Singer, dancer, actor, comedian, impressionist, drummer, gun trick artist and civil rights activist. Arguably the greatist entertainer that ever lived!
Keenan Steverson Sam has no rivals when it comes to multi talented entertainers, I can think of none, really in a class of his own there cannot be a debate.
My ex father in law (session drummer) played for Dean, Frank and Sammy. He said Sammy was the nicest down to earth man in the business. He hated playing for him, he said "Sammy never new how to get off stage, he didnt want the show to end". He laughed and said he was the greatest talent
I come back to this video several times every year to remind myself Sammy Davis Jr. is the greatest vocalist this world has ever known. Freddie Mercury is a very close second, but no one tops Sammy.
Sammy Davis Jr. an amazing Showman who broke barriers with his mad skills, style and grace. Amazing chops and uber cool as well. Love me some Sammy and there will never be another like him. Play his music and videos for your children and grandchildren to carry his legacy forever! Love you man!
I absolutely loved this performance. I was fortunate enough to not only meat the grate man but we were also neighbours and good friends with the band leader; the grate Count Basie.
I remember being a little kid and watching Sammy on TV (probably in black and white) in Australia! It’s now 2025 …. I still feel this man is timeless,and an incredible talent. With charm and niceness ooozing out of every pore!! I feel Sammy taught me so much about what is really important in this world. Thank you for reminding me of his gorgeousness!! 🩷
I watch this video often and what I appreciate most is his gracious manner. The combined entertainers today don’t possess a fraction of the the talent Mr Davis had and at the end of the song he thanked the audience for allowing him to entertain them.
Right on, daddy-o! For saying what you did about one of the coolest hepcats to ever grace a stage, I gave you a GREAT, BiG, HUMONGOUS “thumb’s up,” baby!!!
It's so sad that in this day and age their is no performers like this anymore. A true legend. What baffles me is how him and some other singers from that time could smoke while singing and still kill it.
Let's see, he could sing, dance, act, do spot-on impersonations & was a fast-draw artist and fancy gun spinner. NOBODY now days has half of his talent!
And we missed entertaining today.. there isn’t no entertainer today.. it’s very political or mean spirited and condescending.. I mean it’s fine we got that today too but a little of someone who just wants to entertain you and having a good time is not a bad thing either..
I honestly believe that Sammy had more overall talent than anybody else in showbiz. Including his fellow Rat Packers. He could do it all. We miss you Sammy! 🥃🚬
Just a question that never be answer but when he said my good pal that was here earlier this evening Mr Dean Martin ... you saw a arm handing him a drink and then a big laugh. My though just then wondering if it was Dean giving him his drink. It would be funny.
I said it before and I will say it again here and now. If there is a more versatile entertainer than Sammy Davis Jr. then I have yet to have heard of him.
Sammy Davis Junior, absolutely perfect comments on Racism that was abound at that time. Frank Sinatra, simply wouldn't put up with it. Great Kudos to ALL OF THE RAT PACK, ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT PERFORMERS, NEVER TO COME AGAIN.
Sammy was a remarkable impressionists . He made a record singing the song Because of You in the voices of famous singers and actors including Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
Did Boot Camp 3 times because no one know what to do with him being Black,,,Cadillac redesigned their Steering wheel after he lost an eye..Credit to Dean and Frank to be his friend..
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Singer, dancer, actor, comedian, impressionist, drummer, gun trick artist and civil rights activist. Arguably the greatist entertainer that ever lived!
Absolutely
Garrett Coble Nothing to argue; that is FACT
I would love to hear the argument for who is a greater all around talent in the history of the business!
Keenan Steverson Sam has no rivals when it comes to multi talented entertainers, I can think of none, really in a class of his own there cannot be a debate.
Keenan Steverson no argument clearly the very best all around talent, no debate
The only thing Sammy couldn't do was live forever - what a colossal talent! Wherever you are, now, Sam, I love you, man.
Spot on
Groovy DrD. Groovy.
My ex father in law (session drummer) played for Dean, Frank and Sammy. He said Sammy was the nicest down to earth man in the business. He hated playing for him, he said "Sammy never new how to get off stage, he didnt want the show to end". He laughed and said he was the greatest talent
Great story, Sammy was simply the epitome of God given talent.
Great story.
That's a good story and it's nice too he mentioned the honest thing that annoyed him while still giving he respect.
Thx for sharing
Awesome
Dude, that stand-up set he did in the beginning totally holds up perfectly! That shit was hilarious.
Mr. Davis you are a Magnificent Performer!
I come back to this video several times every year to remind myself Sammy Davis Jr. is the greatest vocalist this world has ever known. Freddie Mercury is a very close second, but no one tops Sammy.
Ever heard of Aretha, never mind Ella and Billie?
We won't even get into Enrico Caruso...
then again: Jack Jones
Freddie Mercur?OMG give me a break.Did you ever hear of Frank Sinatra,Ella Fitzgerald,Nat King Cole,Whitney Houston,Patti Labelle etc?
Always, at least once a year on new years eve! Have a good one!
Ever heard of the temptations dumbo
The only person that actually could do a good Louis Armstrong impression
It's so fucking good too, can't tell the difference from the original
Sammy Davis Jr. an amazing Showman who broke barriers with his mad skills, style and grace. Amazing chops and uber cool as well. Love me some Sammy and there will never be another like him. Play his music and videos for your children and grandchildren to carry his legacy forever! Love you man!
That dean martin impression was on point
I absolutely loved this performance. I was fortunate enough to not only meat the grate man but we were also neighbours and good friends with the band leader; the grate Count Basie.
Meet and great.
IMHO, undoubtedly the most talented entertainer of my lifetime thus far.
for sure
Talent! Dean Martin impression at the end still gets me. Sammy Davis ❤️
White, black an brown all loved Sammy.The world lost ah legend!!
What an incredible Genius. I have been a fan since the 1970's. His Nat King Cole is ridiculous!!!!
Sammy Davis, Jr. Super mega talent!!!
Sammy Was the man, great entertainer.
Marianne
With Frank and Dean as well
Sammy Davis Jr: Drops 🎤🚶
I remember being a little kid and watching Sammy on TV (probably in black and white) in Australia! It’s now 2025 …. I still feel this man is timeless,and an incredible talent. With charm and niceness ooozing out of every pore!! I feel Sammy taught me so much about what is really important in this world. Thank you for reminding me of his gorgeousness!! 🩷
SO underrated! Its unfair the Lord putting ALL that talent in one person!
Andrea Sims Genius talent there will never be such a multi talent crammed into one fantastic GOLDEN BOY! RIP Mr. Davis
Not any more underrated than MJ to his generation...his moniker was ‘Mr Entertainment’...a huge entertainer ...in his day
The truest Mister Entertainment.
Nobody beats glorious Sammy!
I watch this video often and what I appreciate most is his gracious manner. The combined entertainers today don’t possess a fraction of the the talent Mr Davis had and at the end of the song he thanked the audience for allowing him to entertain them.
Thank you so much for sharing this. No one deserves the title "The Great Entertainer" more than Sammy Davis Jr!
Wipes the floor with all the modern um... "entertainers" Don't make'em like they used to.
Right on, daddy-o! For saying what you did about one of the coolest hepcats to ever grace a stage, I gave you a GREAT, BiG, HUMONGOUS “thumb’s up,” baby!!!
Watched Sammy n Frank rehearse one day from maybe 10 ft away...and ur right...smoke today’s
Drinking from the microphone, brilliant !
this man was truly the greatest star performer ever
It's so sad that in this day and age their is no performers like this anymore. A true legend. What baffles me is how him and some other singers from that time could smoke while singing and still kill it.
True
Massive voice from this tiny man....he really was a one off...and one of my favourite vocalists.
I stumbled on this amazing video not knowing what a wonderful performer this man was
Impressions are spot on! Rip Sammy
Igual a ELE SO DAQUI A CEM ANOS,E SO SE FOR UM CLONE PRODUZIDO P TECNOLOGIA AVANCADA! Continue dando show no ceu,p DEUS,🎉🎉🎉
The greatest entertainer God made
God given talent. There will never be another Sammy Davis Jr, that brother could do it ALL!
Excellent
Let's see, he could sing, dance, act, do spot-on impersonations & was a fast-draw artist and fancy gun spinner. NOBODY now days has half of his talent!
Played good drums
Breathe it in folks, you will NEVER see this God tier level of entertainment EVER again! God bless Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra. 🙏🏽
One of a kind.
Actually ... ***MORE*** than one of ***EVERY*** kind.
Jerry Lewis impression was perfect !
The Greatest Entertainer Ever
yup
And we missed entertaining today.. there isn’t no entertainer today.. it’s very political or mean spirited and condescending.. I mean it’s fine we got that today too but a little of someone who just wants to entertain you and having a good time is not a bad thing either..
Best of the best incredible talent.
What a performance! Sammy was one of the greats...R.I.P. Sam
Greatest actor alive! I love him!
What an amazing talent this man had.
Wow! So talented!
A truly great artist and entertainer
Mag bloody nificent, can't stop smiling , thanks Mr Davis JR
Wow. Love some Sammy.
Absolutely brilliant, legend.
Fabulous!
I honestly believe that Sammy had more overall talent than anybody else in showbiz. Including his fellow Rat Packers. He could do it all. We miss you Sammy! 🥃🚬
Greatest entertainer bar none. No one has that much talent any more.
Great, " which way is the audience" I love it.... thanks for uploading
Just a question that never be answer but when he said my good pal that was here earlier this evening Mr Dean Martin ... you saw a arm handing him a drink and then a big laugh. My though just then wondering if it was Dean giving him his drink. It would be funny.
back then you can smoke a cigarette and still carry a serious note
Those guys never never sung even 1 note out of tune...
Unfiltered cigarettes at that!😅
The best.
Period.
Sam was an alien no human could possibly be that talented 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You know ... it's not every day that you get the chance to see an effortless genius in action on film.
I have no idea who he is impersonating but it's hilarious 😂 😂 this is so cool to go back in time ❤. What a classy man
I got quite emotional when SDJ impersonated Nat King Cole. Nat, you're so very very missed.
I return to this
The way he handles the mic after the 8.55 marc just shows what an experienced performer he is.
9minutes of pure genius
I love Sammy and all the crooners/ early and mid 1900's. Great footage but skip to 3:21 for beginning of impersonations. Peace and Blessings :D
just goes to show how many unique and recogneisable singers there used to be...how would you do this act today?
I was born in the wrong decade. several of them.
Oh well. Better make the best of them
Apenas uma palavra, SENSACIONAL!!!
Why can't I thumbsup this more than once
Wonderful talent, Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.
SHIVERS after Nat King Cole
jezebel324 Nat King Cole and Mel Tormé were scary accurate.
Brilliant
The greatest!
I said it before and I will say it again here and now. If there is a more versatile entertainer than Sammy Davis Jr. then I have yet to have heard of him.
TALENT!!!!! no other way to say it.
Sammy jr uno de los mejores en el escenario le da viva a sus canciones
Genius!
The book ( Deconstructing Sammy ) covers this very well.
what a voice.
His stage exit is better than most shows these days
Don't make em like that no mo . !
Nice one
Sammy was the best of all of us!
They just don't make 'em like that anymore.
Sammy was no fool. He did a Jerry impression right after Dean. 👀
Lol if I were the audience I would sweat intensely being nervous for him 👁👄👁
Why is there always one idiot in these comments? Take your stupidity somewhere else.
Sammy Davis Junior, absolutely perfect comments on Racism that was abound at that time.
Frank Sinatra, simply wouldn't put up with it.
Great Kudos to ALL OF THE RAT PACK, ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT PERFORMERS, NEVER TO COME AGAIN.
Sammy was a remarkable impressionists .
He made a record singing the song Because of You in the voices of famous singers and actors including Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
WOW !! What an entertainer
How eloquent.....what an amazing instrument he can do anything with it..... and he smoked
Love him 🙏
What a TALENT!!! WOW
Wow ... goose bumps
more Mel Torme!
100% pure talent!
Bed cover pst pst "You in the wrong group"
Funny stuff. Even better talent.
Mr Entertainer...........
One for my BWAAYBE...
what a God!!!!!!!!!!
When he sang as Nat King Cole, it was, as if for a moment, as if Nat was alive and crooning again.
Did Boot Camp 3 times because no one know what to do with him being Black,,,Cadillac redesigned their Steering wheel after he lost an eye..Credit to Dean and Frank to be his friend..
Listening to him give that description of being black was chilling. The laughter like Dave Chappelle said are they laughing at me or against me.
Which way is the audience pally? Hhahahaha!
Ok. Now someone impersonate Sammy. (impossible)
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