Anthony Newley and Sammy Davis Jr. sing a Newley/Bricusse medley from the Chevrolet Presents Burt Bacharach TV special in 1972. A delilght, their great friendship shines through every minute.
Anthony Newley wrote & performed such powerful songs. Unique. Theatrical..and Sammy Davis Jr interpreted Newley perfectly..on record & Live. Close friends. Doesn't get better than this. Rest in Peace
I loved Anthony Newley. He was enormously talented, and had a big influence on David Bowie's singing. Also, when I wrote to Mr. Newley at age 16, he actually wrote me back. Mensch.
Thanks for giving us the entire clip without cutting off the ending...I actually met Newley once and we spoke of this clip at length...I truly believe it deserves a special regarded place in television history celebrating two great talents who owed very much to one another...
Wow! This is a classic. This piece of 'showbiz' memory, history is so great and beautiful. Mr.Newley was a very talented songwriter and he had a particular, interesting and amusing way of interpreting his own compositions. Sammy Davis, jr. What can you say about this man that hasn't been said. He simply was one of the very best entertainers that ever lived. I honestly believe that he doesn't get all the credit as a singer that he deserves.
Wow! Two brilliant balladeers from the post war generation. You could not get better harmonies if the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. and the wonderfully brilliant Anthony Newley had been born to the same mother. The blend of their voices is simply divine and magical. So entertaining ...
WowZa! They were wonderful. Wherever you are Anthony and Sammy - thank you for leaving some of you here with anyone lucky enough to be alive! RIP both you guys!
In 1965 I saw Anthony Newley in his Broadway theater production of "The Roar Of The Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd". In 1973 I saw him in his London West End production of "The Good Old Bad Old Days". I was waiting outside the theater for the doors to open, when a Rolls Royce pulled up and out popped Sammy Davis Jr.
Testament to the quality of these two that we are all watching and enjoying 42 years after the recording! Consider this; do you think people will be watching and enjoying any of the current crop of talent in 40+ years? These guys are timeless talents that we haven't seen since and sadly won't see again. Enjoy
that Hugh gold ring you see on Sammy's little finger is a Black Star Sapphire,it belong to Elvis and one day Sammy just complimented how Beautiful it was,and Elvis being Elvis gave it to Sammy in Friendship, Sammy was always proud of the ring.its Goreous! true story.
Sammy David Jr is the best all time entertainer! Bar none! Love u Sammy!!! RIP & Anthony my man, how u like my impersonation now? lol RIP you both - we love you both, A/A
Believe me - Anthony Newley I have always thought was David Bowie's first and most unlikely perhaps inspirations - tones and voice 'character' changes etc... brilliant
There are not many who can compete with the genius of sammy davis ,but i have to say ,antony newley can walk that plank ,this is just an astonishing piece of work, so many lessons to be learnt ,for all those so called new celebs ,from xfactor,
two of my absolute favourites (yes, canadian spelling) and two of the greatest talents I've had the honour to hear. Saw Newly in Roar on Broadway, and Davis Jr. on TV my whole life. these two are just greater than great. thank you for posting this.
Sammy Davis Jr sings from the heart and with sincerity. One would feel he is singing for you only. I have been following him since the fifties and the feeling is the same. Bless his soul.
Great duo together. Timeless music and performers. Style as well. Take note all of you here--you came to this video for a reason (there may be some outliers)--Follow your dreams/heart, give it all you have, persist, and be yourself. --Bests
Doesn't get more brilliant than these two phenomenal talents, never will see the likes of Anthony & Sammy again...individually or as a duet team they are the ultimate and this appearance on Burt Bacharach is one to savor and enjoy over and over!
Well, 2 years later and I revisit this and if anything it is even more staggering today, I cant think of a better performance by anyone than this, everything is just perfect.
As much as I love Anthony Newley's powerful singing voice and talent, Sammy tops everyone, every time! You were the ultimate and best performer Sammy! Unbelievable! Love them both xx
Wonderful video! Both extremely talented men, unique in their own way. So glad they did this performance together. I wish they were both still with us.
Wow. I got goosebumps when they did "What Kind of Fool Am I" and "Who Can I Turn To". These men were consummate performers. They look so incredibly natural up there. Very entertaining.
Once again the "magic" of these two great entertainers, bursts out from the computer screen. Just listen to the marvellous orchestra, and the timing of these two stars,"supporting, and playing off each other"; shows us once again what real proffessional class they had. If this video doesn't bring a smile, and a lump to your throat, your "soul" needs looking at. Thanks "bailey markham"
One wrote and performed many of these on broadway. The other made hit records out of the same songs. Such entirely different styles and voices. Davis has that classical smooth voice with all that soul and blues. The other an unorthodox, brassy and broad voice. Yet Their capacity to communicate meaning and warmth is shared
Whoever directed this failed to get (or use) a reaction shot of Tony watching Sammy’s UNBELIEVABLE opening bars of Once In a Lifetime. Every time I watch this amazing video this always drives me nuts.
Anthony newly was born not far from where I live in hackney and his voice is natural no tutoring Sammy Davis is also a great performer and he looked like such a nice person
This is too good not to comment on..l want on this train. Exceptional talent! Awesome songs - Sammy was probably the best singer I’ve ever heard….what an all round entertainer.
And they were singing Newley’s songs...magnificent! They were the best of friends... until they apparently had a big falling out. But the magic they made together... can’t be replicated.
Every Now And Again Along Comes A Live Performance That Just Leaves You Close To Tears, This Is One Of Those Moments ! Two Brilliant Talents That Met At The Right Time, Pure Genius, And Whoever Put The Music Together Deserves Credit.
In honour (Canadian spelling!) of what would have been Anthony Newley's 84th birthday, I watch this yet again and remain in awe of his incredible talent. I became a fan in 1965 and my loyalty hasn't waivered. So grateful for youtube and to those who kindly post these performances. Thank you.
His talent was really special and what a joy to see him coupled with all of these other so very accomplished and famous performers. Tony was one of a kind!
Not only brilliant songs and matching performances, but a sublime medley with astounding arrangement and orchestration! It looks like about a week of rehearsal. Wow.
Magnificent performance by two of the best ever. And what a fabulous staging of this event. I just became aware of the cords from the microphones. Had to be a lot of rehearsal by those two and the stage crew to pull this off so seamlessly! I am in awe of it all!
