1989, Sammy Davis jr . 60TH Anniversary , songwriter:Michael Jackson , Michael expressed his utmost respect and gratitude to his great predecessor who paved the way for him, and he sang , when the Sammy heard that song , he cried , and my cheeks got wet as i watched that touching song and Sammy staring at Michael's singing, and , Stevie was encouraged by this song 🎵I've gotta be me ’he sang , Sammy Davis jr , he could sing , tap dance , talk , skit , and do it all , and he was top-notch at it ...