New York City / Times Square After Dark - "and the squeal of brakes" - Sammy Davis Jr.

"Night Song" performed by Sammy Davis Jr. in the Broadway show "Golden Boy" is probably his most sincere performance. "About" New York City, with a strong undertone of the Civil Rights movement. Although he was a major star (member of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin), he could not stay at many of the hotels where he performed.

 

"Oh summer, not a bit of breeze

Neon signs are shining through the tired trees

Lovers walking to and fro

Everyone has someone and a place to go

 

Listen, hear the cars come, pass

They don't even see me flying by so fast

They're moving, going who knows where

Only thing I know is I am not going there

 

Where do you go

When you feel that your brain is on fire

Where do you go

When you don't even know what it is you desire

 

Listen, laughter everywhere

Hear it, life is in the air

As the night comes and the town awakes

Sound of children calling

And the squeal of brakes

 

Music but a lonely song

When you can't help wondering

Where do I belong

When you can't help wondering

Where do I belong"

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