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.

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  • @johnsjohnson448
    @johnsjohnson448 11 місяців тому +10

    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.

  • @Rob_Kates
    @Rob_Kates 6 років тому +84

    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
      @shayswain365 6 років тому +3

      Black magic babyyyyy😎😎😎

    • @williamgause4029
      @williamgause4029 3 роки тому

      SAMMY

    • @veronicaalleyne
      @veronicaalleyne Рік тому +1

      that was back when you couldn't get anywhere unless you were a triple threat, sing, dance & act

  • @penney304
    @penney304 Рік тому +8

    I miss those years when we had real entertainers like Sammy Davis Jr.
    Ahhh, so many others too during that era.

  • @adielcohen2949
    @adielcohen2949 7 місяців тому +5

    This guys voice never aged even before a few months of his death I love that show.

  • @ronaldjacobson2503
    @ronaldjacobson2503 7 місяців тому +6

    Greatest entertainer that ever lived

  • @doreenfewsdale4061
    @doreenfewsdale4061 6 років тому +45

    Just magnificent.......... He was the master and this song is my favourite.

  • @songbyrrd4138
    @songbyrrd4138 3 роки тому +11

    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!!!

  • @tonyocch1
    @tonyocch1 7 років тому +26

    The best of all time, he could act , sing and dance!!!

    • @brucehorlick9746
      @brucehorlick9746 3 роки тому +1

      Thought he played drums too... Probably hit lead off for the Yanks, as a hobby.

    • @tonyocch1
      @tonyocch1 3 роки тому +2

      @@brucehorlick9746 Correct he did play drums

    • @cookshackcuisinista
      @cookshackcuisinista Місяць тому

      Incredible comedian as well!

  • @lucindawyatt9185
    @lucindawyatt9185 3 роки тому +8

    Amazing talent. No one will ever compare!!

  • @patriciasanders2942
    @patriciasanders2942 3 роки тому +8

    This wonderful man could do anything ,the consummate entertainer. ThanK you Sammy you were the best OF the best NEVER EVER FORGOTTEN.

  • @johnsjohnson448
    @johnsjohnson448 11 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @bskeete
    @bskeete 5 років тому +14

    Classic Sammy!!!!

  • @jerryjazzbo2845
    @jerryjazzbo2845 3 роки тому +9

    Man, what a masterful performance! For 3 minutes, I completely forgot that this was part of a Jerry Lewis telethon.

  • @randytaylor2752
    @randytaylor2752 7 років тому +16

    You better sing that song, Sammy! :)

  • @pushbikeman
    @pushbikeman 6 місяців тому +2

    tHANKS FOR THE POST FIRSTLY! - SAMMY DAVIS JUNIOUR AMAZING!

  • @robertpetricko4846
    @robertpetricko4846 Місяць тому +1

    Great Performance from The Great Mr Davis!

  • @deneenjeffries2768
    @deneenjeffries2768 6 років тому +8

    One of his signature numbers

  • @timothyhulbert5414
    @timothyhulbert5414 4 роки тому +10

    Classic tune by a classic, classy guy -- loved him

  • @SonicX6400
    @SonicX6400 5 років тому +7

    Smiling. Great version

  • @jakegladdy3984
    @jakegladdy3984 2 роки тому +3

    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

  • @chrisperry7601
    @chrisperry7601 3 місяці тому

    I heard him sing in Las Vegas. He was one talented man.

  • @howardcohen7784
    @howardcohen7784 19 днів тому

    We saw him in London; he was great.

  • @kcelvisfan
    @kcelvisfan 3 дні тому

    Always a great performance. He was entertainment!!!

  • @elkegoldberg5733
    @elkegoldberg5733 6 років тому +10

    The best!!! 😁

  • @edwardsherman3708
    @edwardsherman3708 14 днів тому

    One of the great showman and singer we were blessed to hear eddie sherman

  • @onetahammond8202
    @onetahammond8202 4 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @lorettayescavage9508
    @lorettayescavage9508 Рік тому +1

    Talents like these just aren't born anymore
    Sammy, dean martin and Sinatra,

  • @daimagicfan
    @daimagicfan 3 роки тому +2

    well doesn't get any better than that

  • @syneathiabell1350
    @syneathiabell1350 4 роки тому +3

    Class!!....Sammy that's what you are.

  • @guillermosantacruz5873
    @guillermosantacruz5873 7 років тому +5

    Realy Mr. Wonderful bravo.....!!!

  • @harrietguta6881
    @harrietguta6881 3 роки тому +2

    Helt underbar, vilken röst

  • @richdiana3663
    @richdiana3663 3 роки тому +2

    Loved the dude And this orchestra was great!

  • @chrisitnahester8836
    @chrisitnahester8836 6 місяців тому

    Superb!

  • @pborgia1
    @pborgia1 4 місяці тому

    There has been no replacement for Sammy!

  • @judycasemore2168
    @judycasemore2168 2 роки тому

    God Bless you Sammy we all adored you. ( Down Under ) Always remember The Don Lane Show.
    Melbourne. Victoria.

  • @arnoldstollar5375
    @arnoldstollar5375 3 роки тому +1

    Great

  • @tasaab
    @tasaab 2 роки тому +1

    Huh…..wireless mics in 1984….have to be the very first, the power of Jerry Lewis.

    • @MichaelJ44
      @MichaelJ44 Рік тому

      I remember seeing clips of Elvis with one in 1970. Must’ve had really poor connectivity issues though

  • @pattibrooks1907
    @pattibrooks1907 2 роки тому

    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 !

  • @mariaskinnider115
    @mariaskinnider115 Рік тому

    Brilliant

  • @gregsaunders1378
    @gregsaunders1378 2 роки тому

    Fantastic

  • @hiramyawicks1287
    @hiramyawicks1287 2 роки тому

    Super!

  • @nothingtoitbuttodoit
    @nothingtoitbuttodoit 5 років тому +3

    If only he knew the contribution he made

  • @sadiasulemanfamilykitchenv9872
    @sadiasulemanfamilykitchenv9872 2 роки тому

    Nice.. blue blue #blue 💙🔵

  • @user-wp7im9cj3d
    @user-wp7im9cj3d Рік тому

    かっこいい!

  • @blackjackmusic1107
    @blackjackmusic1107 3 роки тому +1

    Sammy can have both my shoes

  • @pamelah6431
    @pamelah6431 7 місяців тому

    His voice was so smooth, but he looked rough. :(

  • @mariaskinnider115
    @mariaskinnider115 2 роки тому +2

    Guy was a genius sadly not recognised x

    • @pamelah6431
      @pamelah6431 10 місяців тому +1

      Clearly was recognized...

  • @TaeJun_Kee
    @TaeJun_Kee Рік тому

    1:16

  • @arnoldstollar5375
    @arnoldstollar5375 3 роки тому

    Grest

  • @Jabbarjohnson
    @Jabbarjohnson 5 років тому +4

    Is that the medallion used to find the Ark of the Covenant? :)

    • @BuckshotLaFunke1
      @BuckshotLaFunke1 4 роки тому +1

      Well, he was Jewish, so he was entitled to search. :-)

    • @magst734
      @magst734 4 роки тому

      BuckshotLaFunke1 he was a satanist actually

    • @BuckshotLaFunke1
      @BuckshotLaFunke1 4 роки тому

      @@magst734 Why, what do you mean?

    • @franblaustein8462
      @franblaustein8462 3 роки тому

      @@magst734 No, he was NOT!

  • @teaguebates5807
    @teaguebates5807 Місяць тому

    0:16 Jerry fell off the stage. Boom Jam!

  • @trombonerist2856
    @trombonerist2856 5 років тому +3

    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
      @gregglienna1442 5 років тому

      Trombonerist And I prefer his later work.

    • @trombonerist2856
      @trombonerist2856 5 років тому

      @@gregglienna1442 Nice!

    • @robertr8386
      @robertr8386 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @trombonerist2856 3 роки тому

      @@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
      @robertr8386 3 роки тому +1

      @@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.