I was headed to my class at UNLV Las Vegas in 1974. I was going east on Sahara Ave and stopped at the red light at the Strip. As soon as I stopped, Sammy Davis Jr pulled up next to me in his bright red Cadillac with a white top and white interior. He looked over at me. It was just the 2 of us at the intersection. What a treat that was !!! He did have a powerful & beautiful voice !!!
He had more talent than ALL those Rat Pack guys put together... (and I LOVE Sinatra) Sammy never got his deserved due for his voice...This is absolutely unbelievable.
Sinatra, and (((the rat))) pack, were terrible. Standards are not good. The music was subversive, and J--ish. (((They))) were (((Satanic))) entertainers.
This is the greatest voice of all time. His smooth tone, voice strength is so natural, puts many singers to shame, including Sinatra. He didn't have to force the power of his voice or warble like most singers do now. He is the epitome of the total entertainer of all time. But its that voice that will never be forgotten, a one of a kind. It's horrible he was never given the respect he most certainly deserved. Even Sinatra was nasty to him. Sammy deserved sooo much more. RIP Sammy, you are remembered and loved still in 2023
I honestly think Frank brought Sammy into the Rat Pack because he knew his talent was so great that it'd be better to be with him than compete against him. Frank was good in his own right but, Sammy is the G.O.A.T. Had he not been held hostage by those damn cigarettes I bet he would be singing today at almost 100. It was great that they celebrated his 60th anniversary before his passing.
When I heard him sing this song I got goose bumps I cried then because of the meaning of the song I smiled again. He was fantastic. My heart hurts because we lost him so young. Rest in Peace Mr Davis I will always love and miss you
Thank you! 💐 I'm 73. My daddy absolutely LOVED Sammy Davis, Jr. Daddy was born in 1914. He'd seen him on stage. When he was on TV, daddy lit up like a 🎄! Daddy had ALL his records. When I grew up, I had the HONOR & the PREVILEDGE of seein him in concert. PRICELESS!
I'm not knocking Michael Jackson but when they call him the greatest enterainer of the century I just laugh. SDJ was a better dancer by far, an actor, did really good impressions and was 1,000 times better singer. Anyone?
Sammy was the greatest all round performer of all time. Singer, dancer, dramatic and comic actor, stand up artist, and brilliant impersonator. I mean, just listen to his superb vocals here. Brilliant.
I swear to the almighty I want this song played at my funeral---(my life anthem!!) And WOW--Sammy Davis Jr KILLS it here--what an absolutely amazing talent he was!!
For some unknown reason, this song by Sammy Davis, Jr. popped into my head and said to me... 'You need to sing this at karaoke!" So I came here to CZcams to find a version. And i'm so glad that I found this live version from Playboy After Dark. I am a 69 year old schooler tryin' my best to keep these songs alive, as well as myself! 🧙♂️🪄🙌🎤🎶💖🐈
This song IS Sammy. It says everything about him. He LIVES it, not just sings it. It also shows off his magnificent voice. It brings me to tears every time. He left us way too soon. He is sorely missed.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong Whether I find a place in this world or never belong I gotta be me, I've gotta be me What else can I be but what I am I want to live, not merely survive And I won't give up this dream Of life that keeps me alive I gotta be me, I gotta be me The dream that I see makes me what I am That far away prize, a world of success Is waiting for me if I heed the call I won't settle down, won't settle for less As long as there's a chance that I can have it all I'll go it alone, that's how it must be I can't be right for somebody else If I'm not right for me I gotta be free, I've gotta be free Daring to try, to do it or die I've gotta be me I'll go it alone, that's how it must be I can't be right for somebody else If I'm not right for me I gotta be free, I just gotta be free Daring to try, to do it or die I gotta be me❤
Imagine him coming on to a talent show and singing this, he would literally blow everyone off the stage.An incredible talent, could sing, act and dance. What a legend.
When I go to the next phase of life.....I don't want sadness where they are keeping my body. I want the DJ to play 3 songs as they carry my body away.....MY WAY by Frank Sinatra.....I'VE GOT TO BE ME by the great Sammy Davis Jr and YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG by Roy Clark.......my spirit will go happy to the next phase.
I'm 29 years old and I was brought up on entertainers like him and all the good singers he literally had it all he could do everything and now you don't see anyone who can do one thing as good as Sammy
To state sammy davis jr.was great,doesnt do him justice.this man was greater than great,if thats possible.there never was or never will be,another sammy davis jr.
Legend lives forever. Sammy Davis Jr. could sing, dance, act and also direct a Western. He got so much energy and show business knowledge. He was a member of the Rat Pack. He was a unique entertainer. Thank you for preserving his legacy!
![Sammy Davis, Jr • “I’ve Gotta Be Me” • 1968 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]](/img/n.gif)
What a voice!! They broke the mold when they made Sammy Davis Jr. What power and feeling.. Thanks, Sammy.. for being you..
The modern day music industry could take a lesson..
Im on my 70s shhhhh tonight. This was definitely a highlight 👌🏾. Love me some Sammy Davis, Jr.
Can I get an amen for some meaningful lyrics?😊
Amen..
For Sure!!! POWERFUL Voice... Bless Him
@lycos, Thanks for your note. Indeed, Sammy had a voice from another planet. All best.
I was headed to my class at UNLV Las Vegas in 1974. I was going east on Sahara Ave and stopped at the red light at the Strip. As soon as I stopped, Sammy Davis Jr pulled up next to me in his bright red Cadillac with a white top and white interior. He looked over at me. It was just the 2 of us at the intersection. What a treat that was !!! He did have a powerful & beautiful voice !!!
WOW !!!!
He had more talent than ALL those Rat Pack guys put together... (and I LOVE Sinatra) Sammy never got his deserved due for his voice...This is absolutely unbelievable.
Have to agree...I honestly believe Sammy was the best male entertainer in the business.
Sammy had the most incredible voice….
He was THE BEST SINGER OF ALL TIMES.
Sinatra, and (((the rat))) pack, were terrible. Standards are not good. The music was subversive, and J--ish. (((They))) were (((Satanic))) entertainers.
❤❤❤
I saw Sammy Davis twice in concert, it was the equivalent of watching a pitcher throwing a perfect game
Can't stop playing this song I think my kid thinks I'm crazy love this song
This is the greatest voice of all time. His smooth tone, voice strength is so natural, puts many singers to shame, including Sinatra. He didn't have to force the power of his voice or warble like most singers do now. He is the epitome of the total entertainer of all time. But its that voice that will never be forgotten, a one of a kind. It's horrible he was never given the respect he most certainly deserved. Even Sinatra was nasty to him. Sammy deserved sooo much more. RIP Sammy, you are remembered and loved still in 2023
I honestly think Frank brought Sammy into the Rat Pack because he knew his talent was so great that it'd be better to be with him than compete against him. Frank was good in his own right but, Sammy is the G.O.A.T. Had he not been held hostage by those damn cigarettes I bet he would be singing today at almost 100. It was great that they celebrated his 60th anniversary before his passing.
When I heard him sing this song I got goose bumps I cried then because of the meaning of the song I smiled again. He was fantastic. My heart hurts because we lost him so young. Rest in Peace Mr Davis I will always love and miss you
Amen brother 🙏
Yes, I read his biography.
Msravilh
richardfalter, same for me. He was a huge multi-talented star. And he went through some very painful times, mostly because of his race.
One of the best male singers ever.
Thank you! 💐 I'm 73. My daddy absolutely LOVED Sammy Davis, Jr. Daddy was born in 1914. He'd seen him on stage. When he was on TV, daddy lit up like a 🎄! Daddy had ALL his records. When I grew up, I had the HONOR & the PREVILEDGE of seein him in concert. PRICELESS!
Beautiful! I’m 16 and I love this as well!
I'm not knocking Michael Jackson but when they call him the greatest enterainer of the century I just laugh. SDJ was a better dancer by far, an actor, did really good impressions and was 1,000 times better singer. Anyone?
❤❤🙏🙏🙏
@@karinneumann5518 "The Shelter of your Arms" powerful, epic tune. His best in my opinion. The guy had sick talent.
@@Mike-yg8ig,listen to Sammy singing old man river live in concert.amazing rendition.
Sammy was the greatest all round performer of all time. Singer, dancer, dramatic and comic actor, stand up artist, and brilliant impersonator. I mean, just listen to his superb vocals here. Brilliant.
Can't disagree.👍🏽
The ultimate performer. He could do it all. Dance, act, sing. The triple act personified.
Also do impersonations, tell jokes. I'm sure there many other things too.
One of the most talented human beings to walk this Earth--he was simply incredible!!
A fantastic drummer too!
Also played multiple instruments.
I swear to the almighty I want this song played at my funeral---(my life anthem!!) And WOW--Sammy Davis Jr KILLS it here--what an absolutely amazing talent he was!!
Maravilhado
Just a heads up Sammy Davis Jr was a satanist. Just saying if you have faith in the Almighty God
Sammy was breathtaking and a remarkable human being.
Sammy could do it all ... a consumate performer.
Whose still watching Sammy in 2021!!!xx
He smoked and drank and still had that voice
Amazing !
And snorted mountains of snow
For some unknown reason, this song by Sammy Davis, Jr. popped into my head and said to me... 'You need to sing this at karaoke!"
So I came here to CZcams to find a version.
And i'm so glad that I found this live version from Playboy After Dark.
I am a 69 year old schooler tryin' my best to keep these songs alive, as well as myself!
🧙♂️🪄🙌🎤🎶💖🐈
Yes, you need to, the ultimate karaoke song for those who can do it!
Best singer in the Rat Pack!
Admiravel
Gotta watch this a few more times.....Outstanding!!!!
This song IS Sammy. It says everything about him. He LIVES it, not just sings it. It also shows off his magnificent voice. It brings me to tears every time. He left us way too soon. He is sorely missed.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a wonderful entertainers I love Sammy Davis jr. In this song God bless you Sammy
Sammy had such a beautiful voice.
Just outstanding Sammy Davis Junior
This was a great song by Sammy Davis Junior
Whether I'm right or whether I'm wrong
Whether I find a place in this world or never belong
I gotta be me, I've gotta be me
What else can I be but what I am
I want to live, not merely survive
And I won't give up this dream
Of life that keeps me alive
I gotta be me, I gotta be me
The dream that I see makes me what I am
That far away prize, a world of success
Is waiting for me if I heed the call
I won't settle down, won't settle for less
As long as there's a chance that I can have it all
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else
If I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I've gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I've gotta be me
I'll go it alone, that's how it must be
I can't be right for somebody else
If I'm not right for me
I gotta be free, I just gotta be free
Daring to try, to do it or die
I gotta be me❤
As great as he was a dancer, to me, he was even a greater singer!
A tv commercial had this song in it and I had to check it out.
What a talented man Mr Sammy Davis Jr truly was.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ A Great Human Being with Great Talent on this Planet Earth with love and knowledge and Great Respect ❤
We lost a national heritage when Sammy passed away. God bless you and thanks for the memories!
The elders say Sammy Davis Jr, had more talent of all.
Imagine him coming on to a talent show and singing this, he would literally blow everyone off the stage.An incredible talent, could sing, act and dance.
What a legend.
Admirei
When I go to the next phase of life.....I don't want sadness where they are keeping my body. I want the DJ to play 3 songs as they carry my body away.....MY WAY by Frank Sinatra.....I'VE GOT TO BE ME by the great Sammy Davis Jr and YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS YOUNG by Roy Clark.......my spirit will go happy to the next phase.
You picked three IMMORTAL songs that are a perfect send off to "the beyond." BRAVO!!
God Bless Sammy, our inspiration ❤
Mic in one hand smoke in the other-and hits all the notes 😳
There will be nobody like him, there will never be another Sammy Davis Jr.
Incredibly talented performer could watch this performance countless times and be blown away
I was born in 1952 and Sammy was one of the legendary performers I grew up with. Sinatra, Martin, Bennett, Darin. Great entertainers!
Born in 52' as well...agree!
@@robertallen6710 obviously a vintage year 😉
Sammy was amazing, puts modern performers to shame. We used to take talent like this for granted. What happened?
@Bobby Gabinadina The Simon Cowell money machine fukked it for the next generation.
Internet and cable.
Standards took a nose dive when social media was unleashed on the world
Someone created Auto-Tune.
Powerful voice fantastic performer
I'm 29 years old and I was brought up on entertainers like him and all the good singers he literally had it all he could do everything and now you don't see anyone who can do one thing as good as Sammy
The legendary sammy, what a masterpiece unique in every way and make it so simple, compared to today music trash God help us 🇺🇸
This is awesome. And the dude at the back with the maracas. He's some seriously low-temperature spade, man.
God I love this song, the way he does it!
Want to hear a great version by a great female vocalist? Listen to Lorna Luft's version, begins at 2:54 . czcams.com/video/4Idh0ETm7mc/video.html
Sammy's sincerity comes through in his voice and lyrics!
Easily, the best singer from the Rat Pack. What a finish!
Better than Frank Sinatra?
@@markm6465 In terms of range? Yeah, but Dino had a nice voice too.
WHAT. A. FINISH. indeed!
@@markm6465 Sammy was a more multi-faceted entertainer than Sinatra was.
No doubt.
Amazing singer, fine actor, terrific comedian, brilliant tap dancer. Sammy was the greatest entertainer of his generation. Easily.
Amazing.
So 60s! The shirt, sparkly vest, and singing while clutching a cigarette.
The guy in the blue suit in the front row gets it.
Steve Lawrence was incredible,,,,,,,,,, Steve in Australia.
The JBP brought me here
I hate that I can only like this once!
One of my top 10 favorite songs of all time. He still has one of the all time best voices ever!
Crazy level of talent. That he could pull off this performance live as if he was singing just another tune. A world of respect to Sammy Davis Jr
In memory of those glorious golden and magnificent days when most people around the world were happy.
Belated happy birthday to a fellow Sagittarian. This song should be the official anthem for all of us Sags!!!
Yassssssss ♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️
Fantastic beat that the old ones are the best
No one has ever made a cigarette look any classier.
Very talented! A great voice and personality.
To state sammy davis jr.was great,doesnt do him justice.this man was greater than great,if thats possible.there never was or never will be,another sammy davis jr.
Rocking the cigarette... fantastic!
Legend lives forever. Sammy Davis Jr. could sing, dance, act and also direct a Western. He got so much energy and show business knowledge. He was a member of the Rat Pack. He was a unique entertainer. Thank you for preserving his legacy!
This upload made my day. Thank you to everyone of the SDJr. Estate 💛
As soon he finished his cigarette he went for the big note, what a voice 👏
Keep uploading and keep Sammy’s legacy alive!👌👌👌
What a voice..all class !!
one of the best songs and performances!!!! No one can match this.
True, but Steve Lawrence on Ed Sullivan does a great version, as well.
Sammy Davis Jr...he sing this beautyfull song for the freedom of one who has no vote...back in the years 😢
Wat een mooie fantastische stem❤❤❤❤❤
I too got the goosebumps. The words had meaning to him personally I’m sure..he put his heart and soul into singing this tune and Wow he managed it
Great. Fantastic. ❤ Love you Sammy ❤ thanks for your talent you gave to the "World". And me. Love you for Eternity ❤
First time I heard him sing the song I was five or six. It was many years later I saw him. Liked him every since. Miss you Sammy.
Sammy⚘️
*I can't be right for somenody else if im not right for me*
God bless his family
The greatest “fuck what y’all talm bout” song of all time! 😂
He did the best rendition of this song. Love it!!!!
I grew up listening to his music. I thought he was so handsome too!
Coolest guy on Earth right there......
Then standing just in front of him is the second coolest guy on Earth......
A great.great singer.Lived in others shadows,when he was without doubt,the best.
What a voice!
The Playboy mansion, Hef in the shot, Anthony Newly, but the best is Cosby on maracas being told to chill by whoever that is conducting. This is gold
I would have loved to see him perform..marvellous
What an awesome performance! Wow!❤😮
DIVINE SAMMY we love you FOREVER and MORE
What a class act. Excellent singer
Sammy.... he did it all !!!
Where will we ever find another Sammy and Elvis ???????
Sams talent that was limitless ..
Sammy only the best !
Damn what a voice 👏
Le sobra talento ,voz y una personalidad arrolladora,gracias 😂❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
Sammy was part of the good old times 👍 ...those days are gone unfortunately!
I like seeing the mustached guy in the blue suit enjoying this performance. I totally get it. Bravo!!!
I love how smiley he is. I've always wanted to know who that man was! For years now. He has a certain presence about him.
And hugh hefner just sits behind him ( the guy with the pipe),where was this recorded?,…anyone ?
Just perfection.
This song is great and powerful - Sammy Davis, Jr. absolutely nails it!
As we say in Scotland...JINGS !
I love you, Sammy 😊
Absolutely 💯 Fantastic
THE VOICE❤❤❤
Mr. Kool and Mr. Entertainment
I just found out about this guy from the mike trailer his voice is beyond amazing
The legend! Sammy!
My Hero!!!❤🎉😢
Without any doubt Sammy was the greatest entertainer this planet has ever seen, he has no equal.