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Born: New York, NY, 1925

Years Active: 1933-1990

Biography: Recognized throughout much of his career as "the world's greatest living entertainer," Sammy Davis, Jr. was a remarkably ...

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Just Say Maybe: Sammy Davis Jr.

Sep 10 2008 8:00AM by Spinner Staff

Filed under: The Hit List

Spinner: 'The Candy Man' --Sammy Davis Jr. (1972) The accusation: Dope dealers are often known as "the candy man" (see: Grateful Dead, Mississippi John Hurt, etc.). The defense: It's from 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,' for Pete's sake! ... Read more

Rock Almanac: June 10, 2008

Jun 10 2008 4:00AM by Gaylord Fields

Filed under: Rock Almanac

Spinner: On This Date in 1972: 'The Candy Man,' Sammy Davis Jr.'s version of the song from the film 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' reaches the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The Almanac Advises for June 10: "Not only is ... Read more