The Wham of Sam


The Wham of Sam is a 1961 studio album by Sammy Davis Jr., arranged by Marty Paich and Morty Stevens.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Lindsay Planer awarded the album four stars and said that Davis' "untouchable sense of rhythmic flair unleashes some lighthearted interaction between the vocalist and hard-driving instrumentalists.".

Track listing

  1. "I'm a Fool to Want You" – 3:28
  2. "Back in Your Own Backyard" – 2:49
  3. "Lush Life" – 3:45
  4. "I'm Gonna Live Till I Die" – 3:09
  5. "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" – 2:35
  6. "Out of This World" – 3:19
  7. "Bye Bye Blackbird" – 2:47
  8. "Thou Swell" – 2:59
  9. "Can't We Be Friends?" – 2:53
  10. "Blame it on My Youth" – 4:14
  11. "Let There Be Love" – 2:49
  12. "Soon" – 2:48

Personnel