Some artists never go out of style, and Frank Sinatra is one of them. A dad named Matt Clayton and his young son Archie know this very well. They became internet stars after posting a video of themselves singing the classic song “Me and My Shadow.” This lively tune, originally performed by Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr., turned out to be the perfect choice for their heartwarming father-son duet.
Matt does a great job singing Sinatra’s parts with his smooth and charming voice. Meanwhile, little Archie takes on Davis’s parts with a lot of style and confidence. It’s clear that the two of them have a blast singing together, and their adorable performance quickly captured the hearts of people online.
Their cover of “Me and My Shadow” became a huge hit, gaining an incredible 2.3 million views on YouTube! Surprisingly, their version has become the most-watched cover of the song on the platform—beating even the original recording. Fans loved the sweet family moment and were amazed by how talented Matt and Archie are.
People left comments like, “This is fantastic. How many kids know the lyrics to any of Frank Sinatra’s songs? You go, kid!” Another viewer pointed out, “Did anyone notice the kid was singing harmony on the ending lines? You know how hard that is for a youngster that age to hear the harmony line and be able to do it? He has a future in singing!”
If you’re interested, you can also find a great live version of Sinatra and Davis performing “Me and My Shadow” on YouTube.
“Me and My Shadow” is an old jazz classic that first came out in 1927. The music was written by Dave Dreyer, while Billy Rose wrote the lyrics. Back then, several artists recorded the song, including Whispering Jack Smith, Nat Shilkret, and Johnny Marvin. The song became even more famous when bandleader Ted Lewis used it as the closing number for his shows.
Over the years, many artists have put their own spin on “Me and My Shadow.” Famous singers like Robbie Williams, Bing Crosby, Dave Brubeck, and even actor Jeff Goldblum (yes, he sings too!) have performed the song.
Sinatra and Davis recorded their version in 1962 as part of the famous Rat Pack. Their version was unique because Sinatra added the line, “Closer than Bobby is to JFK.” This was a clever reference to President John F. Kennedy and his brother Robert F. Kennedy, who were in the public eye at the time.
If you enjoy Frank Sinatra’s amazing voice and style, you should definitely check out his YouTube channel or visit his official website to learn more about his music.
What do you think of Matt and Archie’s performance? Let us know in the comments below!
