Stan' Up An' Fight
Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.
I'm sure glad to be,
To be where I c'n see
So many friends o' mine.
How've I been doin'?
How've I been doin'?
If you really wanta know de truth,
I'm doin' fine!
Seventeen
Decisions in a row,
An' only five on points;
De res' was all K.O.
Jackson an' Johnson,
Murphy an' Bronson,
One by one dey come,
An' one by one to dreamland dey go.
How's it done?
You ask me, how's it done?
I got a trainer man
Who taught me all I need to know.
Sure feels good to have him in my corner,
Hear his voice a-whisp'rin' low:
"Big boy, remember,
You mus' remember
Stan' up an' fight until you hear de bell,
Stan' toe to toe,
Trade blow fer blow,
Keep punchin' till you make yer punches tell,
Show dat crowd watcher know!
Until you hear dat bell,
Dat final bell,
Stan' up an' fight like hell!"
When you fight
Out in de open air,
In a patch o' light
De ring looks small an' white.
Out in de blackness,
Out in de blackness,
You c'n feel a hun'erd thousan' eyes
Fillin' de night.
Cigarettes
Are blinkin' in de dark,
An' makin' polka dots
Aroun' de baseball park,
People are quiet~
Den dere's a riot!
Someone t'rows a punch
An' plants it right smack on de mark...
Somebody's hurt,
You kinda think it's you.
You hang across de ropes
Da's all you want to do.
Den you look aroun' an' see your trainer's eyes,
Beggin' you to see it through,
Dey say, "Remember,
Big Boy, remember
Stan' up an' fight until you hear de bell,
Stan' toe to toe,
Trade blow fer blow,
Keep punchin' till you make yer punches tell,
Show dat crowd watcher know!
Until you hear dat bell,
Dat final bell,
Stan, up an' fight like hell!"
Stan' Up An' Fight
Sammy Davis Jr.'s "Stan' Up An' Fight" stands as a vibrant testament to his unique ability to blend jazz sophistication with upbeat pop energy. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies his signature style, characterized by a lively rhythm section and Davis's charismatic vocal delivery. As a key component of his discography, the song reflects the musical landscape of the 1960s, where Davis seamlessly navigated between Broadway musicality and R&B influences. The recording captures his dynamic stage presence, delivering an infectious groove that encouraged audiences to move and celebrate. It remains a notable song in his catalog, showcasing his versatility as a performer who could command attention through both his musicality and his engaging personality.