If Sammy Davis wasn't so busy, singing, dancing, acting in dramas, comedies, playing the vibraphones, piano, and globetrotting, imagine what kind of drummer he would have been? His technique on the brushes was impeccable.
When I was about 11 yrs old Sammy and Altovise were in a huge Caddy on the fwy in Sacramento. I asked my mom to pull up alongside so I could wave. They both waved back to a little 11 year old girl with big smiles on their faces. I loved that couple! Sammy was a gem.
For those who didnt know Sammy was know as Mr. Entertainment! Sammy plays, drums, piano, vibes, congo drums, tap dances, sings, arranges, does impressions, gun tricks.
It makes no sense for somebody to be that damn talented, and to top it off, just to make it even more interesting, he came in a small, powerful package. I see what ya did there God.........Absolutely amazing
@@gl6996 that sounds very racist.. judging someone purely for having a different skin tone. I’ll use your version of logic to help you. “That black man *looks* like he’s about to steal my wallet... that black man *looks* like he’s about to steal a car...” see how it works, Is what iv just said not incredibly racist and prejudice no?
@@1035pm I see exactly your point and it can be construed as racist. Based on this, the inference will cause others to judge _that white man_ as a racist without knowing if he is, or not. My splitting hairs doesn't help the case. Statements like that probably shouldn't be posted, but we all have that freedom. I agree with you.
sammy davis had more talent and showmanship in his little finger than most. he could do it all and he would run circles around anyone of the todays so called talents. so, frank is 100% right.
There are the ‘greats’, there are ‘the greatest’, there are ‘the legends’ and there is Sammy Davis Jr. on another league. A unique talent. I just wish I had the opportunity to see him perform live. One of a kind. 🙏🏻
This guy had to be the single most talented performer of his time, or any since. Skilled drummer, piano, and other instruments, and also vocals, tap dance. Acting. This guy did it all.
And the Lord gifted Sammy special. No other people could get close to him. He was a special angel and showed what the Lord made special. Thank you Sammy,vyou were special.
Sammy was a total genius musician, entertainer, and actor. There will never been anyone like him again. I wish I would have seen him live in concert at least once.
You never saw band mates in Buddy Rich’s orchestra smile like all of Sammy’s do. Watching the guy behind Sammy whilst playing the drums says it all...Sammy was, not only, an incredible multi talented performer he was respected and loved by those around him.
I was gonna open by saying: "Puts to Rest the idea that Buddy Rich was the Greatest Drummer Ever". Why? Musicality, Tone, Touch. The funny thing is Fred Astaire exhibits the same qualities in the vid of him drumming on the Drum Set he kept in his Bedroom. My friends that play drums always insisted that Ed O'Shaughnessy of the Tonight Show was a better drummer than Buddy. I'd pick Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Louis Bellson and Elvin Jones. But the guys who played with Bill Evans? I forget which one it was, but for his audition with Bill he came in and sat down at the piano and played every one of Bill's pieces On the Piano! A drummer who can do that could obviously be working as a Pianist. Bill hired him on the Spot. Another great drummer: Joe Morrello started on violin at the age of 6 and debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at age 9 playing the Mendelsohn Violin Concerto which he reprised a few years later, so it wasn't a One Off. He quit violin and switched to drums because he thought he could never be as good as Heifetz. Did Buddy ever play any other instrument? Could he dance or sing? Much like Paganini his Forte was Self Promotion.@@watsonira7
The Single Greatest Entertainer of All Time? Umpire call. The Most Versatile Entertainer of All Time? Touchdown. His drumming here is excellent. His piano-playing here is more than adequate. (What are not on display here are his dramatic acting, sketch-comedy acting, singing, and dancing, any one of which, by itself, would land him in the Entertainment history books.)
the piano was weak ngl, especially for someone with perfect pitch... after the drums I was hyped but he only used one finger in each hand...come on now
I’ve never seen this before. I just didn’t know he was so talented. Oh I’ve always loved Sammy for his dancing and singing. He also was a actor, outstanding performer. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
James Brown CORRECT> Problem is that the record companies, etc.don't want to promote raw ..world class talent... They'd have to pay 'em more of their profits so they educate snowflake audiences to be addicted to crap and then use nobodies to make the crap.
Mathius S Matter of preference. Torme was a significantly better drummer. That will never be in dispute by anyone in the know. Karen Carpenter was a better drummer than Sammy! Sammy had the edge in vocals but not by much. As an overall entertainer however, Sammy pulled ahead of Torme.
I don't think there is anything Sammy couldn't end up doing well. One of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I hope the younger generations continue to be inspired by his talents.
he did everything on stage, sing, dance, act,, entertain etc. even play piano, drum etc. Unfortunately I never saw him iive but never missed a show on tv. and still have some LP's. I liked his kindness and great human heart.
A friend of mine is one of the premiere stand up jazz bassists in Houston. Very quiet about who he had performed with, l had to hear it from his Dad that he played with Davis, in fact whenever Sammy was in town he always asked for my friend. Man, that is something to be proud of
brother sammy Davis Jr, BORN ON West 140th STREET IN HARLEM, above Foreman drug store, became the very best talent of MY GENERATION.....PS RIP IN the AFTERLIFE...mr Wonderful.....
Sammy was probably the most multi-talented man ever in show business. He could sing and dance, played multiple instruments, was an actor, a song writer, director, producer, arranger, choreographer and, to top it all, a quick draw expert! I am so proud to have met him! He was a gracious, generous, humble, gentle, intelligent, loving man who left us too soon.
Never cease to be amazed by this incredible man. I have never seen this before. Never knew he could do that. Was always my favourite of that period, even more now. Miss him dearly. 🧐🥃❤️ thank you so very much for sharing this.
Sammi Davis Jr was just so wonderfully talented, tap dancing, voice impersonator, music player singer song writter&actor...Man Oh Man he had some talent
The three of them are talented. Dino's Vibrato. Frank's impeccable reach of high and low tones that not many can do or reach even 50 years later. Sammy's all around-the-clock. All unique in their own ways.
Oh wow imagine being by yourself and having no other musicians so you record tracks with your own instruments to back you up when you to to perform. What a fucking travesty
I am currently listening to Sammy Davis Junior‘s book, Yes, I Can: the life story of Sammy Davis Junior. An audio book. You can’t even guess at the struggles he endured while he grows to greatness. Unbelievable. He endured raw racism but throughout had the love of his family and his love of show business to keep him going. An incredible story about a truly incredibly talented man and hero of the 20th century.
People need to stop picking on my generation! Yes, we know what brushes are! We just seriously never realized that you could use them outside of brushing ones hair! We now know that they have multifaceted use.. I will inform the rest of the generation
No they speed bang like a sledgehammer now days. They think that's music. Speed. I mean there's a place for it but kids now just want to speed without rhythm.
@@rxonmymind8362 A combination of speed and technique can make something that sounds incredible. I think the problem with YOUR generation is that it can't grasp the fact that music can express a multitude of emotions through different techniques and genres. Music can be angry, sad, euphoric, make you feel love, realize your hatred, it's an incredible thing and it seems older folks just wanna discredit and take the piss out of anything new that they can't wrap their heads around.
Also the lucky ones HAD work. Nothing like a monthly engagement with five shows a night to develop your stuff VERY quickly.While still practicing and rehearsing too.
Unbelievable talent. Sammy Davis jr. Definitely one of the best. Probably the best. I could watch him all day every day. So much talent. RIP. LEGEND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!
The MASTER MY GOD...NO WONDER SINATRA ADORED THIS MAN. HE RESPECTED HIS SKILL TO NO END ALONGSIDE LOVING HIS GREAT HEART. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SAMMY!!
Este hombre era verdaderamente sorprendente. Cualquiera con alguna de sus condiciones físicas, habría sido una persona acomplejada y triste. Era tuerto, narigudo, chiquito y un pelo "malo" que él se lo alisaba en su juventud. Su boca albergaba una dentadura que parecía que no encajaba allí. Sin embargo, este hombre, con todos esos detalles, se dio el lujo de ganarse la vida en giras internacionales, y mucha gente pagaba para verlo ejecutar su arte. Era un artista completo y todo lo hacía al más alto nivel: cantaba con fuerza, suavidad y afinación; bailaba y ejecutaba el difícil baile del tap; actuó en varias películas, y en este vídeo lo vemos tocar instrumentos musicales como cualquier profesional. Podría haberse ganado la vida en cualquiera de estas 4 facetas. Dejó un legado inapreciable a las generaciones futuras. Gracias a Egon Hilgers por subir esta joya musical que ahora podemos disfrutar.
I needed to see this. It's like rare footage to see him actually playing instruments We knew he could do all the rest. Thank you for this. I love music and great musicians Stevie wonder Michael McDonald prince Steve winwood babyface teddy Reilly James Ingram list goes on.
As u Al know a multynrasker has not just money for Life but music and acting fo together and stuff. but have u considered that crooning come from another gift such as an instrument not Bobby Sox's.
Don't be so stupid and offensive as to let the charts and radio dictate your view on Musicians these days or ever. Go support some local artists and you'll see professionalism in droves. Ok?
People open their mouth and crow like a cock and win Grammies. smh! Just look at real talent. People back then, the way they spoke, sang, danced, entertained was exceptional. It will never happen again. Except MJ. Lol
To say twice as good implies "they" were good to begin with. He had raw talent, never had to be trained. What we do , we pioneer,, we do not copy them, it is the other way around.
Nch Croy. He played golf as well as all that lot. Somebody asked him what was his handicap. He is said to have replied "I am a one-eyed, black Jew." It seems that he WAS. But what a stunning talent...sheesh. I think that within his show business circles he was well treated but when he was an unknown, he probably badly done to.
@@nchcroy3877 Well..Somebody might well find a black face to prove me wrong but on the whole, top black American world class artists played to predominantly white and adoring audiences. I'm looking at the closing years of my own jazz career and we can never be accused of ignoring black players...We hardly ever saw any! Audiences included. Played in N.O. The Big Easy. The Black folks who contributed massively to this, the only Native American Art-form have simply lost interest in it.
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And that Ladies and Gentlemen is whats called Pure and unadulterated Class.
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And a huge amount of hard work and talent.
If Sammy Davis wasn't so busy, singing, dancing, acting in dramas, comedies, playing the vibraphones, piano, and globetrotting, imagine what kind of drummer he would have been? His technique on the brushes was impeccable.
Could not agree more. Cheers, Denis.
thad g ...DONT FORGET TAP DANCING! AND IMPERSONATIONS HE DID TOO! HE WAS THE BEST!
he was great at whatever he did one of the best i never appreciated him as a youngster love him to death now that i am an old cogger lol
Geno T .. love this reply! I was the same way:)
He Did So Many Things Well Rather Than Just One Item. ( R.I.P.) A True Entertainer. Mr Sammy Davis Jr.
When I was about 11 yrs old Sammy and Altovise were in a huge Caddy on the fwy in Sacramento. I asked my mom to pull up alongside so I could wave. They both waved back to a little 11 year old girl with big smiles on their faces. I loved that couple! Sammy was a gem.
The pianist playing while Davis is on drums is pretty amazing too
For those who didnt know Sammy was know as Mr. Entertainment! Sammy plays, drums, piano, vibes, congo drums, tap dances, sings, arranges, does impressions, gun tricks.
With one eye only.
It makes no sense for somebody to be that damn talented, and to top it off, just to make it even more interesting, he came in a small, powerful package. I see what ya did there God.........Absolutely amazing
white guy behind him looked so damn racist.
@@im2crafty wait a second... you can tell someone’s racist just by looking at them?
Is that not slightly racist and prejudice???
@@1035pm I think he said he _looked_ racist. He never said the guy was a racist.
@@gl6996 that sounds very racist.. judging someone purely for having a different skin tone.
I’ll use your version of logic to help you.
“That black man *looks* like he’s about to steal my wallet... that black man *looks* like he’s about to steal a car...”
see how it works, Is what iv just said not incredibly racist and prejudice no?
@@1035pm I see exactly your point and it can be construed as racist. Based on this, the inference will cause others to judge _that white man_ as a racist without knowing if he is, or not. My splitting hairs doesn't help the case. Statements like that probably shouldn't be posted, but we all have that freedom. I agree with you.
...Imagine, Frank Sinatra said: "The most talented person I have ever met in show business... was Sammy Davis Jr."
Now that's a good guy to like and say something about a person since he was the most entertaining guy I ever saw
They don't make them like that any more
I agree with you....✌️
He could dance, act, sing, play multiple instruments and do stand up comedy
sammy davis had more talent and showmanship in his little finger than most. he could do it all and he would run circles around anyone of the todays so called talents. so, frank is 100% right.
Sammy was probably the greatest and most talented all round entertainer of all time.
Sammy was one hell of a talent. It sad some of the things he had to suffer, but he rose above it all and gave the world his art. RIP Sammy D
There are the ‘greats’, there are ‘the greatest’, there are ‘the legends’ and there is Sammy Davis Jr. on another league. A unique talent. I just wish I had the opportunity to see him perform live. One of a kind. 🙏🏻
Hines sir Gregory
Those are called the giants
Certainlyu the greatest Big Band instrumentalist and vocalist of the 20th century. He is to be greatly admired.
This guy had to be the single most talented performer of his time, or any since. Skilled drummer, piano, and other instruments, and also vocals, tap dance. Acting. This guy did it all.
He was also a fast draw expert with revolvers and did twirling handgun spinning while singing act
Yes, he displayed it on an episode of The Rifleman, great talent
And the Lord gifted Sammy special. No other people could get close to him. He was a special angel and showed what the Lord made special. Thank you Sammy,vyou were special.
I never knew how good a drummer he was, but with his sense of time, rhythm, and coordination, why would I be surprised
MorbidManMusic : thanks I’ll look for it
Sammy was a total genius musician, entertainer, and actor. There will never been anyone like him again. I wish I would have seen him live in concert at least once.
Hold hold it hold it!! I am in my 40’s, so I remember Sammy Davis Jr., why didn’t I know he cold play drums like that! He was tha bomb!!!
You never saw band mates in Buddy Rich’s orchestra smile like all of Sammy’s do. Watching the guy behind Sammy whilst playing the drums says it all...Sammy was, not only, an incredible multi talented performer he was respected and loved by those around him.
Buddy was the best drummer ever... He was close to being one of the worst humans ever. I'd rather play with Sammy .
I was gonna open by saying: "Puts to Rest the idea that Buddy Rich was the Greatest Drummer Ever". Why? Musicality, Tone, Touch. The funny thing is Fred Astaire exhibits the same qualities in the vid of him drumming on the Drum Set he kept in his Bedroom. My friends that play drums always insisted that Ed O'Shaughnessy of the Tonight Show was a better drummer than Buddy. I'd pick Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Louis Bellson and Elvin Jones. But the guys who played with Bill Evans? I forget which one it was, but for his audition with Bill he came in and sat down at the piano and played every one of Bill's pieces On the Piano! A drummer who can do that could obviously be working as a Pianist. Bill hired him on the Spot.
Another great drummer: Joe Morrello started on violin at the age of 6 and debuted with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at age 9 playing the Mendelsohn Violin Concerto which he reprised a few years later, so it wasn't a One Off. He quit violin and switched to drums because he thought he could never be as good as Heifetz. Did Buddy ever play any other instrument? Could he dance or sing?
Much like Paganini his Forte was Self Promotion.@@watsonira7
The Single Greatest Entertainer of All Time?
Umpire call.
The Most Versatile Entertainer of All Time?
Touchdown.
His drumming here is excellent.
His piano-playing here is more than adequate.
(What are not on display here are his dramatic acting, sketch-comedy acting, singing, and dancing, any one of which, by itself, would land him in the Entertainment history books.)
tuxguys all of the effing above. 🎹🎶🎤
Sammy was the man. Only other dude with same gifts Fred Astaire What great talent's Younger dudes take Note.
the piano was weak ngl, especially for someone with perfect pitch... after the drums I was hyped but he only used one finger in each hand...come on now
And what about that smile of his eh? 😎
wow jussss freeakin amaaazin
I’ve never seen this before. I just didn’t know he was so talented. Oh I’ve always loved Sammy for his dancing and singing. He also was a actor, outstanding performer. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Dancing, singing, acting, playing many instruments ! He was a renaissance man.
Sammy Davis Jr...The Reason Why AMERICA Need .... Music, Drama, & Dancers Classes In The Education Systems.
Amen! The World's Greatest Entertainer is Exhibit A to your statement.
James Brown
CORRECT> Problem is that the record companies, etc.don't want to promote raw ..world class talent...
They'd have to pay 'em more of their profits so they educate snowflake audiences to be addicted to crap and then use nobodies to make the crap.
Minus a progressive communist agenda and I fully concur.
@@luckyvet
Please explain your incoherent gibberish!
@@luckyvet
What does that garbled giberish mean?
Theres Just Never Been a Entertainer of Sammy's Caliber Ever in History I Believe..R.I.P. Big Bruh Sammy
John Fernandes - Not to take anything away from Sammy but Mel Torme was pretty damn close in the singing and drumming department.
Mathius S Matter of preference. Torme was a significantly better drummer. That will never be in dispute by anyone in the know. Karen Carpenter was a better drummer than Sammy! Sammy had the edge in vocals but not by much. As an overall entertainer however, Sammy pulled ahead of Torme.
Mathius S Like I said, matter of preference. I like Sammy! He was very entertaining. All of those guys were entertaining from that era.
Eva! Neva, with a Caribbean accent. There will be no one compatible.
And Neva
Without doubt he was the most well-rounded entertainer of his time, and maybe ever.
I don't think there is anything Sammy couldn't end up doing well. One of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I hope the younger generations continue to be inspired by his talents.
he did everything on stage, sing, dance, act,, entertain etc. even play piano, drum etc. Unfortunately I never saw him iive but never missed a show on tv. and still have some LP's. I liked his kindness and great human heart.
Man I wish we still had music like this mainstream.
A friend of mine is one of the premiere stand up jazz bassists in Houston. Very quiet about who he had performed with, l had to hear it from his Dad that he played with Davis, in fact whenever Sammy was in town he always asked for my friend.
Man, that is something to be proud of
Who? I’m in Houston and would love to meet him
Yhmmmmm
You won’t find anybody as talented as Sammy Davis to this day and it’s 2023 most talented man ever in show business
Sammy Davis Jr. Is Mr. Entertainment!
And he deserved that distinction far more than that squawking Jolson ever did!
Let's call him entertainment center.
What a talented man he was, a wonderful singer, tap-dancer, musician, actor and comedian
Unless you think of impressionists as comedians then you forgot that. There's videos here on RUclips doing them. You ought to check them out.
he could do gun tricks too..saw him years ago at a late show and he brought it out and was friggin' amazing too..
When God said talent...Sam was first in line.!!!
What a talent. A legend in his time and always. No one can come close to Sammy.
Sammy Davis Jr. A Musical Genius...Just Like Prince...They Were The True "Renaissance Men".
Yup, and they were both SUPER short!😁
Personally, I give the edge to Sammy.
Yes, but could Prince dance and act?
@@stevenleslie8557 Have you seen "Purple Rain?"
I saw that movie AT LEAST 10x before I even noticed the guitar isn't plugged in! Lol.
Sammy was a beast
Sammy Davis Jr was pure talent. A brilliant man and naturally gifted. He also served in the military. He gave it all to this country. Sorely missed.
When it comes to entertainment SAMMY DAVIS JUNIOR was Jack of all trades and master of all, he was Mr show business, RIP.
THE BLACKSTONES
A truly multi-talented man at a time when talent really mattered.
God..I could listen to this for HOURS! ...what a massive talent he was....loved him as a teen in the ‘70’s....and still do at 70!!!!
This man was legendary!!! Before Prince you had Sammy Davis Jr. Prince played a bunch of instruments also, dance, sang, produced, directed and act.
brother sammy Davis Jr, BORN ON West 140th STREET IN HARLEM, above Foreman drug store, became the very best talent of MY GENERATION.....PS RIP IN the AFTERLIFE...mr Wonderful.....
Stephan omarr.
What these George MIchael tosspots need to know is that WE lived through the best!
actually, he was a quadruple threat, singer, actor, dancer, and musician.
you forgot comedian
singer, actor, dancer, drummer, and musician
billytheweasel He was an entertainer. THE entertainer. And it's what he was hoping to be remembered as.
Annie
But a multi instrumental musician
Annie S RIGHT ON
Sam was absolutely one of the most talented men, of any race, ever to hit the stages!!
Sammy was probably the most multi-talented man ever in show business. He could sing and dance, played multiple instruments, was an actor, a song writer, director, producer, arranger, choreographer and, to top it all, a quick draw expert! I am so proud to have met him! He was a gracious, generous, humble, gentle, intelligent, loving man who left us too soon.
I loved this. A Great Performance. Sammy Davis Jr. was perfection.
Never cease to be amazed by this incredible man. I have never seen this before. Never knew he could do that. Was always my favourite of that period, even more now. Miss him dearly. 🧐🥃❤️ thank you so very much for sharing this.
Sammi Davis Jr was just so wonderfully talented, tap dancing, voice impersonator, music player singer song writter&actor...Man Oh Man he had some talent
It’s not fair, so much talent into one person. Love it!!
I was lucky enough to see Frank, Liza and Sammy together in concert. Big fan of all 3. And yet, without question, Sammy stole the show.
What a talented man, singer, comedian, drummer dancer, pianist. He puts a lot of the so called singers of today to shame.
A man that was in show business literally his whole life. You name it he could do it. Huge talent.
Saw him at 3 Rivers Inn, Syracuse, NY 1973 Best show I've ever seen. He did it all. Drums, piano, trumpet, danced & sang.
Sammy Davis was a once in a generation multi-talented phenom! It made absolutely no sense how gifted he was.
This guy was beyond raw talent. One of the best showmen to ever live.
Sammy was such an immense talent and gentlemen. One of the greats without a doubt.
There will never be another Sammy Davis Jr.!
That’s the man working hard on his craft! And we are the ones who benefit from his labor! Thanks for sharing! ☮️🖖🏽
No one in has ever had his talent not even today he's the GREATEST
Definitely made Michael Jackson look like a piker
OMG. OH MY GOD.
Prince plays all instruments and well, but he is no Sammy .....
Love Sammy Davis Jr. One of the best!!!!!!!!!!!
In the top 10 greatest entertainers ever.🎼🎵🎶🎙🎺🎻🥁🎷🎸🎤
True talent,true artistry,true legend.There'll never be another like Sammy.
more talent than the whole rat pack put to toguether
No matter how good you are, you still need others to play off of. Look at Ed McMahon.
You realize Frank Sinatra was in the rat pack as well right?
The three of them are talented. Dino's Vibrato. Frank's impeccable reach of high and low tones that not many can do or reach even 50 years later. Sammy's all around-the-clock.
All unique in their own ways.
no computers ...no playback...no shat of that sort...just pure talent:)
dzulkafley samad and a shit ton of drugs.
Oh wow imagine being by yourself and having no other musicians so you record tracks with your own instruments to back you up when you to to perform. What a fucking travesty
No Auto Tune!
Are u talking about
Today a person will tell that he/she is a great performer whilst everything is computerized that's why am crazy about jazz because it's pure talent
I am currently listening to Sammy Davis Junior‘s book, Yes, I Can: the life story of Sammy Davis Junior. An audio book. You can’t even guess at the struggles he endured while he grows to greatness. Unbelievable. He endured raw racism but throughout had the love of his family and his love of show business to keep him going. An incredible story about a truly incredibly talented man and hero of the 20th century.
Had the privilege of seeing him live twice 1967,and 1970
WOW!!!. He jammed out!
Young drummers should take note of his wonderful brush playing, that's if they know what brushes are!
Hehehe
Always been a fan of brushes
People need to stop picking on my generation! Yes, we know what brushes are! We just seriously never realized that you could use them outside of brushing ones hair! We now know that they have multifaceted use.. I will inform the rest of the generation
No they speed bang like a sledgehammer now days. They think that's music. Speed.
I mean there's a place for it but kids now just want to speed without rhythm.
@@rxonmymind8362 A combination of speed and technique can make something that sounds incredible. I think the problem with YOUR generation is that it can't grasp the fact that music can express a multitude of emotions through different techniques and genres. Music can be angry, sad, euphoric, make you feel love, realize your hatred, it's an incredible thing and it seems older folks just wanna discredit and take the piss out of anything new that they can't wrap their heads around.
Nobody like him around today. This man was a real star
Best entertainer with many talents! Just simply the best of the best 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Masterful, musical and amazing...what an extremely gifted and hard working person he was!!!
No formal training...just pure talent
Some people are born geniuses & Mr Sammy D was one of them. Talent, Talent, Talent with a giant Capital T.
The greatest God gifted entertainer ever, bar none. Almighty God made just one mold and that was Sammy Davis Jr.
I loved his performance on all in the family especially when he kissed Archie
I miss this cat, he had class
Darrell Robert Parker ya know it man!!!!
I agree, there is style and then there is C L A S S . Sammy Davis Jr was the pinnacle of class. RIP
Love the brush-work. It's become a lost art. Thanks Mr. Davis, you are just too cool for school Love and miss you.
No computers no Auto tune, this lady's and gentleman is a real musician! Not like the artist's today!
Amazing talent
Back in the day, performers actually had talent
they had to to work..
No electronics, had to get your chops up.
Also the lucky ones HAD work. Nothing like a monthly engagement with five shows a night to develop your stuff VERY quickly.While still practicing and rehearsing too.
And tours. And hanging out. And...
Unbelievable talent. Sammy Davis jr. Definitely one of the best. Probably the best. I could watch him all day every day. So much talent. RIP. LEGEND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!
The MASTER MY GOD...NO WONDER SINATRA ADORED THIS MAN. HE RESPECTED HIS SKILL TO NO END ALONGSIDE LOVING HIS GREAT HEART. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SAMMY!!
Este hombre era verdaderamente sorprendente. Cualquiera con alguna de sus condiciones físicas, habría sido una persona acomplejada y triste. Era tuerto, narigudo, chiquito y un pelo "malo" que él se lo alisaba en su juventud. Su boca albergaba una dentadura que parecía que no encajaba allí. Sin embargo, este hombre, con todos esos detalles, se dio el lujo de ganarse la vida en giras internacionales, y mucha gente pagaba para verlo ejecutar su arte. Era un artista completo y todo lo hacía al más alto nivel: cantaba con fuerza, suavidad y afinación; bailaba y ejecutaba el difícil baile del tap; actuó en varias películas, y en este vídeo lo vemos tocar instrumentos musicales como cualquier profesional. Podría haberse ganado la vida en cualquiera de estas 4 facetas. Dejó un legado inapreciable a las generaciones futuras. Gracias a Egon Hilgers por subir esta joya musical que ahora podemos disfrutar.
THIS SUN OF HARLEM, 140th STREET &8th AVE was/IS THE BEST ALL round ARTIST of MY GENERATION.....PS RIP IN the AFTERLIFE, MR WONDERFUL....
I needed to see this. It's like rare footage to see him actually playing instruments
We knew he could do all the rest. Thank you for this. I love music and great musicians Stevie wonder Michael McDonald prince Steve winwood babyface teddy Reilly James Ingram list goes on.
Love you soooooo much Sammy, now appearing in Heaven playing for the angels.....
His preference would have been Hell actually, as he was a practicing Satanist.
Back when you had to have talent to be on stage....
As u Al know a multynrasker has not just money for Life but music and acting fo together and stuff. but have u considered that crooning come from another gift such as an instrument not Bobby Sox's.
Don't be so stupid and offensive as to let the charts and radio dictate your view on Musicians these days or ever. Go support some local artists and you'll see professionalism in droves. Ok?
People open their mouth and crow like a cock and win Grammies. smh! Just look at real talent. People back then, the way they spoke, sang, danced, entertained was exceptional. It will never happen again. Except MJ. Lol
@Gennady Golovkin Exactly my point. So get your ass out and go support them now more than ever.
You still have to have talent to get on stage... case in point, look at Justin Bieber!
Saw him do this in London he is amazing the worlds greatest entertainer
I deeply Miss that man. Great Talent. Great Everything. Was Hated, & still Gave from his Heart!!!!!!!!
The Greatest Entertainer of the 20th Century !!
The man had swagger talent intelligence and determination
What else can you ask for in a man.
YES. The GREATEST ENTERTAINER Of ALL TIME.
Some people have great talent ...
But some people are are truly touched by God..................
Sammy Davis Jr.
Dang, I don't know when or if we will ever see a super great talent like Sammy Davis, Jr. again.
Extremely talented Human being
I'm sorry for all the names I call Sammy Davis jr. When I was growing up. we used to think that he was a sell-out... thank God I know better now
He was a survivor!
You know what that Dallas cowboy star stands for?
One out of five stars
He was .....A BEAST!! This is a savage display of.... I'M ACTUALLY BETTER THAN ALLLLLLLL YALL swag
I would say the most multi talent in the Universe, Sammy your the Greatest, your Legacy will be endured for ever!
The greatest American entertainer of all time. Period!
He came through a time when black performing artist had to be twice as good to be equal: 2x1=1
And yet still got unequal treatment.
Ronald Boone .... True. And he was 100x1=100
To say twice as good implies "they" were good to begin with. He had raw talent, never had to be trained. What we do , we pioneer,, we do not copy them, it is the other way around.
A true legend...an all round master at his craft yet was treated so terribly because of the colour of his skin. .
A real loss.
@@MauriatOttolink well tbh I didn't really get to see the entire audience....
Nch Croy.
He played golf as well as all that lot. Somebody asked him what was his handicap.
He is said to have replied "I am a one-eyed, black Jew."
It seems that he WAS. But what a stunning talent...sheesh.
I think that within his show business circles he was well treated but when he was an unknown, he probably badly done to.
@@nchcroy3877
Well..Somebody might well find a black face to prove me wrong but on the whole, top black American world class artists played to predominantly white and adoring audiences.
I'm looking at the closing years of my own jazz career and we can never be accused of ignoring black players...We hardly ever saw any! Audiences included.
Played in N.O. The Big Easy. The Black folks who contributed massively to this, the only Native American Art-form have simply lost interest in it.
Its 2020, why is it that people do not have as much talent? I LOVE that little man. Wow!
Watching first time ever oh pure genius at work & play Sammy must be top 10 entertainers of all time!!