The Man Who Made the World Smile (A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.) (Lyrics) | Luther Storm | Jazz

A lifetime of rhythm, resilience and a smile that lit the stage. Luther Storm pays tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. in this original jazz song. The Man Who Made the World Smile (A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.) From Harlem to Vegas, this song honours the performer’s brilliance, courage and human struggles. The painted scenes are original symbolic illustrations inspired by his story, not historical footage. If the song moves you, like, comment and subscribe for more music from Luther Storm. Subscribe:    / @lukestellarofficial   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4H0Bp... Apple Music:   / luther-storm   Youtube Music:    / luther storm - topic   Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/84277645 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0HD... Credits: Artist: Luther Storm Music & lyrics: Jan Eriksen Production: Jan Eriksen Video / artwork: Iron Tracks Records Copyright © 2026 Jan Eriksen LYRICS [Verse 1] In Harlem, back in twenty-five A little boy was born to thrive His father danced, his mother too And show business was all he knew At three years old he took the stage With Will Mastin, he learned his trade [Verse 2] In wartime, he faced hate and scars Yet kept his eyes upon the stars In fifty-four, a highway night He lost an eye, but not his light [Chorus] Oh, Sammy, make the whole world smile Let the music dance another mile From Harlem streets to Vegas lights You made the darkest nights ignite [Verse 3] Mr. Bojangles brought the tears What Kind of Fool Am I? rang for years With Frank and Dean, the Rat Pack shone And Sammy made that stage his own He wed May Britt against the tide With prejudice on every side [Verse 4] He marched with those who sought their rights And challenged segregated nights But drink and drugs and tax debts grew Yet Altovise stood by him too In seventy-two, a number one The Candy Man, his sweetest run [Bridge – Music Becomes Gentle] Behind the jokes, behind the grin Were battles he was fighting within [Final Chorus] In ninety, cancer took his breath But couldn’t bring his songs to death And somewhere when the curtain falls We hear his footsteps through the halls [Outro] Thank you, Sammy... for every mile. #LutherStorm #SammyDavisJr #Jazz