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After scoring some significant notice on Sammy Belts the Best of Broadway, Sammy Davis, Jr. returned to the Great White Way for inspiration and material. Containing a dozen show tunes, What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers from 1962 became one of Davis' most revered and highest-charting long-players during the 1960s. Under the direction of Marty Paich, Davis practically redefines himself as a decidedly hip and modern interpreter of American popular song. This in itself is notable, as rock & roll had all but relegated singers of his caliber to becoming dinosaurs. Nothing could be further from the truth, as many of the melodies gathered here remained essential entries in Davis' performance repertoire for the rest of his career. One particular case in point is the quartet of Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse selections from the play Stop the World I Want to Get Off (1961) -- which Davis revived on Broadway nearly two decades later. "What Kind of Fool Am I"commences the effort and has been given suitable ornamental orchestration that Davis turns into his own minor masterpiece. The emotive vocals build from an understated plea into a powerful and virtually unforgettable crescendo. Similarly, the languid and moody introduction to "Once in a Lifetime" is cast off for a rousing energetic reading that, in a word, sparkles. However, it is the soulful and gospel-infused "Gonna Build a Mountain" that became one of the artist's calling cards. From Bye Bye Birdie (1960) comes "A Lot of Livin' to Do," and Paich's brass-happy arrangement certainly fits the bill as Davis punctuates the cut with his own definitive buoyant syncopated interjections. Another memorable selection is the reworking of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine," swinging hard as Davis provides an emphatic lead over top of the tropically-flavored instrumentation. The outing spawned the additional classics "Something Coming," "Thou Swell," and "Lost in the Stars," all immeasurably contributing to the LP landing at the number 14 spot and further accentuating the singer's undeniable talent and presence.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
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MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Arranger - Anthony Newley, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Leslie Bricusse, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Arranger - Anthony Newley, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Leslie Bricusse, Composer, Lyricist, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Dave McEowen, MasteringEngineer - Sammy Davis Jr, Featured Vocalist
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - Red Callender, Tuba - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - William Hood, Contributor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Bill Perkins, Contributor - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Mel Lewis, Drums - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Vincent De Rosa, French Horn - CHARLES STROUSE, Writer - LEE ADAMS, Writer - Bub Shank, Contributor
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - Cole Porter, Composer, Writer - Red Callender, Tuba - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - William Hood, Contributor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Bill Perkins, Contributor - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Mel Lewis, Drums - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Vincent De Rosa, French Horn - Bub Shank, Contributor
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - James, Writer - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - Ted Callender, Tuba - Vincent DeRose, French Horn - William Hood, Contributor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Bill Perkins, Contributor - Bud Shank, Contributor - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Mel Lewis, Drums - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - Kay Swift, Writer - Paul James, Writer - Swift, Writer
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1961 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
S. Sondheim, Writer - L. Bernstein, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Arranger - Anthony Newley, Composer, Writer - Leslie Bricusse, Composer, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Arranger - Anthony Newley, Writer - Leslie Bricusse, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
Lawrence Holofcener, Writer - MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - George Gershwin, Composer, Writer - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - Ted Callender, Tuba - Vincent DeRose, French Horn - William Hood, Contributor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Bill Perkins, Contributor - Bud Shank, Contributor - GEORGE DAVID WEISS, Writer - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Jerry Bock, Writer - Larry Holofcener, Writer - Mel Lewis, Drums
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer - Richard Rodgers, Writer - Lorenz Hart, Writer - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - Ted Callender, Tuba - Vincent DeRose, French Horn - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Mel Lewis, Drums
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
MARTY PAICH, Conductor, Producer, Arranger - Hart, Writer - Rodgers, Writer - Lorenz Hart, Writer - Joe Mondragon, Bass - John Audino, Trumpet - Stu Williamson, Trombone - Ted Callender, Tuba - Vincent DeRose, French Horn - William Hood, Contributor - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Al Porcino, Trumpet - Bill Perkins, Contributor - Bud Shank, Contributor - Jack Sheldon, Trumpet - Mel Lewis, Drums
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1961 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International for the world outside of the U.S.
Kurt Weill, Writer - Sammy Davis Jr., MainArtist - Sammy Davis, Jr., Vocals - M. ANDERSON, Writer
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
Album review
After scoring some significant notice on Sammy Belts the Best of Broadway, Sammy Davis, Jr. returned to the Great White Way for inspiration and material. Containing a dozen show tunes, What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers from 1962 became one of Davis' most revered and highest-charting long-players during the 1960s. Under the direction of Marty Paich, Davis practically redefines himself as a decidedly hip and modern interpreter of American popular song. This in itself is notable, as rock & roll had all but relegated singers of his caliber to becoming dinosaurs. Nothing could be further from the truth, as many of the melodies gathered here remained essential entries in Davis' performance repertoire for the rest of his career. One particular case in point is the quartet of Anthony Newley/Leslie Bricusse selections from the play Stop the World I Want to Get Off (1961) -- which Davis revived on Broadway nearly two decades later. "What Kind of Fool Am I"commences the effort and has been given suitable ornamental orchestration that Davis turns into his own minor masterpiece. The emotive vocals build from an understated plea into a powerful and virtually unforgettable crescendo. Similarly, the languid and moody introduction to "Once in a Lifetime" is cast off for a rousing energetic reading that, in a word, sparkles. However, it is the soulful and gospel-infused "Gonna Build a Mountain" that became one of the artist's calling cards. From Bye Bye Birdie (1960) comes "A Lot of Livin' to Do," and Paich's brass-happy arrangement certainly fits the bill as Davis punctuates the cut with his own definitive buoyant syncopated interjections. Another memorable selection is the reworking of Cole Porter's "Begin the Beguine," swinging hard as Davis provides an emphatic lead over top of the tropically-flavored instrumentation. The outing spawned the additional classics "Something Coming," "Thou Swell," and "Lost in the Stars," all immeasurably contributing to the LP landing at the number 14 spot and further accentuating the singer's undeniable talent and presence.
© Lindsay Planer /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:23
- Main artists: Sammy Davis, Jr.
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino - Warner Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1962 Reprise Records. ℗ 1962 Reprise Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.
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