Martin, one of my most avid readers, found this rare footage of Sammy Davis Jr singing two songs you may not know but will be glad to discover.
It was recorded live in Hamburg, Germany in 1969 which is why the video leaves much to be desired . But I think you’ll agree it’s worth it to discover these wonderful songs in a perfect performance by the exemplary Sammy.
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