Best of Sammy Davis, Jr. [Curb]

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Overview

When Sammy Davis, Jr. joined with the Mike Curb Congregation in the early '70s, the combination yielded the hit "Candy Man," a pop tune that was the ultimate in hokey sugary-sweet cotton candy. It, and most of the tunes on this collection, are over-produced, but do show Davis' voice as solid and enjoyable. The material leans on show tunes, the better ones being "That Old Black Magic," "Singin' in the Rain," "Those Were the Days," and the dated theme from the Baretta TV show, "Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow." Far from a definitive or legitimate greatest-hits package, it does feature Sammy D as a consummate entertainer first and singer second. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/1991
Label:	Curb
UPC:	0715187744424

Tracks

1. The Candy Man
2. That Old Black Magic
3. Snap Your Fingers
4. Song and Dance Man
5. Singin' in the Rain
6. Showtime
7. Movin' on Up
8. Keep Your Eye on the Sparrow (Baretta's Theme)
9. The People Tree
10. Those Were the Days
11. I Can Do That

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Sammy Davis, Jr.   Primary Artist,Vocals

Technical Credits

Sammy Davis, Jr.   Performer
Anthony Newley   Composer
Barry Mann   Composer
Don Costa   Producer
Mike Curb   Producer,Performer
Don Ovens   Liner Notes
Harold Arlen   Composer
Bob Hilliard   Composer
Johnny Mercer   Composer
Leslie Bricusse   Composer