Sammy Davis Jr. Sings the Complete 'Dr. Dolittle' facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sammy Davis Jr. Sings the Complete 'Dr. Dolittle' |
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| Released | October, 1967 | |||
| Recorded | June 28 and 29, 1967 | |||
| Genre | Vocal jazz | |||
| Length | 42:42 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Producer | Alan A Freeman | |||
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Sammy Davis Jr. Sings the Complete 'Dr. Dolittle' is a cool studio album by the amazing Sammy Davis Jr.. He recorded it in 1967. This album features all the songs from the popular 1967 musical movie Doctor Dolittle. It's like listening to the whole movie's music, but sung by Sammy Davis Jr.!
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Meet Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was a super talented American entertainer. He was famous for singing, dancing, acting, and even playing instruments. He was part of a famous group called the "Rat Pack" with friends like Frank Sinatra. Sammy Davis Jr. was known for his energetic performances and his incredible voice. He could sing all kinds of music, from jazz to pop, and he made every song his own.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
The Doctor Dolittle musical and movie tell the story of a kind doctor named John Dolittle. What makes him special? He can talk to animals! He learns their languages and helps them with their problems. The story is full of adventure, friendship, and amazing creatures. The songs from the movie help tell this fun story. They are catchy and help you understand the characters' feelings and adventures.
Songs You'll Find on the Album
This album includes every song from the Doctor Dolittle movie. All the songs were written by a talented person named Leslie Bricusse. He wrote both the words and the music. One of the most famous songs from the movie, "Talk to the Animals", is on this album. It even won an Academy Award!
- "My Friend the Doctor" – 2:53
- "Beautiful Things" – 4:46
- "Fabulous Places" – 2:31
- "I've Never Seen Anything Like It" – 2:04
- "Where Are the Words" – 2:53
- "At the Crossroads" – 2:18
- "Doctor Dolittle" – 2:00
- "Something in Your Smile" – 4:08
- "I Think I Like You" – 2:57
- "When I Look in Your Eyes" – 3:10
- "After Today" – 2:23
- "Talk to the Animals" – 2:55
Who Helped Make the Album?
Making an album takes a team of talented people. For this album, Sammy Davis Jr. had some great help.
- Sammy Davis Jr.: He was the main singer, bringing all the songs to life with his amazing voice.
- Marty Paich: He was the arranger and conductor. An arranger decides which instruments play what parts in a song. A conductor leads the musicians to make sure they play together perfectly.
- Keith Grant: He was the engineer. The engineer's job is to record the music. They make sure the sound is clear and well-balanced. This album was recorded at Olympic Studios in Barnes, London.
