What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers
37 min · 12 tracks · blues · jazz · swing
A vibrant showcase of Sammy Davis Jr.'s dynamic vocals and charm, blending jazz, swing, and show tunes seamlessly.
What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers is an album by Sammy Davis Jr.. A vibrant showcase of Sammy Davis Jr.'s dynamic vocals and charm, blending jazz, swing, and show tunes seamlessly. The album features some of Davis's most beloved performances and helped solidify his status as a key figure in American popular music. It received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its vocal arrangements, and contributed to Davis's enduring legacy as a pioneering entertainer who blurred racial lines during a tumultuous era in America. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers sound like?
A vibrant showcase of Sammy Davis Jr.'s dynamic vocals and charm, blending jazz, swing, and show tunes seamlessly. Rooted in blues and jazz.
What makes What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers by Sammy Davis Jr. notable?
The album features some of Davis's most beloved performances and helped solidify his status as a key figure in American popular music. It received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its vocal arrangements, and contributed to Davis's enduring legacy as a pioneering entertainer who blurred racial lines during a tumultuous era in America. Released in 1964, 'What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers' marked a significant moment in Sammy Davis Jr.'s career as he was transitioning from a renowned member of the Rat Pack to a solo artist with broader appeal. This album followed his successful television appearances and established him further in the mainstream music scene.
How many songs are on What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers?
What Kind of Fool Am I and Other Show-Stoppers has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 What Kind of Fool Am I Standout 3:24
- 2 Once in a Lifetime 2:11
- 3 A Lot of Living to Do 2:47
- 4 Begin the Beguine Standout 4:32
- 5 Can’t We Be Friends 3:00
- 6 Something’s Coming 2:51
- 7 Gonna Build a Mountain 2:25
- 8 Someone Nice Like You 2:26
- 9 Too Close for Comfort 3:03
- 10 My Romance 3:34
- 11 Thou Swell 3:04
- 12 Lost in the Stars Standout 4:26
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