In 1989, ‘Sammy Davis Jr.’s 60th Anniversary Celebration’ was filmed in front of an audience at The Shrine Auditorium. The day before the performance, Michael Jackson, Buz Kohan (television writer), Glen Roven (composer), and George Schlatter (producer) came together to create a song that honored Sammy Davis Jr. and his contributions to entertainment. With only a limited time to rehearse, Michael came out and taped this performance of, ‘You Were There’. To hear more stories like this, be sure to

Michael Jackson (Sammy Davis jr 60th brihday) Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Show, on 13th November 1989. Performed by Michael - for the one and only time - at the show, after which he was heard saying he would never sing the song again, as it was "Sammy's song". #beforeautotune #70sfashion #oldies #oldiebutgoodie #60sstyle #70smusic #80sbaby #80skids #music #80s #80smusic #80smovies #80sbaby #michaeljackson | dj thunderstorm