The ratpack Lyrics

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Chicago, Chicago
That toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago
I'll show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
In Chicago, Chicago
The town that really Sunday couldn't shut down

On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things they don't do on Broadway
They have a time, the time of their life
I saw a man who danced with his wife
In Chicago, Chicago my hometown
Chicago, Chicago
That toddlin' town
Chicago, Chicago
I will show you around
I love it
Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
I Chicago, Chicago
The town that really Sunday couldn't shut down
On State Street that great street I just want to say
They do things that they don't do on Broadway
They have the time the time of their life

I saw a man who danced with his wife
I Chicago, Chicago, Chicago that's my hometown!

Overall Meaning

The song Chicago by the Rat Pack is an ode to the vibrant and bustling city of Chicago. The lyrics describe the city as a "toddlIn' town" that is always lively and full of energy. The singer promises to show the listener around and declares his love for the city. He also suggests that if you visit, you will lose any sadness or blues you may be feeling.

The lyrics also mention State Street, a famous street in Chicago known for its shopping and entertainment. The song talks about the unique experiences you can have there that you won't find on Broadway, including seeing a man dancing with his wife. The singer proudly declares that Chicago is his hometown, and encourages others to experience all that it has to offer.

Overall, the song captures the spirit of Chicago and the Rat Pack's love for the city. It is a celebration of the unique culture and experiences that can be found there, and an invitation for others to come and see it for themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Chicago, Chicago
Repeating the name of the city, a sense of pride and affection

That toddlin' town
A city that is always on the move, never sleeping, and full of excitement

Chicago, Chicago
Repeating the name of the city, emphasizing the love for it

I'll show you around
An invitation to share the love for the city with others

I love it
Expressing a deep affection for the city of Chicago

Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
Guaranteeing that a visit to Chicago will bring happiness and excitement, and cure any sadness and boredom

In Chicago, Chicago
Referring to the city and emphasizing its unique character

The town that really Sunday couldn't shut down
Describing the lively atmosphere of the city that never rests, and even on Sundays, the streets and shops are always open

On State Street that great street I just want to say
Highlighting the importance and liveliness of State Street, a main street in Chicago

They do things they don't do on Broadway
Comparing the unique and exciting experiences of Chicago to the famous street in New York City, Broadway

They have a time, the time of their life
Emphasizing the fun and enjoyable experiences that people have in Chicago

I saw a man who danced with his wife
Describing a happy and lively scene that the singer witnessed in Chicago

In Chicago, Chicago my hometown
Expressing the singer's deep connection and sense of belonging to Chicago

Chicago, Chicago
Repeating the name of the city, reaffirming its importance and value

That toddlin' town
A city that is always moving and shaking, never boring

Chicago, Chicago
Repeating the name of the city, emphasizing its unique character

I will show you around
An invitation to share the love and excitement of Chicago with others

I love it
Expressing a deep affection for the city of Chicago

Bet your bottom dollar you'll lose the blues
Guaranteeing that a visit to Chicago will bring happiness and excitement, and cure any sadness and boredom

I Chicago, Chicago
Emphasizing the connection and love the singer has for Chicago

The town that really Sunday couldn't shut down
Describing the liveliness and energy of Chicago, even on the normally quiet day of Sunday

On State Street that great street I just want to say
Highlighting the importance and liveliness of State Street, a main street in Chicago

They do things that they don't do on Broadway
Comparing the unique and exciting experiences of Chicago to the famous street in New York City, Broadway

They have the time the time of their life
Emphasizing the fun and enjoyable experiences that people have in Chicago

I saw a man who danced with his wife
Describing a happy and lively scene that the singer witnessed in Chicago

I Chicago, Chicago, Chicago that's my hometown!
Expressing the singer's deep connection, love, and pride for Chicago, and claiming it as their own hometown

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fred Fisher

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Comments from YouTube:

@laracroft3718

3y↑1.5K

You can’t fake real friendship. They loved each other. True class 🥰

@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987

3y↑14

So true friend

@vasilii6417

3y↑9

Yep. Beautiful!

@stuntmanstu1

3y↑30

I didn’t know Johnny Carson could sing. Lol

@mariethompson4237

3y↑8

Pure love.

@byronlippe

3y↑2

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@TheSheer96

2y↑302

There was more talent in these 6 minutes than in the last 30 years on radio...

@mikkelbreiler8916

1y↑5

Sad but true.

@philliptarver8197

1y↑4

And any other medium.

@trishlangford5773

36w↑2

So, so right. 😊😊😊😊😊

@user-db6pt7vr3l

30w↑1

radio? who the hell listens to radio nowadays.

@TheSheer96

30w

@@user-db6pt7vr3l people with a brain ?

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@stephanieyee9784

18w↑24

When men in show business were multi talented and, at a minimum, triple threats.
These men were so talented, cool, genuine, funny, true entertainers.

@jonnyem.8859

34w↑19

2023, I'm 70, and this is the first time I knew Johnny Carson could sing. This was awesome!

@OhAodha_

13w

I’m 63 and same here. Although you can sort of tell why he went into comedy. Lol.

@Paul-lm5gv

42w↑119

I think the audience realized they were witnessing an historic moment! And who knew Johnny Carson could sing? He held his own against three of the greats of show business!

@ahmeden-nia4158

49w↑208

Pure talent, friendship and real entertainment , those guys are unrepeatable , RIP.

@inezmacomber5790

27w↑2

Yes absolutely.

@benjaminandersen5921

17w↑1

a bit of a racist friendship, but yes indeed

@julianm9932

5y↑1.7K

Most people see The Rat Pack but I just see 4 friends having the time of their lives on stage.

@fiomcc8298

4y↑43

We don’t see this all our friendships in entertainment any more

@sandrakissack1332

4y↑53

They REALLY were the best days..👍

@wandawelsh9928

4y↑44

@Sandra Kissack
There is no entertainer today that can hold a candle to entertainers from that time period. I miss all their shows.

@dizasadorableanimals6554

4y↑52

Johnny Carson was not a member of the rat pack, but certainly was a mate. He was also the greatest talk show host that ever lived. Love them all. RIP Gentleman. You still make life better for us privileged enough to know you and adore you.

@sandrakissack1332

4y↑7

@Wanda Welsh ..stick Johnny Ray with them and it's my idea of heaven!!!👍👌👍👌💯

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@terryallen5328

3y↑470

When all you needed was talent, no gimmicks just talent. These guys had it in bucket loads.

@johnbaker7576

2y↑4

Well apart from one gimmick Dean Martin being a drunk he dint actually drink that much most of the time he was on stage with what was believed to be a scotch was actually apple juice so yes they did have a gimmick and that was he acting as a drunk none the less still unbelievably talented

@AnneEloise1951

@John Baker Until the end. Dean came on too drunk too often. Frank dropped him. Never even went to Dean's funeral. He had had it with Dean being drunk.

@gregamerson9172

@Anne Eloise fk notsohotra

@johngeorg9491

42w↑1

Wow! You guys are really righteous! Congratulations!

@RobertTaylorGreatfunshop

34w↑1

You are a total idiot Dean Martin was playing a drunk he was acting ,everybody on the set knew that but it takes an idiot to make suck a statement like you!

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@hayeshumphries311

33w↑48

These guys are the epitome of class and coolness! No new era will ever have their reputation....they were civil rights activists...read it...pop-culture phenoms, and had the best voices ever!

@jeanallcock1068

3y↑81

Dean, Sammy, Carson and Sinatra were pure pure class, never ever will we see the likes of them again.

@pollydickinson4789

28w↑49

Sammy Davi’s might have been small in stature but his talent was out of this world. R I P Sammy😊

@StrongCaramel

2y↑411

Had no idea Carson could carry a tune at all, let alone sing with these giants. Well done 👍🏽

@entrthedragon

2y↑11

I thought he was there to MC or something. I had no idea.

@jonathanblair5255

1y↑32

All performers could sing and dance back then. He was also an accomplished magician and musician

@blurblahblurb

1y↑19

@Jonathan Blair It was a pre requisite to become a hollywood star. I miss those days.

@blurblahblurb

@DC Publishing sings very well and was part of the rat pack.. better do some research before speaking again.

@JebHoge

1y↑10

@DC Publishing Pretty sure he was the MC for the event and they asked him to join in on the song. And when Frank asks, you don't say no.

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@Forkygolach1

1y↑70

The POWER in Sammy Davis' voice! Incredible!

@Gerardnolan191

48w

Smiles, how are you doing Sandy?

@stephenspencer4672

1y↑107

These guys had so much fun together. They all such great entertainers and singers and actors as well. Just a versatile bunch of guys. What memories!😊

@edithbannerman4

34w↑1

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

@usaneebeilles9510

16w↑14

Always find new beautiful things every time I watched this video.
Amazing group of talented people. A rare friendship has ever existed. The respectful and warmth atmosphere.etc., Simply beautiful to watch/witness. They’ll always be remembered.

Thank you for uploading.

@kainenunyabiz3525

42w↑38

Sammy having his arm moved and just staring 😂 the comedy behind such an amazing group of voices...the world is missing such talent with comedy

@amywolff7465

40w↑1

You Got That Right. That was Real Comedy.

@pixelfantasizer

6y↑839

"Let's give Dean a chance!" Immediate chaos.

@issaminkah

6y↑15

pixelfantasizer lol too cool

@SeafireM

6y↑50

Dean is my spirit animal

@hesham28x

5y↑15

Let's give dean a JAZZ

@bozengle

3y↑8

Famous last words

@srta_maguary

3y↑4

😂😂😂

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@seanmcclure

2y↑144

I love the fact, that even though it is a product of its time, that Sammy Davis Junior almost always took centerstage. I wish we had an entertainer alive today as versatile and as talented as he was.

@elaineprescott1635

2y↑1

In my opinion, one of the very closest we have had although sadly, no longer with us, was the brilliant Roy Castle. I have often thought that - what a performer!

@CharlieXFBA

Jamie Foxx?

@arewestilldoingphrasing6490

1y↑5

Bruno Mars is the closet we have in this generation. Sing, Dance, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Write

@vuzeda90

1y↑2

Wayne brady?

@skeletorlikespotatoes7846

46w

@Are We Still Doing Phrasing not comparable

@64endlesslove

2y↑155

My Dad sounded just like Dean Martin singing. It was and still is beautiful to hear his voice on media. Brings tears to my eyes....rip my darling Dad. Rip Dean Martin.

@davidmoore2325

Hello,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@DennisFrancispublishing

45w

My cocker spaniel would sing along to Dean-o back in the day.

@clivegaby7775

34w

Such wonderful times, no entertainers these days, they will for ever.

@andyquinones85

22w

Did your pappa sing "Everybody Loves Somebody" frequently? My dad was also a singer--I can't sing but I can recite.

@TJB2024

17w

Ain't nothing like a Dad ❤

@pollydickinson8684

2y↑20

I watch this recording whenever l need a little bit of sunshine in my life.
The multi talented
Sammy Davis Jnr does it for me every time.
What a talent he had.
I miss you Sammy, RIP.

@trishlangford5773

36w

So true. I too have loved them especially Sammy 💕 all my life.

@alvin1039

47w↑20

As a child in the 60's & 70's I loved the rat pack. Dean was so funny and smooth, Sammy was just so damn talented, and Frank no words to describe him.. Who Johnny could sing like that. I saw Frank in concert when he was at the Aire Crown Theater. I was an Andy Frain usher and loved it.

@justjuangoodcitizen4297

2y↑21

Damn they were hilarious 😂 I was born in 1980 but love this classic nostalgic comedy.

@tomcartwright7134

Watch some of the old Dean Martin Roasts. Very classy and funny.

@jaejae2806

1y↑13

The orchestra is phenomenal.

@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294

4y↑846

damn this is golden. Frankie, Dino, Sammy and Carson being wild and young. RIP to all of them

@davidg4781

3y↑18

That was Johnny Carson? It looked like him but I didn’t know he hung around with them.

@mypfpiswhatourphonesees4294

3y↑8

@David Gonzalez yep thats him

@foodisbae

2y↑14

And Quincy Jones directing 🤯

@MR-lq7ss

2y↑1

@David Gonzalez Same here!

@odetejamal8324

2y↑7

They will never be replaced, not in a million years.

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@Bhbuddell

1y↑22

The amount of talent on that stage is almost unreal.

@traceymilne7194

33w↑9

Real talent - and true friendship. RIP great talent never to be seen again like this

@user-ub3ik7ih4w

1y↑20

Смотрю и меня переполняют эмоции. Какие они ещё молодые, весёлые эти легендарные певцы. 👏👏👏

@moonjazz

37w↑14

It's a shame such amazing talent simply don't exist this world anymore 🥺

@omamckittrick7968

34w↑8

REALLY Awesome and absolutely unforgettable group! Wish we had Real talent like this 2day! LOVE THESE GUYS!!

@patsymillar9447

6y↑4.7K

It's well known that frank Sinatra refused to work anywhere that treated Sammy Davis like a second class citizen. He also paid Sammy hospital bills when he was dying and was broke.

@onytay75

4y↑1.3K

That's good. No one should be treated different just because they're short.

@suzansh2659

4y↑226

@onytay75 hahaha good joke!

@cindyyourplanet3691

4y↑124

may have seemed like enemies sometimes but neat to know friends to the end , good for Fs

@tangobango9653

4y↑11

Suzan sh No joke!

@nickrazo6283

4y↑44

Why was Sammy broke?

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@annettew.4134

42w↑10

What a treat, Carson singing and all the horses play on stage 😁 Good vibes 😂

@abdelrahmanesam517

2y↑19

These men were so much bigger than a group of singers on a stage, they knew how to truly engage with a crowd and make that crowd a part of their "act", they enjoyed themselves on stage and so they were able to entertain who's ever watching them, true artists.

@alika6282

2y↑8

Im so young for this music generation but i love it😍😍🖤🖤🖤 wish i was born in their time

@johnlegend3081

2y↑16

These four men alone changed the music world forever.

@edithbannerman4

34w

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

@isabellas.c.scanderbeg2670

1y↑18

Totally crazy! Yet when they sing… ✨✨✨ And the surprise is: Johnny Carson as add-in singer. Not bad at all. What a bunch. Truly amazing

@Gerardnolan191

48w

Smiles, how are you doing Isabella?

@anticensor

5y↑437

"How's it feel to sit at the back of the bus?" I inhaled coffee

@MTA3

4y↑69

Filthy Casual I also lost it at the “I thought it was separate but equal”

@cameronkiser1242

4y↑25

2020 did not like this lol

@onlythewise1

4y↑5

i know if they said go sit in the front they want to sit in the back

@nicklh186

4y↑6

I lost it there, I was not expecting that 😭😂😂😂

@scombs6543

3y↑23

Thank god there aren't a bunch if snowflake ignorant teens in this comment section. I'm 15 and educated.

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@chirelle.alanalooney8609

31w↑5

I Loved seeing Johnny Carson added to the Rat Pack Group, and he is so TALL, and has a GREAT SINGING VOICE TOO !!!

@tiffsaver

46w↑9

THIS IS PURE GENIUS. Please, somebody, bring them back.

@tylertilwick6852

2y↑71

The camaraderie/friendship/respect between Frank, Sammy and Dean was so genuine and heartwarming. Casual cracking jokes at each other all in good fun is just something no one can fake!

@ritchievernon8099

I have absolutely hated the song Frank Sinatra did called my way because it was all about him and what he wanted to do! I don't like the title of the song!

@tommyromanowski

1y↑1

@@ritchievernon8099 I didn't ask

@ritchievernon8099

@@tommyromanesko3112 I think Sammy Davis Jr was the best out of those three

@ritchievernon8099

1y↑1

@@tommyromanesko3112 Sammy Davis Jr best singer actor and dancer and all around funny guy as well great personality

@tommyromanowski

@@ritchievernon8099 yeah I just don’t get your problem with Frank and my way. He didn’t write it and also famously hated it

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@stannixs9551

2y↑12

Glad to have found this. And that friendship they had is something thats very hard to obtain nowadays. Would love to find my rat pack one day😭🙏

@joannegallagher2792

3y↑45

Would have loved to be part of this era and to be able to watch these legends live on stage in Vegas

@davidmoore2325

Hello,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@Mia7189

6y↑1.8K

Sweetest part is at 2:45 when Frank cracks up and places his head on Sammy's shoulder. They were truly good friends who loved each other. No hiding it.

@ais192007

5y↑35

Agree

@syneathiabell1350

5y↑39

I thought that was sweet too.

@dozerconway5874

5y↑38

Love these comidian legends no matter how drunk those three where they can still sing on key

@marlee7389

4y↑70

@Mike Doyle you do realize that drinking was an act too right?
Dino was a known drinker on stage but later his daughter said her dad had a apple juice in the glass cause he couldn't sing when he drank.
He was an entertainer. A real one.

@No-zf3dz

4y↑8

Marlee sometimes Dean was actually drinking on stage though, especially later in his life.

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@glynismcgourlick

2y↑9

Sammy Davis starts singing... it's so smooth.... what a voice x

@josiequintela7238

2y↑20

Those were the days... no one getting offended & no one getting slapped, unless it’s part of the show ❤️🇦🇺🥂
They absolutely loved each other & mostly... there was respect ❤️

@markschultz5242

2y↑3

The Best of The Best!!! Seems like Yesterday, at Mom& Pops enjoying Life!!!!

@nildabarbosa1579

45w↑2

Too much talent together 😂👏🏻👏🏻

@omamckittrick7968

42w↑9

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE GUYS! Wish we had entertainers like this today! But, the whole damned world is so different now! WHY???

@susanb2015

18w

After the 80s the only way to go was down.

@LVPAcharn

7y↑778

The audience didn't know how lucky they were ! All the drivel we get today these guys were pure class !

@craigkdillon

4y↑10

In that era...Yes, we knew.
We are sad they are gone.

@richardcolligon4277

4y↑11

I was fortunate to have met Sammy when they opened the casinos in Atlantic city. He didn't know me from Adam and he must have talked to us for an hour. He was pure class! I will always love this man!

@maryfendley1084

4y↑3

@Hawksendoom So true

@DrMAHMMuseumAtHomeinMusic

4y↑2

😍👍🌺🌻🌼🌷🌸

@nedrawickremesinghe534

4y↑2

So true

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@user-ks2bl4bx8l

2y↑4

Какие они классные!
Я вижу комментарии только на английском языке. Но я из России, Хабаровск. Мне 67 лет и я их помню.

@benjaminandersen5921

17w↑2

Imagine such a show today 🥲

@eliasnasrallah2092

41w↑2

Great surprise to see and hear Johnny Carson👍

@bettycogswell9851

3y↑5

So good to see Johnny with these guys. HE CAN SING.!!!!

@mariasimone1231

3y↑29

It made me think that time flew so fast. I still couldn't believed I was around 6-7 when I watched the RatPack concerts. Sammy Davis was one among the funniest and loveable member of the pack.

@dylan351

5y↑631

"There's a gangsta sleeping upstairs, easy" literally almost me fall out of my chair

@monkeyhook6856

4y↑59

A Person the funny thing is there was a good 60% chance it wasn’t a joke at all

@donovanredmond8050

4y↑6

@Monkeyhook 685
I definitely was thinking the exact thing when he said that! Lol

@pamelalovejoy5341

4y↑4

They were so magnificent together.

@tiagomartinez422

3y↑5

@Monkeyhook 685 60%? 100% hahahah

@Largepro21

🕶

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@jackspry9736

42w↑10

RIP Frank Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998), aged 82
RIP Dean Martin (June 7, 1917 – December 25, 1995), aged 78
RIP Johnny Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005), aged 79
RIP Sammy Davis Jr. (December 8, 1925 – May 16, 1990), aged 64
You will be remembered as legends.

@lindamiller8942

3y↑9

My childhood was amazing growing up listening to these guys.

@davidmoore2325

Hello,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@trishlangford5773

36w

Absolutely. The Rat Pack were the coolest guys in showbiz.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@trishlangford5773

36w

Absolutely. The Rat Pack were the coolest guys in showbiz.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@billystpaul8907

2y↑9

4 very talented people doing what they did best: Entertain us all. There will never be any one like these guys again.

@DianeVasquez-nd8xs

20w↑2

Now that my father is gone
I truly appreciate these 4 gentlemen more than ever
My father would be happy that I'm listening to him

@jonathanwaddell2716

2y↑5

All of these years later and this is still one of the best videos on YouTube

@frankkristof8859

3y↑539

This video is incredible.
Just imagine if you could travel back in time to attend this concert, sitting in the first row. What an experience could it be.

@vintageloverrich

2y↑9

Not even the original building is there now, it was demolished & rebuilt (The Sands Hotel in Vegas) . God knows why.

@frankkristof8859

2y↑4

@Vintage Lover Rich really. I didn't know. Thats crazy

@cristianmora1911

2y↑2

@Vintage Lover Rich perfect comment

@justabaker5609

2y↑1

Actually this was in St. Louis

@McFly-guitars-n-stuff

2y↑2

I totally agree.

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@psfgtech

36w↑1

My parents had me watch this, thank you very much

@TJB2024

17w↑2

Wonderful ❤ This is just friends having fun and appreciating each others immense talents. ❤

@DarrylAquino-zb9xn

12w↑1

Awesome work ❤,(** western Australia 🇦🇺 👏

@davidbell2753

23w↑3

This is a gem. These guys loved what they did. Never be another one like them Ever!!!

@nancybingham7298

1y↑4

Loved these guys - still do. Such talent ...

@Gerardnolan191

48w

Smiles, how are you doing Nancy?

@erryrollins

9y↑1K

Ladies and gentlemen, that's enterteinment.

@cristianoalejandro7302

7y↑27

Erry Rollins no it's not it's entertainment

@erryrollins

7y↑6

Grazie caro.

@1ereyegil965

6y↑7

That's also talent

@lloydkline6946

4y↑5

@1ER EYE GIL best group of talented ever

@patriciajrs46

26w↑1

Amen to that.

@carolvansalisbury1208

3y↑1

Will never have this great entertainment again.!! They were great.

@bluegrassreb1

1y↑2

Carson!!! Singing w these legends!!! Held his own.

@beausbargarage6213

3y↑3

We need real talent and fun back in our lives again

@MsA1ClassyLady

2y↑5

"What an era. The talent, the friendship, the respect, simply having fun. The appreciation of these 4 mega stars, Legendary Kings, The RAT PACK. Such entertainment! Simply adore this. Thank you so much for sharing."

@andrewmjsoldestfankent9040

1y↑12

You can't beat the pure class and perfection that these 3 had and were. RIP Sammy, Frank and Dino (Dean)

@MikeHammerForEver

3y↑479

I don't think there's ever been someone as cool as Dean Martin and I doubt there'll ever be.

@karenstrycharz1499

2y↑11

I so agree with you!😁

@odetejamal8324

2y↑7

Agree 100%

@subversivelysurreal3645

2y↑3

he died alone and penniless, it’s very sad.

@baldilocks1914

2y↑12

@Subversively Surreal what?!?! No he didn’t!

@HartmutJagerArt

2y↑4

They were ALL cool !

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@ddnn8210

3y↑4

Sammy having such a good time
Legends..so good

@Cat-no8ts

3y↑7

Didn't realize Jonny could sing!! Love these guys! What talent!!

@Kelly-nm4kw

Hello 👋 , How are you doing?

@davidmoore2325

Hello,how are you doing,how is the weather treating you?

@tc3578

1y↑2

I live in Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia and have loved the music of Sinatra, Martin & Sammy Davis Jnr from when I was a boy in the early 70s. Recently, I bought a dual CD featuring these brilliant singers singing at a live show in around 1962. Don't think this clip is from that show but the Birth of the Blues is on it. To see their routine is as magical as is listening to them sing. Carson holds his own, too.

@bobmalack481

1y↑1

Say hi to Adelaide!

@tc3578

1y↑1

@Bob Malack Adelaide! The City of Churches! The Victoria/South Australian border is around a 2 hr drive from me to Mount Gambier.

@lavaughnfla518

2y↑2

Can't get any better than them. What entertaining.

@meditationaudio1518

3y↑180

i have visited Sammy's grave and I wish him much peace... the greatest performer of all time.

@ritchievernon8099

1y↑2

I don't know if they ever did but I would have loved to have seen Fred Astaire Gene Kelly and Sammy Davis Jr all dancing in the same movie

@thomasmcintosh2977

He was an admitted and proud Satan worshipper if you do research about his life. He was friends with Anton Lavey of the church of Satan

@dwanderful1

2y↑1

Awesome chemistry and love joy

@eloreadunn471

2y↑4

Pure legends all of them, and I'm blessed to have seen and heard all of them in my lifetime

@wes2262

2y↑1

Holy shit so much talent on that stage

@irmalauradiamantini

2y↑7

What talent! What professionalism! What voices! How lucky we are to enjoy these giants of entertainment
of the past thanks to YouTube and those like yourself who take the trouble to source them. Thank you!

@alecsigg4666

7y↑1.8K

This is absolutely what we need in this country again..

@reealitychick

6y↑69

yes..men who weren't afraid of being men-- can you imagine them NOW-- with all this crappy shit going on???? omg---- there will be holes in the desert tonite ..lol

@lindashelley3635

6y↑58

alec sigg Not just your country - the whole WORLD needs this kind of class, charisma, style and just pure, wonderful unmatched talent back again. But sadly, those more innocent, fun-loving days are long-gone, lost in the mist of the memories of those of us who were there, and the world is now a much colder and harsher place.

@matthewstanton8418

6y↑47

Liberals won't let that happen

@getbt

6y↑15

@Matthew stanton: Stupid says what stupid does...

@getbt

6y↑6

@Matthew stanton: Ignorance said, "What?"

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@cynthiatubbs4011

3y↑2

Love this....

@Mikevdog

3y↑2

These guys were really good

@andrewmiller4885

2y↑9

What great talents these boys were . No one jealous of the other , or trying to upstage or out sing the other . Real genuine comradery and a coming together to give us the best entertainment and fun they could . Days like these and men like these are long gone ........SIGH ! Thank you for this terrific video .

@edithbannerman4

34w

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

@andrewmiller4885

34w

I am very well thank you, and how are you doing?@@edithbannerman4

@BryanRo77

1y↑9

I’m watching the movie and was curious if they really did shows like that…the real thing is so much more incredible— they skirted the very top of the line between class and crass and shined every time 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@seyu2650

1y↑1

Which movie?

@BryanRo77

1y↑2

@Sel The Rat Pack (1998)

@wayneblack990

3y↑26

Jesus, what has happened to music and entertainment?
So much talent that we will never see again.

@robertmortensen

2y↑2

I guess the word you're looking for is Class - and these guys had it in spades.

@Megs108

2y↑1

My Mum and Dad would listen to the Rat Pack on vinyl back in the 60s on a Sunday evening very happy memories ❤️💙

@sandy6660

2y↑3

Great memories of watching these three talented & funny comedic artists. Love ❤️

@Gerardnolan191

48w

Smiles, how are you doing Sandy?

@KLucia07

1y↑3

Wow! So much talent! They were so hysterical.

@Gerardnolan191

48w

You're absolutely right Katherine, how are you doing?

@glynismcgourlick

2y↑1

What a sound....get me a time machine xxx

@larryg7109

2y↑1

Can you imagine watching that live? You got your money's worth. Hilarious!

@ahill9477

4y↑81

I’ve never heard Carson sing before. He was good!

@pollydickinson8684

Never

@gromlek8327

2y↑3

He was basically great at everything.

@donovanredmond8050

2y↑9

I've noticed that back then and even years before they all came into existence, being overly talented, and what they would call a triple threat today, was common across the board in the entertainment business regardless of race, background or gender! Hence the reason that I have so many diverse all time favorite artists and entertainers!

@pollydickinson8684

2y↑1

I was never sure about Carson but now l am and l
don't like racists.
I am old enough to remember all of these very gifted people but l am appalled by the racisim that was prevalent then. Carson to Sammy Davis......
What's it like to sit at the back of the bus?
Disgusting.

@glendeering7137

2y↑9

Watch it again. That wasn't Carson to Sammy. It was Sammy to Dean. The same voice that said "What's it like to sit in the back of the bus!" also said a moment later "Let's give Dean a chance!" That's what makes it funny!

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@pablosuarez4592

1y↑6

It will take another ten million years before these guys come around again. PURE TALENT, SOUL, PERSONALITY!!! I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!💖🇺🇸

@trishlangford5773

36w

Absolutely agree🇦🇺❤❤❤❤❤

@user-oe4kt9zy3q

37w↑1

Oh I love seeing Johnny Carson in there with you guys with the Rat Pack.

@beausbargarage6213

The best of the best and THE entertainer Sammy!! God i wish I could go there on a carpet and never come back.

@vaniasetti7753

3y↑1

Priceless. Thank you
! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@marcelovera8004

6y↑629

Black, white, they were above that, just brotherly love, that is why they laugh about it!

@BrianAndersonTT

6y↑37

It seems like they didn't try to force the past on the present, they just acknowledged it and moved forward with humor because the respect and love was real.

@krassergamerLP

5y↑16

@D T this is so true the media today made the world racist again after it was starting to dissappear

@TerriTerriHotSauce

5y↑3

@Brian Anderson They didn't shoot people for trespassing on their own property and "robbing themselves" either.

@dozerconway5874

5y↑1

Marcelo I would respectfully ask u to change the symbol for your YouTube profile that's is not a symbol to have if you are not of them thank you

@donovanredmond8050

4y↑4

@D T
I am from the days of respect and honor and all the good things that are rare today! These cats where the best and embodied true coolness! Regardless of your race or background you wanted to be like them on so many levels! They were actually before my time and I am 51 now, but through TV and later appearances I got to enjoy true legends @ their best!!!!

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@Kbb1957

2y↑2

Wow - it amazes me that Quincey Jones was around back then! I don't think of him as being that old. It doesn't get any better than this. To this day, nothing even comes close!!!