Sammy Davis, Jr. was an incredible performer. When I was young, I was visiting my father in NY over the summer, and he was taking his girlfriend at the time to see him live, and he took me too. I really wasn’t interested in going, I was only 9 or 10 at the time, but I did like his song, “The Candyman.”
Even as a little kid, I was really amazed and thoroughly enjoyed the concert. Looking back at it, I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to see him perform live. Of course he was a great singer and dancer, but he was also a terrific comedian and did some of the most amazing impressions. He was a consummate performer.
Mark
He was a terrific talent and personality. “Mr. Bojangles” still tears me up. “Candyman” is excellent too.