1.The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of entertainers most active… Read Full Bio ↴1.The Rat Pack is the nickname given to a group of entertainers most active between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s. Its most famous line-up featured Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop. The group was famous for the way they improvised on stage with dancing, singing and cracking jokes with the audience.

2. There was also a Rat Pack from Ventura, CA on Mystic Records that released two EP's titled "Rat Pack" and "Ice Cream, Acid, and Cigarettes" and one self titled LP. They were also released on few Mystic Records compilations such as the Nardcore comp.

3.There is also a UK rave group from the early '90s who used the name The Rat Pack who had hits with tracks like "Searchin' for my rizzla"

Because Of You
The Rat Pack Lyrics

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Because of you there's a song in my heart
Because of you my romance had its start
Because of you the sun will shine
The moon and stars will say you're mine
Forever and never to part

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this

Because of you my life is now worthwhile
And I can smile
Because of you

I only live for your love and your kiss
It's paradise to be near you like this
Because of you my life is now worthwhile

And I can smile
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rat Pack's song Because of You are a passionate tribute to the love that has transformed the singer's life. The opening lines, "Because of you there's a song in my heart, because of you my romance had its start," suggest that the object of the singer's affection has filled his life with a newfound sense of joy and vibrancy. The song paints a picture of a love that has imbued the singer's life with meaning and purpose, transforming even the most mundane aspects of his existence.

The lines, "Because of you the sun will shine, the moon and stars will say you're mine, forever and never to part," describe a love that is all-encompassing and eternal. The singer's sense of devotion is reflected in the final verse, where he declares, "I only live for your love and your kiss, it's paradise to be near you like this." Through these lyrics, the singer expresses the profound impact that his beloved has had on his life and his happiness.

Overall, Because of You is a love song that reflects the timeless theme of the transformative power of love. It speaks to the enduring human experience of finding true love and the joy and meaning that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Because of you there's a song in my heart
You are the inspiration behind the music in my soul

Because of you my romance had its start
Meeting and falling in love with you sparked my romantic journey

Because of you the sun will shine
Your presence brings light and warmth into my life

The moon and stars will say you're mine
The entire universe recognizes that we belong together

Forever and never to part
I want to be with you for eternity and never be separated

I only live for your love and your kiss
Your love and affection are the reason for my existence

It's paradise to be near you like this
Being close to you feels like heaven on earth

Because of you my life is now worthwhile
Before you, my life was incomplete and lacked purpose

And I can smile
But now, thanks to you, I find joy in every moment

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arthur Hammerstein, Dudley Wilkinson

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Bertram Fuscher

We have our own ratpack in South Africa.
Their greatest hits being. S.A.A.
Spooknet.
Ek Kom Ek Kom.
Denel jou lekker ding
Die Gezuma van die bye.
Bossa do the Bossa.
Ver in Dubai.
Tender Tender is the right.
Best number One Cor Cor Cor Uption.

Jay Singer

2y↑22

RIP:

Peter Lawford
(September 7th,1923-
December 24th,1984)

Sammy Davis,Jr.
(December 8th,1925-
May 16th,1990)

Dean Martin
(June 7th,1917-
December 25th,1995)

Frank Sinatra
(December 12th,1915-
May 14th,1998)

Joey Bishop
(February 3rd,1918-
October 17th,2007)

All comments from YouTube:

LiAnn Carter

2y↑37

The one thing that bugs me is that people think they can copy the originals. Knock it off. There is and will always be, just ONE rat pack.

Joe Faber

2y↑143

The talent out there today is entirely too low to form a new Rat Pack. Also, thank you for mentioning the "original" Rat Pack.

Invictus

2y↑1

Agreed, it's sad to see how far we've fallen from them but it's good that we had them while we did.

Timothy Ross

Sinatra is reputed to have hated the name "Rat Pack" and said it was a stupid name.

Bay max C

2y↑5

@SLAYERSWINE funny, I would of said either The Clinton crime family or the Biden Crime Family

Larry Taylor

2y↑4

@SLAYERSWINE thank god we have mr potato head and his crack head son now!

Maurice Davis

2y↑1

@Joe Faber after my comments, I did say wait a minute, I did remember Humphrey Bogart and Crew being called that!!!...My bad, thanks for the correction!!!🙏👍🤔

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Ove Andersson

2y↑41

Incredible talent in that group! There is nothing near those legends today in the entertainment business I´m afraid. They could sing, act and entertain a live audience and that´s hard to beat!

Nemo Marcus

1y↑1

Only three of the rat pack had that special something. Lawford and Bishop lacked what the key three excelled at.

Bertram Fuscher

2y↑1

I have the entire Rat Pack C.D.series.
My favourite .
On a little street in Singapore

EFANDMK

2y↑1

Vaudeville is dead. Maybe that's why?

Connie Kelsey

2y↑32

I saw Sammy at a concert in Seattle in the mid-80s. He encouraged people who wanted to take a photo to come down front to take it--otherwise, he would just look like a "Tootsie Roll". Humor and song, what a night! Thanks Sammy!

Webb Trekker

2y↑9

Loved the Joey Bishop TV show. I would watch it over the big evening shows.
These guys were performers and came out of the early variety shows. There is no such thing now. They had to learn to be versatile. Too much social and political crap going on today to ever get such a group together today.

Maria Gilligan

2y↑3

There is nothing like them today. They had class and talent and they had their struggles but they were pure cool. I love how Frank always stuck up for Sammy. I am so luck to have seen them in Seattle in the 80s. Dean was sad though . He died of a broken heart after his son died in a plane crash.

David Little

2y↑44

There will NEVER be another "Rat Pack". Too original, too talented and too extraordinary. Completely unique. Anything that may come close with the contemporary talent may be the ensemble cast of the R.E.D movie series. True, singing and dancing will be missing, but the unbridled joy of all that testosterone soaked talent, doin' what they love is awfully engaging!

Sara Jane Smith

Ditto!!

65 GTO

2y↑17

Had the pleasure of seeing Sinatra 7 times and Sammy twice....all before I turned 20 because of my dad who was a Vegas high roller! He was very well connected with guys sporting big pinkie rings. My dad was a “businessman” and never explained to anyone how he made his money. My family is Italian....go figure!

krga94c

2y↑8

A little know fact about Sammy Davis is that in real life he was one of the fast and accurate on the draw with a revolver in the world. His skill with this was even featured in an episode of "the Chuck Connors series, "The Rifleman" - episode "Two Ounces of Tin"

Facts Verse

This is great information, thank you so much for sharing the information about Sammy Davis. What other types of videos would you like to see?

David M

2y↑100

Sammy was the most versatile entertainer of the whole bunch, he had a great voice, a great dancer, played several instruments, and could drama act and be comedic, all while living through injustices of that time. Hard to beat Sinatra's and Dean's voices though.

Hyacinth Buckét

@O’Leenie Opinions are like sphincters, most people have one.

Gary Olivier

Definitely David. He was the best entertainer of all time

O’Leenie

Not my opinion. Yes he had all the talent you mention BUT, Frank and Dean had talentS and LOOKS! The big BUT, really is , Sammy Davis was not good looking, at all! Frank and Dean were great looking! Even Lawford and Bishop were “ attractive” to look at. I just couldn’t watch Sammy near as easy as I could watch ( and stare) at Frank! Plus, Sammy always appeared to be trying too hard. Bring extra nice to Frank things like that. So I wondered why? Why wasn’t he himself? Bc he was black ? I doubt it bc the Entire RatPack treated him exactly the same as any white man they performed with. Esp their friends. Sammy just wasn’t cute, handsome or anything ladies wanted to see in a movie or tv. My opinion .

J Stewart

To bad he couldnt keep it in his pants

Ronnie Bishop

2y↑2

Yes I liked Sammy but Deans vocals were top notch and he could sing anything.

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Sandra Martin

2y↑57

No no one today can ever replace the Rat Pack.The talent just isn't there.

Late_to_the_party

@Larry Acks Fruitcake

D Sanchez

@Larry Acks 😁😅, they are the Drama Queens with issues version of the Rat Pack! To say the least.

Sandra Martin

@Larry AcksWHO?

Larry Acks

2y↑1

Have you never heard of the Khardashian's?

Facts Verse

2y↑6

We definitely agree. The Rat Pack is a classic that no one can replace.

GOTCHA18

2y↑2

Sammy never failed to entertain. I saw him twice in the Forest Hills theater and in a Broadway show. The Rat Pack will never be replaced. They are irreplaceable. I'm lucky to have been a part of the audience.

Dennis Davidson

2y↑10

Sammy Davis was probably the most flexible talent of the group.
Answering your question on a current Pac, no, there are none who can or should emulate them.
There was a young group of actors that the media labeled as the next PAC in the 90s though. But nothing came about through the hype.

National Duo

2y↑62

Love Dean Martin….where has this world gone…

O’Leenie

2y↑1

Love him still! I play his and Franks’ albums frequently ! The best! NOBODY TODAY comes near any one in this group! Very sad though. Nobody will work hours and days to see if they become popular. So they just don’t. Sad.. stop spoiling the children! Stop giving them every single thing they say they want. “Too bad. Work for it!” Is all absent in todays parents. Sad..

Jack Hammer

Away to infinity, and beyond.....

Bonnie Wills

2y↑41

When Peter Lawford became engaged to a Kennedy, the links that Frank had with the mob was a little more than the Kennedys were willing to bear, so he had to choose. This is the reason Peter did not appear in Robin and the Seven Hoods, being replaced by Bing Crosby. This is also the reason JFK couldn't be seen at Sinatra's place.

Ken More

2y↑2

@bob wallace Yeah, poor Kennedy's and poor mob. They didn't deserve what happened to them. What could they possibly have done to deserve what happened to them?

Larry Taylor

Frank used to spill more then Joey drank!

bob wallace

2y↑4

@harry lazard JFK's dad struck a deal with the mob for their union clout to get his son elected in return for inner Whitehouse access. The mob held their half of the bargain and delivered all the union votes in a tight election that JFK would not have won without their help.Their WH access turned bogus as RFK began pressing charges against them. They were double crossed and gave the Kennedys their retribution. The mob had the CIA blessing. Oswald was a patsy that was rubbed out by a dying mobster Ruby. But all this stuff is a whole another story.

harry lazard

2y↑5

Frank was buddies with JFK and caroused around with him before Jack ran for president. When that happened Kennedy was told to distance himself from Frank because of his friendship with mafia figures. Frank held that grudge....

bob wallace

2y↑8

While there is no evidence Frank was a "made man", he was an associate and a huge earner for the mob. The Kennedy brothers double crossing the mob who got them elected was their undoing.

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Joseph Ubil

2y↑3

Dean Martin "in his day he was the King of Cool"?...correction, he will eternally always be "The King of Cool"😎

Ryan Moore

2y↑12

Its a different time , a better time imo , no internet, so no BS , Sinatra was probably the coolest celebrity ever along with Steve McQueen, nobody today can touch that!!

Riogi

2y↑18

I will always love the members of the Rat-Pack. They were talented and cool men.

ForPETES sake

mafia boys

Facts Verse

2y↑2

We agree! What other types of videos would you like to see?

Dexter Conley

2y↑36

There will be only one Rat Pack. They had style, class, talent and humor. The current generation is so different, just the direction, compass is gone in a different direction. Me Too, Cancel Culture and other movements puts the current celebrities under the microscope. The Rat Pack were the pioneers, Kings and had fun,enjoy each other, dealt with social issues. Thanks Lauren Bacall for name! Haven’t seen it since. RIH Rat Pack, Sad, celebrating video of a rare moment in history!

Virginia Connor

@Dan M I refuse to watch the rewards show today because of the way they dress and act. This cancel-culiture has gone overboard! Even Peter Dinklage is peeved! One restaurant my boyfriend and I liked eating in Marietta, Ga.-Frankie's-has photos of the Rat Trap inside and play their music inside. Certainly more romantic than the rap and hip hop heard in local fast food restaurants today. There was a Snook's, a small black-owned restaurant near me that we also liked to go to and that played the Motown music and that of Nat King Cole and Sammy Davis Jr., but it unfortunately died during the early Covid by 2021.

Facts Verse

2y↑4

Very well said. We felt moved by your message. Thank you so much for sharing!

Dan M

2y↑7

Groups today will never have the style and class they had because they don't want to. Look at all the award shows and how trashy they dress just to get attention just from their looks and bad language. So high school schoolyard mentality.

Dennis White

2y↑52

Sammy Davis Jr. lost his eye in a car accident in 1954. He was my favorite Rat Pack member.

Rob

2y↑2

Did he ever find it?

Gobnait Aine

2y↑5

Eddie Murphy said he was shocked Sammy Davis Jr. told him he was a into satanism, its in an interview Eddie Murphy had with Jerry Seinfeld in Comedian in Cars. 🤔

Malcolm Divorty

2y↑9

No way, there will always be only the original Rat Pack

Harry Boyes

2y↑6

One small mistake. Sammy Davis Jr died in 1990, not 1994. I remember reading his obituary and he died the same day as Jim Henson.

Jay Singer

2y↑22

George Acun

@Kay Robbie 👎

Tennis Mom

2y↑5

Agreed thanks for putting this together on when they died like the tagline said.

Kay Robbie

2y↑2

I believe they did this in order of their popularity, not in the order they died.

Cliff Jordan

2y↑4

I have the fortune of seeing a (RAT PACK) bit . It was hillarious . Frank and Dean were supposed to sing a song together and Frank had to stop short and said where the hell is Dean . Dean soon appeared from backstage holding a 3 gallon martini glass , saying I just stopped off for a drink . Hilarious

Amy Wantland

2y↑7

Nobody (group) can hold a candle to these Iconic Men.

stan burdick

2y↑2

and nobody ever will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Clement Johnson

2y↑30

Point of correction : Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. passed away on May 16th. "1990" not 1994 .

tootz1950

2y↑1

I saw him in his last tour where he took the place of Dean Martin, who was ill. That was the Sinatra tour which also had Liza Minelli. They were fabulous.

Kate Maloney

2y↑4

Peter Lawford (84)--Cardiac Arrest
Sammy Davis jr (90)--Cancer
Dean Martin (95)--Emphysema
Frank Sinatra (98)--Heart Attack
Joey Bishop (07)--Organ Failure

I didn't even have to watch. My dad was a HUGE Sinatra fan, so I was educated on the Rat Pack around the same time I got educated in Elvis 101.

FiveLiver

2y↑30

You missed out how Sinatra blamed and shunned Lawford after a trip by JFK to Sinatra's place fell through.

ForPETES sake

@Harper Stacey well they weren't too particular to USE MARILYN AND GET HER KILLED . they were true RATS

Santa Claus

2y↑1

@Harper Stacey Only after the fact. Kennedy n Sinatra hung out and Sinatra helped get him elected.

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

@Santa Claus the kennedys were so hoity toity. They were particular of whom they hung out with. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Santa Claus

2y↑1

@Harper Stacey Ya but Lawford didn't betray him. He just blamed lawford for JFK canceling staying with him and going to Bing Crosby's place instead. Kennedy and Giancana were both intimately involved with Phillis Mcguire who was introduced to Kennedy by Sinatra. Bobby Kennedy made the call to ditch Sinatra because he was bad for JFK's image.

Harper Stacey

2y↑3

Frank Sinatra was brutal to his friends that betrayed him. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Hutzjohn

2y↑6

They were all great....everyone has their favorite....mine was Dean......I loved his movies and singing the most...and it's OK if you like Frank better or Sammy better and so on.

Sarah Blunden

I remember Stephen K Amos performing as Sammy Davis Junior and he absolutely nailed it. I loved Sammy and Dean in the Cannonball run films too

Gerard Higgins

2y↑18

Sammy Davis Jr died in 1990 not 1994

Dan M

2y↑8

I was stationed at March AFB Riverside California (SAC) when Dean Paul Martin was killed in a plane crash. There was some mystery why he turned in the wrong direction which caused him to crash into a mountain and take his backseater with him. There were a lot of rumors he was depressed and may have killed himself but never substantiated. I have seen him there as a Captain in the Air Guard but never met him.

Ursula Mullikin

2y↑2

Dean Martin was never the same after his son crashed

Facts Verse

2y↑4

Great information about Dean Martin, thank you for sharing!

James Satterfield

2y↑7

I too was stationed at MAFB at that time. I was attached to 22SPS and was part of the Ambassador Gate Guard. I had the pleasure to meet Capt. Martin on many occasions. He was personable, respectful and a genuinely good man.
When he was taken from us, I was heartbroken, even more so when Mr. Martin came on base to attend a memorial hosted by the ANG. As far as the rumours to Capt. Martin being depressed and suicidal, I call B.S.!

James McInnis

2y↑3

We are now obligated to say "sadly" each time we mention someone's death, lest others assume we're pleased.

zyxmyk

2y↑2

Frank Sinatra was born with perfect pitch, a huge gift if you want to be a music professional. He took voice lessons and that made him (they say) a much better singer. So, he wasn't "self taught", he was a trained person.

Been2 All50

2y↑1

If you don’t have in the first place, all the training in the world won’t help.

Andi Cantu

You can definitely tell it’s both natural talent and professional training.

Fred Hartman

2y↑2

Sinatra was known for his generosity to servers at restaurants, typically giving them a C note.

Facts Verse

Good information, thanks for sharing!

Sylvia Bendavid

I used to spend my Sunday afternoon watching them in my teens. They made me laugh just looking at them mimicking. What a ball!

Vegas Dano

No one can, or no one will ever come close to these great legends. No one , god bless them all 🙏🏼

Dennis Braulick

2y↑14

It's sad the these greats acted that way with alchohol and cigarettes, Lenord Nemoy said he smoked to be cool and it got him jobs in the industry...and admitted how stupit that was...miss all this talent..🙏😰

Harper Stacey

@Virginia Connor William shatner charges $75.00 for an autograph. He's not very nice to his fans. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Virginia Connor

@Harper Stacey I'm glad I got to meet Leonard Nimoy. He was so cool and nice and charged nothing for his autographs (but neither did DeForest Kelley and James Doohan and Walter Koenig). Vulcan players Kirstie Alley and Jolene have been smokers too, but I hope both have quit by now. You'd think those who played Vulcans would know better and would have learned from Leonard's mistake.

Harper Stacey

2y↑2

Leonard nimoy.

Kody Hastings

2y↑1

No one will ever drop them they were all very great in their own right

Robert Dragoff

2y↑14

Ocean’s 11 is my favorite movie, and so is Robin and the seven hoods and Sargent’s 3…

Think of them as The Avengers of their day and their talents were their super powers….

Barbara Crain

2y↑6

NO WAY!! YOU CAN NEVER CAPTURE AND REDO SOMETHING THAT WAS SPECIAL!! ITS NEVER THE SAME!!

Facts Verse

We definitely agree! 👍

Lynn Penny knerr

2y↑3

Frank refused to preform if they wouldn't let Sammy in. The rat pack help each other and stood strong for Sammy

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

Frank Sinatra was a true friend to Sammy Davis jr. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Todd Smith

2y↑5

I love the rat pack especially Frank Sinatra!

Facts Verse

We're glad you love the Rat Pack! What other types of videos would you like to see?

Eduardo Sanchez

2y↑5

Ocean 11, nothing better than watching them all together, one of my favorite films!!!

Scott Price

2y↑3

There will never be a group of gentlemen like this again. No one would pay their dues or work as hard these days .

Harper Stacey

The good old days are gone. The pandemic has changed everything. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Kay Robbie

2y↑12

What I really admire about Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. They would not tolerate racism. They always came to Sammy Davis Jr.'s defense and stood up against racism. That's why Frank got death threats. People always said Sinatra had connections to the mob.

1RoVer1

I read somewhere that Sinatra refused to play venues in Vegas if Sammy was not allowed to enter through the front door with him

Dale Anderson

2y↑2

Mob ties? He knew those guys and was friendly with them. They owned most of the nightclubs he performed in so of course he knew them.

Terri Manuri

2y↑4

I Love these Guys always Have,and hell im younger than most of there Kids but it didn’t matter l had respect for them and just enjoyed there acting♥️🌟♥️

Steven Torrey

2y↑17

So Peter Lawford was the first to die (1984) and at the youngest age (61).

Alana B

@johnnyhock You missed the point. Reread my comment.

johnnyhock

@Alana B
I have taken the trouble to read a bio on Peter Lawford. That is (sadly) how he died…. After a long drug addiction when his career, friends and money dried up…. It’s precisely WHY I commented
I know all about his early life, and how Sinatra used him for access to the Kennedy’s then ghosted him, and how he and Bobbie Kennedy were with Marilyn Monroe in her house the night she died…..
But thanks for your 2 cents worth
Any other recommendations ?

Alana B

@johnnyhock You'd be advised to read a biography on someone. Esp as you take the time to comment and reduce the person to 3 adjectives. And esp as his mother was a terrible person with a dark heart. He was such a beautiful looking child that he was molested at an early age, by men and women. The kinds of people his mother hung around with. And I think she knew.

johnnyhock

2y↑2

He died penniless, friendless and caked in his own shit, apparently !

Facts Verse

2y↑2

Yes, Peter indeed was the first one to die. 😥

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Jack Hammer

2y↑2

Sammy Davis jr , one of the fastest quick-
Draw actors and in the Country. His colt 45 s were beautiful. To match his dancing skills.

Danny Reavis

That's With HIS Days With His DAD And The Will Mastin Trio.

Facts Verse

Great information, thank you for sharing this!

vern wallen

2y↑12

Lauren Bacall coined the"rat pack"moniker.🗽👍💕

stoad

2y↑6

Sammy Davis Jr. actually died on May 16, 1990.

george wilson

2y↑3

Richard Conte should have been included and Joey Bishop

brezzing

2y↑11

i remember xmass when dean died. i had "baby its cold out side" by dino, my son came running in and said, "hey dad" dean martin died. i said."your shitting me" we still laugh at that.

Daniel Fardella

2y↑1

There has never been a group that came close to that chemistry. To quote a line in "Patton"..."Al Glory is Fleeting" and the 'rat pack is no exception.

MrSloika

2y↑17

Growing up in the 70s these guys reminded me of my father and his friends. In other words, as unhip as can be.

suzycreamcheesez

why?

billknoop

2y↑6

The Rat Pack defined 'hip'. Perhaps you should re-evaluate.

Rolling Withthepunches

They were crooks.

Scara Mouche

For a channel called ‘Facts Verse’ you seem to have a lot of things wrong here. Sammy died in 1990, not 1994, and Sammy didn’t meet the other members of the Rat Pack in the 50’s, Sammy and Frank had been close friends since the early 1940’s when Frank was still singing with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra..also The Sammy /Kim Novak things was not ‘later’ (as in after his marriage to May Britt) but a good few years before that.

Annette Athanasatos

2y↑4

Wow Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter and Joey, what great performers, and such cool looking men. They were the best, hip, sharp and sexy. Rest In Peace. Can you imagine what's going on in Heaven with this guys. Thank you all, for being you.

george wilson

2y↑1

Ceasar Romero & Vic Damone

Danny Reavis

2y↑1

AMEN, Miss Them All!

george wilson

2y↑3

And Richard Conte

Facts Verse

2y↑2

May they all find peace

Santino Dellacroce

2y↑1

when these gentlemen died they took all the class with them. wish i was born in their time. but thank god for youtube.

jARC

If I remember, Sammy met Frank first, I think it was actually Sinatra who found Sammy, having Sammy and his family work with him at places like the paramount, I think

Debbie King

2y↑7

I think Sinatra threw Lawford down a flight of steps.

Audrey Grace

2y↑10

I love Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin

Audrey Grace

@Harper Stacey I love him 2

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

What about Sammy Davis, jr.? From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Christian Seibel

2y↑4

Sammy Davis jr died in 1990 not 1994!!

Kim Bradley

No one will ever reach the Rat Pack they were true to each other and original today's actors and actresses it's all about the money these people were true to each other and endured quite a bit of pain

SuperDizmaster

2y↑1

You seemed to have overlooked Don Rickles as an honorary member of the Rat Pack.

Capital Soul Entertainment

2y↑3

Sammy Davis Jr. died on the same day as Muppet creator and Kermit the frog, Jim Henson

DrDave Menke

I am quite familiar with Sinatra's Rat Pack. However, they were more of my mother's generation, as she was born in 1921, and the Rat Pack members were born between 1915 - 1925. But I still remember them and their movies. I took a date to see "Robin and the Seven Hoods" and we enjoyed it. I never saw Ocean's 11 with the Rat Pack, and I haven't see the newer versions with Clooney, Pitt, and others, so I cannot compare them. I think fans of entertainers do enjoy the friendly interaction between a duo of singers or comedians, like Martin & Lewis, Rowan & Martin, Laurel & Hardy, etc., and trios (Three Stooges), quartet groups (can't think of one), and those like the Rat Pack because one can sence the chemistry and electricity in the group, and we love seeing that. Don't know of any similar Rat Packs today, but maybe there is one. - Dr Dave, Tucson, Arizona.

Kelseyk

2y↑1

To be honest the only member of the rat pack I know is Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin and Peter Lawford.

Mike l

2y↑2

Samy Davis Jr died in 1990, not in 1994 as you say.

vern wallen

2y↑30

Nobody could sing love songs better than Dino.If you think you can,step up too the plate.BATTER UP!🗽👍

janet baez

Dino😍❤

suzycreamcheesez

2y↑1

to not too

Harper Stacey

2y↑2

That's Amore is my favorite Dean Martin song. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Merlin Singh

Always loved them still do❤️❤️❤️

Ronnie Bishop

2y↑1

I don’t think the Rat Pack was created just for talent at all, remember Humphrey Bogart started it as a party gang and let the paparazzi do the speculation. It’s just people who had a lot in common with show biz and the party life. Shirley McClain was in it too. lol 😂

SixtyThree Kraft

You didn't mention Lawford's marriage to one of the Kennedy's. His fortunes declined when JFK died and when he had a falling out with Sinatra around the same time. His death was mainly due to complications from his drug use and alcoholism.

Anthony Miller

2y↑7

you will never see that talent again they dont make them anymore

Brad Dewes

2y↑1

No one could replace the Rat pack , ever

Facts Verse

We concur! Which song did you like best?

harry lazard

2y↑1

Frank, Dean, and Sammy were in a different league than the other two..

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

Frank, Dean, and Sammy were the main attraction. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Tony Baloney

These fellas will never be replaced

Itchieban1

2y↑2

Know and Hell know , there isn't an entertainer who can hold a candle to those guys in there hey day .

John Thomas, Jr.

2y↑4

The way I see it there will never be a new rat pack. They were the original rat pack and unfortunately there will never be another one.

Joe Ordinary

2y↑2

Dean was cooler than the other side of the pillow

Bobby Wall

2y↑2

Liked Sammy as a fast gun on the Rifleman, candyman was good, Dean a good man☝️

Johan Ferreira

2y↑1

Today none of them have the style, talent and loyal affiliations to form anything like those greats

Patricia Koehler

The original rat pack could never be replaced today. They will always remain the cream of the crop!

Leslie Shiflet

My dad used to sing Dean Martin songs to me. I loved the Joey Bishop show. I find it hard to believe that JFK wouldn't allow Sammy to be around because of his white wife.

Sean OBrien

2y↑9

No one in this day and age can match the talent and come close to the ( Rat Pack )..., even in Las Vegas, Nevada. All were unique in their own way, and many say, "The Rat Pack as a group or individual made Las Vegas." They all had happy and sad days in their lives... However..., people come from around the ( world ) to see and hear "The Rat Pack" performances in local Las Vegas Strip Casinos'.., usually very late at night. It was a ( freewheeling show ), and anything could happen and did ! ! Finally..., because of the large draw of fans.., there were two large Las Vegas Casinos that competed for the late-night performances and comped "The Rat Pack" everything and I mean everything... The ( legendary famous group ) will be known for their performances, movies, television shows, songs, and dance, making Las Vegas the "entertainment capital of the world." They are still remembered today and into the future and missed by all... The "Rat Pack" was a very talented group, especially in Las Vegas... * Rest-in-peace and still singing and dancing and telling jokes in heaven on stage as "The Rat Pack"... :)

Sean OBrien

@EFANDMK Okay... * I hope you "WIN"... :)

EFANDMK

2y↑1

@Sean OBrien I didn't mean to imply that gambling and illicit sex were bad things. That's why I go.

Sean OBrien

@EFANDMK Once again..., you prove..., you know nothing ! ! * Must be a "Jehovah's Witness"... LOL :)

EFANDMK

People didn't go to Vegas to see the "rat pack". They went to Vegas then, for the same reason they go NOW. Gambling and illicit sex.

Alberto Michelini

i was too young but fantastic moments about rat pack.

Jesse Melendez

2y↑2

Not at all. Most of today's celebrities don't have the strength of character, the versatility, or the fortitude.

jARC

I believe the group Rat Pack can be any group of celebrities or musicians, heck this group was actually the second group to be called The Rat Pack, the original being Humphrey Bogarts, after his death the name moved to Sinatra’s group, so there could be another Rat Pack….. Just not a grand one like this….

Been2 All50

2y↑1

Clearly, financial success and fame doesn’t translate to happiness.

Edward David

2y↑1

THE RAT PAC LIKE THE BEATLES THEY WERE PERFECT TOGETHER… ONE OF A KIND A ONCE IN A LIFETIME PAC GOD BLESS THEM ALL 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳

Holly King

2y↑1

Wow, I never knew that about Kennedy banning Sammy Davis Jr. from his inauguration.

John Hoffman

Love those guys. Ultimate in cool. Don’t think there will ever be another rat pack. Sadly. If you’re looking to put one together, I’m available.

Facts Verse

Beautiful words, thank you for your message for The Rat Pack! Be safe and have a great weekend ❣

JAne Portanova

Absolutely not. They were unique; I don't think people have that kind of bravado any more. I can only be thankful that I was around to see their good hearted antics! I was young, but perhaps that was what was so I inviting - they seemed to want to invite everyone to their game and good time.

James Murray

2y↑1

In Las Vegas there are photos of them everywhere. My cousin took a photo of myself next to one.

Joyce M Christiansen

2y↑4

They will never be equaled.

Cleatus46

2y↑5

Don't forget Peter Lawford's tv series "Dear Phoebe" (1954-1955)

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

Peter lawford appeared with Elizabeth Taylor and Janet Leigh in the film, Little women. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

Ease54

2y↑5

And "The Thin Man".

RayBomb

2y↑1

Sammy Davis Jr. had a glass eye.

Gracie Saccardo

2y↑3

No I don't the Rat pack was one of kind🙏❤️❤️

Gracie Saccardo

Okay 👍

Gracie Saccardo

😭🌹💕❤️❤️😐😘😘 sending prayers for all their families ❤️!! Lucky to dead children in their beloved family's wives everything children so sad miss their performances 💯🥰🥰🥰

montanasugrplm

2y↑2

No….There is no one who could replicate Rat Pack…
Those were some times… VERY SPECIAL TIMES…Sammy Davis Jr… really did pave the way for black entertainer’s..…imagine what it was like for him…I was born in 42 so I saw a little but I was a ranch girl… NO TV….NO ELECTRICITY … A 3 HOLE TOILET 100 yards from nowhere….Lambing Season….Haying Summers …beautiful ranch… beautiful (hard work ) life…I always laugh and wonder….REALLY???
I had a wonderful life and upbringing… the 50’s… 60’s…70’s… were so great… THE music was beyond great.. .. THEN ..When ELVIS hit the stage.. OH MY GOSH….uhhhlala baby….
I always sing “THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIEND ..I THOUGHT THEY WOULD NEVER END… off key of course…
HEY….JUST WANT TO SAY. “THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES ♥️ I WISH YOU ALL LOVE AND GOOD HEALTH… and lotza$$$$
HAPPY TRAILS🍄

Daddy

2y↑2

Sammy Davis Jr. (amazingg as he was) deifinitely had the worst of it.

Harper Stacey

2y↑1

He suffered a lot of racial injustice. From Ms. Harper Stacey.

daniel .sievers

2y↑1

northern Nevada had Harrahs at lake Tahoe and Reno... we had all the great stars... i was very lucky to be a dice/21 dealer and get to see some of these peoples... THANK YOU !!!...rockettebob in reno

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