My generation always knew that Sammy Davis, Jr. was the greatest singer/dancer/entertainer ever conceived by a generous god.
@timcarr6401
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, lower 'g.'
@nkcbrazil
2 жыл бұрын
@joanne thanks for those true words. I always felt he was never given enough attention from the media. It was always the others Sinatra, Martin, etc. He is an American Treasure.
@davidgross990
2 жыл бұрын
In the 60's and 70's he had the most entertaining stage show in Vegas. He was older in this video he really could dance with the best of them in his heyday.
@mastdenman
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. Was an entertainer his whole life starting at age 3, going on the road with his father as part of the Will Mastin Trio. There are actually youtube videos of him performing with them.
@christoffesedao3579
Жыл бұрын
😔 And sadly he turned his back on the generous God. Gave his life to Satan. He was very open about it. I grew up on Sammy, and it broke my heart to see him preach Satan and hang out with Anton Levay.
@54nomore
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was known as "Mr. Entertainment." He always gave you 100% whenever he performed. He was really something special. His father was an actor, dancer and musician too back in the 30's and 40's. He played a bit role in the "Benny Goodman Story" movie.
@dawnmanzetti1633
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy was 65 years old here. One of the “Rat Pack” legends ⭐️
@RedBud315
2 жыл бұрын
He passed away in 1990 at 64 years old. He was 59 during this performance. His last public appearance was for his 60TH anniversary in show business where he did dance with Gregory Hines.
@peterwiles7953
Сағат бұрын
I saw sammy back in 63 and he was the most gifted and charismatic performer I’ve ever seen, he ended his show just sitting on the edge of the stage talking to the audience and nobody made any moves towards going home, he was magic a one off
@porflepopnecker4376
2 жыл бұрын
You can tell how Sammy influenced Michael Jackson's style.
@Yowza78
Жыл бұрын
You can also tell how much Fred Astaire influenced Sammy. And how much Astaire was influenced by the great black soft-shoe dancers that came before him. The story of dance is the story of influence -- of learning from the teachers and artists who preceded you.
@dagmar.6954
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer, dancer, actor, comedian, film producer & television director. He was also part of the famous "Rat Pack", led by his friend Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop & Peter Lawford. He appeared in many movies, television & performed in Las Vegas. Sammy had some great songs such as "Hey There", "Something’s Gotta Give", "That’s Entertainment", "Me & My Shadow", I've Gotta Be Me", "The Candy Man", "Mr. Bojangles", "Birth Of The Blues" etc.
@erict956
2 жыл бұрын
You missed out the Birth of the Blues 😆 which along with Mr Bojangles are my favourites.
@camillevee2633
2 жыл бұрын
…among my favs is … “I gotta be me”and “the candy man”… such a powerful beautiful voice…❤️❤️❤️❤️
@davidleatherneck
2 жыл бұрын
@@erict956 ,, I think that falls under ect.
@erict956
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidleatherneck I wrote my comment with tongue firmly in my cheek buddy
@davidleatherneck
2 жыл бұрын
@@erict956 ,, Oh, OK. I couldn't see that from here. LOL!!
@garyarnett1220
2 жыл бұрын
Jerry Jeff Walker wrote this about a person he actually met. Many performers have covered this, but Sammy's is among the best.
@lipby
2 жыл бұрын
Best to stick with the original on this one
@warrenburlingame1172
2 жыл бұрын
I like his version the best. Rip Jerry Jeff
@turnerdan53
2 жыл бұрын
Just the history of Sammy is great. He started in Vaudeville as a child and had to wear blackface to preform. I think it was when Frank and Sammy tried to enter a Vegas hotel and they said Sammy had to come in thru the back. Frank said he would not work for them again so they changed the rules.
@matthewgibbs1366
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you guys finally got to enjoy this great song. A lot of other good artists have covered it as well.
@josepharnita2748
2 жыл бұрын
I saw Sammy in vegas. it was one of the best shows I ever seen. Everyone remembers Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin but Sammy was every bit as talented. tThe Rat pack lives forever
@scottmeeks662
2 жыл бұрын
Chills every time I hear Sammy sing this song. Especially this performance
@unclebounce1495
2 жыл бұрын
Yup amazing song, with an amazing performance.
@clydeb7713
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy was a key member of the famed Rat Pack! Very well loved. He broke the color barrier before the Civil rights movement Sinatra was like a big brother to him.
@nickgov66
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy died broke and Sinatra paid for his funeral.
@back2black717
2 жыл бұрын
I am a GenX-er and my generation was blessed to be born in a time when most of the "greats" of entertainment were still alive and doing their thing. Sammy was one. I remember this song as well as "Candy Man" though both came out by him in the early 70's, I do recall seeing him on variety shows singing those songs. He of course was part of the legendary "Rat Pack" . Peter Lawford passed in the early 1980's. Sammy, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, in the 1990's and Joey Bishop, in the late 2000's.
@clownzzz4837
2 жыл бұрын
My two favorites songs of his as well. I had them both on 45s.
@TheMrBlackCrow
2 жыл бұрын
The song was about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. He was a dancer back in 20's, 30's and 40's in the movies. He was in almost all of Shirley Temple's movies if you want to see him..He was fantastic.
@jald910
10 ай бұрын
According to Wikipedia and other sources, this song is not based on the original Bojangles, but someone Jerry Jeff Walker met who used the same nickname . That Bojangles was white. The original Bojangles was not a chronic jailbird, and didn’t own a dog.
@jovankahammond9746
10 ай бұрын
not about bill robinson..... just the name was used
@jennhen2675
2 жыл бұрын
He was a class act. He could sing and dance. He was part of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford.
@Classicjack228
2 жыл бұрын
Smooth class!
@DashcamRiprock
2 жыл бұрын
He could also act, and was an amazing impressionist.
@psmolek7438
2 жыл бұрын
All classy guys.
@charlesphillips7822
Жыл бұрын
My dad started getting me into watching the rat pack then I started watching each of the actors in their own movies. I also like Sammy singing the Candyman.
@_blueskies
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest entertainers that ever lived! Sammy is a LEGEND. You should definitely listen to his "What Kind of Fool Am I"(Live in Germany 1985) and "The Candy Man" next.
@Emilyhildegaard1
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis did it all. He also acted in a number of films and on T.V. Much loved.
@Salve01
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget "Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow" aka "Baretta's Theme".
@mst1740
2 жыл бұрын
Check out his performance of The Rhythm of Life from the film Sweet Charity. Sammy Davis Jr was a cool dude.
@flutesong5527
2 жыл бұрын
So happy you found Sammy, so many great songs and such a BIG, HUGE talent in every genera. He started tap dancing on street corners for change when he was like 8 yrs old and never stopped for the next 60 years". He sings, dances and acts. An original member of the Rat Pack.
@quixote6942
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy had a Fake Eye, the Result of a Car Crash that almost killed him. He Performed despite the Constant pain he was in, And NOT ONCE did he ever cancel a show! He had been a Song and dance man since his Childhood, I met him when I was a Child, and he was the Nicest Person I've ever Ever Meet.
@george217
2 жыл бұрын
Although I do like this version, you really need to watch the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version.
@carollittle1059
2 жыл бұрын
He had a glass eye and it never stopped him from achieving everything. You should watch him and Gregory Hines tap dance together.
@sadfaery
2 жыл бұрын
And sadly, Gregory Hines is no longer with us either. RIP.
@supersonicsoulsupreme1414
2 жыл бұрын
Great reaction. One of the greatest entertainers ever. This man could do it all. He sang was an incredible dancer could be a serious actor had comedic timing he was a musician and was incredible at doing impersonation
@erict956
2 жыл бұрын
This is about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who was a total pioneer of dance and film.
@festival5920
2 жыл бұрын
Nope.
@kimmjohnston4744
2 жыл бұрын
Robbie Williams does a concert tribute to the standards called, "Swing when you're winning." This song, among other greats are included. Any song from that concert series would be well worth reviewing.
@MyXxx77
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was the ultimate epitome of everything an entertainer should be. Being born when I was, it was as if he had always just been there and that he would always be here. In a sense, maybe for me, that will always be true. A true American icon.
@realcoolbreeze
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy could do it all.,My parents loved him. Audiences loved his theatrical performances. He was the consummate professional. Yes, a classy, funny, intelligent, kind, and multi talented artist. Hollywood loved him too.I thought as did most that he was a great talent. Very rare and special. Happy I was able to see him perform often.
@ericanderson8886
2 жыл бұрын
"Candy Man" is a great song from Sammy and one of his big hits.
@robertphelps1574
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great song written by Anthony Newley and Leslie bricusse who also wrote feeling good that Nina Simone covered
@EGSimon-ds1vf
2 жыл бұрын
This song always touches my heart and makes me cry. Nobody does it better than Sammy.
@v.downes9608
2 жыл бұрын
Loved the way Sammy Davis performed this song. He is mesmerizing.
@tonygourdine512
2 жыл бұрын
This was a true story about one of the greatest hoofers ( Tap dancers ) of All Time Bill " Bojangles" Robinson. Bojangles was one of the first Black entertainers to make it in show business at first in the vaudeville circuit and then in the movies with his most famous movie being with Shirley Temple ! Sammy was a young man when he met Bojangles with his father and uncle ( the Bill Masten Trio ) during those vaudeville days. Sammy Davis Jr is the greatest entertainers to ever live !!! He was also one of the greatest Hoofers to ever dance as well. He played several instruments including the drums. He was Michael Jackson before Michael Jackson. In fact Michael adored the ground Sammy walked on. Icon is too weak a word for him. A stage General !!!!!
@RedBud315
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sort of related to Sammy by marriage via the Will Mastin family so I met Sammy when I was too young to really appreciate what he did but, I learned a lot about him over the years. I am proud and lucky enough to be a Golden Key holder to his private grave site in Forest Lawn. In the 60th anniversary special they did for him when he danced with Gregory Hines, Michael Jackson sang a song called Because of You that he wrote just for Sammy about how it was because of him, he was who he was.
@quixote6942
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the Day, Sammy was part of the "Rat Pack". Back Then (in Vegas), When one or more of them were Performing at Different Hotels, they'd Drop in on Each Other ONSTAGE and would perform Improvised Shows. But being the Early 60's, Sammy ( and any Black People) wouldn't be Allowed to enter through the Main Doors. "The Chairman", Frank Sinatra went to the Owners and told them either Sammy (and ALL Black People) would be Allowed to Come in Throw those doors, or he would Tear up his Contract and find a Showroom that Would. The Owners caved in. Sammy was a FULL Member of the Pack, and his Word and deeds Held as Much Weight as Frankie, Dino Joey and Peter. Sammy was a BIG Influence in tearing down Segregation!
@dennyd9
2 жыл бұрын
When they were truly entertainers....I happy that y'all have found him. Sammy was great!
@ralphkern380
2 жыл бұрын
If you ever saw the old Shirly Temple film "The Little Colonel" Bill Robinson danced his famous stair dance with her ... that - was Bojangles.
@bertramfien1095
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you take the time to look into his life.
@festival5920
2 жыл бұрын
This song is not about Bill Robinson.
@okay5045
2 жыл бұрын
No it wasn't. This story has nothing to do with Bill Bojangles Robinson. His life richer and ended much better than the man in this song
@tonygourdine512
2 жыл бұрын
This song is indeed about Bill Bojangles Robinson. Although he was the highest paid black entertainer of his time he died penniless and destitute. His funeral was paid for by Ed Sullivan. Evan though he was paid the highest wages for black performers, the money he made was pennies on the dollar compared to his white counterparts. So he really didn't make any money at all . But he was loved by the industry and well respected !!!
@Nomad-vv1gk
5 ай бұрын
@@tonygourdine512 This song is not about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Robinson never spent one second in any jail. This song is about a down and out white man. The song was written by a white man. During that time, white and Black men would not have shared a jail cell in New Orleans, it would have been against the law to put them in the same cell together. Bill "Bojangles" was a highly paid star of stage and film, he was never down and out, nor was he a drunk who would have been in a drunk tank in some local jail. He certainly didn't dance for drinks and tips.
@aileenturrietta7553
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version as well but Sammy did a good job. Speaking of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band you should check out "Fishing in the Dark" by them.
@webbtrekker534
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the day all you had to say was, "Dirt Band" and everyone knew who you were talking about. I like that version as well.
@kirpalite
2 жыл бұрын
Written by Jerry Jeff Walker, who I saw perform this song in 1969 or 70... but Sammy Davis does the best performance.
@ericgerena6042
2 жыл бұрын
Love this talented legendary superstar the one and only Sammy Davis Jr. Actor, singer, dancer, musician. One of my favorite song by Sammy was I've Gotta Be Me . Also The Candy Man , originally done by actor Gene Wilder in the movie Willie Wonka And The Chocolate Factory. Best version of this classic song was by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
@sarablack2547
2 жыл бұрын
I love this song.always makes me emotional don't know why.i consider him more talented than Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.they could all sing but Sammy could so much more like impressions,a natural comic and he was a hoofer.i hate that people react to Frank and Dean from the rat pack and don't do sammy.there are vids on KZitem of the rat pack so you can see the chemistry.the BBC brought him over to the UK and gave him his own special show.he was an inspiration to others to take up tap like Gregory Hines( movie cotton club) there's a vid I think they were honouring him were Gregory comes on stage with tap shoes walks over to where Sammy was sitting helps him put on the shoes.helps him to the stage and they dance together.i think it was a few years before he passed.
@davidleatherneck
2 жыл бұрын
HA, Yes, I was trying to think of his name but couldn't, 'Gregory Hines'. I watched that movie too. It was outstanding.
@sarablack2547
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidleatherneck there are 2 more movies I've seen with Gregory Hines while nights with ballet dancer mikhal Baryshnikov and running scared with Billy crystal.all 80's films that I don't really remember as they haven't been shown in decades as far as I know and I was young when I saw them.i must check them out.
@erichsaunders
4 күн бұрын
Guys , Thanks for your kind remarks about Sammy and Mr. Bojangles. Sammy was as is a Classic . Y'all definitely need to hear and know more about him. Cheers 😊
@shwicaz
2 жыл бұрын
"Jerry Jeff Walker's 1968 folk song "Mr. Bojangles" has been misinterpreted as a song about Robinson. According to Walker, it was instead inspired by Walker's encounter with a street performer in the New Orleans first precinct jail, a street performer who called himself "Bo Jangles".[39] In the song, the street performer is a heavy drinker and has a dog that died. By Robinson's own account and those of his friends, he neither smoked nor drank (although he was a frequent and avid gambler),[11]: p. 121 and he never had a dog. " en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Robinson
@timcarr6401
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, and the Mister Bojangles that Walker encountered was white.
@sharonspencer2796
Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis was the ultimate entertainer. He was singer, an actor and dancer, played drums, piano, and trumpet, vibraphone. He did impressions of other famous actors.
@jax5434
2 жыл бұрын
The song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker and based on an actual encounter he had with Bill Robinson (Mr. Bojangles) in a New Orleans jail cell.
@festival5920
2 жыл бұрын
It was not Bill Robinson. I was a street dancer who didn't want to give his real name or so I've read.
@joankisloski6972
2 жыл бұрын
"The Shelter Of Your Arms" is one of my favorite Sammy Davis Jr. songs. He has tons of great songs.
@johnnyarsenault9124
2 жыл бұрын
Classy singer 👌❤️👍, recognition of small people 👌
@autumnamber6849
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr, one of the Rat pack! Always love watching him. Mr. Bogangles that he sings about is REAL! His name is Bill Robinson, You can see him here, on a clip dancing with Shirley Temple. I hope you do check it out. It is only a clip, not the whole movie, PS I love the movie. Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple The tap dancing is awesome!! Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Shirley Temple perform their famous stair dance in the 1935 film THE LITTLE COLONEL, Robinson taught Temple his joyful, elegant tap-dancing routines. She thought he was the perfect partner. In the 1980s, Black told NPR that Robinson taught her to feel the beat, rather than count it out.Feb 14, 2014
@daggarcia
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Bojangles was Bill "Bo Jangles" Robinson dancer, singer, and actor. Check out his dancing in Shirley Temple movies of the 1930s. They dance together child star and Bojangles.
@bigsteve6200
4 ай бұрын
Bill " Bojangles " Robinson was a real person. However, the story in the song was made up. Hopefully you can react to the Candy Man and Old Man River.
@rosesilveira344
2 жыл бұрын
If you saw The Littlest Rebel (1935) you saw Mr. Bojangles tap dance with Shirley Temple on the staircase. Watch it & get blessed.
@LoisChisholm
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for reacting to Sammy Davis, Jr. His is a voice I miss horribly. The first song of his I remember hearing was "What Kind of Fool am I?" The power of his voice is amazing.
@smedleybutler1969
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis made this song about Bill Bojangles Robinson! If you dont know who Bill Bojangles was you should watch a documentary about him!
@hockemeyer1
2 жыл бұрын
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a real dancer in the 1930s. He performed in, I think 6 Shirley Temple movies. He taught Shirley Temple to dance. He was the first to dance up and down stairs. He and Shirley Temple (who was an 8 years old at the time) did a dance duet up and down stairs in one movie, I believe The Littlest Colonel 1935. Sammy Davis, Jr. is one of Americas treasures. He could sing, dance, and act. One of the Rat Pack which included Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. Frank, Sammy and Dean were the best entertainers of the group. The song was written by Jerry Walker in 1965 inspired by the story told to him by a New Orleans street performer who spent time in jail for public intoxication. He met a homeless man who borrowed Bojangles name while in the jail to cover his identity. The actor/dance Bill Bojangles Robinson was a black man. This name borrower was white but also a dancer. The story told in the song is true. This song was significant to Sammy Davis Jr because he had feared becoming like the Bojangles of the song.
@phillipward937
2 жыл бұрын
Country Singer Jerry Jeff Walker wrote "Mister Bojangles" it was covered by so many people it's hard to count them all, Sammy Davis gave us a great interpretation, as did Bobby Darren and the Nitty-gritty Dirt Band, Jerry Jeff Walker could make it feel like you were hearing him tell it for the very first time even if you'd heard him sing it a thousand times, RIP Sammy Davis and Jerry Jeff Walker (you old scamp you)
@dramett
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but Bill Robinson was Bo Jangles. Here's a small snippet from Wikipedia: Bill Robinson Bill Robinson, nicknamed Bojangles was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid African-American entertainer in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. His long career mirrored changes in American entertainment tastes and technology. Wikipedia
@richardwhite3924
2 жыл бұрын
I had the pleasure and honor of opening for a week for Sam at the Latin Casino in New Jersey in the fall of 1968. He was amazing on so many levels. I was 18 and was a last minute replacement for his regular opening act Hines, Hines And Dad (Gregory & Maurice Hines and their father), referred to him by his fellow Rat Packer and my friend Joey Bishop. Standing in the back of the room watching Sammy work was a Master Class every show.
@katrinakelker4864
5 ай бұрын
Sammy Davis was also in All in the Family shows you need to watch ,out Also check Rickard Pryor and Eddie Murphy
@jojowhite9296
2 жыл бұрын
Back in the early 70's Sammy cut the song, "The Candyman" from the movie "Willie Wonka".
@seiraeiramasil2302
2 жыл бұрын
The man who Sammy Davis is singing about is a man who was called Bo Jangles and was best known for his dance routines in movies with Shirley Temple back in the 1930s, his actual name was Bill Robinson born in 1878 and died in 1949 of heart failure. The band "The Nitty Gritty Dirty Band" has a version of this song, which is the one I heard first, the one here with Sammy I remember as well, it was cool to see it again. This was a great reaction video, thanks!
@Nomad-vv1gk
5 ай бұрын
This song is not about Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Robinson never spent one second in any jail. This song is about a down and out white man. The song was written by a white man. During that time, white and Black men would not have shared a jail cell in New Orleans, it would have been against the law to put them in the same cell together. Bill "Bojangles" was a highly paid star of stage and film, he was never down and out, nor was he a drunk who would have been in a drunk tank in some local jail. He certainly didn't dance for drinks and tips.
@goatslunch6991
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy was playing in a charity golf tournament when a commentator asked him what his handicap was. He said "well I'm a short black Jew with a glass eye". MJ borrowed a lot of his moves.
@rittherugger160
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy is Mr. Bojangles. Check out Porgy and Bess for more Sammy like this.
@tonyhancock625
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Bojangles was an African American actor in the 1930's who starred in movies with mainly Shirley Temple and the pair of them would dance ... mainly tap dance together ... google some of their routines to watch n react to
@archiegeorge7264
2 жыл бұрын
There was a real Mr. Bojangles and his name was William Robinson as Mr. Bojangles as his nickname. You can see him in the movies performing with Shirley Temple.
@stacymoore9836
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Junior and Elvis we’re very close friends. You guy’s would love his song The candy man
@corvus1374
2 жыл бұрын
Written and first performed by country/folk performer Jerry Jeff Walker.
@ralphkern380
2 жыл бұрын
Jacky Jack --- helluva writer/performer. Sammy does the song justice with his interpretation.
@aileenturrietta7553
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't Walker also preform this with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?
@corvus1374
2 жыл бұрын
@@aileenturrietta7553 yes
@BBBYpsi
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy is one of the best ever. If I may make a suggestion on a song performed by Sammy his version of "Old Man River" is incredibly powerful & will get many emotions out of you.
@michaelmcgillivray1624
2 жыл бұрын
Dozens of wonderful stories about Sammy Davis Jr. a truly pioneer entertainer.
@valogden
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy started performing in Vaudeville when he was 3. This is one of my favorite songs.
@erict956
2 жыл бұрын
Not bad for a one eyed black Jewish guy (his words). Never mind a triple threat this guy could do it all and so many of today's generation should be made to watch him and then say they didn't have a chance.
@matthewgibbs1366
2 жыл бұрын
I love Sammy Davis jr. In The Cannonball Run movies! You should watch them you guys would like em.
@carollittle1059
2 жыл бұрын
What a talent! He could do it all!
@arlenehenry1097
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy, was Mr Bojangles in his performance here.👏👏
@kathrynstafford7099
2 жыл бұрын
He was amazing. There is a video of him dancing in vaudeville qt the age of 2-3 years old. He is a legend.
@elvistcb3521
2 жыл бұрын
Wrong clip! 88' Bally's casino with Jerry Lewis 👍
@earldeanpowell
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Bo was a real man and early black entertainer I m white movie. Check him out with Shirley Temple
@chillwill8339
2 жыл бұрын
Love this song! Sammy was the man, loved him!!!!❤️
@andydurazo5337
2 жыл бұрын
Bill Mr.Bojangels Robinson. Look him up.
@chrisgonz9963
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy davis jr. Was a talented could do it all sing dance act do comedy phenomenal performer songs i love from i gotta be me and what kind of fool i am
@joelanderos23
Ай бұрын
after 8 years i still grieve for my corgi Harley Joe. he was my best friend ever. 😥
@brandonflorida1092
2 жыл бұрын
He's covering Jerry Jeff Walker who wrote it. I urge you to listen to the original even if only on your own.
@okay5045
2 жыл бұрын
Mr. Entertainment played any instruments he put his hands on , could sing amazingly dance, do impressions, and ... He was amazing
@bonniefells7585
7 ай бұрын
As a young child in the 70's, I did not like Sammy Davis Jr. at all. I could care less about him. In the 1980's I had a boyfriend from British Guiana, he loved Sammy and wanted to see him. I was 20 years old, and did not want to go see him, but I agreed and we went to the show. LET ME TELL YOU, IT WAS THE BEST SHOW THAT I HAD EVER SEEN TO DATE. Sammy was an entertainer like no other. I was blown out of the water! Sammy was incredible. I am now 61 and Sammy Davis Jr. remains the absolute best entertainer of all time. Bravo!
@sherigrow6480
2 жыл бұрын
I wish I could put a thousand likes and hearts on this one. There was no one else like him.
@paulkeah-tighii2256
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice cover song,try the original one, thanks 🏹 please 😎
@jerrydavis1696
2 жыл бұрын
Bill Robinson was Mr Bojangles, a dancer on vaudeville and movies
@ProdigyBowlersTour
2 жыл бұрын
Anybody who hung out with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin had to be as cool as cool gets. And Sammy Davis, Jr. was, indeed, part of "the Rat Pack." Every black entertainer in show business for the past 50 years owes their career in no small part to Sammy Davis, Jr. And most of them would tell you so. Probably the best song-and-dance man who ever lived.
@warrenburlingame1172
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy had everything it took to be a star. Actually he was a legend. Another great reaction guys
@arthurdrake3274
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you chose this. It's really special to me. ❤❤❤
@blinds46
2 жыл бұрын
This song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker about a man he met in a Texas jail. Sammy Davis Started out at about 5 Y>O. with his dad and uncle as part of The Will Maston Trio. On one of our early dates I took my wife to be to see Sammy Davis in 1968 to the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill, NJ. It cost me almost a week's pay. But he put on a fabulous show. He was considered the greatest all around entertainer of his time.
@db90990
2 жыл бұрын
He was good friends with Elvis Presley
@BobSmith-lb9nc
2 жыл бұрын
Bojangles Robinson was one of America's greatest dancers, even appearing in some films in the 1930s when he was very old.
@festival5920
2 жыл бұрын
This song is not about him.
@dusterss6290
2 жыл бұрын
He can really tap dance as well ! Just doesn't have to show off.
@ivansavoie3190
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis had a big hit with Candy Man early 70s
@daniellecarr5014
2 жыл бұрын
Actually this song was about the many talented black dancers who never made it big. It is not about the legendary Bill (Bojangles) Robinson who did become a star. To me, Sammy Davis Jr, will always be the greatest talent ever. He started dancing when he was just a little boy. He could sing. He was great at doing impersonations. He could act. He did it all, and he was also a civil rights activist. I get misty-eyed whenever I watch him. Thanks so much for this reaction.
@edu456
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent! They don't make them like this anymore, and the band is phenomenal.
@robertgieseler1220
Жыл бұрын
We need to see HIM dance again -- thank YOU for donating that experience to me. Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. lived perfection in everything he did. Interesting fact is that my late father loved the guy and his performances, and I got to meet S. D. Jr. in 1989 on the L.A. Christmas parade, just five months before he passed. I so much enjoyed how much you appreciated his stage presence and performance. Thanks for bringing back some bitter-sweet and cherished memories. Love from Germany
@ghostkage
2 жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis was amazing, I was introduced to him through the Rat Pack. Funny thing was he could impersonate each of his fellow members style a sound in a heartbeat. He was rare indeed
@unclesamjones
2 жыл бұрын
About Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
@Zippycat444
2 жыл бұрын
Mr Bojangles - Bill Robinson. One of the greatest dancers and entertainers of all time. When he died in 1949, the great and the good all attendedhis funeral. This is a beautiful tribute to him as was synonymous with Sammy Davis Jr., as he said in the video, he could not do a show without singing this. Lovely reaction as ever.
@scanspeak00
2 жыл бұрын
This is a masterpiece and SDJ is a true legend. Mr Bojangles was a real person.
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