18. "SECOND BEST SECRET AGENT IN THE WHOLE WODE WORLD"
Disc 02
01. "THE LADY IS A TRAMP"
02. "THE GOOD LIFE"
03. "WHAT KIND OF FOOL AM I?"
04. "YOU'RE GONNA LOVE YOURSELF (IN THE MORNING)"
05. "WITH A SONG IN MY HEART"
06. "ALL THAT JAZZ"
07. "EV'RY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE"
08. "I'VE GOTTA BE ME"
09. "MACARTHUR PARK"
10. "SHAKE! SHAKE! SHAKE!"
11. "IN THE GHETTO"
12. "WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE"
13. "THIS GUY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU"
14. "WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES"
15. "SPINNING WHEEL"
16. "ON A CLEAR DAY (YOU CAN SEE FOREVER)"
17. "SWEET NOVEMBER"
18. "IF MY FRIENDS COULD SEE ME NOW"
Description:
Hey There! 36 Tracks by Sammy Davis Jr., released 3 November 2023.
This version of Hey There! 36 Tracks comes as a 2xCD. -
Live recordings
"Hey There!" is a CD release by the legendary vocalist and entertainer Sammy Davis Jr., presented here in a focused collection that highlights his unmistakable phrasing, emotional depth, and natural swing. The title track "Hey There" is one of the songs most closely associated with Davis, capturing the mix of tenderness and melancholy that made him a standout interpreter of popular song. Across the album, listeners can expect a refined selection of classic material in the traditional pop and vocal jazz idiom, likely arranged with tasteful orchestral or small-ensemble backing that keeps the spotlight on Davis's voice and interpretive skills. The CD format ensures clear, stable sound quality well-suited both for collectors revisiting a classic repertoire and for new listeners discovering a timeless vocal style.
Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the great all-round performers of the 20th century: singer, dancer, actor, and member of the famous Rat Pack alongside Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Renowned for his electrifying stage presence and versatility, he moved effortlessly between nightclub stages, Broadway, film, and television. Over the course of his career he became known for signature songs such as "Mr. Bojangles" and "The Candy Man" and for his powerful presence as a trailblazing Black entertainer on major American stages and screens. A release like "Hey There!" underscores his strengths as a vocalist--his precise timing, expressive dynamics, and ability to make standards feel deeply personal.
The manufacturer Atom / Cargo is associated with the reissue and distribution of catalog titles and niche releases, often making historically important recordings more easily accessible again. By handling titles such as "Hey There!", Atom / Cargo helps keep classic vocal and jazz performances in circulation in modern formats, providing reliable physical editions for shops, collectors, and libraries. Their focus on catalog and specialized repertoire makes them a valuable partner for labels and artists whose recordings deserve a lasting presence in the marketplace.
Overall, "Hey There!" on CD offers a concentrated listening experience centered on one of entertainment's most charismatic and influential voices. It is well suited for fans of classic crooners, mid-century American song, and collectible reissues that preserve the atmosphere of an era when vocal nuance and live-band feel were at the heart of popular music.
Swing
12.272
- Bigband Swing 173- Dixieland(Revival) 25- Oldtime Jazz 141- Other Swing 11.815- Ragtime 12- Swing Combos 106
