Ladies and gentlemen, that is what used to be called TALENT. I'm afraid we will never see anything like it again any time soon...

I was 16 when I met Buddy and Sammy back stage at the palladium I’m 61 now . Sammy said the exact words to me Turn up on time keep yourself smart and clean and play to the best of your ability that’s all you need to do Kid , those words stuck with me all my life I have been a pro Drummer for 43 years . Love these guys . I also have both autographs on my Birth certificate that’s the only piece of paper I had on me at the time . RIP legends xx 34:35

@Johnnycdrums

4 ай бұрын

I was lucky enough to meet him once, see him twice, and watch the "ghost" band abot six after his death at the Blue Note, NYC. Me and my little sister cornered Anita O'Day going upstairs of the Blue Note and were asking her about the olden days. We told her we were fans from Maine. Anita was wicked nice to us because we were young (I think) and we were, and are, jazz afficionados for life.

I keep proving to myself it's impossible for me to watch a video of either of these entertainers without a big smile on my face.

My late husband was a drummer and a very good one. He absolutely idolised Buddy Rich. Said the same thing. There wasn't a drummer in the world could compare to him. He was quite simply the absolute best.

@DaAfroManJam

9 ай бұрын

Ummm……Art Blakey? 🤨🤨🤨

@Johnnycdrums

4 ай бұрын

This interview is historic.

@alainquinzelaire1253

4 ай бұрын

​@@DaAfroManJam Non.

So Buddy and Sammy we're headliners!! So in a certain frame of time in our lives we got to see so much talent and the genius that came through so much in every one of them, we almost didn't realize how fortunate we all were to actually have them in our lives and grow with them!! It's really hard to put into words because the talent is still matchless to this day!! I sometimes refer to them as the battle horses. There was no one before them!! I'm going to go out on a limb and say Amen, God bless and we all still love you to this day. Thank you🙏❤️😇

@sammydavisvideovault8302

Жыл бұрын

Well said.

@johnmercurio8529

Жыл бұрын

I sincerely miss all those guys. Who doesn't still love the rat pack?! How about when they roasted each?! There was a lot of love, a lot of laughs. Each one had their own identity and each one had love and respect for the other. I truly do miss all that wonderful entertainment😇❤️🙏

Sammy is pretty modest, he was a great drummer in his own right.

This is a wonderful interview of these consumate professionals. I also want to praise Michael Parkinson in that he always allows his guests to fully answer.

@jahnbon

8 ай бұрын

Amen. That's a gift that Mr Parkinson shared with Johnny Carson, and one that is rare these days; the ability to listen to a guest. Let them go when it's time, then bring the conversation back to a center, and use their offerings to inform the next insightful, engaging question. I miss that capacity in some of today's interviewers, many of whom seem to be more concerned with their next joke, and not the responses of their invited guests. Listening has become a sadly devalued skill. OK, end of curmudgeonly sermon. Cheers!

This is pure GOLD!!! Sammy was the consummate professional!!! You notice how he took control as a band leader and just made everyone so comfortable playing!! You can see the mutual respect,confidence and trust both of them had with each others performance!!! Never to be heard and seen again in living colour by these two pioneer GIANTS!!!….I only wish Mr. Davis would have tapped danced in this performance and traded fours with Buddy….That would have brought the house down!!!!

In my humble opinion Buddy was always the de facto 6th member of the Rat Pack. His talent, humor and gravitas fit perfectly with Sammy, Dean, Frank and the boys. What an awesome show of mutual admiration here. Thanks for posting!

great piece of history here

Damn rental kit. Horrible. Buddy could make anything sound good. His real drums at a live show would change your life! Miss these two Icons.

When the BBC house drummer heard that Buddy was appearing on the show he must have thought “Oh shiiiiittttt” 🤣🤣

Now this is class and entertainment and unbelievable talent 👏🏻.

I was very fortunate to see both of them live in Miami Beach in the late 60's and early 70's. Both were incredible!!

I was lucky to see Sammy times over the years. The best was at Caesars in October 1977 I believe. He was informed two hours plus and took requests!! He was WON of a kind and eventhough he is gone, his music will live forever. RIP Sammy. You are gone but not forgotten.

Pure magic.

What a wonderful interview! I can't imagine such a serious interview about MUSIC occurring on mainstream TV in any recent decade. Thank you to all concerned.

When Buddy calls you a genius, it's time to listen. Sammy was amazing!

Mr. Davis is absolutely right he is the world’s best drummer

@robroymacgregor7279

9 ай бұрын

correct on all levels

@drumhd1

7 ай бұрын

The greatest!

@BubaLabinski223

7 ай бұрын

@@drumhd1 at that time he was I mean, if you ask me after what do you Rich passed away Neil Peart would be the world’s best drummer

@drumhd1

7 ай бұрын

@@BubaLabinski223 Yeah, ok……..

@sticktrik

Ай бұрын

@@BubaLabinski223Please!! don’t comment!! I’ll hold back offending you!!!

The world's greatest entertainer says Buddy Rich is the best. That makes it so. Nobody would or could know better than Mr. Davis. Except Mr. Sinatra. But he said it too

Sammy D. and Buddy. Two of the very greatest ever!

I particularly liked the drum 'Battle' between Buddy Rich and Animal on the Muppet Show

@sammydavisvideovault8302

Жыл бұрын

I forgot how good that was!

These were the best of times with swing bands and singers . Never to be duplicated .

Sammy and Buddy knew an essential truth I once heard expressed by another musician. (I paraphrase, but closely): My partners in the audience made a choice; they spent their hard-earned money on a ticket to my show, often months in advance. They've been looking forward to this night ever since. Some drove for many miles, hired babysitters, maybe went out for a budget-busting dinner, and even took the next day off - likely without pay. That's who's in the seats when I go out to play. If someone buys a ticket to my show, it's as if I shook their hand, and promised them my best job. They worked hard to get here, and I damn well better honor that by working as hard as I can hard for them as well. Sammy and Buddy understood this pact with their audience. Let's have fun, and let's all share the room.

I won’t go down the “ best “ path but these people lived incredibly rich powerful lives & the love they have for music will shine forever.

Buddy wasn't only a drummer, he was a genius, Sammy was a talent as well, he could sing, dance, play a lot of other instruments

@kevinkosmeder6769

8 ай бұрын

Ive seen some early Sammy films, Great drummer,dancer ,singer. Sammy was cool,and Buddy,what can you say that hasnt been said,the best.

@carpediem4179

8 ай бұрын

@@kevinkosmeder6769 of course

No one even commenting on Buddy playing a show wearing a sling! I have heard about this and interesting that Sammy was there to see it.

@CortezBurt

Жыл бұрын

I watched the part where Sammy describes what Buddy Rich did at least three times.😂

That's ENTERTAINMENT!!

just incredible artists at the top of their craft

His hand speed on those drums is amazing

ok. you pull and study Buddy's 4's . thats a long long time. the whole thing here Sammy and co. brilliant!

What a great interview. I read Sammy's autobiography many years ago and have been an admirer of his ever since.

Buddy was as good as a stand up comedian as anyone . Besides being the best drummer in the world. God rest his soul. Met Buddy many times, always let me on the bus,it was a gas.

@jeffreystark75

6 ай бұрын

Let you on the bus?Very cool.

Talent Inc. No words.

Haven't seen this since it aired, had a audio tape of it and know it inside out, great to see it once again. Went to R. Scott's Club most every year to see Buddy. What times and music they were. THX for sharing

Great post...thank you. Buddy and Sammy...the best!

I so love Sammy.Therre is no one to compare . He was right up there with Buddy. Greatest drummer ever snd greatest entertainer EVER ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks for posting 😊. Made me so happy. Dancing and singing down memory lane 🎵☮️💗

No argument from me. Nobody...ever...will come close to Buddy. He could be critical of anyone he chose, and for good reason. Buddy Rich played with the greatest musicians of all time, making some of the greatest music ever heard. As the saying goes "It ain't bragging if you can back it up". He did.

@DaAfroManJam

9 ай бұрын

Art Blakey. That’s all imma say

Buddy could be the kindest, greatest, guy to you, or the biggest jerk, depending on what mood he was in. Buddy was brutally honest, to a fault. But if he liked you, you were golden.

@simes205

Жыл бұрын

Check out his bus tapes

Incredible!

@sticktrik

Ай бұрын

Fuck me!!! Those singles strokes were blazing!!! Ohh my lord!!!!

Just marvelous. 🥁

Two of the world's the great showmen at the top of their game. I saw Buddy Rich at Ronnie Scotts a year after this interview. Still the greatest concert I have ever been to. And Buddy and Sammy were right about commitment and perfection in the sense they owed it to the audience who had paid their hard earned money to see them. Good to hear performers who truly understand it.

Truly, that sort of talent just doesn’t exist these days!

Love Sammy too. The absolute greatest.

@trishlangford5773

11 ай бұрын

Plus plus plus. No one but NO one could beat him.❤❤❤❤

Wouldn’t you think whoever set up Buddy’s drums, would make an effort to find out, how he likes to have them set up.

@kennetheavey8921

Жыл бұрын

They were probably another drummer’s kit set up for them. They were obviously tuned for whoever that was, because as great as Buddy was, those drums did not sound like him. They were very flat and muffled sounding.

@CardinalEgan

Жыл бұрын

Buddy would not have sat down at a random kit on TV. It's obvious that they were not his regular drums, but he would have checked them out and made adjustments before air time. He simply made the best out of what was there.

@roybeckerman9253

Жыл бұрын

He would have removed the second rack tom, which he never played with, as well as having his ride cymbal much lower and his cymbals flat.

@joecaroselli5858

Жыл бұрын

I agree, Roy. These muffled, boxy-sounding rock drums were not Buddy's type at all. Still, his amazing technique and musicianship made it work. Of course, Sammy was thrilling as always.

21 October 1978 show.

RIP all three..

My god he was wonderful.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Two geniuses.

It was a pleasure to watch this

I think most solos by buddy that i have seen he played 4 piece kit not a 5 piece, they were both great showmen.😱

His band mates could tell some stories about Buddy!

@brianchisnell1548

Жыл бұрын

Mostly good ones.

This is a great find - thank you 👏

Great words from two legends!!!!! :)

The Don Rickles of drumming!

Brilliant

Buddy kills it even on a stupid rock drum set tuned to sound like tubs.

@sticktrik

Ай бұрын

Just goes to show he could play cardboard boxes and still freak everyone out!!!!!!

You listen to Sammy sing the same way you listen to David Attenborough talk!

Buudy Rich was a funny cat!

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When I was just starting drums, my teacher told of Buddy playing one-handed in front of Jo Jones, who jokingly said afterward, “When that arm heals, they should break it again!”

Sammy couldn’t put those cigarettes down even then his voice started to get gravely as great as a performer he was too bad. We lost him at such a young age and buddy what can you say about him the world’s greatest drummer. The guy that is leading his band today Greg Potter I’m sure buddy would be proud that he’s leading the Buddy Rich band.

@sticktrik

Ай бұрын

No!! You must not know anything about Buddy!!! He is rolling in his grave listening to that freak with the look Buddy despised!! Knowing he is trying to drive his band would have surely given him a massive coronary if he was still alive today!!…Terrible player!!!!!

How important the cigarette was in those days. Seems pathetic nowadays.

@joesantamaria5874

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. Sammy was a smoker. He smoked constantly. It was part of who he was. The sad part is that it killed him.

@rman52

Жыл бұрын

​@@joesantamaria5874 The sad part is he made millions and left his wife with nothing but debt.

@rman52

Жыл бұрын

@@muziklvr7776 At least a Sinatra funeral is cheap. Cement overshoes and a boat trip.

I wonder who the house drummer was ? Possibly Bobby Orr .

I mean seriously, what's not to like about this?

They had an old school work ethic. That's the only thing that works.

BBC couldn’t even get his kit right - shameful

There's always been a great deal of talk about Sinatra (and rightly so) but for me; he was nowhere near Sammy Davis Jr dancing aside the latter was vocally superior.

Lol

THE BUS TAPES!!!! A ABSOLUTE MUST LISTEN

@sammydavisvideovault8302

Жыл бұрын

I've heard of them, but I just listened to them today. Wow!

Better than Jimmy Cobb? Ehh, not better. Different players for sure but Rich wasn’t better than Cobb .

There were others who were way more tasteful than Buddy

I won’t go down the “ best “ path but these people lived incredibly rich powerful lives & the love they have for music will shine forever.

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