I couldn’t agree more, absolutely fantastic dancer, and a great soul and spirit 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍👍
@RichV203 жыл бұрын
Sammy ended up having a longer life than Gregory
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
Yes We Did
@joemello7888 Жыл бұрын
He was such an all around talent. You are so right. 😢😢😢
@gbrown4x4 Жыл бұрын
That last move by Sammy was HISTORY !!!!! and the way Greg kissed his shoes will do down in history !!!! CLASSIC
@akrenwinkle9 ай бұрын
Cringy poor taste. It was as if saying "We know you're dying."
@keithclark72668 ай бұрын
@akrenwinkle He knew at the time, as did the world. Davis' last tap step was his way of saying "goodbye"
@akrenwinkle8 ай бұрын
@@keithclark7266 I didn't mean what Sammy Davis did.
@Gen_X_Rosey2 жыл бұрын
What makes this even more beautiful is the fact that Sammy Davis Jr. was sick and certainly weak, but still loved what he did so much, he got up and danced. The show was taped November 13, 1989. He died six months and three days later. Before he left this world, he knew he was loved. Just beautiful.
@carolynwilkerson8193 Жыл бұрын
Two of the greatest. Miss both of them. RIP
@nancymazzuca9695 Жыл бұрын
I met Sammy a long time ago and I have his neck tie whick I cherish Nancy M
@herbertturner3785 Жыл бұрын
AMAZING!!!!!
@GregWatson-wb8yd Жыл бұрын
Sad they both gone
@TheRobdarling Жыл бұрын
He'd also recently had a hip replacement...
@williammorrison1769 Жыл бұрын
Sammy at 50% was better than everyones 100%, what a talent.
@robertpearlman60892 жыл бұрын
Its almost impossible to explain the level of talent that Sammy possessed.
@glenbo02 Жыл бұрын
He has been called the greatest entertainer of all time. I'd go along with that. His level of ability to entertain is incredible.
@balice806 Жыл бұрын
Well said‼️
@andreayaya Жыл бұрын
I loved his singing as well. SO talented.
@jacquelinecapel5282 Жыл бұрын
Mr.Sammy Davis Jr. was the Blueprint for Gregory Hines.Both are sorely missed on Earth by me.💔😢
@MsJoanie4710 жыл бұрын
Just moves me to tears - two masters of the art
@maggyablor66464 жыл бұрын
Incredible!!! Oh my goodness!😧
@actownsend72882 жыл бұрын
And now they’re dancing for God!!
@littlesheetable Жыл бұрын
😭💜
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
Same Here
@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 Жыл бұрын
Yep. Just so special when they performed together
@tweezee3 жыл бұрын
Do you realize how good you have to be at tap dancing to make Gregory Hines kiss your shoes?????
@emmanuelseequeh60543 жыл бұрын
He’s the second best dancer in the world behind MJ right or greater than MJ in dance
@msohio2 жыл бұрын
And or how much he loves and respects you
@davamort13642 жыл бұрын
Yes
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
That Good
@rosalindplummer879 Жыл бұрын
And Sammy had years on him and was still beyond smooth - made dancing look effortless
@to4163 Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis, Jr went through a lot, yet maintained his dignity and class. A class act.
@jimmlynАй бұрын
I met a man who worked at the Riveria hotel in Las Vegas right before they closed. He told me that when Sammy would perform with the Rat Pack, he couldn't stay there, and he also had to come in through the Kitchen and not the front door. Finally Frank said if Sammy couldn't stay there and come through the front door of the casino, he would not perform there anymore. All of a sudden, Sammy was welcomed with open arms.
@iluvmyboba Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this when it premiered. My Grandmother said Sammy Davis Jr was sick and Gregory Hines was showing his respect for what may be the last time. I'm so grateful to GOD for Mr. Hines taking the opportunity to give this man his flowers. GOD Is Love. Rest in Peace, Sammy Davis Jr and Gregory Hines. Two phenomenal talents.
@sarahclark62255 ай бұрын
When was the movie made featuring the " CHALLENGE". Hines, Davis Jr, a the ole school crew. 🎉❤
@iluvmyboba5 ай бұрын
@@sarahclark6225 I believe "Tap" was made in 1989. I remember the hit song "All I Want Is Forever" by the incomparable James "JT" Taylor and Regina Belle was on the soundtrack. I may be wrong ,I'm going off of memory.
@sarahclark62255 ай бұрын
@@iluvmyboba TY. You right. Never saw the entire movie. Will try KZfaq. so the movie was about 18 months earlier than tribute performance. I'm glad he got his flowers. Also, can you see SD,Jr's influence in Usher? as I read in a commentary.
@bjwilliams2 ай бұрын
@@sarahclark6225the Hines older brother passed last year. I use yo watch Hines, Hines, and Dad on Johnny Carson in the 1970's.❤
@macconmara72522 ай бұрын
Perfect comment! Thank you.
@karenkindell82363 жыл бұрын
One of the things I always admired about Sammy Davis Jr is that he never let anything get him down. Here he is very ill and can still tap dance his heart out. They can't make someone like him anymore. He was one of a kind and he is missed.
@jtaylor34399 ай бұрын
Everytime I watch this I cry. 2 very talented men gone but not forgotten ❤
@davidcoleman7368 Жыл бұрын
Sammy passed the torch to Gregory Hines . What a class act !
@sundance816772 жыл бұрын
There was such a level of respect and love between them. It also felt like a mentor and student relationship as well. I always come back to this video. I love it. They were so talented and so happy here. I miss them.
@tgree18 Жыл бұрын
They are tap dancing in heaven! 😇 👼
@haplessasshole9615 Жыл бұрын
There's a scene in Hines's movie *Tap* in which Davis has a small but important spot? It's not a great movie, really -- short on plot and character development. In its favor are excellent direction, lighting, and photography, plus some dynamite dance scenes. Well worth watching.
@outermarker5801 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to have shared a time on Earth when both of them were here too. RIP, Master and Student.
@deloresharneyharney7496 Жыл бұрын
🎉thank you for your gift Johnny williamsl😊
@jeffkatt2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to believe that Sammy Davis passed away not long after this tribute....🤲🏾👑🤲🏾
@GregWatson-wb8yd Жыл бұрын
Everyone knew he was on borrowed time. His death was coming. RIP
@jkarnes7529 Жыл бұрын
When you make Gregory Hines speechless, you're that guy.
@damelalana Жыл бұрын
Sammy’s tap swag is incredibly charismatic. I love how sharp and crisp his moves are. Xx
@andyxfish Жыл бұрын
This stuff just kills me. A master taking lessons from a grand master. RIP to both.
@cherokeelaketennessee78954 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid I didn't pay a lot of attention to Sammy, Dean, or Frank, it's what my grandparents watched. As I've gotten older, I truly appreciate the talent these guys had, especially Sammy. This is an art, an art that is almost gone. True entertainers
@gojo28314 жыл бұрын
I'm crazy about Sammy davis jr, I'm french, à little bite younger than Gregory was, I don't understand what's sammy was singing about, no big deal, my kind of music was hard rock, heavy metal, the crazy 80's van halen, métallica etc etc but now it's still the same when I watch sammy, Mr bojangles etc etc here on utube a tear fall down, great feelings, Great man, same thing about Gregory , they miss me like a family menber. unfortunately, nowadays in France , who cares about sammy, and Gregory? maybe some few .. hope there's heaven, and those 2 mens are happy and peace. Sorry my bad English, 👍.
@cherokeelaketennessee78954 жыл бұрын
@@gojo2831 Same here, I was a die hard Van Halen / Haggar, AC/DC, Lynard Skynard, rock n roll fan and still am but grown to appreciate some things that I wouldn't have given a 2nd thought of 35 years ago. I have become a big fan of jazz., John Coletrain, Billie Holiday, and Miles Davis, also current artist like Diana Krall. really appreciate jazz at the right time.
@gojo28314 жыл бұрын
Same thing for me, 2 days before leaving home for the army I was listening on my "big Walkman" dream, why can't this be loved ? 1986 " and when I a was at the army, here in France on radio all the days it was " you're in the army now 😁 and" final countdown " Europe. overthing à cd dealer said to me one day u 'll listen classic music or jazz, or both ones, he was right, I like Tchaikovsky, ravel, and also Django, every kind of jazz, it' s more music than especially an artist, I pick up everywhere.
@gojo28314 жыл бұрын
Baker, Ellington, Brubeck etc I like in the first dirty Harry movies , background music's , I call it San Francisco jazz music , with syncop rythm, hurling sax, and strong bass. but some calm, relax like let's get lost etc (sorry, hope you understand me, bad English not easy to explain my thoughts about music, not enough words . 😁) 🎶
@gojo28314 жыл бұрын
To resume I was "closed" in hard Rock music, buddy, girlfriend so, we where a clan, listen over kind of music =no way ! but I already like sammy, one exception= beat it, M Jackson , van halen guitar 😁 a friend was stray cat fan, but nowaday may be I'm too old for this, but here in france a lot of french artist , "singe" = do the same way) , like American RNB in French language , I can't take no more 🤣 , too many french Rihanna here, god help us, I really think I'm too old. same thing for movies, when we try to make a french movie like in American way, it's a disaster 🤣. Exactly act like the others isn't a good way,
@Agholor784 жыл бұрын
You can't fake it...it's called genuine love. If you don't have it you really don't.
@tammydodge388 Жыл бұрын
So many of Sammy's talents were under rated. He was something you just don't see much anymore, a great entertainer!
@johnjohnson8812 Жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed! He could play many instruments, dance, sing, act, etc.. What a performer!!!
@PapaEli-pz8ff Жыл бұрын
Are you serious? I'm 73 years old and I have been watching Sammy for most of my life.. just like millions of other people.. all around the world! Maybe you've been listening to the wrong folks. "underrated" sounds so much like pity, which he didn't need.
@dralbertpakin88956 ай бұрын
I loved Gregory Hines he was so talented in so many ways. Died way too young, we lost a great one but I'm glad I still get to see him dancing .
@bigmassive693 жыл бұрын
Brings tears to my eyes every time I see this. 👏🏾
@cribrebo73758 ай бұрын
What a gift.. Two of the best that ever were.. I'm watching this Thanksgiving 2023 .. 🙏🙏👏👏
@heavystarch1005 жыл бұрын
This was days before Sammy passing!! WTF?!! BEAST MODE ACTIVATED!! Sammy performed with Gregory! A man could move the crowd with one foot in the grave with cancer!!!
@Queensofafrica84 жыл бұрын
Really? How many days later???....wow
@DIDYOUSEETHAT1724 жыл бұрын
@@Queensofafrica8 Not exactly days, this special aired Feb. 4 1990, Sammy passed away May 16 1990.
@Rusty36594 жыл бұрын
@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 Yes. He'd had chemo on his throat earlier that day and was just supposed to sit in the audience. This is actually the last time he was ever on a stage , it's amazing and so emotional,
@DIDYOUSEETHAT1724 жыл бұрын
@@Rusty3659 Yep, chokes me up every time I see it. Talk about a strong spirit.
@Frank-tb1bj4 жыл бұрын
@@DIDYOUSEETHAT172 according to IMDB it was filmed November 19, 1989. Still amazing considering he was suffering from the affects of cancer.
@sheilaludwig6558 Жыл бұрын
Always loved Sammy Davis Jr. What an amazing, talented man. He's greatly missed peace be to you. ❤❤❤
@lauriefrancisco108410 ай бұрын
The best! I loved them both; so multitalented! We lost Gregory WAY too soon! Thanks for the memories!
@nickstoli2 жыл бұрын
Love the respect Hines shows Sammy.
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
Rip To Sammy Davis Jr & Gregory Hines ,We Still Miss You Guy's Always
@73macrino4 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch this get get choked up. Beautiful people with a wonderful talent! You guys are tappin together again! RIP ❤️
@otisroseboro5613 Жыл бұрын
Same Here
@adventurefuel51728 ай бұрын
Gregory Hines was a master without question, and to watch him honor, praise, and show love to his hero and inspiration is so great. You can literally feel the love he has for Sammy.
@briannewman6306 Жыл бұрын
How special was that. I saw Sammy Davis Junior many years ago at the London Palladium. As regards to all round talent, nobody comes close or ever will.
@madyjules4 жыл бұрын
I’m in tears!!! I was just listening to a Revisionist History episode by Malcolm Gladwell and he discusses this and he said if you don’t believe me go look it up... so I stopped the podcast and came over here and I’m in tears especially because Gladwell said “This is amazing Sammy just had a hip replacement and in less than a year he would pass away from cancer, yet his performance with the great Gregory Hines is a thing of beauty “ Well no doubt about it!! Bravo, Mr. Sammy Davis Jr!!! Rest peacefully dear man & thank you for giving so many so much joy all around the world💖
@Marie70272 Жыл бұрын
I have watched this amazing talented men over and over and over again.I enjoyed every tapping moment.Miss both men so much!🥰R.I.P..I’ll bet they’re tapping all over the pearly gates.🤭
@SD-tr9nb3 жыл бұрын
This aired in 1989 when I was about 9 years old. I've never forgotten this historical television moment!😂
@cecimartinez1777 Жыл бұрын
That beautiful moment when u kiss one of your "IDOLS " SHOES for everything u have embraced..... PRICELESS ❤❤❤😢😢
@hitomi7387 Жыл бұрын
Oh Gregory, dont make me cry, Amazing both of you.
@angieoconnor111 жыл бұрын
Thats what you do when you really love someone and there aren't any more words to say it - you get on your knees and kiss their feet. Truely beautiful.
@ecoculturemanufacturing1773 Жыл бұрын
One of the reasons I started dancing at 10 years old.
@lindaconnelly5632 Жыл бұрын
This brought tears to my eyes. Two beautiful, brillant and talented people doing what they love.
@antonineantonine9267 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Sammy Davis Jr, so full of Love, Faith and dignity
@TaniaNSmall Жыл бұрын
Two of our greatest!! Such a classic!
@MicJones2 жыл бұрын
This will never get old.
@teresalegler2777 Жыл бұрын
Two great stars. Sammy Davis Jr helped bring many a dream to come true. Both men are dimming heaven with the joyC spirit and 🕺.
@AnnMarie-so1ls11 ай бұрын
I love watching Sammy sing Bo Jangels. For some reason it always makes me teary eyed. I also love his version of the song Candy Man Such a great entertainer
@lynnpilarski35603 жыл бұрын
This makes me so happy and sad at the same time!
@Marie-or8uj Жыл бұрын
Sammy does it so smoothly These two are magnificent What a talent!
@JosephPendergrass Жыл бұрын
Sammy and Gregory are so great together! you cant help but love and admire their fantastic abilities and such a lost art Tap is ..
@ericbush6124 Жыл бұрын
Now I'm in tears nothing else to be said Rest in Peace Great Sammy and Gregory
@warrennicholsony.fernando45132 жыл бұрын
I remember when I and my father watched this special. It blew me away then and still does now.
@danacoleman4007 Жыл бұрын
You know, pound for pound, Sammy Davis Jr is almost certainly the greatest performer to have ever lived!
@patriciacobb3753 Жыл бұрын
Remarkable!!!There are. No Words for The performance and ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@cecimartinez1777 Жыл бұрын
It's such a blessing, no matter how old or how sick u can be when dance is in your soul,u either put on them shoes or hear the music ¬hing else matters❤❤❤❤❤
@theox82762 жыл бұрын
Just a matter of opinion: I HATE TAP DANCING. But Sammy and Gregory are some of the most magnificent artists I have seen. Bless them both.
@freddybaggins871310 ай бұрын
absolutely, fantastically amazing! both of these men are such treasures. no words but thank you both for spending some time with us on earth and leaving this legacy that inspires countless, every day….❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@conniegordon24653 ай бұрын
I'm such a crybaby. Such wonderful talent, both of them.
@johnjohnson8812 Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was peerless in that tap dancing (along with many other things). He made it look so easy. We miss him so! R.I.P., Sammy!
@zuazhar1630 Жыл бұрын
Davis was born backstage. He’s without a doubt the first triple threat!
@hanjeuring532010 ай бұрын
This is beyond words. Two great entertainers!!
@bettynacheasare4391 Жыл бұрын
I live in Las Vegas now and I love giving directions that include Sammy Davis Jr Blvd. Tap is one if my most favorite movies. Thank you Gregory and Sammy...LEGENDS!!
@amethystanne4586Ай бұрын
I have that movie in my Prime Video queue, and watched it earlier this month. My favorite part is the “Challenge!!!!” scene where SD, Gregory, Sandman Sims, and other older legends are in the 3rd story practice room doin’ their thing. Then Sammy’s character’s daughter walks into the room, and they all walk away quietly. The look she gives them? Wow! So cool!
@tthomasokc3 жыл бұрын
I searched for this after listening to a podcast about Sammy, this tribute was put together by Frank Sinatra and other because they thought Sammy was closed to dying. He was very ill and no one expected him to do anything but watch the show.
@All.Natural. Жыл бұрын
I don't know how many times I've seen this, but I always tear up. 2 legends gone too soon!❤️❤️
@GeorgeD1965 Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this, great show and tribute!
@ambriab13234 жыл бұрын
Sammy taped like he had Rythem Crickets,in his shoes, I remember seeing an old black & white film footage of a 9 year old Sammy tap dancing effortlessly, incredible prodigy,RIP..
@constantgardener45172 жыл бұрын
The love. The love shared, the love projected and the love to be shared again and again.
@yournextmovenow Жыл бұрын
I remember watching this as a kid and being absolutely fascinated by the talent AND the honor between these two great men. Peace to their memory.
@f.t65211 ай бұрын
Both men are great Entertainers and very talented who will never be forgotten.👏👏👏
@latymz9 ай бұрын
Sammy was so amazing. So effortlessly. Greg was the truth. A strong hoof and with the ability to act and sing. He was funny as well. Beyond the triple threat.
@essencenicole97313 жыл бұрын
When we showed REAL respect & honor to those who came before us & paved the way. We lost them both & Thank God Savion Glover was here to learn from them both to carry this forward.
@danafripp4120 Жыл бұрын
THIS COMMENT FOR THE ENTIRE WIN!
@kimipranger1173 Жыл бұрын
Both of these men were always so amazing; so talented! I was always in awe of their beautiful gifts of humor and dance.
@nancydenick1875 Жыл бұрын
Gregory Hines is the first to come to mind when I come across the words "tap dancing". I wish he were still around bc I dont think he was finished dazzling us.
@arlenealberti4104 Жыл бұрын
REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE MR. DAVIS AND MR. HINES. THERE WILL NEVER BE ANYONE LIKE YOU TWO GENTLEMEN. EXTRAORDINARY MEN . SOOO TALENTED BRILLIANCE PERIOD .
@markmed9091 Жыл бұрын
Just because you left the caps key on doesn’t mean they will be able to read it .
@micheleclunen2361 Жыл бұрын
Sammy was amazing 👏 such a package of talent so long Hines was wonderful
@tonygloster3483 Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis jr was the entertainer’s entertainer he was that good thanks for the memories mr Davis
@stevewisniewski5860 Жыл бұрын
Mr Sammy Davis Junior, Thank you. Gregory Hines., thank you. Your talents. Teach me inspire my children. And so many people I know that love to dance, that. Try to imitate you both. And regardless if they can or cannot. They're always successful. And that's what I tell them. It's what you believe in. It's the rhythm and the music in your mind, your soul, your heart, that's all that matters. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
@juliestevens6931 Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr. was a very special man. I really admire him. As well as Gregory Hines. What a wonderful tribute.
@genobourn7423 Жыл бұрын
That is history Folks! Salute!
@seancox462 ай бұрын
This video is truly special.. TWO legendary greats. Sammy and Gregory
@johnwest1943 жыл бұрын
my father took me to see sammy davis jr at the Elmwood Casino win Windsor, ontaro when i was a young boy of approx 12 years old and it was one of the best shows i have ever seen in my life. incredible performer and entertainer.
@cecileroy557 Жыл бұрын
I loved Gregory Hines!! I loved the love and respect he had for Sammy Davis Jr.
@charlesleejr3775 Жыл бұрын
I Always Remembered When This Aired On TV. Two Legends Showing Love and Respect To Each Other!!!!
@raylarkin5004 Жыл бұрын
I recall seeing this maybe 40 years ago and met Sammy as he was local in lake tahoe Nevada. My wife had worked at Harrahs in the snack bar in the 70's (she was 19) with his neighbor and Erins best friend Terry who was 17. Sammy was a warm heart man I will always remember.👍🏼
@reallife0728 Жыл бұрын
MICHAEL B. JORDAN & JONATHAN MAJORS COULD NEVER SHOW THAT KINDA LOVE & RESPECT FOR EACH OTHER,,,,,KISS HIS SHOES & HUG HIM!!!!
@ramoncook8480 Жыл бұрын
And he was very sick, and died months later. Sammy Davis Jr. is a LEGEND!!
@billgallaher339 Жыл бұрын
Watching SDJ is (to borrow a quote from Roger Ebert describing Paul Newman's acting in a movie) "Like watching Michael Jordan shoot free throws in your driveway". Effortless perfection.
@OldStudentNS11 ай бұрын
Sammy is one of if not THE most talented all around entertainers of all time.
@martinbuchar59233 ай бұрын
Kde jsou ty časy kdy se takto cvakalo... chci to zpět!!!😢 a tato doba 2024 ať jde k čertu
@eddierivera1860 Жыл бұрын
Both RIP Gregory was great and Mr. Sammy Davis jr. Is the greatest performer EVER!!!!
@rodneywilson7826 Жыл бұрын
ICONIC & EPIC🔥🔥 RIH🙏🏾 Both Sammy Davis Jr. & Gregory Hines ❤️🩹
@nenapooh3052 Жыл бұрын
Sammy always made them tap shoes carry a beat, Fantastic performance!!! L💕💕E IT!!!
@alphatman8396 Жыл бұрын
Great Performance. Bravo!!!!
@dhop34199 ай бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr was and still is a super star.
@RavenIroneagle1357 ай бұрын
He was astonishing in White Nights dancing with the incomperable Baryshnikov! Bravo!🎉🎉🎉🎉
@darinswift490 Жыл бұрын
Gregory Hines was one of my Childhood idols… his work w/ his brother Maurice, in the movie Cotton Club, was spectacular!
@catherinetiernan5888 Жыл бұрын
Sammy Davis Jr as Danced by Gregory Heins. Both HEROES,Both Spectacular. WOW
@Mark-yb1sp4 жыл бұрын
He can make those shoes sing!
@kat35lulu88 Жыл бұрын
Darling..... these two are dancing in heaven with all the greats ..... Fred Astaire, Danny Kaye, and MJ. Moonwalking on the clouds!
@sbiheanachor4646 Жыл бұрын
Sammy was the master... Hines...learned and followed the best of the best.... Gotta love ❤️ it....indeed... They are legendary....young folks learn....!
@InfinitleYours Жыл бұрын
Still makes my heart swell in 2023❤
@torshafranklin8546 Жыл бұрын
Some of the greatest talent ever to this day😎
@betruthfulnowork8312 Жыл бұрын
Mr. Gregory Hines, ❤ I feel so much love for you and Mr. Davis, Jr. My sadness is that I could never tap dance 💃 a lick. 😢. All my love to you both. ❤️ 🎉