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Sammy Davis, Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990) was an American entertainer. He was a dancer, singer, multi-instrumentalist (playing vibraphone, trumpet, and drums); impressionist, comedian, and actor.
Davis, Jr. was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, to Elvera Sanchez, a dancer, and Sammy Davis, Sr., an African-American entertainer. The couple were both dancers in vaudeville. As an infant, he was raised by his paternal grandmother. When he was three years old, his parents split up. His father, not wanting to lose custody of his son, took him on tour. Sammy Davis Jr. claimed that his mother was Puerto Rican, however the 2003 biography In Black and White alleges that he made this claim due to the political sensitivities of the 1960s (during the Cuban Missile Crisis), and that his mother was born in New York of Cuban descent rather than in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
As a child he learned how to dance from his father, Sammy Davis, Sr., and his “uncle” Will Mastin, who led the dance troupe his father worked for. Davis joined the act as a young child and they became the Will Mastin Trio. Throughout his long career, Davis included the Will Mastin Trio in his billing.
Mastin and his father had shielded him from racism. Snubs were explained as jealousy. But during World War II, Davis served in the United States Army, where he was first confronted by strong racial prejudice.
Davis, Jr. was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, to Elvera Sanchez, a dancer, and Sammy Davis, Sr., an African-American entertainer. The couple were both dancers in vaudeville. As an infant, he was raised by his paternal grandmother. When he was three years old, his parents split up. His father, not wanting to lose custody of his son, took him on tour. Sammy Davis Jr. claimed that his mother was Puerto Rican, however the 2003 biography In Black and White alleges that he made this claim due to the political sensitivities of the 1960s (during the Cuban Missile Crisis), and that his mother was born in New York of Cuban descent rather than in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
As a child he learned how to dance from his father, Sammy Davis, Sr., and his “uncle” Will Mastin, who led the dance troupe his father worked for. Davis joined the act as a young child and they became the Will Mastin Trio. Throughout his long career, Davis included the Will Mastin Trio in his billing.
Mastin and his father had shielded him from racism. Snubs were explained as jealousy. But during World War II, Davis served in the United States Army, where he was first confronted by strong racial prejudice.
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Hey There
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Too Close For Comfort
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Love Me or Leave Me
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vestal978 wrote:
I wish i was could of seen him live. such great music
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OOODerDudeOOO wrote:
Oh, damn underrated! That's so good music.
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SeduceTheWeak wrote:
Methinks I shall give this guy a listen.
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roquegypsy wrote:
every time i saw him leap into the air and click his heels made me weep.
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daslava wrote:
great pic!
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RyanDaPimp wrote:
I'm a big fan of his "Something for everyone" album. I recommend it to anyone who likes his music, and anyone who just likes great music.
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scaidermern wrote:
candyman <3
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rebel_121 wrote:
и голос)
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rebel_121 wrote:
great! великий певец и человек
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beattrapkit wrote:
What kind of fool am I?
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steamboat58 wrote:
Classy
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steamboat58 wrote:
Great-always put on a great show.
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muzikistruth wrote:
amzing entertainer!! Soooooo talented. u name it the the candy man can
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peejay33950 wrote:
small in stature ,a giant in talent
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wurm9 wrote:
ohho, more swing tonight, lets dance !
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Evilpresly wrote:
Endless Talent
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fofartes wrote:
is fabulous ..................................
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JonnyBluMusic wrote:
Lovin' it! ;) Cheers! Jonny www.jonnyblumusic.com
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philmfan wrote:
Perhaps the single most-talented person who ever lived and the greatest entertainer.
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Twiggystickstoo wrote:
If I Ruled the World is the absolute best of his many wonderful songs
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