Paul Anka Explains Why He Told All (Sort Of) About Sammy Davis Jr.

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    Canada's original teen idol, Paul Anka, recently sat down with George to talk about his new autobiography, 'My Way'. In this clip, Paul remembers Sammy Davis Jr., and reveals why he told all about one of his favourite guys in the Rat Pack...
    It turns out Sammy's filmic interests could be a little salacious (i.e. 'Deep Throat'). We also hear what Paul has to say about his talent, stardom, and his preference for being treated as a human being.
    Paul has a new book out, 'My Way: An Autobiography', and a new disc called 'Duets'.
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  • @CharrideGatti
    @CharrideGatti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect! sings a lot, has a beautiful voice, is attentive to his audience.. I particularly love Paul Anka.

  • @poorringo
    @poorringo 11 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I love Paul. But, the reason he wrote that stuff was to sell his book!

    • @falanajerido875
      @falanajerido875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with you

    • @jasonbeard4713
      @jasonbeard4713 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The info about Sammy was NOT public domain to me. Paul, you are sleazy.

  • @opaulamorgan4265
    @opaulamorgan4265 ปีที่แล้ว

    Diana, played over and over on my 45 rpm record! Paul Anka, talented and down-to-earth.

  • @agitcam
    @agitcam 11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    You wanted to sell your book. Someone else saying something is not a defense.

  • @DetroitLives313
    @DetroitLives313 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I don't understand Paul Anka. Why would he say something so personal (whether it was true or not) about Sammy Davis Jr, someone he called "friend". To do it on a nationally televised program was low and unforgiveable.

  • @madeleine8977
    @madeleine8977 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul Anka seems grounded and aware of the pitfalls of fame. I need to read his autobiography,

  • @j2times2006
    @j2times2006 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I guess he summed it up well at the end. I was wondering why he would put that info out there about Sammy. Don't know if it makes it right but at least he explains why

  • @davidevans3175
    @davidevans3175 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Public Domain" is a legal term that means a work has out-lived its copyright period and can now be used for free by anyone. It doesn't mean "everybody knows therefore it's OK to reveal secrets."

    • @jaiyabyrd4177
      @jaiyabyrd4177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're absolutely correct.
      Where is it public domain that Sammy Davis Jr. was bi-sexual?
      IMO, Paul Anka was desperately in need of money 💰

    • @Frankie5Angels150
      @Frankie5Angels150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Something can also be placed in the public domain without copyright, either on purpose or accidentally.
      Even something classified or under control by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR,) that is leaked illegally can be declassified or uncontrolled for once it’s “out there.”
      So, “everybody knows it” is actually not incorrect, just incomplete.

  • @multibucker
    @multibucker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Constantly interrupting someone is not "interviewing" them.

  • @CarmenZynger
    @CarmenZynger 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Sammy's sexuality was never public domain. Anka sold out to sell his book, as he's got no juice in the 21st century.

    • @alexhage8092
      @alexhage8092 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh shut up you loser. Paul will always be a legend, he's done more in one decade of his career than 99% of artists whole life span.

    • @falanajerido875
      @falanajerido875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree i never known he wS bisexual

  • @haggis655
    @haggis655 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "It's wide open"!
    It's a wonder the audience didn't crack up at that remark.

  • @apal1257
    @apal1257 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Janie Fricke was his back up singer. She said he treated her badly.

  • @3myway
    @3myway 8 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Paul Anka was allowed to run in that circle for a brief time because Sinatra sanctioned it , the fact that there all dead now does not mean he should have lost his loyalty and told tales about them...don't you think there children and grandchildren deserve respect I'm sure there hurt by this and if he would have wrote this 25 years ago , he might have woke up with a horse head in his bed. Shame on you too

  • @pretsgirl
    @pretsgirl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My opinion, Integrity is: You never give up what you know to be the code! So, if it was public domain, then the question arises, Why would you write the tell-all book, and wait until Frank, Dean, and Sammy were gone?

    • @little_old_grannydoc
      @little_old_grannydoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because he is a real jerk. He sucked up to them while alive.

  • @kerstindahlqvist9641
    @kerstindahlqvist9641 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If it is public domain, there is no reason to write about again. Read Tracey Davis’ books about her dad. They are better.

  • @panhakhmer6224
    @panhakhmer6224 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am Cambodia I like to listen his song

  • @mysteryjesus
    @mysteryjesus 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    He is a good man who tells the truth. There's nothing wrong with that. I have a lot of respect for Paul Anka as a talent and as a human being. You should too. The more you hide things, the more sick it is. Humans need to be more open and accept everything whether or not you agree. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone. That's my opinion.

  • @pontiacgrandprix733
    @pontiacgrandprix733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love them both

  • @laurakenney225
    @laurakenney225 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow, I'm surprised by the number of negative comments!

  • @gianca60
    @gianca60 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the rat pack was the sixties equivalent of a Motley Crue lifestyle. You don't need to be outraged.

  • @TBKrugerrands
    @TBKrugerrands 10 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    $$$$ ... JUDAS !!!. Sammy was probably the greatest all round talent that ever lived ... WHY does Anka feel the need to say he had a bisexual experience ??? JUDAS !!!.

    • @lindashelley3635
      @lindashelley3635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Norm Elliott The answer to your question seems pretty obvious - because he had a book to sell.

    • @robingagan6288
      @robingagan6288 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone already knew it

    • @elizabethpease947
      @elizabethpease947 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Linda Shelley : I guess he needed money.

    • @lauraarcher6996
      @lauraarcher6996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It wasn't a secret!! 🙄

    • @PapaEli-pz8ff
      @PapaEli-pz8ff ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lauraarcher6996 It wasn't Paul Anka's place to profit off of it

  • @danc3693
    @danc3693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the REAL problem a lot of commenters here have is fact it was a bisexual or homosexual experience - not that Anka put it in the book. Davis himself was pretty much an open book.

  • @Goggles61333
    @Goggles61333 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ottawa native! :) He is Middle-Eastern!

  • @smcchandler3430
    @smcchandler3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    1978 People Magazine: I wanted to say all the wrong things like, “Some of my best friends are…” The truth is I’m not a homosexual, but I’m not ashamed to say I had a homosexual experience.

  • @debragarner4884
    @debragarner4884 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Paul Anka, was so wrong and he had to tarnish Sammy legacy . Who does he think he was, to say those things. I lost respect for Anka. Just couldn't let sleeping dogs sleep! Just know, keep an eye on the ones that says they're your friend.

    • @martaramos9044
      @martaramos9044 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelabender8132 You're a ridiculous racist, not a thing that is not a fucking knife !!

    • @jerryrikki9466
      @jerryrikki9466 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do you make of Sammy Davis jr.s Satan worshipping?

  • @3myway
    @3myway 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Shame on you Paul Anka, you said things about old friends that you shouldn't have...I wonder if you would have said or wrote this stuff if Sinatra were still alive? I bet not

    • @lloyde.scottsnewchannel8303
      @lloyde.scottsnewchannel8303 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +3myway I agree. My oh my.

    • @chiaraparsley7454
      @chiaraparsley7454 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      3myway he literally has said numerous times that he did wait for a few people to die, and why not? Everyone has their bad side, a contrast of what fans, family and peers think of in most cases, but that's being human, but they ARE dead, they're not here anymore, so why should he just stay quiet about it?

    • @roberthenleynola
      @roberthenleynola 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Twenty years ago, he would be sleeping with the fishes.

    • @081494m075
      @081494m075 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If Sinatra was alive today...he be in an alley for a meeting, I’ll tell you that

    • @waltandrus6477
      @waltandrus6477 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He DID write some not so nice things about Sinatra! Anka has his own ego problems. Ask his musicians. Look up the audio tape of him having a "band meeting". He's a "Little Napoleon"! SInatra actually DID call him, "The Little Arab"! Still, Paul Anka is a tremendously talented man!

  • @secreteobsession3584
    @secreteobsession3584 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To me he looked like he didn't give a shit when Sammy was saying message

  • @1409mcintyre
    @1409mcintyre 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    no respect for people who get old and the only way they can get people to pay attention to them is utter controversial comments about other people - disgusting -

  • @leomallard9358
    @leomallard9358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Paul Anka was a B-list entertainer, who was lucky to have weedled his way into the company of legends like Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. I wonder if he still thinks the writing advance and royalties were worth betraying the trust of his "friends." Anka comes away looking even smaller than his 5'-6" stature.

    • @lilise3965
      @lilise3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally with you on this. I read what he wrote about Sinatra who befriended him. It may be true, but it's vicious. His tan hides a proper green monster!

  • @emancamilleri4178
    @emancamilleri4178 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    They are not gods, they are mere, mortal human beings.

  • @leonparham2105
    @leonparham2105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    people will write anything to help sell books,when ask by the interviewer '' are u saying he was bi-sexual. Paul's quoted was he's had the experience'' right after that he say sammy invited every down stairs to look at a porn film Deep throat .. a 72 release ,staring Harry Reems and linda Lovelace, wasn't anything bi about that film, Did sammy tell him that or try to common to him, so where did he get his information from to write out a rumor, no real proof just the word of a back stabber who would sell his own mother out for his book

    • @luisacosta7885
      @luisacosta7885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      In her book "Ordeal," Linda Lovelace talk about Sammy Davis, he was a client. Read the book.

  • @lilise3965
    @lilise3965 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy has the moral stature of a gnome. What he wrote about Sinatra may be true but it is a great betrayal of trust & friendship. I felt so much spite in it that it made me feel uncomfortable. What's eating him!?!

  • @arnelavellana2241
    @arnelavellana2241 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its Alright Norm as Paul said they are humans not mythological figures not even Icons

  • @Marquettesignature
    @Marquettesignature ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes, choices we make in life & we are all human. I personally, do not judge but, I choose to do always the rifht thing or what I morally believe is right. My saying in school was do not jusge me for not doing sonething & I will not judge you for the chpices or the things you do.

  • @jeremiahwoods1845
    @jeremiahwoods1845 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Elvira Sanchez Sammy's Mother says he only loved women and I know The Chairman of the Board (Sinatra)doesn't deal with fruit cakes

  • @GoldwaterB
    @GoldwaterB 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Why is the assumption that "bisexual" is a bad thing?

    • @allymayful
      @allymayful 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Bad, good or otherwise, is not really the point here. It's private business, and not for someone else to spill the beans on, after someone has died. Not nice at all.

  • @mlrenner11
    @mlrenner11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with poorringo!

  • @grace-op7nd
    @grace-op7nd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    lmao wtf is this comment section? sammy was openly bisexual, way before paul stated it in his book, i dont get whts wrong w stating public knowledge?

  • @phudleyallenrippy
    @phudleyallenrippy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was so typical. He had such natural respect for anyone in a position of power that he didn’t dare complain. He let the scene go on and on without interrupting it.
    Each time Sammy showed signs of slowing down, I kept him going with instructional encouragement. It was, ironically enough, the same instruction that Chuck had once given me.
    “No, no, Sammy,” I said, “push down a little more-he’ll like that. Yeah, that’s right. Keep going. You’re doing fine.”
    Chuck was glaring at me but he didn’t utter a word. He would put up with anything rather than risk losing the friendship of Sammy Davis, Jr. He would rather have a heart attack than say no to a celebrity. The fact that Chuck was not responding didn’t seem to bother Sammy.
    “Not so fast,” I said. “It’s better when you do it nice and slowly. That’s right, slow down…yes, that’s right, that’s very good.”
    In time, Sammy finally gave up on Chuck. I knew that I’d be punished, but this time it was worth it. The expression on Chuck’s face that night will be with me always.

  • @Jimbobjoe821
    @Jimbobjoe821 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought OJ was on trial..how is it that he's at large?

  • @johnsradios484
    @johnsradios484 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's better that someone who was there writes it down then someone who was not.

  • @capguncam
    @capguncam 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Paul is Anka is really a closet homosexual...I met his aunt Santa...she said he preferred men...just saying

  • @demef758
    @demef758 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think Paul is a sadistic wife beater, and I say that with all love and affection.

  • @gilles11dupuis
    @gilles11dupuis 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do'nt like Strombo

  • @robertr8386
    @robertr8386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In my opinion paul anka has plenty of skeletons in his closet.paul anka can never be the entertainer sammy davis jr.was.sammy was the greatest entertainer that ever lived.paul anka should have mentioned that.im sure paul would never gossip about sammy if he was alive at the time.from robert,the s.f.giant fan.

  • @thewarriorscodex8758
    @thewarriorscodex8758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Back Stabber damn shame. A real friend NOT!

  • @Train1900
    @Train1900 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Back Stabber. I wonder who is going to write about his alleged activities when he is gone. What a shame to know that Paul is such a hater. I liked his music...

    • @allymayful
      @allymayful 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      That's not really the point here. It's private business, and not for someone else to spill the beans on, after someone has died. Not nice at all.

  • @senoronofre
    @senoronofre 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sensible man.

  • @smcchandler3430
    @smcchandler3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    FFS, almost all of it is in Sammy's autobiography.... the porn obsession and the Deep Throat screening for sure. the cocaine too.

  • @omargoodnesssake
    @omargoodnesssake 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anka keeps saying “it’s public domain.” Was he trying to convince US that he didn’t betray Sammy Davis Jr or himself?

  • @GuyronBarnes-og2co
    @GuyronBarnes-og2co 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh 🖕 you Paul Asswipe... Dancing in a man's grave for a wack ass book.

  • @amahra100
    @amahra100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bi-sexual was Sammy's secret to keep. Anka was wrong.

  • @lonniewilson4910
    @lonniewilson4910 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    N

  • @TheAppleMunch
    @TheAppleMunch 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anka in swedish means duck

  • @gerrydooley951
    @gerrydooley951 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anka is another of these show biz bullshitters who tries to equivocate . There was some talk years ago about Sammy being obsessed with Deep Throat but it gets a lot more heft when someone like Anka puts it in a book. If someone who's been in show business as long as he has pretends not to know that he's a liar. He just wants to sell books.

    • @lindashelley3635
      @lindashelley3635 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gerry Dooley I do tend to agree. I don’t really care one way or the other what their interests were and in any case they’re all gone now, so he can’t hurt them any more. The problem that I have is how their families may feel about these things being dragged up yet again. Whether or not they knew about the activities of their husband/father/son/grandfather is rather beside the point. THEY should not be embarrassed and humiliated just because they happened to be related to someone who was famous (and we all know that, rightly or wrongly, the public WILL judge and gossip... that’s just human nature)

    • @smcchandler3430
      @smcchandler3430 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's in sammy's autobiography. very prominently

  • @everlybross
    @everlybross 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    parfois, il vaut mieux se taire.

  • @blahblahblah85
    @blahblahblah85 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr Anker..go wash ur face and say ur prayers

    • @frankmachin5438
      @frankmachin5438 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      One will do vastly more good than the other....

  • @jaiyabyrd4177
    @jaiyabyrd4177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    @0:45 Bisexual ❓ WTF 😒

  • @little_old_grannydoc
    @little_old_grannydoc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anka sucked up to Sinatra and friends then writes terrible things about them. He’s a low life in my opinion.

  • @David53D
    @David53D 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is Anka wearing blackface?