Sammy Davis Jr. was more than just a singer—he was a force of nature, a showman whose music still touches hearts and ignites nostalgia. His songs transcend time, carrying themes of resilience ...

Sammy Davis Jr.’s version of “The Candy Man” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is one of his most famous songs. It became a hit even though disco was the popular music of the day. In ...

Sammy Davis Jr.’s ‘The Candy Man’: How Davis Made $500,000 From the Song The way the world reacted to ‘In the Ghetto’ “In the Ghetto” became a huge hit for Elvis.

Born on December 8, 1925, Samuel George Davis Jr. became one of the best-known American performers in the mid-20th century. He was well known as a dancer, actor, stage performer, comedian, film ...

The car accident that cost Davis an eye, and informed his conversion to Judaism, is not addressed in the 92nd Street Y show, for instance. “Because it was through song that Sammy expressed ...