Album
I've Gotta Be Me: The Best Of Sammy Davis Jr. On Reprise
1996 · Pop
I've Gotta Be Me: The Best Of Sammy Davis Jr. On Reprise is a Pop album by Sammy Davis Jr., originally released in 1996. On Gatefold: 7 pressings tracked.
About
Today, Sammy Davis Jr. may be best remembered as a charter member of Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack. But the diminutive showman was very much his own man, possessing a deeply resonant voice and a dynamic stage presence. <i>I’ve Gotta Be Me: The Best of Sammy Davis Jr.</i> dispels some of the Vegas mythology surrounding his career to reveal a performer of sensitivity and substance. These tracks are culled from Davis’ 1960s output for Reprise, a period when he tempered his jazz and theater music-rooted sound with contemporary pop touches. The ballads here are truly golden — “What Kind of Fool Am I,” “As Long as She Needs Me,” and “The Shelter of Your Arms” are perfect vehicles for his clear phrasing and aching intonation. Davis excelled at songs celebrating self-empowerment, as the buoyant “Once in a Lifetime,” “Yes I Can,” and the title track show. “Gonna Build a Mountain” reveals a surprising gospel influence. Davis’ recordings aren’t always well served by their overly busy, kitschy arrangements, but beneath the casino lounge glitz are some truly soulful and self-assured performances delivered by an artist who earned his place in the Pack.
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Tracklist
- 1Lush Life3:47
- 2A Stranger In Town3:48
- 3What Kind of Fool Am I3:24
- 4Once In a Lifetime2:12
- 5Someone Nice Like You2:26
- 6As Long As She Needs Me3:07
- 7Who Can I Turn to (When Nobody Needs Me)3:01
- 8Here's That Rainy Day2:19
- 9I Want to Be With You3:08
- 10Night Song2:41
- 11The Shelter of Your Arms2:53
- 12I've Gotta Be Me2:56
- 13Yes I Can2:17
- 14Gonna Build a Mountain2:24
- 15If I Ruled the World2:33
Sound DNA
- Pop
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
This is for the WEA Mfg. Olyphant pressing and glass master release. A very similar release pressed by Cinram, Olyphant, PA and glass mastered at WEA Mfg. Olyphant can be found here I've Gotta Be Me: The Best Of Sammy Davis Jr. On Reprise (US) (opens in a new tab).
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Sammy Davis Jr.VOCALS
- Claus OgermanARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR
- Laurindo AlmeidaGUITAR
- Marty PaichARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR
- Morton StevensARRANGED BY, CONDUCTOR
7 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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