The Decca Years by Sammy Davis, Jr. - Uhune

ALBUM

Long before he became a kitsch Vegas cliché, Sammy Davis, Jr. was simply the finest all-around entertainer in show business. That talent is on open display in this delightful collection of the best of Sammy's Decca sides. Running from 1954's breakthrough hit, "Hey There," to 1959's "Change Partners," Davis finally found a groove to sell his immense talent on disc after a dismal start at Capitol Records in the late 1940s. While everything is in a brassy over-the-top Broadway style, his take on "Because of You" is straight out of his nightclub act, complete with star-turn impressions. If you've only heard the Nehru-jacket-and-beads Sammy Davis, Jr., then this set is well worth investigating.
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1. Something's Gotta Give

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Performer: Sammy Davis; Performer
Vocals: Sammy Davis; Performer
Composer: Johnny Mercer; Composer
Conductor: Sy Oliver; Conductor
Conductor: Sy Oliver; Conductor
Artist: Sammy Davis, Jr.; Production
Composer Lyricist: Johnny Mercer; Other
Jr.: Sammy Davis; Other

2. Hey There

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Adler
Jerry Ross; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Richard Adler
Jerry Ross; Other

3. The Birth Of The Blues

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Ray Henderson
Lew Brown
Buddy Desylva; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Ray Henderson
Lew Brown
Buddy Desylva; Other

4. All Of You

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

5. Easy To Love

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Cole Porter; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Cole Porter; Other

6. Love Me Or Leave Me

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Arranger: Jimmy Rowles; Composer
Composer: Walter Donaldson; Composer
Composer: Walter Donaldson; Composer
Author: Gus Kahn; Production
Author: Gus Kahn; Production

7. Stan' Up An' Fight

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Georges Bizet
Robert Russell Bennett
Ludovic Halevy
Henri Meilhac
Oscar Hammerstein Ii; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Georges Bizet
Oscar Hammerstein Ii
Henri Meilhac
Ludovic Halevy
Robert Russell Bennett; Other

8. Because Of You

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Arthur Hammerstein
Dudley Wilkinson; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Dudley Wilkinson
Arthur Hammerstein; Other

9. Too Close For Comfort

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Larry Holofcenter
George Weiss
Jerry Bock
George David Weiss; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jerry Bock
George Weiss
Larry Holofcenter; Other

10. That Old Black Magic

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Harold Arlen; Composer
Composer: Harold Arlen; Composer
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production
Author: Johnny Mercer; Production

11. New York's My Home

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Gordon Jenkins; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Gordon Jenkins; Other

12. There's A Small Hotel

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.
Carmen Mcrae; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Composer: Richard Rodgers; Composer
Conductor: Jack Pleis; Conductor
Conductor: Jack Pleis; Conductor
Author: Lorenz Hart; Production
Author: Lorenz Hart; Production

13. Six Bridges To Cross

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Jeff Chandler
Henry Mancini; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Jeff Chandler
Henry Mancini; Other

14. Frankie And Johnnie

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Johnny Green
Sammy Cahn; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Sammy Cahn
Johnny Green; Other

15. My Funny Valentine

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Composer: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Composer
Composer Lyricist: Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart; Other

16. Change Partners

by Sammy Davis, Jr.

Primary Artist: Sammy Davis Jr.; Main Performer
Orchestra Leader: Morty Stevens; Performer
Performer: Morty Stevens; Performer
Composer: Irving Berlin; Composer
Artist: Morty Stevens; Production
Composer Lyricist: Irving Berlin; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 26 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Vocal, Soundtrack, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Vocal Pop, Traditional Pop, Musicals, Vintage Lounge

Label

Geffen*

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1989

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

8811010126