Thursday, August 27, 2009

Sammy Davis Jr. Oozes So Much Cool

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A cover of a magazine is usually what attracts me to a particular issue. When I'm in the supermarket checkout, I might buy a magazine based on who or what is on the cover. Sometimes the contents are good and sometimes they aren't. I'm usually still satisfied with my purchase if I'm a big fan of the cover. I really love seeing vintage magazine covers. They really knew how to make an amazing cover back then. They did so much well in those days. I could spend so much time checking out classic covers online. I so totally am in awe of this GQ cover. I'm a huge Sammy Davis Jr. fan. He's one of the coolest cats of all time. The image of Sammy on this cover oozes so much coolness. I wish I just had an inch of his coolness. I hope you like it too.

P.S. Check out my latest post at Celluloid Slammer. It's a clip of Sammy Davis Jr. singing Mr. Bojangles. It's a different clip than the one I posted up here in the past. Plus you gotta see what Sammy is wearing. I hope you will check out my post and leave some comments there. Thanks.
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 26, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    hi kieth-- just dropping by to say hey! me and the boyf still loves your insightful and classics inspired blog.

    btw i'm a follower now!

    much love

    eden

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  2. Nancy Sinatra FanAugust 26, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    This cover is most certainly very cool. I agree with you that Sammy oozes a lot of coolness. I had not seen this cover before so it's nice to finally see it.

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  3. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Hey Eden. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. It was great hearing from you. I'm glad that you and your boyfriend both enjoy my blog. Thanks for becoming a follower. Cheers!

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  4. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 12:02 AM

    Thanks Phoebe. I'm glad you liked this cover. I did think it was definitely ultra cool. Sammy is always cool, but he's even more cool and hip here. Cheers!

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  5. debra@dustjacketAugust 27, 2009 at 3:42 AM

    Have to agree, he is so comfortable with himself and his style.
    xxx

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  6. Terence SamboAugust 27, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    omg omg omg omg i love his suit!!!!!

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  7. This chick's got styleAugust 27, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Such a cool outfit!!

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  8. Mom Fashion WorldAugust 27, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    this is really a cool post!
    i absolutely love his suit!
    his so fashionable!

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  9. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Hey Dustjacket. Thanks. Glad you feel the same way.

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  10. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Hey Terence. Glad you love it too. It's so cool.

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  11. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks Chick for stopping by and commenting.

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  12. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:05 AM

    Hey Mom. Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed this post. Sammy does have such a cool suit.

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  13. MondoAugust 27, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Love that suit - and suede boots. Just too cool.

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  14. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Thanks Dave. Sammy is definitely one cool cat.

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  15. Couture CarrieAugust 27, 2009 at 9:30 AM

    Ok I am in looooove with this cover! GQ is the best, and Sammy on the cover? Even better! Nice find, K!

    xoxox,
    CC

    P.S. Thanks for your awesome comment ~ made me smile!

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  16. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Hey Carrie. Thanks. I'm so glad you enjoyed this cover. I did think it was ultra cool. You are very welcome about my comment at your blog. I do really enjoy your posts there. Cheers!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Love this cover!

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  18. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Thanks Dray.

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  19. mutimaAugust 27, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    i love the thin black tie reminds me of mad men:)xx

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  20. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Hey SCISI. I like that tie too.

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  21. miriam (Björn Borg)August 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    that's indeed a cool cover!

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  22. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Thanks Insider. Cheers!

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  23. erika soroccoAugust 27, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Agreed. He is the epitome of cool in this picture! :)

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  24. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks Erika. Glad you concur.

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  25. KatiAugust 27, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I adore his suit!

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  26. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Thanks Cathy. Cheers!

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  27. A BIT COQUETTISHAugust 27, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    He is quite the dapper dresser (;

    bisous,
    La C.

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  28. Miss ChicAugust 27, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks!! I love her ;)

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  29. SyedAugust 27, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    Seriously an inspiration! And vintage covers always seem to have much more cool and power to them. I suppose they didn't feel the need to cover them in all the jump out phrases and words we have on covers today. And I know what you mean, I usually buy magazines depending on their cover! Hope you're having a beautiful day :)

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  30. EtraparAugust 27, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    somethimes I do the same...and then I regret...buying something that I really don't need ^.^
    kisses

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  31. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks La C. Great hearing from you.

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  32. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks Miss Chic.

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  33. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Hey Sonia. I know what you mean. I definitely would need this issue of GQ. It would make my life cooler. :-)

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  34. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Hey Dapper. Thanks for commenting. It was great hearing from you. I hope you are doing well. Glad you understand where I'm coming from on vintage covers. I've seen so many that I would love to own. This is definitely now one of them. Take care. Cheers!

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  35. UnknownAugust 27, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    I love visiting your Blog, Keith. I think I am getting a bit addicted to it. Every time you manage to surprise with fantastic material and pictures.You have a bit of a "Mad man" in you. :-)))

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  36. AnonymousAugust 27, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    SDJ is pretty much a cool machine! Look at that style! Ahhh I love it!

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  37. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Hey Couture. Thanks. I appreciate that. I'm glad you are getting addicted to my blog. Check out my other blog, Sugar & Spice, sometime if you like. It's devoted to the beautiful women of the 60's and 70's.

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  38. KeithAugust 27, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    Hey Clare. I love that description of Sammy as a cool machine. That's so true.

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  39. Witchcrafted LifeAugust 28, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Fantastic cover! Thank you for posting this retro GQ, it sincerely reminded me that I need to keep an eye out for vintage men's fashion mags every much as those for the ladies :)

    Wishing you a stellar weekend, my friend!
    ♥ Jessica

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  40. KeithAugust 28, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Hey Jessica. Thanks for commenting. I'm glad you like this cover too. I think it's so cool. Oh yeah. I think there are great vintage men and women's magazines out there.

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  41. James JeanAugust 28, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Of course you have more of an inch of his coolness b/c your recognize his coolness and that's a great starting point. I have to say, that cover is just awesome.....

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  42. KeithAugust 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Hey JFK. Thanks so much. I appreciate that. I wish I could have any sort of coolness from Sammy. The man definitely had the coolness factor going on.

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