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Sammy Davis Jr. Was a multi-talented artist, a singer, dancer, stage and movie actor, comedian and TV personality, whose career encompassed not only performing and recording in those arenas, but also film and TV direction. Later famous as a member of the Rat Pack, he made his first records in 1949, but came to the fore after performing at the 1951 Academy Awards, to develop his many-faceted career. With a style rooted in old school big band music, he expanded his musical scope to have a dozen or so hits during the era covered by this collection, and as many again in subsequent years, as well as being a highly successful album seller. This great-value 78-track 3-CD set comprises most of the A & B sides from releases on the Capitol, Decca and Reprise labels from these years, including duets with Carmen McRae, Gary Crosby, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. It features all his US & UK chart entries from this era, including the Top 20 hits InchHey ThereInch, InchLove Me Or Leave MeInch, InchSomething's Gotta GiveInch, InchThat Old Black MagicInch, InchWhat Kind Of Fool Am IInch and InchMe And My ShadowInch. The repertoire and the style of his performances and the production range across sophisticated pop, big band jazz, straight chart-focused pop, classy ballads and novelty-ish pieces, all making for a varied showcase for his extraordinary talent and versatility as an entertainer. Album Tracks 1. I Don't Care Who Knows 2. The Way You Look Tonight 3. Yours Is My Heart Alone 4. Wagon Wheels 5. Laura 6. I'm Sorry Dear 7. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone 8. I Ain't Got Nobody (And Nobody Cares for Me) 9. You Are My Lucky Star 10. Can't You See I've Got the Blues 11. Bebop the Beguine 12. Azure 13. Smile, Darn Ya, Smile 14. Hey There 15. And This Is My Beloved 16. Because of You - Part 1 17. Glad to Be Unhappy 18. The Red Grapes 19.
