Hit the jump as we explore sammys discography and see what a. Mafia is an afro, funk, soul, progressive project spearheaded by kansas city, mo native joshua allen. Starring sammy davis jr was sammy s debut lp released in january 1955, comprised entirely of songs which had been released as singles 45s andor 78s or on ep in 1954. His first hit, hey there, is backed with wonderful orchestration. These are mostly jazz discographies, but country and pop music are represented also. Overview songs similar artists dvds cds blurays vinyl. Recognized throughout much of his career as the worlds greatest living entertainer, sammy davis, jr. In 1954, davis signed to decca, topping the charts with his debut lp, starring sammy davis, jr that same year he lost his left eye in a muchpublicized auto accident, but upon returning to the stage in early 1955 was greeted with even greater enthusiasm than before on the strength of a series of hit singles including somethings gotta give.
Listen to music from sammy davis, jr find the latest tracks, albums, and images from sammy davis, jr. Here you can buy and download music mp3 sammy davis jr you can buy album my greatest songs sammy davis jr. This site promotes jazz discography created with the brian application. Albums include the candy man i want to be happy, a man and his music, and christmas with the rat pack. A dynamic, versatile allaround entertainer and one of.
All the discographies listed are generated automatically with the brian application. The label didnt release any singles from this lp and that didnt help. A bigger problem, however, was that other than carrying the motown logo, the platter had nothing to do with the motown sound. In terms of sheer novelty, california suite 1964 ranks right up there with allstar spectacular 1962, an album featuring sammy davis, jr. The discography for american jazz singer sammy davis jr davis recorded extensively throughout his career and most recordings remain in the catalogs as various reissues. The following is a selected list of albums in chronological order by date of release. And its a nice treat as he sings because of you, in his own voice and in numerous impressions of other singers and actors. The sound of 66 with buddy rich remastered 2004 sammy davis jr. American entertainer, born 8 december 1925 in new york city, new york, usa and died 16 may 1990 in beverly hills, california, usa. An alternate take of this recording is available for download on itunes. His voices intermingles spectacularly with carmen mcraes in the duet theres a small hotel. Collects seven original albums, including starring sammy davis jr, just for lovers, heres looking at you, its all over but the swingin, i gottta right to.
Rare songs from sammy davis jr, never released on cd or download uploads play all. Davis recorded extensively throughout his career and most recordings remain in the catalogs as various reissues. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Legendary bandleader william james count basie had known sammy davis, jr. Primarily a singer and dancer, he was also a television and film actor, a broadway headliner, a bestselling author, a comic and impressionist, and a multiinstrumentalist.
Davis recorded extensively throughout his career and most recordings remain in the catalogs as. Starring sammy davis jr was sammys debut lp released in january 1955, comprised entirely of songs which had been released as singles 45s andor 78s or on ep in 1954. On this page you can not listen to mp3 music free or download album or mp3 track to your pc, phone or tablet. Includes biography, discography, listing of his albums, films, tv appearances, broadway shows and more. The discography for american jazz singer sammy davis jr. December 8, 1925 may 16, 1990 was an american singer, musician, dancer, actor, vaudevillian, comedian and activist known for his impressions of actors, musicians and other celebrities. Born into showbiz, davis started out as a tapdancing tyke whose skills were so dazzling that he kept his family act in business. American masters sammy davis, jr ive gotta be me is now streaming until march 19 via americanmasters and pbs.