Talk To The Animals
Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.
Chatting with a chimp in chimpanzee
Imagine talking to a tiger, chatting with a cheetah
What a neat achievement it would be
If we could talk to the animals and learn their languages
Maybe take an animal degree
I'd study elephant and eagle, buffalo and beagle
Alligator, guinea pig and flea
I would converse in polar bear and python
I would curse in fluent kangaroo
If people asked me, "Can you speak rhinoceros?"
I'd say, "Of courserous, can't you?"
If I conferred with our furry friends, man to animal
Think of the amazing repartee
If I could walk with the animals and talk with the animals
Grunt, squeak and squawk with the animals
And lord, they could talk to me
If I could talk to the animals
Think what fun we'd have asking over crocodiles for tea
Or maybe lunch with two or three lions, walruses and sea lions
What a lovely place the world would be
If I spoke slang to orangutan, oh
The advantages, any fool on earth can plainly see
Discussing Eastern art and dramas with intellectual llamas
That's a big step forward you'll agree
I'd learn to speak in antelope and turtle
My Pekingese would be extremely good
If I were asked to sing in hippopotamus
I'd say, "Whynotamous and I would"
If you stop and think of it, there's no doubt of it
I could win a place in history
If I could walk with the animals and talk with the animals
Grunt, squeak, squawk with the animals
And they could squeak and squawk and speak and talk to me
They would talk to me, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The animals and me, can't you see me with them?
We're walking like friends
Talking like [Incomprehensible]
About Talk To The Animals
Sammy Davis Jr.'s "Talk To The Animals" stands as a vibrant example of his unique ability to blend jazz, swing, and showmanship into a compelling pop recording. Released during the height of his career, the track showcases his signature vocal style, characterized by a smooth baritone that effortlessly shifted between comedic timing and sincere emotion. As a performer who defied racial barriers in the 1950s and 60s, Davis brought an authentic energy to the song that resonated with audiences across the nation. The composition reflects the era's musical landscape, where big band arrangements and R&B influences coexisted with emerging rock and roll rhythms. This recording remains a testament to his versatility as both a singer and a dancer, capturing the spirit of the era's entertainment scene. It is a track that highlights his talent for making complex musical concepts accessible and entertaining for listeners of all backgrounds.