Born: New York, NY, 1925
Years Active: 1933-1990
Member of: The Rat Pack
Genre: World & Reggae
Biography: Recognized throughout much of his career as "the world's greatest living entertainer," Sammy Davis, Jr. was a remarkably ...
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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! The ... Read moreJun 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 the ... Read more
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