Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Sammy Davis Jr. Wants To Play DJ & Do It His Way

Sammy's calling all his pallies up to see if anybody wants to come over and listen to some tunes. I'm up for it. What about you?

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I found this tribute video dedicated to Sammy. What makes this video so awesome is that it features Sammy's hip version of My Way. I'm sure a lot of people have heard Frank Sinatra and/or Elvis Presley perform this song. Sammy goes a totally different route with his rendition of this tune.

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54 comments:

  1. AutumnJonesSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I actually like it! i never really cared to much for Elvis's. And Well, Frank can never go wrong with me. --why am i talking like i know these people? --i just admire them so much, they are "friends in my head" as Wendy Williams would say. lol

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  2. JamiSingsSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    I'm always up to hear some tunes spun by Sammy.

    I really wish I could've seen him perform just once.

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  3. Nancy Sinatra FanSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:03 AM

    I would most certainly love to hang out with you guys. I'm sure Sammy would be a very cool dj. I love his cover of My Way. I had never heard it before. It's totally different from what Frank or Elvis did.

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  4. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Hey Autumn. Thanks. I thought his version of My Way was very cool. Frank knocks that song out of the ballpark. I do like Elvis' version, but Frank always did it better to me. Don't worry about it. They are friends in my head too. lol

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  5. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Hey Jami. Thanks for commenting. I love hearing Sammy tunes. I always regret that I never got a chance to see him perform.

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  6. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Hey Phoebe. Thanks. I'm sure that Sammy would spin some cool tunes. I'm glad you enjoyed his take on My Way. I thought it was very cool and hip. Cheers!

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  7. SamSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Super cool - Sammy was one in a million! I will look forward to watching this at home this evening - thank you Keith for the post!!

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  8. ZuzanaSeptember 30, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    This was absolutely cool, I LOVE this version. That is an incredible take on a classic!;)) Thank you for sharing, I thoroughly enjoyed this.;)

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  9. Scott (gotankgo)September 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Sammy Davis jr on the turntable = awesome.

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  10. Wolf BoySeptember 30, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I like that too. I don't think I had ever heard it before. It was neat to hear another interpretation of the song.

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  11. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Hey Sam. Thanks so much. I really hope you enjoy it. I loved hearing Sammy's take on this classic tune.

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  12. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Hey Protege. Thank you. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. I thought it was really coo. It was awesome to hear someone do this song differently and not just rehash it.

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  13. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Hey Scott. I know what you mean. Cheers!

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  14. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Hey Wolf. I'm glad I could share it with you. Sammy does quite the hip version of this tune.

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  15. miriam (Björn Borg)September 30, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    count me in, love this!

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  16. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks Insider. Cheers!

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  17. erika soroccoSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Ooh, I kind of love this video. It has such an Old Hollywood glamour about the way it's filmed. You always find the most fabulous pictures and videos! :)

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  18. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hey Erika. Thanks. I'm really glad you enjoyed this video. I thought it was cool when I found it. Take care. Cheers!

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  19. MaggiSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    His version is very cool!

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  20. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks Maggi. Cheers!

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  21. DrakeSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    As we all know Sammy has a killer record collection, always great fun to get a call from Sammy to come over and spin some platters with him.

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  22. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Hey Drake. I totally know what you mean. Nothing like hanging out with Sam and listening to some cool tunes.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    For a small guy. He was sure big on talent!

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  24. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Hey Gingey. Oh yeah. He might have been small in weight and height, but he was large in talent.

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  25. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    hey, cute what´s up?
    thank u to comment in my blog...

    im already following u... kisses..
    u r always welcome there...
    kisses

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  26. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    Hey there. Thanks so much. I hope you enjoyed this post. Your blog is awesome. Take care. Have a good day. Cheers!

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  27. GabbiSeptember 30, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Great video and photo Keith! I love love Sammy... such style. You can tell just from the photo that he was amazing and fun.

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  28. LeahSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    That's a cute version... I really like it.

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  29. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hey Gabbi. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, I bet Sammy was such a fun guy to be around. I would love to have been a friend of his.

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  30. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Hey Leah. Thanks. I dig it too.

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  31. Some Like it Vintage.comSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Not to mention the very cool car he is standing next to!

    xoxoxo
    Keep well Keith!

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  32. Couture CarrieSeptember 30, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    So fabulous! Love Sammy!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  33. FilmFatherSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I love Sammy, and I have NEVER heard his version of "My Way" like that before! Sounds like late '60s, early '70s...?

    Does anybody know what album it's from, or where I can get it?

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  34. FilmFatherSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Never mind...I just jumped to the YouTube page for that video and got my answer:

    SAMMY PICTURE SHOW WITH HIS "MY WAY" FROM THE 1970 MOTOWN LP "SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE"

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  35. Kira AderneSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    You can count to me too!

    ;)

    Fab!

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  36. MondoSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Get in Sammy spin us a winner

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  37. SiruSeptember 30, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I love the music back then! It's alays great to find out more!

    juliet xxx

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  38. Maria ConferSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I've never heard his before and now I think it's my fave. Thanks for sharing.

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  39. Mom Fashion WorldSeptember 30, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    hehehe...every time i see a telephone. it reminds me of mr. freddy. he would pick up the phone and say hello. funny!

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  40. UnknownSeptember 30, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    oh, sammy. there will never be another like him...

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    i would definitley be up for it!
    XOXOX
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

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  42. LaurelSeptember 30, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Awe Cool Keith! That was fun!
    Have a great night! xo

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  43. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Hey Veronica. Oh yeah. That is a cool car. Every cool cat needs a cool car.

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  44. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Thanks Carrie. I'm happy that you love Sammy. I do too.

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  45. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Hey FilmFather. Thanks for commenting. I really love it myself. It's very cool. Definitely different from the other versions out there. I would love to get it myself. Cheers!

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  46. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Hey Kira. Thanks. Glad to know you'll wanna join in.

    Hey Dave. Yeah, Sammy will spin us some cool tunes.

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  47. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Hey Maria. Thanks so much. I'm really glad you enjoyed Sammy's take on this song. He does do a great job.

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  48. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Hey Juliet. Thanks. I'm always thrilled to share tunes with other people.

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  49. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:16 PM

    Hey Mom. That's so cool. My mother keeps some kids. They all have their own toy cellphones.

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  50. KeithSeptember 30, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Hey Monica. Thanks. You are so right. He's one of a kind.

    Hey Libby. Thanks. Glad to know you would be up for it.

    Hey Laurel. Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

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  51. Witchcrafted LifeOctober 1, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    What a fantastic spin on this classic song. I'm going to share your Sammy post with a few people I know who love song, too :)


    Many thanks for all of your great comments, Keith! I hope you're having a terrific Thursday!
    ♥ Jessica

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  52. KeithOctober 1, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    Hey Jessica. I'm glad you enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing this post with us. I definitely want more people to know about Sammy's version of this song. Thanks for all the great comments you leave me here. I really love your blog. Cheers!

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  53. chic femmeOctober 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Sammy Davis!!! Love that man. He is so tiny you could put him in your pocket. :)

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  54. KeithOctober 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Hey Steph. lol You are too funny. Now I've got that image of Sammy fitting into somebody's pocket.

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