On this day in 1961, Sammy recorded “What Kind Of Fool Am I.” The song would be his signature until he later recorded “The Candy Man.” Though it only reached #17 on the Billboard charts, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. Here he is singing it live in 1987 for Jerry Lewis’ MDA Telethon. #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #music #onthisday #history #theratpack #ratpack #whatkindoffoolami #reprise #billboard #grammys #grammy #mdatelethon #jer

On this day in 1966, the final episode of “The Sammy Davis Jr. Show” aired on NBC. Here is Sammy closing out the show with “What Kind of Fool Am I.” #sammydavisjr #sammydavis #sammydavisjunior #sdj #sammycentennial #ratpack #theratpack #history #onthisday #music #thesammydavisjrshow #1960s #1966 #whatkindoffoolami #tv #television #nbc @nbc | Sammy Davis Jr.

Footage from the 1989 television special Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration captures comedian Eddie Murphy delivering a spot-on impression of Mike Tyson. In a famous moment, Murphy performs the impression on stage directly in front of the boxer, who is seen laughing and amused by the performance. Credit: @abc | History In Pictures

Music Monday: “All The Way … And Then Some!” (1958) Among Sammy Davis Jr.’s Decca releases, All The Way … And Then Some! stands as one of the more eclectic entries. Drawn from sessions recorded over more than a year and featuring arrangements by several collaborators, the album reflects the full spectrum of Sammy’s talents, from Broadway bravura to torch balladry to driving swing. Opening with a playful take on “All The Way,” the record carries the spirit of Sammy’s nightclub performances, an at