hey, i realise this is literally half a decade old (wow that's scary) but for anyone that stumbles onto this comment I just wanted to say I'll never remove this vid and I have it backed up, so if it ever gets taken down I'll make sure it's uploaded again
I have watched this at least 100 times over the years and I never get sick of it. He is a gift. His talent is a gift to us! Thankfully we have some awesome videos to cherish
@@andreww.8709 It's simply stunning. So much there to go into but you have to start with the talent.Not many singers, Sinatra included could do what he did. Just brilliant
I’ve watched this at least 100 times and it never gets old. That ending never fails to give me chills. He was one of the greatest entertainers in history!
Oh yes Pete, He could sing, dance, play musical instruments, he could do impressions, he could entertain 2 hours straight and you'd swear he just started his set. HE WAS THE MAN!!!!!
From what he went through ie Tom Crow, even when he was part of the ," Rat Pack" it's an honour to what's him come through all that. He invented the triple threat, god bless you , Mr Davis
The most "soulful" rendition of "Ol' Man River" ever. The phrasing, dynamics and pauses are classic Sammy Davis, Jr. I love at the end when he changes the lyrics from "skeered of dyin'" to "but ain't afraid of dyin'.'"
Mr. Davis not only had a beautiful and powerful voice, he could transport you body, soul, and spirit into the depth of his emotion. I was with him there on the banks of the river. This performance brought a tear to my eyes. I miss him very much.
He also brought me to the banks of that river, he brought all of us bloodlines of the used and abused to that rivers edge. No one brings situations to Life like Sammy!. Rest in peace my brother, you will never be forgotten.
He was soooo Talented. Entertainer Extrodinaire: Singer, Dancer, Actor, Comedian, Impressionist! What could he not do? He played a bitter gunman looking for revenge in a Rifleman episode. Just Incredible!
No computer animated stuff no autotune just the singer with an incredible voice singing in actually telling the story of the song this was an absolute fantastic performance of this song
I2CL it supposed to say he is afraid of dying. It goes "I'm tired of livin but I'm sceared of dyin" to express the existential dilemma a slave faced but I think Sammy wanted to express defiance and courage
thebullybuffalo If I'm correct it has been altered throughout the years, especially compared to the original. Frank sang 'feared', Judy sang 'scared' and each one beautiful. I agree, the power and defiance within his interpretation is moving, must be my favourite.
I2CL they changed the words but they kept the meaning. Sammy changed the meaning here and sang a message he wanted to share and I think he did so fantasticly. Normally the song is a despairing groan but Sammy made it a defiant shout
I didn't think any version of this great song could be better than the well-known original sung by Paul Robeson. This is one of the most moving renditions that I've ever heard. Absolutely stunning. Profound respect to Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.
When they make a movie about this great man, as well they should. This has to be the opening song. It captures the pain and greatness of this man. I love him
Come on man I know you're loyal, but, Sammy's version is much better than the original version ! Sammy have a much better singing voice and he put much more emotion into this song I can feel this !!!!
I agree, Sammy lived through racism in the army then in life when he was singing. There was segregation when he went to Las Vegas and Frank Sinatra stepped in and told the hotel owners he was never going to sing there again if they didn’t let Sammy eat and sleep in the hotel where they were performing. It’s why he can sing this song with such feeling. He was a great singer and tap dancer, I loved him.
Absolutely mesmerising, simply the best performance I’ve ever seen by Sammy which left me spellbound. Such a big voice came out of his small body. Rest in peace dearest Sammy, I’ll never forget you and will forever love and miss you. 💔
How these people didn't give him a standing ovation was absurd.what they witnessed was the greatest rendition ever performed.sammy Davis jr.was without a doubt the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived.no one can ever come close to his talents.no one.
He was extraordinary! Highly gifted -- magnificent voice, superb dancer, all around great entertainer! While he's not with us anymore, his legacy lives on in vocals and videos. Thank you, Sammy. You will never be forgotten!!
To those of you watching this in 2069, hello from 2022. This man was an entertainer in the purest sense of the word. Hold on to this music and I am glad you are here to appreciate the greatness of Sammy Davis, Jr.
😂😂Every time I hear this song i can't believe Sammy doesn't get a standing ovation at the end of this song. His singing of this song is like an artist painting a picture of the old south. I wish i had been in the audience that night he would have got what he truly deserved. Keep rolling along Sammy.
Wow! He doesn't try to do Robeson. Sammy never could do that version. I love the way he makes this song his own, giving it just as much emotion as the original. That ending, tho. Chills.
It gives me goosebumps. What a fantastic interpretation. We almost forget about the slavery and racism and think that people should be friends and together against racism. Great Sammy.
The best version of old man river classic i have ever heard by samy davis jr! Soul searching song for all the black americans! .. with love from malaysia....
Gosh, I miss Sammy Davis Jr.!! He was So talented, acting, singing and dancing.. along with a comic side too! RIH Sammy!! Singing with the angel's choir..
Sammy Davis Jr., a truly gifted performer, humanitarian, and writer. Back in the late 1960s, he wrote his life story in a book titled, "Yes I Can!" which was a real page turner. I was in high school then, and his book really got me in the heart. His book made you laugh, cry, and question life. Driving around Vegas, I always feel his presence on the marquees and at the Moulin Rouge. He was the star who blazed the way for other Black and minority entertainers. An incredible human being!
Yes Sammy Davis Jr. !!!!!!! I, too, want to see all Americans being accepted as equal like all Americans that are declared by the U.S. Constitution. You are a loving and kind gentleman to everyone. Am 78 yrs. old and raised in Hawaii !!!!!! Bless you Sammy Davis forever!!!!! Thanks to you and Joseph Hughes for this iconic posting. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu July 4, 2020 .
JESUS!! I was wondering how he was going to sing this sitting down, especially the climax. He finally does stand up, but that guy had so much power packed into that small body he didn't really need to stand up to draw in a lot of breath. I'm not too crazy how he phrases some of the lyrics, but the final chorus is one of the most powerful, beautiful, tragic things I've ever heard. Chills, indeed.
Spellbinding performance by one the All time Greatest performers... who knew how to hold an audience in the palm of his hand.. Brilliant singer dancer comic impressionist and could act not only on screen but like any great singer , through song.. storytelling...He is irreplaceable!
I always enjoyed listening to Sammy sing when I was a kid. However, I'm blown away at this performance I've never seen before. He's more amazing to me, now that I listen again as an adult. I think this is THE BEST version of the song. I almost cried.
Sometimes it feels like these days never ended. Our people still stand up before the world and speak about man's indignity to man. It's been a long time coming, the event that will finally make others understand that black lives matter too.
Love the ending, Sammy hits some notes that are truly virtuoso, dug out from deep in his soul. Always equated "Bojangles" as Sammys' personal-Ol' Man River.
I HAVE WATCHED THIS A THOUSAND TIMES AND EVERY TIME I WATCH IT THIS PERFORMANCE BREAKS MY HEART, IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. A MAGICAL PERFORMANCE. ♥️ THE AUDIENCE SHOULD BE ON THEIR FEET.
Close to tears watching this everytime. The fact I will never be able to experience such talent live like this, like Sinatra, Martin etc. Absolutely wounds me, I'm sure I was born 50 years later than I should have been!
What a voice, what an entertainer! Such power coming from this pint sized man. I respect Mr Davis for daring to fight for and dream that there may come a time when racism would vanish and equality would prevail. This hasn't fully happened, but I appreciate his spirit and the way he always fought for folks like me.
Great comments. I saw Sammy several times in the Detroit area. Fantastic entertainer for all races. This is the best version of o'le man river, surpasses the original for raw emotion.
The Wonderful talent of Sammy Davis Jr, how privileged have we been to witness his gift to the World. Thank you so much Sammy Davis Jr Peace be with you ❤
I grew up watching Hollywood Palace. The show had great variety and real talent. This is a gem typical of Sammy Davis Jr. He was truly world-class. Did it all; singing, dancing, acting, comedy, drama,... His interpretations made the listener actually understand the song. When he was headlining in Vegas he was still asked to enter the theater through the kitchen. He put up with and waded through alot of garbage and never let it slow him down. When Lawrence Olivier did Othello he asked Sammy Davis Jr. to coach him on how to act the character. Still defines "Cool" for me.
Those 20 , or 30 people at the front didn't realise at the time, but they were witnessing the greatest single performance from any performer EVER! The greatest!!!
life gets weary, i'm tired of living, but i ain't afraid of dying, that river don't say nothing but it sure must know something. Sammy rest in peace you where the greatest, this is my favorite version, great interpretation.
The genuine pain and feeling when Sammy sings this always brings me to tears. OMG he was amazing. So sad he.left us way too soon. I've adored him all my life. ❤❤❤❤
That literally made the hair on the back of my neck stand up...he made that song his and took it to another level...this is the legend that is Sammy Davis Jr.
There will never be another Sammy. I was lucky enough to see him several times in Las Vegas and Chicago and the longer the show went the better he got. He loved singing Gershwin it seemed and had complete control of every song he performed. RIP Sammy, Lost but not forgotten.
Wow Just Wow. If I’d been lucky enough to have been in that audience, he would have brought me to tears. Sammy had such a powerful voice. He was a triple/ quadruple threat. ❤
I was reading the comments at the start of the video about how people were in tears over this video etc. I thought they were just being overdramatic. Then when I heard the ending I got chills. What a singer.
It is the best Version I ever heard - free from trivial make-up its, brutal, honest - bravissimo Sammy - you still belong to the greatest of all-time
Hans-Horst Mueller Paul Robeson
bravo well said....
Hans-Horst Mueller I'm particularly fond of Ramey Samuel's version
Curtiss Nelson; Exactly! Paul Robeson! The best! Also Samuel Ramey!
think paris 85 better but both great
Sammy Davis, Jr. was one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived.
Not one of. THE greatest. Ever.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Top 2!!!
Please never remove this, it's pure class
hey, i realise this is literally half a decade old (wow that's scary) but for anyone that stumbles onto this comment I just wanted to say I'll never remove this vid and I have it backed up, so if it ever gets taken down I'll make sure it's uploaded again
I have watched this at least 100 times over the years and I never get sick of it. He is a gift. His talent is a gift to us! Thankfully we have some awesome videos to cherish
Same here Michele, it is such an accomplished performance.
@@andreww.8709 It's simply stunning. So much there to go into but you have to start with the talent.Not many singers, Sinatra included could do what he did. Just brilliant
Truly the very best performance of this song. The talent this man had is on a totally different level. Thankfully we have videos
Yes, he is a gift.
American has many gifted peoples too.
I’ve watched this at least 100 times and it never gets old. That ending never fails to give me chills. He was one of the greatest entertainers in history!
Indeed he was. Gone far too soon. 😢
This man, Sammy Davis Jr, is on a completely different level to any other born individual.
Oh yes Pete, He could sing, dance, play musical instruments, he could do impressions, he could entertain 2 hours straight and you'd swear he just started his set. HE WAS THE MAN!!!!!
Absolutely ❤️
Bullshit. Listen to Paul Robeson. Additionally - Sinatra didn't change the lyrics like Sammy did.
@@markbeames7852 spell his name right if you’re such a fan
@@timfarmer oh my! Did I touch a nerve? LOL
I want to give Sammy millions and millions of likes. No one like him.
One million likes from the Netherlands.
They were witnessing a a special moment in entertainment history- it’s like a musical production perfection 🙏
Right? I remember seeing him on TV, but really beautiful to reintroduce myself to this great man.
From what he went through ie Tom Crow, even when he was part of the ," Rat Pack" it's an honour to what's him come through all that. He invented the triple threat, god bless you , Mr Davis
@@johnhodgson4588 Jim Crow. He went through Jim Crow.
The most "soulful" rendition of "Ol' Man River" ever. The phrasing, dynamics and pauses are classic Sammy Davis, Jr. I love at the end when he changes the lyrics from "skeered of dyin'" to "but ain't afraid of dyin'.'"
Just shut up.
The Paul Robson lyrics as original stand. You're wrong. You're not afraid of dying? Oh, okay.
I think the original version makes more sense, but Sammy’s singing is the best I’ve heard of this song
Mr. Davis not only had a beautiful and powerful voice, he could transport you body, soul, and spirit into the depth of his emotion. I was with him there on the banks of the river. This performance brought a tear to my eyes. I miss him very much.
well said
He also brought me to the banks of that river, he brought all of us bloodlines of the used and abused to that rivers edge. No one brings situations to Life like Sammy!.
Rest in peace my brother, you will never be forgotten.
He should have gotten a standing ovation for that. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Well, sure - but there was no need for it, he knew what he just did!
@@propeller89 Just watched it again after having left this comment three years ago. Yeah....he deserved a standing ovation.
@@propeller89 He literally dropped the mic! BRAVO Sammy!!!
If I'd been there I would have stood up. My soul would have demanded it!!
@@MrChelseabun Absolutely.
That is the most powerful singing ever. I mean holy shit, if that doesn't give you the chills you're probably dead inside.
Those lucky, lucky people in the audience witnessing one of the greatest performances in the history of entertainment. Absolutely Wonderful!
And yet they didn't give him an ovation and it was the last song of the concert...must be a mostly white audience.
@@thomaslong8448 BACK THEN PEOPLE WERE MRE REFINED. TODAY PEOPLE ARE SO HYPED UP THAT ALL A PERSON HAS TO DO IS SAY HIS NAME AND THE CHEERS BEGIN.
Sammy ... I'm still here...listening to your beautiful voice...that gift you left behind for us. I love you Sammy, wherever you are
He was soooo Talented.
Entertainer Extrodinaire:
Singer, Dancer, Actor, Comedian, Impressionist!
What could he not do?
He played a bitter gunman looking for revenge in a Rifleman episode.
Just Incredible!
No computer animated stuff no autotune just the singer with an incredible voice singing in actually telling the story of the song this was an absolute fantastic performance of this song
You're damn right! Pure talent.
But its a free country and he did say it so.......there.....
BBBYpsi hear! hear! 👏🏼
There will never be another singer whose heart and soul can be felt in songs, like Sammy Davis Jr.
Singers of today take note of this man's talent and dignity. You have a great deal to live up to. Love you Sammy...
The last section from 'I ain't afraid of dying' etc... Honestly chills every time.
I2CL it supposed to say he is afraid of dying. It goes "I'm tired of livin but I'm sceared of dyin" to express the existential dilemma a slave faced but I think Sammy wanted to express defiance and courage
thebullybuffalo If I'm correct it has been altered throughout the years, especially compared to the original. Frank sang 'feared', Judy sang 'scared' and each one beautiful. I agree, the power and defiance within his interpretation is moving, must be my favourite.
I2CL they changed the words but they kept the meaning. Sammy changed the meaning here and sang a message he wanted to share and I think he did so fantasticly. Normally the song is a despairing groan but Sammy made it a defiant shout
I cried
I didn't think any version of this great song could be better than the well-known original sung by Paul Robeson. This is one of the most moving renditions that I've ever heard. Absolutely stunning. Profound respect to Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.
When they make a movie about this great man, as well they should. This has to be the opening song.
It captures the pain and greatness of this man. I love him
Come on man I know you're loyal, but, Sammy's version is much better than the original version ! Sammy have a much better singing voice and he put much more emotion into this song I can feel this !!!!
I agree, Sammy lived through racism in the army then in life when he was singing. There was segregation when he went to Las Vegas and Frank Sinatra stepped in and told the hotel owners he was never going to sing there again if they didn’t let Sammy eat and sleep in the hotel where they were performing. It’s why he can sing this song with such feeling. He was a great singer and tap dancer, I loved him.
*Sung from the heart & the gut. in his prime: he was among the very greatest.*
Greetings from Barbados. I concur
The greatest!
Absolutely mesmerising, simply the best performance I’ve ever seen by Sammy which left me spellbound. Such a big voice came out of his small body. Rest in peace dearest Sammy, I’ll never forget you and will forever love and miss you. 💔
This is the best version of this song that I've ever heard.
There are no words. We are the poorer for losing him much too soon but privileged to witness his legacy. RIP Mr. Davis and thank you.
How these people didn't give him a standing ovation was absurd.what they witnessed was the greatest rendition ever performed.sammy Davis jr.was without a doubt the greatest singer and entertainer that ever lived.no one can ever come close to his talents.no one.
He was extraordinary! Highly gifted -- magnificent voice, superb dancer, all around great entertainer! While he's not with us anymore, his legacy lives on in vocals and videos. Thank you, Sammy.
You will never be forgotten!!
In tears. Sammy Ripped my heart out. Thank you sir.
You have no heart?
I wish I had been there in that audience to witness this outstanding performance, they should be on their feet for this Legend
To those of you watching this in 2069, hello from 2022. This man was an entertainer in the purest sense of the word. Hold on to this music and I am glad you are here to appreciate the greatness of Sammy Davis, Jr.
2024 in japan
thank you
Awwwwwww he was so broken here...you can feel his pain regret and humility
Powerful and 🙂😉 Wonderful. 💛🧡 Crying a "River" of tears now December 9, 2019. Rest in Paradise Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr.😭
The Best entertainer in the world. And will be always will be
Such a deep moving rendition of this song , I had to wipe the tears away from my eyes... Sammy knows how to move you !!!!!!!
😂😂Every time I hear this song i can't believe Sammy doesn't get a standing ovation at the end of this song. His singing of this song is like an artist painting a picture of the old south. I wish i had been in the audience that night he would have got what he truly deserved. Keep rolling along Sammy.
The best there ever was or will be. So much talent in one man. Mr. Entertainment. Was privileged to see him perform many times. Loved this man, SAMMY.
Wow! He doesn't try to do Robeson. Sammy never could do that version. I love the way he makes this song his own, giving it just as much emotion as the original.
That ending, tho. Chills.
Oh Man, Sammy can wring emotion out of old shoe leather and it would sound great!
so true
Good version, but I still like Paul Robeson.
Well said
This is better
I particularly like how he ends the greatest ever performance of this song with the most graceful, elegant mic drop you've ever seen.
I'M 26 YEARS OLD & I LOVE HIM & OLD SCHOOL MUSIC
Never realised how stunning his voice was
It gives me goosebumps. What a fantastic interpretation. We almost forget about the slavery and racism and think that people should be friends and together against racism. Great Sammy.
I didn't have you down as an idealist Faycal, but maybe you are just a forward thinker, like this man was...
One of the greatest artists of our time!! He cannot receive enough tributes.
astoundingly astounding
This song meant so much to Sammy I saw him perform this at the London Palladium it brought the house down
"But I ant afraid of dying" this one line just took me out! My emotions MY EMOTIONS
There will never be anyone else that this man has. RIP Sammy you were irreplaceable. X❤
This version of Ol'Man River is my favourite...
The best version of old man river classic i have ever heard by samy davis jr! Soul searching song for all the black americans! .. with love from malaysia....
I've never hard this before, what a powerful performance in every way.
When I get to heaven, I'm going to look for Sammy Davis Jr. And if he ain't there i'm leaving.
1st time I have seen this clip..agree..shivers up the spine.
Gosh, I miss Sammy Davis Jr.!! He was So talented, acting, singing and dancing.. along with a comic side too! RIH Sammy!! Singing with the angel's choir..
A beautiful song, magnificently performed by an outstanding artist.
Many years later though, man's inhumanity to man is still undiminished
Sammy Davis Jr., a truly gifted performer, humanitarian, and writer. Back in the late 1960s, he wrote his life story in a book titled, "Yes I Can!" which was a real page turner. I was in high school then, and his book really got me in the heart. His book made you laugh, cry, and question life. Driving around Vegas, I always feel his presence on the marquees and at the Moulin Rouge. He was the star who blazed the way for other Black and minority entertainers. An incredible human being!
In the book Ordeal, Linda Lovelace recounts the time Sammy Davis Jr. gave oral sex to her handler Mr. Trainor during a movie.
It's good to hear him sing the full introduction.
I believe that's called the prelude.
Yes Sammy Davis Jr. !!!!!!! I, too, want to see all Americans being accepted as equal like all Americans that are declared by the U.S.
Constitution. You are a loving and kind gentleman to everyone. Am 78 yrs. old and raised in Hawaii !!!!!! Bless you Sammy Davis
forever!!!!! Thanks to you and Joseph Hughes for this iconic posting. Gratefully, Robert S.J. Hu July 4, 2020 .
Einstein was physics and Sammy Davis Jr. was entertainer, singer, and the greatest showman that ever lived....period!
this is the most amazing thing ive ever heard
JESUS!! I was wondering how he was going to sing this sitting down, especially the climax. He finally does stand up, but that guy had so much power packed into that small body he didn't really need to stand up to draw in a lot of breath. I'm not too crazy how he phrases some of the lyrics, but the final chorus is one of the most powerful, beautiful, tragic things I've ever heard. Chills, indeed.
what Bruce said
And just think... he was a 4 pack a day smoker!!!
Crying. He was so great. I thank God I got to see him twice
His voice will never be silenced.
Incomparable cool and dignity. Such honesty and soul ❤
Spellbinding performance by one the All time Greatest performers... who knew how to hold an audience in the palm of his hand.. Brilliant singer dancer comic impressionist and could act not only on screen but like any great singer , through song.. storytelling...He is irreplaceable!
I always enjoyed listening to Sammy sing when I was a kid. However, I'm blown away at this performance I've never seen before. He's more amazing to me, now that I listen again as an adult. I think this is THE BEST version of the song. I almost cried.
Sometimes it feels like these days never ended. Our people still stand up before the world and speak about man's indignity to man. It's been a long time coming, the event that will finally make others understand that black lives matter too.
Love the ending, Sammy hits some notes that are truly virtuoso, dug out from deep in his soul. Always equated "Bojangles" as Sammys' personal-Ol' Man River.
The most powerful performance I've ever seen. I wish I had been there to see it live.
This is just pure legendary.
Agreed. This isn't just a performance, it's a lengendary expression of personal emotion, historical meaning and a rich and glorious talent.
This is so powerful, I can't stop watching it. Sammy was an awesome talent. May he RIP.
I HAVE WATCHED THIS A THOUSAND TIMES AND EVERY TIME I WATCH IT THIS PERFORMANCE BREAKS MY HEART, IT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. A MAGICAL PERFORMANCE. ♥️ THE AUDIENCE SHOULD BE ON THEIR FEET.
What passion, he gave it everything he could!
Close to tears watching this everytime. The fact I will never be able to experience such talent live like this, like Sinatra, Martin etc. Absolutely wounds me, I'm sure I was born 50 years later than I should have been!
Brought me to tears. His and Judy's version give me chills
This is just amazing, been watching it for over a month now. Magic
One of the greatest singers of his era....in order for this song to work one must embody it ....Davis did just that and magically so.
What a voice, what an entertainer! Such power coming from this pint sized man. I respect Mr Davis for daring to fight for and dream that there may come a time when racism would vanish and equality would prevail. This hasn't fully happened, but I appreciate his spirit and the way he always fought for folks like me.
Well said, Valincia.
Great comments. I saw Sammy several times in the Detroit area. Fantastic entertainer for all races. This is the best version of o'le man river, surpasses the original for raw emotion.
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Sammy always was an icon against in-humanity!!!
That young folks is real singing entertaining and Musik and not the stuff of today
People like Sammy Davis Jr are sadly missed in the todays world
The Wonderful talent of Sammy Davis Jr, how privileged have we been to witness his gift to the World. Thank you so much Sammy
Davis Jr
Peace be with you ❤
If Sammy can’t bring emotion out in you you’re dead inside. Love this man.
I grew up watching Hollywood Palace. The show had great variety and real talent. This is a gem typical of Sammy Davis Jr. He was truly world-class. Did it all; singing, dancing, acting, comedy, drama,... His interpretations made the listener actually understand the song. When he was headlining in Vegas he was still asked to enter the theater through the kitchen. He put up with and waded through alot of garbage and never let it slow him down. When Lawrence Olivier did Othello he asked Sammy Davis Jr. to coach him on how to act the character. Still defines "Cool" for me.
Those 20 , or 30 people at the front didn't realise at the time, but they were witnessing the greatest single performance from any performer EVER! The greatest!!!
Magnificent. What a beautiful, powerful voice. This song gets to me every time
life gets weary, i'm tired of living, but i ain't afraid of dying, that river don't say nothing but it sure must know something. Sammy rest in peace you where the greatest, this is my favorite version, great interpretation.
Watching this in 2020 amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Music doesn't get better than this - this little man hits you in all the right places.
he got me right through the heart! I have never heard a voice that meaningful!
The genuine pain and feeling when Sammy sings this always brings me to tears. OMG he was amazing. So sad he.left us way too soon. I've adored him all my life. ❤❤❤❤
majestic performance... nobody nobody can sing like Sammy....
Paul Robesons version is amazing too
have listened to this so many times and still gives me shivers up my spine
That literally made the hair on the back of my neck stand up...he made that song his and took it to another level...this is the legend that is Sammy Davis Jr.
What a totally stupendous version of an old song! Sammy Davies Jr, the real master.
MsG
Absolutely fantastic. What a voice!
Play it again Sam..
Still watching October 2019
There will never be another Sammy. I was lucky enough to see him several times in Las Vegas and Chicago and the longer the show went the better he got. He loved singing Gershwin it seemed and had complete control of every song he performed. RIP Sammy, Lost but not forgotten.
Wow Just Wow. If I’d been lucky enough to have been in that audience, he would have brought me to tears. Sammy had such a powerful voice. He was a triple/ quadruple threat. ❤
Lord, where do you find men like him..Has to be the first amongst equals..Gotta be the greatest singer-actor tap dancer ever.
That ending though. Gives me goosebumps!
Not only a fantastic performance by Sammy, but also a great piano arrangement. Best of all versions I ever heard
I was reading the comments at the start of the video about how people were in tears over this video etc. I thought they were just being overdramatic. Then when I heard the ending I got chills. What a singer.
Spectacular. Great rendition of an important song.
One of greatest entertainers who ever lived Samuel Davis Jr . Dancer , Singer , Actor , Mimic, Quick Draw Artist .
Absolutely breathtaking performance, right from his soul.