Difference between revisions of "Sammy Intro"
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*A recording frequently used to open live performances, described by John Flansburgh as "a morphing, treated version of Sammy Davis Jr.’s walk on music". | *A recording frequently used to open live performances, described by John Flansburgh as "a morphing, treated version of Sammy Davis Jr.’s walk on music". | ||
| + | *The song is based around a sample of "Ain't I", an instrumental introduction from Sammy Davis Jr.'s 1967 live album ''That's All!''. Flansburgh has mentioned the album as one of his favorites,{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20020901105716/http://www.popculturecorn.com/music/issues/oct98/interview-tmbg.html}} and has cited it as a direct influence on the song [[Black Ops]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 14 August 2022
| song name | Sammy Intro |
| artist | They Might Be Giants |
| releases | Asbury Park Live |
| year | 2009 |
| first played | October 1, 2009 (162 known performances) |
| run time | 0:34 |
| sung by |  Instrumental
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Trivia/Info
- A recording frequently used to open live performances, described by John Flansburgh as "a morphing, treated version of Sammy Davis Jr.’s walk on music".
- The song is based around a sample of "Ain't I", an instrumental introduction from Sammy Davis Jr.'s 1967 live album That's All!. Flansburgh has mentioned the album as one of his favorites,[1] and has cited it as a direct influence on the song Black Ops.
Song Themes
Altered Voice, Intros, Self-Reference
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