GENZ REACTS To SAMMY DAVIS JR Live For The FIRST TIME EVER! 

I'm 74. Been listening to this song most of my life. Still gives me chills and brings me to tears. Sammy was beyond an incredible performer. Welcome to his world.

Sammy was 60 years old at this time. His voice hadn't lost a thing! You should see him when he was younger too. Smooth as melted chocolate.

He was dancing, singing, and entertaining since he was 3 years old with his father all over the country, that long at anything, and you reach mastery of your craft

Rest assured, Sammy Davis Jr, influenced generations of performers. He was a gift.😊

Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the greatest entertainers of the 20th Century.

You are right. He was an all-around entertainer, singer, dancer, actor, and comedian. He acted in movies and TV shows and performed on Broadway, in nightclubs, and in Las Vegas.

He also did impersonations, played several instruments the man was a legend, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. There will never be another one like him again.

Expert tap dancer. Fabulous singer. Humorist. Good actor. Sammy was a legend.

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", "Birth Of The Blues" etc.

Sammy was a legend....and broke many barriers.

I had the privilege of seeing him in concert. Amazing artist!

I had the extreme privilege of seeing Sammy Davis Jr. live in 1974. I'll never forget it.

Sammy is a Legend !

His talent and personality were popular with some very cool folks, the Rat Pack…Frank Sinatra (The Voice), Dean Martin (singer,actor), Joey Bishop (comic), others, all friends…bad boy types! And funny! Sammy did it all…funny, danceman, singer, great personality.

One of the top entertainers in history. He was beloved by everyone. He did it all, sing, dance, act. We miss Sammy. 💔

Sammy was a giant talent in a small package. RIP Sammy...thanks for the decades of sharing your amazing ability, practically from cradle to grave.

sammy Davis gave a variation of this in the 70's which was televised. It was so full of pathos and sadness. Its one of the most exquisite and touching performances I've ever seen. This version is decidedly upbeat by comparison.

One of the most talented men of his generation, he danced, sang, was a movie actor, played several instruments. Loved Sammy.

Love Sammy. Doesn’t get enough praise. So damn talented. The Best! ❤❤❤

Man, the lines about his dog get me every time with this song 😢 💙

Sammy Davis junior was a phenomenal entertainer. He and Elvis were very close friends.

He was a beloved entertainer, dancing, singing, acting, producing, and very smart, too. Pretty much the epitome of cool,

He was amazingly talented.

I love watching your musical journey. Feels good to see the younger generation dip their toe into the great songs and entertainers of the not to far away past.😊

He danced and sang on films since he was 3 years old. Amazing talent

Sammy was on stage by the time he was 3yrs old and never left it. His tap dancing was amazing. His acting in the 60’s version of Oceans Eleven “ was amazing. He was just an amazing entertainer.

Sammy Davis Jr. was light years ahead of his contemporaries, he could do it all, sing, dance & act. He was a total package of talent he did it all exceptionally well.🌷

He was one of the most beloved and iconic people for 40-50 years around the world.

Sammy started dancing on stage as a little boy. Dancer, singer actor, vaudeville, Broadway and the silver screen.... Part of Sinatra's Rat Pack. I'd suggest checking out some of his stuff from 'Porgy and Bess'.

The word "smooth" was invented to describe Sammy. This era was the best.....so glad you're diving into these "old time" performers (and even farther back, with Cab Calloway, etc.) You are an old soul, and it's so cool you appreciate "my" music. ❤

Sammy Davis Jr was a class act and one of the top performers in America. He started performing when he was 2 years old in 1927 with his family. He was a huge superstar and had hit songs into the 70s. Michael Jackson indeed was influenced in part by Sammy Davis Jr. As a kid in the 70s, I could see he was a special kind of man from the way my parents and grandparents would admire him on TV. I remember this song because I would hear it on the radio in my Mom's car. I had heard it so often that I knew almost every word. I was a kid and I liked this song, Mr Bojangles seemed like a real person to me. A friend of mine down the street had a cat named Mr Bojangles. Sammy Davis Jr is a legend and his life story is fascinating, heartbreaking, and triumphant.

Sammy Davis Jr. was a child singer, dancer, and actor. He was also very funny. I loved the way he sang "Star Dust". He had his own style. I was told that he had lost an eye in a car crash that he was lucky to live through; but, he kept on performing and recording.

Thank you for exploring and being hungry for some great music history.

Thanks for reacting to this. Sammy Davis Jr. was an amazing human and entertainer. Bill Robinson is the subject of this song: American tap dancer, singer, and actor. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson is the country's most well-known and well-paid Black entertainer of his time. Take a look at that amazing man, too.

Sammy Davis junior was an entertainer since he was a child on the road with his dad and uncle doing vaudeville shows

Sammy starred on Broadway twice, was a great dancer, musician, impressionist, story teller. I saw him a few times later in his career and he was still thrilling. I wouldrecommend watching a live video of "The Birth of the Blues."

This is when he was much older. He was on the vaudeville circuit as a child with his father and his uncle. He was on Broadway as well. You should keep going down the rabbit hole. And yes, this is one of the people that MJ was influenced by. Listen to: For Once in my Life, What Kind of Fool Am I, and I've Gotta Be Me. If you can't find live performances, just listening to the recordings is great as well!

As a child in the 50’s I loved watching Sammy Davis Jr. on TV. He was sooo talented…this song only hints at it…his dancing was great. Sammy was part of ‘the Rat Pack’. There are old clips of Bojangles on RU-vid

I remember going through Las Vegas on the way to California on vacation when I was a boy. Sammy was at the Sahara, Dean Martin was at the new MGM and Frank Sinatra was at Caesars Palace. Vegas was all glitz and glitter especially when these cats were in town…

I just love this especially done by Sammy....great showman....part of the renowned ""Rat Pack "".....😊

Check out these from Sammy Davis Jr.: "The Birth of the Blues". ( video on floating staircase). " Old Man River" (video sitting on stage). "What Kind of fool Am I" ( video). And this video from the movie, "Robin and the 7 Hoods" called "Bang Bang"....it showcases Danny's singing and dancingbabilities) Sammy started in Vaudeville, with his dad and Uncle, at the age of 3. ( The Will Mastin Trio). Sammy was an entertainer extraordinaire. He could sing, dance, act, do impressions, comedy, and played several instruments including the piano, vibraphone, some horns and was an excellent drummer. ( there is video of this) Sammy was in many movies, tv shows, Broadway musicals, starred in nightclubs in the U.S. and in Europe. and in Las Vegas. He was part of a group of entertainers called " The Rat Pack" with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford. Frank Sinatra: "Fly Me To The Moon". " My Way". Frank was a huge singing star and also acted in many movies. He had his own tv show briefly. Dean Martin : "Ain't That A Kick In The Head" ( video). "Volare". " Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime" ( video) Dean was a phenomenal singer, acted in many movies ( Rio Bravo is a favorite) and had his own tv variety show for many years. He was also very funny. He also hosted a show called "The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" " Bojangles" was a real person named Bill Robinson. Bojangles was his nickname. He was an exceptional tap dancer and also danced and acted in several movies. Check him out with little Shirley Temple in the movie "The Little Colonel" ( video of them dancing up and down a staircase.) Sammy was in a serious car accident and lost an eye. It was Frank Sinatra that paid all of Sammy's medical bills and then took him under his wing, and helped to break the color barrier that wouldn't cost black entertainers sleep or eat in the same hotel shot clubs they performed in. Frank said, "If Sammy can't stay and eat here with the rest of us, then we won't perform here". Since Frank was a big star he carried a lot of weight, the owners let Sammy sleep and dine in their establishments.

Sammy is my favorite entertainer, we don't have this type of man with class and eloquence. He seemed like a great man from interviews, variety shows, and concerts. Such a beautiful man, even though I wasn't born when he was doing his thing, miss you Sammy ❤ And yes Sammy was one of Michael Jackson's inspiration. Check out the Jackson 5 on the Hollywood palace, Sammy is there.

He was a member of the 'Rat Pack'. Gotta do 'Candyman'

Sammy was great!

Sammy was THE BEST!!!

Sammy Davis, Jr. was possibly the best entertainer of his time. I recommend his autobiography, "Yes, I Can". He started very young with the Will Mastin Trio.

Sammy was on the stage since he was 3 years old and performed with his dad and uncle called the Will Mastin trio! In person if you were lucky enough to see him live he was off the charts! He was a fantastic dancer, singer, mimic the complete package ❤

Sammy was pure class. I wish he had danced in this video. Sammy could do everything. Sing, dance, acts, comedy, drama even action. Started in show business as a child. Later, became part of the Rat Pack. Look it up. Great performer.

The 1st live performance I saw was Sammy Davis Jr, 1982 about, I was 14 ❤ front row what an experience

He is also a great tap dancer and actor.

You’re doing a wonderful job here with happy enjoyment while exploring the wonderful old music! Best wishes 😀

The legend, Sammy Davis Jr.🎉❤

Sammy was incredible.

One of my favourite performances of any entertainer!

One of the greatest multitalented showmen of all time, and from what I hear, a sweet kind person offstage as well.

This version is a jazzed up version of the original, very syncopated. Im so glad i found this. It was a live performance. He was a wonderful performer. You should watch his movies, too.

The best! He was a great man, too! In this song, as always, Sammy was a master entertainer. The dancer, Bill Robinson, was nicknamed, Bojangles. Take a look at Bill Robinson.

There would be a lot more talented people if Sammy Davis, Jr. hadn’t sucked it all up. What couldn’t he do? He was a Grammy Award-winning singer, a tap dancer so great that he influenced generations of dancers after him, a dramatic and comedic actor…just an all-around entertainer who was the best at everything he did. RIP, Mr. Davis. You were the best.

He was one of the gratest entertainers ever seen. His tapdancing is legendary. Have you never heard of "The Rat Pack" . He, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were called "The Rat Pack". Their stage present together was just breath taking. Listen to Sammy Davis Jr´s "Candyman". Amazing.

I saw him at a small club in Hollywood in the 70's.

Oh, just so you know, Sammy Davis Jr. was a dancer, singer, actor and civil rights activist.

He started in Vaudville when he was a baby. ❤

One of the all-time greats!!!!

Nothing but class!

Sammy was so talented. He doesn’t show so much here but he could really dance, sing and act! I miss him.

You have to watch a video of him tap dancing!!! He was amazing!!!

This performance is in his last years. Gotta see his career from the past.

I LOVED HIM SO MUCH! Talented drummer and musician….Bruno Mars modern day SD jr….child performer as well😭😭

So many wonderful movies mr Sammy Davis Jr was in, some of my favorites are Tap (. About tap music and some of the older tap dancers). Very good! Other is Robin and the seven hoods with Frank Sinatra, Bing Cosby, peter lawford, funny and a musical

I loved Sammy Davis Jr. He was wonderful in films,TV, stage, music, dance, everything he put his mind to. He was just darn good at everything. He could make you feel any emotion. In spite of all the larger things he did, all worthy of praise, I always remember first his performance in a show set in WW II on the General Electric Theater (I'm not sure that's the correct name). Diane, using Joe's tablet

Oh man! Loving what you are doing! Bringing back memories and watching again through your eyes ❤❤❤ This man was the definition of a cool cat😎

He will be worth your time to explore very talented

Sammy Davis was a stage performer , tap dancer with his father at a very young age, I think 5. He was in movies as a child too.

First, thank you for reacting to the one and only Sammy Davis, Jr. Who's that guy? LEGEND!! The greatest entertainer of the 20th century, that's who! 🙂 An incredible singer and dancer, comedian, impersonator, actor - he was a huge super star. He started performing in Vaudeville when he was about three years old. I had the privilege of seeing SD, Jr. perform live in Cincinnati when I was about 12 years old. He was my idol and I still cherish that experience, even now at the age of 70. Please research him. There is a video of him online performing in a movie ("Rufus Jones for President") when he was only 7. Many videos of his performances when he was a younger man. His singing voice will give you goosebumps. I had several of his albums when I was a teen. (Oh, and he was a member of the famous "Rat Pack," Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford...)

Sammy was great and very talented.

Sammy was on the stage since he was 3 years old and performed with his dad and uncle called the Will Mastin trio! In person if you were lucky enough to see him live was off the charts! The song was about Bill “ Bojangles Robinson , who was incredible. Look up Bill Robinson and Shirley Temple movies and you will see a 3-6 year old little girl dancing with this true giant in his field.

You should see him on stage with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop. They did Las Vegas shows together. He started as as a child as a tap dancer, about at years of age.😊

You should definitely check out some of Sammy's dance performances. He was just incredible.

💙 think your curiousity and enthusiasm will take you far

Now, just for fun, you might enjoy hearing it sung by the man who wrote it, the legendary Jerry Jeff Walker. The song was a national radio hit in 1968 and you can see him singing it beautifully in a video entitled, *Jerry Jeff Walker - Mr Bojangles (live solo TV 1969)* on slydogmania RU-vid channel. I once saw him do a one man show in a great little venue and with all the force of his great storytelling, songwriting, singing, stage presence and charisma he was able to blow the roof off the joint with his performance to a packed house. It was one of the most joyful events of my entire life. I feel so lucky to have seen it.

Sammy was great. Check out Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson, a famous dancer of the 30s.

You need to see two of Davis' performances one is from the 1960s where he takes the song _One for My Baby_ and performs it as many different popular singers of the day. If you can find the longer version where he does some comedy before starting the song, watch that one. The other one is with George Shaffer and the Late Night band with Letterman's show. The song is _I Can't Get Started with You_ and you need to hear what he says to Shaffer at the end. It was his last TV performance. In the late 1960s, he released _This Guy's in Love with You_ in Britain where I was living as a kid. He was my first crush.

Sammy started his career at age 2. He was very, very famous as part of the Rat Pack of the 60s, 60s, & 70s with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, Nat King Cole and a host of famous A-Listers. Especially in the 50s and 60s. Someone you should react to is Nat King Cole who was famous in the 50s & 60s, and his daughter Natalie Cole who was the disco queen of the 70s.

This man held the clubs and casinos hostage. He was allowed to perform but not stay in the hotels he performed in. After many years of this..he was the first black performer to stay in the hotels. Read his book Yes I Can. He opened so many doors with his talent and relentnesses. Young people should know these performers.

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love to see young people listen to classics

GOAT...legendary man ❤

Listen to his rendition of “What Kind of Man Am I” it will blow you away!!!

Mad respect to Sammy rat Park. Absolute legend of a bloke and for his era as well and the American situation with black and white. This guy was outstanding for his country, Legend !

Sammy Davis Jr's last movie, Tap, 1989 with Gregory Hines is a must watch.

Sammy was a child star, awesome dancer, ,great actor. He was part of the famous Ear Pack with Frank Sinatr, Dean Martin , Peter Lawfotd and Joey Bishop. They were all icons is stage and screen. Check out hims camio in Sweet Charity.

Sammy Davis Jr was a stage performer since he could walk.

You should look at his performance as "Sporting Life" in Gershwin's Porgy and Bess -- an opera based on "Carmen", with all Black characters. It was made into a film directed by Otto Preminger in 1958, with Sidney Poitier in the lead role. Sammy Davis ran afoul of the Ku Klux Klan, when he married a Swedish actress in 1960 -- back then, interracial marriages were illegal in 31 US states. He was also good friends with Frank Sinatra and a political activist, supporting John F. Kennedy and the Democrats. A great man, with incredible talent and a wonderful voice.

There is footage on here of him on the Michael Parkinson show with his friend Buddy Rich, also of him tap dancing with Gregory Hines, well worth watching. He also starred with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in the 1960s version of Oceans 11, they were all great friends and members of what was known as The Rat Pack.

💙. I loved this so so much, brilliant reaction ❤❤❤

Sammy Davis was so Cool back in The day!

Class ! ❤❤❤

He was part of The Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Peter Lawford he was also in my fav film Sweet Charity with Shirley MacLaine. Lovely reaction

I love seeing a new generation discover the legends. There was a real" Bojanglea "Robinson he was a great dancer also

That man could do anything and was great at it all