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Sammy Davis Jr. - "Birth Of The Blues" (1984) - MDA Telethon
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Check out Sammy Davis Jr. as he sings, "Birth Of The Blues" during the 1984 MDA Labor Day Telethon! This is a Sammy Davis Jr. performance that you don't want to miss!
The MDA Labor Day Telethon was an enchanting yearly variety show that ran for half a century. Hosted for many years by Jerry Lewis, the telethon featured top stars from the world of music, comedy, and Broadway and was like no other show on earth.
The telethon was created to help support the Muscular Dystrophy Association, which is leading the fight against muscular dystrophy. MDA dedicates itself to strength, independence and life. To learn more about MDA and to donate, please visit www.MDA.org.
@johnsjohnson448 10 ай бұрын
2:46 The Epic Crane Shot that has never been replicated by a Jib Arm. LOL The Camera person had to perform a rack focus which is difficult to achieve. This person made it look effortless. This is how LIVE Broadcast Television used to be. It was BIG. LOL.
@penney304 Жыл бұрын
I miss those years when we had real entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr. Ahhh, so many others too during that era.
@Rob_Kates 6 жыл бұрын
He was the epitome of a fantastic entertainer. A world-class singer, dancer, actor, multi-instrumentalist, impressionist, he could do it all. He opened doors for people like Michael Jackson, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, and countless more. Just watch a few of the You Tube videos of Sammy, and one sees his mind boggling talent.
@shayswain365 6 жыл бұрын
Black magic babyyyyy😎😎😎
@williamgause4029 3 жыл бұрын
SAMMY
@veronicaalleyne Жыл бұрын
that was back when you couldn't get anywhere unless you were a triple threat, sing, dance & act
@adielcohen2949 6 ай бұрын
This guys voice never aged even before a few months of his death I love that show.
@ronaldjacobson2503 6 ай бұрын
Greatest entertainer that ever lived
@doreenfewsdale4061 6 жыл бұрын
Just magnificent.......... He was the master and this song is my favourite.
@songbyrrd4138 3 жыл бұрын
I never heard this song before. I grew up listening to Sammy. Now I get to study him as a singer and entertainer extraordinaire…Always top shelf entertainment!!!
@jerryjazzbo2845 2 жыл бұрын
Man, what a masterful performance! For 3 minutes, I completely forgot that this was part of a Jerry Lewis telethon.
@johnsjohnson448 10 ай бұрын
2:30 I love this shot! This was before the advent of Jib Arms. This looks like a steady-cam. Either way, I love it!
@robertpetricko4846 16 күн бұрын
Great Performance from The Great Mr Davis!
@tonyocch1 6 жыл бұрын
The best of all time, he could act , sing and dance!!!
@brucehorlick9746 3 жыл бұрын
Thought he played drums too... Probably hit lead off for the Yanks, as a hobby.
@tonyocch1 3 жыл бұрын
@@brucehorlick9746 Correct he did play drums
@cookshackcuisinista Ай бұрын
Incredible comedian as well!
@jakegladdy3984 2 жыл бұрын
Judy Garland's daughter Lorna Luft was the reason I first liked this song. She sung this in one of her concerts as a tribute to her Uncle Sammy. Sammy is amazing as all the Rat Pack are but Sammy has soul in that voice. One of the many greats
@patriciasanders2942 3 жыл бұрын
This wonderful man could do anything ,the consummate entertainer. ThanK you Sammy you were the best OF the best NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN.
@chrisperry7601 2 ай бұрын
I heard him sing in Las Vegas. He was one talented man.
@lucindawyatt9185 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing talent. No one will ever compare!!
@pushbikeman 6 ай бұрын
tHANKS FOR THE POST FIRSTLY! - SAMMY DAVIS JUNIOUR AMAZING!
@randytaylor2752 7 жыл бұрын
You better sing that song, Sammy! :)
@bskeete 5 жыл бұрын
Classic Sammy!!!!
@lorettayescavage9508 Жыл бұрын
Talents like these just aren't born anymore Sammy, dean martin and Sinatra,
@deneenjeffries2768 6 жыл бұрын
One of his signature numbers
@timothyhulbert5414 4 жыл бұрын
Classic tune by a classic, classy guy -- loved him
@harrietguta6881 3 жыл бұрын
Helt underbar, vilken röst
@pborgia1 4 ай бұрын
There has been no replacement for Sammy!
@onetahammond8202 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! I think Sammy Davis jr. was awesome and seeing him on Jerry Lewis's Telethon was more awesome, I love them both, R.I.P Jerry and Sammy you are missed very much.
@SonicX6400 5 жыл бұрын
Smiling. Great version
@elkegoldberg5733 6 жыл бұрын
The best!!! 😁
@syneathiabell1350 4 жыл бұрын
Class!!....Sammy that's what you are.
@chrisitnahester8836 5 ай бұрын
Superb!
@tasaab 2 жыл бұрын
Huh…..wireless mics in 1984….have to be the very first, the power of Jerry Lewis.
@MichaelJ44 Жыл бұрын
I remember seeing clips of Elvis with one in 1970. Must’ve had really poor connectivity issues though
@richdiana3663 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the dude And this orchestra was great!
@guillermosantacruz5873 7 жыл бұрын
Realy Mr. Wonderful bravo.....!!!
@daimagicfan 3 жыл бұрын
well doesn't get any better than that
@judycasemore2168 Жыл бұрын
God Bless you Sammy we all adored you. ( Down Under ) Always remember The Don Lane Show. Melbourne. Victoria.
@pattibrooks1907 2 жыл бұрын
I loved still love dear Sammy Davis ! He was a very gifted funny man with so much talent ! I really miss him Judy and Frank Dean too ! I know that Liza misses him every day like I do !
@nothingtoitbuttodoit 5 жыл бұрын
If only he knew the contribution he made
@arnoldstollar5375 3 жыл бұрын
Great
@gregsaunders1378 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@sadiasulemanfamilykitchenv9872 Жыл бұрын
Nice.. blue blue #blue 💙🔵
@mariaskinnider115 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@hiramyawicks1287 2 жыл бұрын
Super!
@pamelah6431 6 ай бұрын
His voice was so smooth, but he looked rough. :(
@user-wp7im9cj3d Жыл бұрын
かっこいい!
@blackjackmusic1107 3 жыл бұрын
Sammy can have both my shoes
@mariaskinnider115 2 жыл бұрын
Guy was a genius sadly not recognised x
@pamelah6431 10 ай бұрын
Clearly was recognized...
@Jabbarjohnson 5 жыл бұрын
Is that the medallion used to find the Ark of the Covenant? :)
@BuckshotLaFunke1 4 жыл бұрын
Well, he was Jewish, so he was entitled to search. :-)
@magst734 3 жыл бұрын
BuckshotLaFunke1 he was a satanist actually
@BuckshotLaFunke1 3 жыл бұрын
@@magst734 Why, what do you mean?
@franblaustein8462 2 жыл бұрын
@@magst734 No, he was NOT!
@teaguebates5807 18 күн бұрын
0:16 Jerry fell off the stage. Boom Jam!
@TaeJun_Kee Жыл бұрын
1:16
@arnoldstollar5375 3 жыл бұрын
Grest
@trombonerist2856 5 жыл бұрын
Honestly his later in life stuff did not really intrigue me unlike his older stuff. Just a different feel to it I dont like
@gregglienna1442 5 жыл бұрын
Trombonerist And I prefer his later work.
@trombonerist2856 5 жыл бұрын
@@gregglienna1442 Nice!
@robertr8386 3 жыл бұрын
Trombonerist,regardless of the era,sammy davis jr.was the greatest entertainer that ever lived.sammy had more talent than any 10 performers combined.
@trombonerist2856 3 жыл бұрын
@@robertr8386 true but I still very much love Sinatra. Personally I can’t rank them all because they are all good for different reasons.
@robertr8386 3 жыл бұрын
@@trombonerist2856 ,its significant to remember that sammy doing live concerts,did way more than sing.impressions,dancing and playing instruments were part of his act.there must have been a valid reason why sammy was recognized as the greatest entertainer that ever lived.actually he exceeded greatness.
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