The Life of a Rat Pack Member: Sammy Davis Jr.

Spa Recovery After a Wild Night

Paul Anka, an occasional Rat Pack member, revealed that after a night of partying and gambling until 4 or 5 in the morning, the gang needed to be rejuvenated. These were the times that the Rat Pack had their most intimate moments. Basically, Frank Sinatra got the group matching robes with their nicknames written on them.

Paul Anka performing in 1967.

Paul Anka performing in 1967. Photo by ITV / Shutterstock

Paul Anka was “Kid,” Sammy Davis Jr. was “Smokey, the Bear,” and Dean Martin was “Dago.” The Rat Pack would take off their clothes, sit in the steam room, and just talk and relax. Sinatra also ordered women to give them a special massage… if you know what I mean. That’s one way to relax.