 I have just discovered Sammy Davies .. what a name ,
@markflorentino73922 ай бұрын
Me at 47 listening to Sammy. Also dean. I personally believe that Frank is overrated. I love them alll
@Midget043Ай бұрын
Im 20 and discoverd him years ago sammy is one of the reasons i made it this far
@davidbeavers10072 ай бұрын
BEST OF THE BEST
@kickinitwithkenzie63104 жыл бұрын
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.
@eddiebirch20674 жыл бұрын
That is so beautiful , sorry for your loss
@oldschoolmusic27104 жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss. I cry every time I hear it too
@davidpearn24844 жыл бұрын
Sorry Hannah for your loss, I personally love Bobby Dylans version try and listen to it it's beautiful, God bless you.
@paulwarwick15114 жыл бұрын
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.
@msthang53664 жыл бұрын
Hannah Faith I am crying from hearing that!!! So Beautiful
@Diwondermum Жыл бұрын
It’s now 2023!! This man is the best singer ever!! He knows exactly how to sing and dance. Thankyou Sammy Davis Jnr. 💐🤗
@jaynewaterfall855 Жыл бұрын
no words really ....but that is what you call class
@alan30189 Жыл бұрын
He was a natural. Many great singers have to work very hard at it. Sammy seemed effortless in his performances. Amazing.
@roadscilz5599 Жыл бұрын
The Man
@gscarpa611 ай бұрын
A pure legend
@dennispicone680110 ай бұрын
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. ❤😊😅
@josego93659 ай бұрын
Dam that was great. Pure class. We lost class along the way..
@user-kx8iq2rh2x3 ай бұрын
I'm 71 and have seen everyone. You are the greatest entertainer I have ever seen. Hope I meet you in heaven ..rip
@rickhenrythedealmaker44332 ай бұрын
❤
@FPSIreland22 ай бұрын
You will.
@robduncan28166 жыл бұрын
its times like this i realize how important youtube can be
@heatherbovat96225 жыл бұрын
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.
@minuteman20125 жыл бұрын
Would have been nice to see this on MTV
@maureenthomson30375 жыл бұрын
Absolute legend 😘
@humannaturedj5 жыл бұрын
The internet is like a time machine
@jackspeed33985 жыл бұрын
me too :)
@johnsmith-rb2yz3 жыл бұрын
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.
@Mark64W3 жыл бұрын
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.
@NDDC123 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s very good, I personally prefer Nina Simone’s version
@debdenny75523 жыл бұрын
Sammy was the most talented out of all of them in the Rat Pack.
@NallDave3 жыл бұрын
Take a look at Michael Jackson's Moonwalk. Sammy did it first.
@heatherlouise8143 жыл бұрын
not a chance, original kills it
@julieclifford76988 ай бұрын
The Man.. the Song.. the Dance.. the Love .. the Whistle.. nothing compares. 💚💙💖
@cpmg19783 жыл бұрын
They don't make performers like this anymore.
@paoladuque5443 жыл бұрын
No they don't. May be the most beautiful rendition of a song I have ever heard. Bravo!
@jamescasterline66143 жыл бұрын
So so sad but no they don't
@grahammafham68343 жыл бұрын
They certainly don't .. enjoy watching a real star !
@Blackhawk2113 жыл бұрын
Bruno Mars is quite literally a reincarnation of Sammy
@leonconnelly53033 жыл бұрын
@@Blackhawk211 blasphemy
@peteranderson45366 жыл бұрын
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
@kath23916 жыл бұрын
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.
@peteranderson45366 жыл бұрын
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!
@kath23916 жыл бұрын
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.❤️
@peteranderson45366 жыл бұрын
Right on, Kathy Hill! And same right backatcha!
@deneenjeffries27686 жыл бұрын
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.
@KidFresh719 ай бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. just oozes class and charisma. What a unique talent.
@patrickbone6171Ай бұрын
60 year old English guy, love both Sammy and this song !
@ariellabella1711 Жыл бұрын
Sending shivers down my spine. What a performer.
@BrooklynAvenue11 ай бұрын
Same here.
@davidpyorkshire10 ай бұрын
He was pure class
@user-wl9sn4pn6o8 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing
@markflorentino73925 ай бұрын
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
@richardleoni47703 ай бұрын
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.
@maxpower2542Ай бұрын
Unlike a majority of today's "artists" there's a confidence AND humility in the performance. A true and highly talented performer. RIP Sammy
@dalebenafield8 ай бұрын
Doesn't get any better
@larsfillmore47652 жыл бұрын
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.56162 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was the most talented member of the Rat Pack - IMHO!
@jasonliebenberg49092 жыл бұрын
WHO CAN DO THIS IN THIS DAY AND AGE...NO ONE COME'S TO MIND...👏😀😀💖
@littlebigman69572 жыл бұрын
@@jasonliebenberg4909 robbie williams did a good attempt at the song. He had a dancer come down the stairs onto the stage. Very good 👍
@robertgonsfeld6537 Жыл бұрын
I wasn't in the crowd that day.
@moptopbaku6022 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Spot On!!!
@pothandlepeddlar Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You have a wonderful mind .
@dotz24zzzzz11 ай бұрын
So beautiful
@andreasvullings485811 ай бұрын
Ein wunderschöner Satz❤
@mohammadmehdi87117 ай бұрын
That's really deeeeeeeeeeep 😢😢
@roni0427653 ай бұрын
2024 and your memory still lives on Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.
@michealbaylham193722 күн бұрын
I had the honor of seeing one of Sammy Davis shows in Las Vegas. Simpy said, I was blown away.
@ladym4014 Жыл бұрын
One of The greatest performers to ever live!!! So much talent I cry with joy watching him.
@3070Gordo Жыл бұрын
Yes! Exactly. I can't watch this without tears in my eyes. Genius. A wonderful performance by a wonderful man.
@colinrunciman5166 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@jimbosan710 Жыл бұрын
Lady M, I am with you 1000%. The Best of the Best.
@HMMELD Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely 💯
@nigelpearce7278 Жыл бұрын
Still loving it in 2023
@dnwdie2 ай бұрын
If you're STILL here in 2024, GIVE A SHOUT OUT COMMENT!
@marywatton34825 күн бұрын
I'm from UK 86 years old always loved him absolutely fantastic
@obi1brown28 күн бұрын
As a kid from Liverpool, I never saw religion or colour but I recognised something that spoke to me through performance or music - He had it all in bucket loads and I thank him for that
@dnwdie2 жыл бұрын
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
@karenstanley9642 жыл бұрын
Amen to this
@gambler2702 жыл бұрын
Me too
@gambler2702 жыл бұрын
Me too
@sailordog14142 жыл бұрын
Well-expressed!
@johnalbert14602 жыл бұрын
Since he was like 5 yrs old .
@9teen80s4 жыл бұрын
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
@jameswilliams59974 жыл бұрын
Amen to that
@michaelmccurry99474 жыл бұрын
Before MJ, Prince, and Sly.The Maestro !
@johnb60804 жыл бұрын
You guys.....one of a kind, sammy really was something!!!
@shtcare4 жыл бұрын
@L T Why do you feel it necessary to smear a great performers memory, WHY!!
@donaldmatthew49804 жыл бұрын
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@ArkelChatman458 ай бұрын
I’m 25 and admit My generation of performers can’t touch this 🔥
@Nothing-zw3yd4 ай бұрын
Back in the days when he was coming up, you HAD to be a triple threat... singing, dancing, acting. It's not the same now. Sammy was one of a kind, never to be replaced or outshone by anyone.
@disruptive_innovator3 ай бұрын
i'm 40. same.
@larrybrooks81323 ай бұрын
Us old people would say: you've been here before"😍
@Stryker1766 ай бұрын
Christmas time 2023, I still love this guy. One of the best ever. Sammy can NEVER be replaced. He is a true class act and a true classic. God bless and RIP Sammy. You are greatly missed brother.
@markmiller30535 ай бұрын
It’s the first time I listened to this song. It’s classic!
@AWAL765 ай бұрын
for MANY reasons...it made me cry.....and I am a grown ass man! What a legend.
@maikailoa8085 ай бұрын
Agree 😢
@gregtannermedia6 ай бұрын
Watched this vid 100x or more. Never gets old. Incredible entertainer.
@stevenrobertson46032 жыл бұрын
2022 and we are still loving this. Anyone else?
@Puddingtops Жыл бұрын
Yes June 30th 2022👍
@matthiasausfrankfurt Жыл бұрын
Yes! And we wouldn't know the song without Robbie Williams.
@EleonoraMusic1 Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why I’m crying. So touched by this amazing performance ❤️
@souldesire5932 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
damn onions anyhow :(
@sgtpepper1138 Жыл бұрын
It's my favorite performance of this song.
@claireryan2641 Жыл бұрын
Me too
@michaeltrocchia4554 Жыл бұрын
because it is a brilliant performance, full of human kindness, he is a legend
@Nickster_P7 ай бұрын
The man totally transformed that song, put so much meaning into it. It's a beautiful story. Very sad, but uplifting too. Sammy was the best ever at what he did, an all round entertainer that no one else has ever come close to.
@darrenturner803519 күн бұрын
I had the pleasure of seeing Frank, Sammy and Liza in the one concert and Sammy Davis Jr was on a completely other level the consummate showman.
@simontig2 жыл бұрын
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_chino2 жыл бұрын
So true, I can’t stop watching it‼️❤️
@Caperhere2 жыл бұрын
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.
@sgtpepper11382 жыл бұрын
Let's also not forget the drummer switching flawlessly from brushes to sticks then back to brushes.
@janpcs2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@WilliamsDad19892 жыл бұрын
@@janpcs Yes, I was aware. Actually saw them early 70's and told the story before singing it.
@agerven3 жыл бұрын
Oh, my, what a performance. Orchestra and Mr. Sammy Davis. Got me enchanted, tearstruck and almost speechless.
@parvezji16963 жыл бұрын
I'm already feeling goosebumps
@blane65923 жыл бұрын
Alllll the feels!!!! 💚💚💚
@anniechorley49402 жыл бұрын
Always makes me cry
@itatreeneetee2 жыл бұрын
As an African man who grew up in the 80s and 90s... i can testify how much we as humanity have lost.
@deehill71932 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@clemo7219 ай бұрын
Heard Don Rickles say, in an interview, the boys in the pack and probably most people in showbiz, considered Sammy to be the greatest entertainer they'd all seen / worked with..
@kaii2315 ай бұрын
Any black person who thrived during his time was a superhero. The racism he had to overcome was truly nuclear level. Respect
@jeanc8195 ай бұрын
Absolutely! That said, as a member of The Rat Pack he knew they always had his back.
@nancycook9120 Жыл бұрын
What a performance, best renditions of this song, still listening to him sing in 2022.
@Gerardnolan191 Жыл бұрын
Same here Nancy How are you doing 🤗
@newla6899 Жыл бұрын
Me too xxx
@danielsmit11 Жыл бұрын
Keith Whitley version. Love Sammy and this is his song but still prefer Keith's version more
@adammark6834 Жыл бұрын
One of the GOATS 👌🏻
@MrSevere51 Жыл бұрын
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 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾!
@BJTHOMAS1970 Жыл бұрын
2023 and Sammy is still magic.
@petitebabydoll Жыл бұрын
On ne l oublie jamais fantastique Samy le talent à l état pur
@ursulafriedrich252011 ай бұрын
Yes he is here in our hearts Wherever loves this music. Sammy is there🥰🥰🥰
@angelapergolani65007 ай бұрын
Can you ever replace this magical man ?
@johnkell15856 ай бұрын
Present
@novel88626 күн бұрын
In my opinion, this is the only singer who has a more beautiful voice than Elvis. A great and very sad song.
@lfcmonkeyyyman62299 ай бұрын
13 million views... I reckon 20,000 of those are from me 😮.. absolutely love the way Sammy does this song
@Gaspipenicklioni Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfFgKiGg9-Spc0
@mtnstrand281911 ай бұрын
Perfect!!!
@glenbo0211 ай бұрын
He was the greatest, ever.
@sueparras60289 ай бұрын
And his voice was sensational!
@evasimiao88757 ай бұрын
@@mtnstrand2819t
@davekim62932 жыл бұрын
This live performance puts millions of studio recordings to shame... A true legend...
@jeffl1460 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Class act 👌🏻
@traceytheisen8067 Жыл бұрын
An era when shows had full orchestras and songs that told stories. Incredible
@castlebilliards8712 Жыл бұрын
Was just thinking the same thing. How "entertainment" has changed
@redshoefive3234 Жыл бұрын
You are so sweet
@lorettaholloway7657 Жыл бұрын
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
@thomaswink82998 ай бұрын
Sammy toll wunderbar.Einer der besten Songs aller Zeiten.Danke Sammy.Ruhe in Frieden.😢
@user-ds3ft2fv3l3 ай бұрын
I love this song , this performance makes me feel very happy
@harleygal4202 жыл бұрын
Hey kids. Take note. This is real music. Real entertainment. No gimmicks. No nudity. Pure class.
@RL-im7ww2 жыл бұрын
Hard to say nudity wouldn't improve this though.
@mobgoblin11622 жыл бұрын
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.
@MiketheNerdRanger2 жыл бұрын
@@RL-im7ww 😂😂😂
@genki2genki2 жыл бұрын
Yeah. That was saved for backstage. When Mr. Sinatra said it was okay.
@tammywehner32692 жыл бұрын
you are NOT lying harleygal420
@riac53883 жыл бұрын
No one can perform this song like Sammy! He was so classy, a gentleman with great talent!
@youjoker96473 жыл бұрын
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
@barbarafischbach84803 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidanglin71773 жыл бұрын
I loved him so. Still do.
@davidanglin71773 жыл бұрын
@@youjoker9647 yeah
@onlythewise13 жыл бұрын
thats your opnion
@user-xl2nr6ee7e8 ай бұрын
I don’t see anyone in the comments talking about bojangles who the song is dedicated too what a great performance from Sammy Davis 2 legends 🕊😇
@michaelsternberg15974 ай бұрын
For those who are interested Mr Bo jangles was one of the original black performers in movies he did played opposite to Shirley temple.
@brianschaefer54434 ай бұрын
Mr Bojangles was written by Jerry Jeff Walker and he wrote it after getting arrested in New Orleans in 1965 and while he was inside the jail, he met a fellow inmate and traveling song and dance man who called himself Mr Bojangles. The lyrics tell the story. It's all right there.
@yobrant3 жыл бұрын
He was 60 years old here and absolutely mesmerizing.
@adamnugent21373 жыл бұрын
yeah he was in great shape
@vijitc12092 жыл бұрын
I am 60 years old too. This makes me so emotional.
@gavinstrachan13732 жыл бұрын
Lovely song gavin in hastings east sussex
@grantdewberry90682 жыл бұрын
The best I remember him when he was young he has only got better what a memory
@daviddaniel89792 жыл бұрын
Who in gods name gave this performance a thumbs down…… pure genius
@vladimirtserademowitz50402 жыл бұрын
Nobody “Thumbs Down” this Performance Its just a YT Crap System That EVERYTHING has to have “some TDS” YT is just a CIA System!
@mikeyates79312 жыл бұрын
Philistines , that's who
@marcoandreozzi3452 жыл бұрын
Ones who do not appreciate true talent when confronted but then who am I to judg. Amazing talent.
@yankee26662 жыл бұрын
Why would you give any thought to who gave a thumbs down? You must be pretty neurotic.
@lizfair51572 жыл бұрын
Such a one in life time star.genius
@gr8tastesforya7997 ай бұрын
This is what a true entertainer was! Timeless, classic and supreme!
@kirk30773 ай бұрын
😢❤ what a fantastic All round TOP ENTERTAINER!!!! BRILLIANT BRILLIANT ❤
@mmka54342 жыл бұрын
His voice is heartwarming. May he rest in peace.
@MarcusTalbert2 жыл бұрын
So true
@colinrunciman51662 жыл бұрын
With all thought s keep on trucking!
@DG-mv6zw2 жыл бұрын
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
@petew47792 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@iJuanGutierrez2 жыл бұрын
@@DG-mv6zw do you listen to his songs since you are here ? Genuine question
@florisdejong1512 Жыл бұрын
Pure talent. No finetuning and autotune. What an artists! The orchestra sounds wonderful.
@dorothybradford181510 ай бұрын
This song is such a classic. It makes me cry every time I hear it. Some songs are just soothing to the soul & this by far is one of them. It really touches my soul when he says, the dog up & died & he grieved. I felt that because my precious dogs died & I know about grieving a lifetime. I loved my dogs!!!! Thank You Sammie David Jr. For the great memories & singing such an amazing song!! RIP ❤️
@pamelanicol37032 ай бұрын
He could sing any song & it was a gift for us to hear it 😊
@johnwilde6120 Жыл бұрын
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…
@edithsymmans3273 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I remember listening to it when I was in elementary school and I loved it then and I love it now
@salmontanio212 Жыл бұрын
@@theodoregoodman7973 ditto
@amywolff746511 ай бұрын
I Think Billy Joe's is also Very Good. Y'all know Billy wrote it right?.
@sebastianwelcome208011 ай бұрын
@@amywolff7465no l dint know that l hread something about Billy Joel writing it though
@JohnSmith-dh4gw10 ай бұрын
@@amywolff7465 Jerry Jeff Walker
@zoranantonmore7900Ай бұрын
This mister Samy Davies stays forever. My my my, mr. Bojangels. Lord, how I love his words, his music and his charisma, yess. God bless his soul forever, amen. I simply love him. ❤
@jorgstraer49212 ай бұрын
unforgettable and uncomparable, R.I.P. Sammy
@MrGeoffMorgan Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/emfFgKiGg9-Spc0
@alfredoolivares194211 ай бұрын
Very well said Sr..
@foxliam1011 ай бұрын
Wait until you find out what he hid in his pants
@ursulafriedrich252011 ай бұрын
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.
@mtnstrand281911 ай бұрын
100%
@BRAN82224 жыл бұрын
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.
@debstar20054 жыл бұрын
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..
@mrbojangles9774 жыл бұрын
Your Grandma must have been a very smart lady..
@jackieevans47174 жыл бұрын
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.
@BRAN82224 жыл бұрын
@@jackieevans4717 thank you for the kind words. I hope you get to spend many more happy years with your father
@terrynicholas19824 жыл бұрын
And she will always be with you.
@terrygarcia8973 ай бұрын
I love Sammy tears rolling down my cheeks. Tx
@MrTallpoppy583 ай бұрын
The man had style ... class ... grace. He could sing ok too.
@fayex4853 жыл бұрын
crazy to think this legend was michael jackson’s inspiration
@Nicholas___....3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey Faye, very true!
@Nicholas___....3 жыл бұрын
Hey hey Faye have a great day!
@christopherwilson76983 жыл бұрын
Never knew that thanks for the knowledge
@JamieGoldsman3 жыл бұрын
Notice how Sammy wears and tips his hat!
@JamieGoldsman3 жыл бұрын
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!
@hairybeastie24424 жыл бұрын
Listening to this. First time in the 2020s. Won’t be the last. Wow!
@billyfleming75114 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it , this man was 1 of the very best . I watch this whenever I need a lift . God bless him
@Andy-lm2zp4 жыл бұрын
I am listening as learning songs to do a tribute to rat pack, I just tried I gotta be me! Wow that is hard !
@norgiemetzinger14214 жыл бұрын
The greatest entertainer who ever lived. Bar none.
@cones054 жыл бұрын
@@billyfleming7511 it was the last, hairy beat sadly left us in feb
@theb49124 жыл бұрын
Me to.....🙌🏾
@doublej33132 ай бұрын
This will be and has been in my all time top 5 songs forever ❤ just pure class, pure class.
@andyszpekman5205Ай бұрын
My father's favorite singer, and I understand why.
@skyestephens2987 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
wow.incredible.what a life your Great grandmother must of had.
@-skye-6902 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
I always love hearing good things about people I admire, it's getting rare these days.
@-skye-6902 Жыл бұрын
@@sgtpepper1138 i’m glad i could spread spread a little happiness by tell her story :)
@jackierowe9195 Жыл бұрын
You are blessed
@kaykay1577 Жыл бұрын
This is a storytelling genius. Mr. Davis was a true artist who entertained with a spirit of excellence!
@patrickmulroney9452 Жыл бұрын
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
@TruckStarr118 күн бұрын
I met this man 4 times in my lifetime as a child. Long Story.♎️👽♎️🦍♎️💨♎️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@chrisokoh388111 күн бұрын
It's the way he tells the story of Mr Bojangles whilst singing. Very moving. I can't get through the song without crying. Awesome performance by a musical genius.
@moondawg36933 жыл бұрын
The "Rat Pack" was incredible, but not one possessed the insane talents of this megastar. Thanks Sammy.
@beyourself24443 жыл бұрын
Dr Why Agreed
@gmaureen3 жыл бұрын
So true.
@ElectroIsMyReligion3 жыл бұрын
Dont forget Frank!
@yannickleroux32123 жыл бұрын
@@ElectroIsMyReligion and dean
@SP-bt9mp3 жыл бұрын
And Dennis
@georgelopez90885 жыл бұрын
Still listening to this in 2019
@john1112574 жыл бұрын
ME TOO
@TheAngrySportsfan014 жыл бұрын
Real music
@richardcoles24324 жыл бұрын
Yes
@robertcube34184 жыл бұрын
Yeah, classic!
@davidhenderson50514 жыл бұрын
@@TheAngrySportsfan01 All music is real, there are just different styles you like more than others...
@cw-s35823 ай бұрын
Incredible, talented gentleman with amazing tenacity embracing life. There will never be another Sammy Davis Jr.
@terryjohnson8043 ай бұрын
The legend the Entertainer the Showman the great Sammy Davis Junior ladies and gentlemen
@marswmnwhoever21883 жыл бұрын
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.
@derekeliopoulos26703 жыл бұрын
Your father sounds like a good man. Hope things work out for you.
@lohithjadhav52233 жыл бұрын
😭🙏❤️❤️🙏
@kylecarson57233 жыл бұрын
:(
@kennyken76933 жыл бұрын
God bless you, you will be with your father again believing that.
@kennyken76933 жыл бұрын
God bless you. You will be with your father again believe in that.
@leontab8320 Жыл бұрын
Love this man, he had to cope with unbelievable racism and carried on…what a legend!!!
@Somerset-In-The-Blood Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite singers by far.
@delharry4392 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@delharry4392 you likely have some considerable issues that you should deal with before commenting again. Good luck.
@albertbavre3941 Жыл бұрын
Thats sad and oo so true ! America > FUCKING RACISTS UP TO NOW !!
@SpikeSPS Жыл бұрын
100K likes.. and zero dislikes. Whew. That makes me feel good... because anybody who doesn't like this performance is clearly a sociopath. The dude is magic.
@eddiejhayes33473 ай бұрын
What a showman! Today 03/18/2024 This Old Sky Trooper/Sailor is still playing one of the Best. RIP SiR:
@frankcalderajr3731 Жыл бұрын
What a Great Performer! How wonderful it would have been to be in the audience at that moment watching sing this great song and his dance. Thank God this was filmed so everyone has a chance to see and experience it. God Bless You Sammy Davis Jr for bringing pure moments of happiness to this world!! ❤❤❤
@user-xf3bk4ze2i Жыл бұрын
So well said... so true.
@jimcobain4618 Жыл бұрын
one of the greatest to live
@kurtphillips7038 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen this performance before. Now, I’ll never forget it!
@David030973 Жыл бұрын
Besser kann man es nicht beschreiben.
@user-pl7oe3ys1n Жыл бұрын
Me too
@user-vz2in8qo5e3 ай бұрын
2024 Olha que música maravilhosa, que atravessou Uma Geração. O clássico
@billporemba83689 ай бұрын
I’m so glad KZbin has a lot of the Greatest singers on their format, that will never fade away. This song always makes me melancholy. I loved this song 50 years ago and still love it, only by Sammy! He’s Mr. Bojangles!
@mikedancer10004 жыл бұрын
This man was the greatest entertainer that we've ever had.
@lesdavies484 жыл бұрын
100% agree pure talent
@anthonyjones56554 жыл бұрын
Yby by6y&_5 gut 555 no nu moo. Hiu hgv f'bi bi
@mariocosby80133 жыл бұрын
Jamie Foxx is the second best
@turkeyleg13 жыл бұрын
Don Rickles was better
@jessicaturner88253 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more
@desmondmayhew64662 жыл бұрын
2022 and utter BRILLIANCE from a pure Legend in my humble opinion
@mhbbej1Ай бұрын
Sammy was great in everything he did. I loved his appearance in All In The Family. The greatest scene in Television was when Sammy kissed Archie on the Cheek.
@brotherandrew339311 ай бұрын
There are no more talented entertainers like Sammy.
@jehania9451 Жыл бұрын
I miss when we had performers like this. Just music and storytelling. RIP Sammy💕