Gershon Wolf Poet Monorhyme

Sammy Davis Jr, Pure Talent

Sang like a whippoorwill, up high on a hill
   Played trumpet like Satchmo, with panache and skill
To watch that man tap-dance, gave even Gregory Hines a thrill
   As Ella Fitzgerald told us, 'Sammy's pure talent' distilled



               November 07, 2019
      Your Favorite Artist Poetry Contest
         Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke



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Notes:
  1.  See 'The Birth of the Blues,' (movie) c. 1955, b & w, 
       to view Sammy's exceptional singing, trumpet
       playing, and tap-dancing ability.  (4:39 clip)
  2   See 'Tap,' (movie clip) 1981, to view Gregory Hines,
       a remarkable tapper himself, in awe of Sammy's 
       (and his friends') tap-dancing.
  3   See clip of 'Ed Sullivan Show,' 1964, (3 minutes,
       27 seconds) to see Ella introduce Sammy as 'pure
       talent,' and then to view their incredible jazz singing.

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Robertina B. November 30, 2019 at 12:33 PM A belated congratulationson your win, dear Gershon.. Sammy was an amazing talented person.. Along with a magnetic personality! Enjoyed your write, my friend.. So wonderful! Have a blessed day.. Gershon Wolf November 30, 2019 at 7:18 PM Sammy was surely 'pure talent, just as Ella F. told us! Thanks for your support, Robertina! Season's best, Gershon

Na Na November 27, 2019 at 3:57 PM Hi Gershon Congrats on your winning poem Gershon Wolf November 27, 2019 at 5:42 PM Hey, thanks for noticing, Gregory. And congrats to you too for your winning poem about Tm McGraw! Season's Best, Gershon

Anne-Lise Andresen November 27, 2019 at 11:16 AM - Hi Gershon, congratulations on your great winning poem :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gershon Wolf November 27, 2019 at 1:12 PM What a cute avatar for the Season!! Thanks for the congrats, and congrats to you too, Anne-Lise for your winner with 'Throughout Open Windows!' Peace and Joy, Gershon

Alexis Y. November 27, 2019 at 9:28 AM Hi Gershon, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis Gershon Wolf November 27, 2019 at 1:16 PM Well then, I will say thank you for the congrats! :) :) gw

Brenda Chiri November 26, 2019 at 9:22 PM Back to congratulate you my dear friend!;) Gershon Wolf November 27, 2019 at 9:41 AM Thank you so much, and Sammy thanks you too, posthumously... Congrats to YOU too, Brenda, on your 1st-place entry, 'Words of the Writer.' Wonderfully penned! Season's Best, Gershon

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM Beautiful tribute to such a God-gifted person, Gershon. Bless your heart for sharing this poetic gem of remembrance. His greatness was very underappreciated, but not by me and my family. Here is a treat for the PSoup lovers of class and supreme entertainment quality. "Hello Detroit" by the late, great Sammy Davis Jr. Love and peace forever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-5iPMUltn8 Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:04 PM Hey, FRJ. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Sammy, 'pure talent', Davis. Couldn't agree with you more! So very under-appreciated by way too many who knew better even... And thanks for that tip on 'Hello Detroit.' … And thanks for all the love, my brother... Peace and Joy to you and yours, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger November 9, 2019 at 4:26 AM This is true; he was something else! Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:05 PM Sammy certainly was 'pure talent,' as Ella F. labeled him. Thanks, Caren! :) gw

Brenda Chiri November 9, 2019 at 1:06 AM Sammy was an amazing talent your poem is truth and wonderful my friend!;) Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:06 PM I think that in his own way, Brenda, that' Sammy's voice, fingers, and feet were almost as talented as your pen! Smiles, Gershon

Arturo Michael November 8, 2019 at 8:44 AM Sammy could have beaten the drum Skins off the KIT...Always enjoyed seeing him with Frank and the boys...Nice Tribute Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:06 PM Yup. Sammy was amazing, wasn't he?! Thanks, Arturo! :) gw

Quoth Theraven November 7, 2019 at 11:46 PM Gershon, Loved Mr. Bojangles' song and dance. Your poem lightly touched down on memories of Sammy Davis Jr. -Richard Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:07 PM Yeah, me too, Richard. Mr. Bojangles --- an all-time, all-time classic, for sure! Cheers, Gershon

Panagiota Romios November 7, 2019 at 11:17 PM Good luck in this Sammy was great. Panagiota

Alexis Y. November 7, 2019 at 9:37 PM Hi Gershon, I agree, Sammy was a very talented singer and dancer. This is a good tribute to him. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a good evening :-) Alexis Gershon Wolf November 9, 2019 at 7:08 PM Thank you so much for your nice comment about Sammy Davis and for your good wishes in the contest, Alexis! Cheers, Gershon

Line Gauthier November 7, 2019 at 8:23 PM Love Sammy. Love your tribute, Gershon. Gershon Wolf November 7, 2019 at 8:41 PM They sure don't make 'em like Sammy anymore, do they?! Thanks, Line. Cheers, gw