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Song of the Week: “A Married Man”

Jun 18, 2017 | Blog Post, Song of the Week

Richard Burton had a hit with “A Married Man” from the 1965 musical Baker Street. Sammy Davis, Jr. then covered it in his album with arranger Claus Ogerman.

Pic of the Day: With “Batman” creator, Bob Kane

Jun 13, 2017 | Blog Post, Pic of the Day

Sammy Davis, Jr. with the co-creator of “Batman”, Bob Kane. Sammy had a cameo appearance in episode #45 of the 1966 Batman TV series.

Song of the Week: “Time to Ride”

Jun 10, 2017 | Blog Post, Song of the Week

Sammy Davis, Jr. recorded “Time to Ride” in his first session for MGM with Mike Curb, who also wrote the song. Baby, I’m a rover, and it’s time to ride!

YouTube Tues: Sammy’s 1989 MDA Telethon performances

Jun 6, 2017 | Blog Post, YouTube Tues

The Muscular Dystrophy Association last week posted 3 videos of Sammy Davis, Jr. which hold special significance – his last singing performances on TV.

New CD release: “A Lot Of Livin’ To Do”

Jun 4, 2017 | Blog Post

A new Sammy Davis, Jr. compilation CD has been released, featuring the best of Sammy’s collaboration with legendary ‘West Coast jazz’ arranger Marty Paich.