Andy Williams & Sammy Davis Jr. - Voice and Percussion Medley (1963)
Musical brilliance and artistry are on display as Andy Williams and Sammy Davis Jr. execute a seven-and-a-half-minute medley of pop and jazz standards, accompanied during the first half solely by percussion instruments -- no piano or other tonal instrument to help keep them in tune. Despite moving through nine varying songs without tonal accompaniment for over four minutes, even changing keys and rhythms, they remain perfectly on pitch when the rest of the band comes in at 4:35. Williams' musical director, Dave Grusin, once said, "You're takin' a chance when you do that, especially when you do that live!" No autotune needed for these phenomenal artists. Their brilliance was not only that they could do this, but that they also could make it look effortless. ("The Andy Williams Show," 3/24/63)
1. The Gypsy in My Soul
2. Some Day
3. Shall We Dance?
4. I've Got You Under My Skin
5. Chlo-e (Song of the Swamp)
6. (Where Are You?) Now That I Need You
7. Desafinado
8. Big John
9. Blues in the Night
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Your description says it all so well. It was great to see this medley - and yes, what a fabulous moment it was indeed when Sammy and Andy were precisely on pitch when the rest of the band came in at 4:35 ! Two superb, true artists. Thanks for posting this. I'm sure I'll rewatch it many times.
@barrypoupard7009
7 ай бұрын
I wonder if either or both had perfect pitch - that could explain how they managed to be pitch perfect when the orchestra entered? If not they were living dangerously especially during a live performance (presumably they would have rehearsed this beforehand so would've been confident they could pull it off).
Talent like this nowadays is so rare.
Wow oh wow and wow again . BRILLIANT. So great to see a video of Sammy I haven't seen before . Must have missed this one. He was so great I could watch him all day and night. I've just adored him my whole life long.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Whoever thought up this routine deserves a medal. Two giants at the peak of their musical power singing live accompanied only by 6 percussion instruments. Gosh. Only 1,500 views. What's become of us?
Pure class.it’s a shame they have left us.What have we got today not much talent like this.
Love it. Two of the most talented men.
So much talent.
Unbelievable...what talent these two have!!
ClassActs 🎤🎶🕺🏻
The best two ever
Very good music
Killers!
Song #5 is "Chlo-e (Song of the Swamp)" by Charles N. Daniels and Gus Kahn. Song #6 is "(Where Are You) Now That I Need You" by Frank Loesser.
@ben2715
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Really appreciate it and have updated the song list. Interesting to hear previous versions of these songs (several of #5 but only one thus far of #6).
Before "Big John" the song name is "Sixteen tons".
Классика шестидесятых неподражаемая !
Батл великих!
Dioses dioses
Aujourd'hui, en voulant tout nous montrer, on changerait de plan toutes les deux secondes et on ne verrait rien finalement.
How did you get this video from?
I never liked Andy Williams too much. I never connected with his voice. It was a great voice, but for me, the equivalent to a news anchor’s voice-devoid of character. Sammy was always to ‘show-bizzy’ for me.
@waldolydecker8118
7 ай бұрын
Way to pretty much indict your own limited musical acumen. Live and learn. Should have probably spoken to an attorney before opening your mouth.
@Djm8520
7 ай бұрын
@@waldolydecker8118 I did speak with an attorney-Me‼️ Musical taste is subjective, clearly you don’t understand this, or much else. So, you no longer have the privilege to comment to me. 👋
@waldolydecker8118
7 ай бұрын
@@Djm8520 Musical taste is indeed subjective; but it can also be objectively evaluated and measured. William's objective record speaks for itself. Having also attended law school (but not a lawyer) I more than many fully appreciate the value of losing your conversing privileges. Thank you. If only more Americans could be as fortunate.