Sammy Davis Jr - Dont Get | Around Much Anymore

The lyrics tell a story of . The narrator is so heartbroken over a lost love that they can't even face their old social haunts:

: They avoid it because they "couldn't bear it" without their partner. SAMMY DAVIS JR - DONT GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE

Sammy Davis Jr. ’s rendition of is a masterclass in his ability to blend swing, heartbreak, and high-energy showmanship. Originally an instrumental by Duke Ellington titled "Never No Lament," the song gained its famous lyrics by Bob Russell in 1942. The Story of the Song The lyrics tell a story of

: They get as far as the door but turn back because people would ask about the missing partner. ’s rendition of is a masterclass in his

Sammy Davis Jr. first recorded the song for his 1957 album, . While the lyrics are melancholic, Sammy often performed it with a rhythmic vitality that suggested a man trying to dance through his own grief. The Heartbreak and Heroism of Sammy Davis Jr.

: The narrator tries to convince themselves their "mind’s more at ease," but ultimately admits that "it's awfully different" being alone. Sammy's Relationship with the Track