Davis, Jr. was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, to Elvera Sanchez, a dancer, and Sammy Davis, Sr., an African-American entertainer. The couple were both dancers in vaudeville. As an infant, he was raised by his paternal grandmother. When he was three years old, his parents split up. His father, not wanting to lose custody of his son, took him on tour. Sammy Davis Jr. claimed that his mother was Puerto Rican, however the 2003 biography In Black and White alleges that he made this claim due to the political sensitivities of the 1960s (during the Cuban Missile Crisis), and that his mother was born in New York of Cuban descent rather than in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
As a child he learned how to dance from his father, Sammy Davis, Sr., and his "uncle" Will Mastin, who led the dance troupe his father worked for. Davis joined the act as a young child in 1928 and they became the Will Mastin Trio. Throughout his long career, Davis included the Will Mastin Trio in his billing.
Mastin and his father had shielded him from racism. Snubs were explained as jealousy. But during World War II, Davis served in the United States Army, where he was first confronted by strong racial prejudice. As he said later, "Overnight the world looked different. It wasn't one color anymore. I could see the protection I'd gotten all my life from my father and Will. I appreciated their loving hope that I'd never need to know about prejudice and hate, but they were wrong. It was as if I'd walked through a swinging door for eighteen years, a door which they had always secretly held open.
Love Is All Around
Sammy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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Who can take a nothing day
And suddenly make it all seem worthwhile
Well it′s you babe and you should know it
With each glance in every little movement
You show it
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You might just make it after all
La la
You are most likely, to succeed
You have the looks and charms
And girl you know that is all you need
All the men around adore you
That sexy look, that does wonders for you
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have a town, why don′t you take it
You might just make it after all
La la la la la la la la la
All the men around adore you
Oh, that sexy look, will do wonders for you
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You might just make it after all oh!
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You might just make it after all
Love is all around, no need to waste it
You can have a town, why don′t you take it
You might just make it
"Love Is All Around" by Sammy Davis Jr. is a song that celebrates the power of love and the impact it can have on one's life. The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed, likely a woman, possesses the ability to bring happiness and joy to even the most mundane moments. Her smile has the power to light up the world around her and make everything worthwhile. The singer acknowledges her beauty and charms and emphasizes that those qualities alone are all she needs to succeed in life.
The song also highlights the admiration and adoration of those around the person being sung to. All the men are drawn to her, enchanted by her sexy look and the wonders it does for her. It emphasizes the idea that love is indeed all around her and that she should not waste it. The lyrics encourage her to seize the opportunities and take control of her destiny. By doing so, she may just make it after all, suggesting that love and the power it carries can lead her to success and fulfillment.
Overall, "Love Is All Around" portrays love as a transformative and empowering force. It emphasizes the influence one person can have on the world through their love and presence, inspiring others and potentially achieving great things.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can turn the world on with her smile
There is someone who has the power to bring happiness to others just by smiling.
Who can take a nothing day
This person has the ability to transform a day that seems unremarkable or insignificant.
And suddenly make it all seem worthwhile
They can make even the most mundane or trivial things feel meaningful.
Well it's you babe and you should know it
It is you, my dear, and you should be aware of your impact.
With each glance in every little movement
Every time you look or move, it is evident.
You show it
Your actions and expressions clearly demonstrate this.
Love is all around, no need to waste it
Love is present everywhere, and there is no reason to let it go to waste.
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You have the opportunity to claim a whole town, so why not seize it?
You might just make it after all
There is a possibility that you will achieve success in the end.
La la
A nonspecific vocalization, often used to express joy or celebration.
You are most likely, to succeed
The odds are in your favor when it comes to achieving success.
You have the looks and charms
Your physical appearance and charisma are assets.
And girl you know that is all you need
And my dear, you are aware that these qualities are sufficient.
All the men around adore you
All the men in your vicinity greatly admire you.
That sexy look, that does wonders for you
Your alluring appearance has a powerful effect on you.
Love is all around, no need to waste it
Love is present everywhere, and there is no reason to let it go to waste.
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You have the opportunity to claim a whole town, so why not seize it?
You might just make it after all
There is a possibility that you will achieve success in the end.
La la la la la la la la la
A repetitive, joyful vocalization expressing delight.
All the men around adore you
All the men in your vicinity greatly admire you.
Oh, that sexy look, will do wonders for you
That captivating appearance of yours will bring you great benefits.
Love is all around, no need to waste it
Love is present everywhere, and there is no reason to let it go to waste.
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You have the opportunity to claim a whole town, so why not seize it?
You might just make it after all
There is a possibility that you will achieve success in the end.
Love is all around, no need to waste it
Love is present everywhere, and there is no reason to let it go to waste.
You can have a town, why don't you take it
You have the opportunity to claim a whole town, so why not seize it?
You might just make it
There is a possibility that you will achieve success.
after all
in the end
Writer(s): Sonny Curtis
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