Sammy davis jr

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Sammy Davis Jr., 1963

The timing couldn’t have been better with this song. It’s Easter time and the airwaves are full of an infectious tune about a man covering things in chocolate and making the world taste good. I still believed in the Easter Bunny, and figured if that cool, cool rabbit could sing, he’d sound much like Sammy. Easter meant an egg hunt first thing out of bed, and then we left the ranch to go to the city to see both of my grandmas, who gave me lots of candy and a paddle ball. Nothing better than…

There are some things that are unquestionably revered and beyond question as to their respectability and greatness. While some historical figures whose greatness is marred by controversy and perso…

American dancer singer and actor Sammy Davis Jr in his dressing room 4th November 1953

Sammy Davis Jr.