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The Rat Pack – Birth of the Blues (1965) | Sinatra, Martin & Davis Jr. Live in St. Louis

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Experience the magic of the Rat Pack in this rare 1965 live performance of "Birth of the Blues," featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., with Johnny Carson as the emcee, special appearance by Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford This historic concert took place at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis (now the Stifel Theatre) as a fundraiser for Dismas House, the first halfway house for ex-convicts in the U.S., founded by Father Charles "Dismas" Clark. ​ Originally broadcast via closed-circuit television, the footage was thought lost for decades until rediscovered and released as part of the "Live & Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection." ​ Uploaded for my uncle, who adored this performance and has since passed from cancer, this video now serves as a tribute in his memory. 🕰️ Channel Update: We're now Vintage Taer, a destination for classic film commentary, animated tributes, and retro entertainment. Subscribe for illustrated r …...more
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The Rat Pack – Birth of the Blues (1965) | Sinatra, Martin & Davis Jr. Live in St. Louis
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2015Mar 7
Experience the magic of the Rat Pack in this rare 1965 live performance of "Birth of the Blues," featuring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., with Johnny Carson as the emcee, special appearance by Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford This historic concert took place at the Kiel Opera House in St. Louis (now the Stifel Theatre) as a fundraiser for Dismas House, the first halfway house for ex-convicts in the U.S., founded by Father Charles "Dismas" Clark. ​ Originally broadcast via closed-circuit television, the footage was thought lost for decades until rediscovered and released as part of the "Live & Swingin': The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection." ​ Uploaded for my uncle, who adored this performance and has since passed from cancer, this video now serves as a tribute in his memory. 🕰️ Channel Update: We're now Vintage Taer, a destination for classic film commentary, animated tributes, and retro entertainment. Subscribe for illustrated retrospectives and restored gems from Hollywood’s golden years. 📺 Explore more on our channel: 👉 Public domain classics, illustrated thumbnails 👉 Voiceover narration & animated mascots 👉 Tribute videos like this, preserving the past with style 💬 Comments and stories welcome—share your memories of the Rat Pack. #RatPack #FrankSinatra #DeanMartin #SammyDavisJr #VintagePerformance #ClassicHollywood #BirthOfTheBlues #Live1965 #StLouis #TributeVideo #VintageTaer

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