Artist: Sammy Davis Jr
Genre: Traditional Pop/Soul
Sammy Davis Jr. was an American singer, actor, dancer, and entertainer whose remarkable talents made him one of the greatest all-around performers in entertainment history. His vocal abilities, from swinging standards to contemporary pop, demonstrated extraordinary range. Davis overcame racial prejudice to become a mainstream star and member of the Rat Pack. His hits included 'Candy Man' and 'Mr. Bojangles.' Davis's influence on entertainment and his role as a barrier-breaking African American performer in white-dominated venues was substantial. He represented entertainment at its most virtuosic.
Sammy Davis Jr vinyl records (12)
SAMMY DAVIS JR Sammy Davis Jr. EP (1964 UK Reprise label solid centre 7 vinyl EP including Choose Bee-Bom Another Spring and Ten Out Of Ten. The front-laminated flipback picture sleeve has a little shelfwear along the opening edge and light age yellowing to the unlaminated back while apart from a few hairlines surface scuffs showing some signs of play the vinyl remains in excellent condition R
£9.00 used
SAMMY DAVIS JR Impressions (Early 70s UK stereo issue of the 1962 12-track LP which sees Sammy performing songs not only as himself but also as Ray Charles Frankie Laine Al Hibbler Mario Lanza Louis Armstrong Mel Torme Jerry Lewis TonyBennett & Billy Eckstine. The front laminated picture sleeve retains its opened factory shrinkwrap and vintage price sticker whilst the vinyl carries minimal signs of previous play
£34.00 used