I remember hearing of Sammy's passsing while in my Connecticut office. I just sat there and tears rushed down my face. More class in his little finger than all the celebrities of today combined. RIP Sammy.
How does some one not cry for this great soul of a man and entertainer. He went through so much hell in life but yet gave so much more love and encouragement to so many.
Sammy's putting his heart and soul into this performance, as he always did. He left it all on the stage. This show was for starving children in developing countries. What a soul.
when I watch Sam doing this number, I am awed by his ability to really "tell the story." He brings us all into his world. Problem is, when i watch a number like this masterpiece, my vision gets blurry every time. EVERY time!
You are not alone. I'm a 62 year old macho shit-head and I cry too. Takes me back to when I had my whole family and times were so much easier and better. I was in 6th grade in '72 and things were about to get "different". This just takes me back before things got a little harder. Watching old performances from the 60s and 70s make me well up every time. Try listening to Carol Burnett's end show song, "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together", That'll take ya back! Peace.
@@Bakaat777 As she tugged her ear every show after that song which was saying hello to her grandmother. Hilarious show and sentimental memory. Honestly I became choked up hearing the Danny Thomas show closing theme. Like you stated… We had no idea how much life would change☮
the talent this man had, I never liked this stuff when I was younger, I considered it old fashion to me,(my dads generation) it's only when I got a bit older that I realised what a brilliant performer this man was, (also dean and frank too) they were of a golden age where singers could actually sing, sometimes you don't appreciate someone until they have gone, "Sammy come back and dance".
MrTibbs you said it right, that is exactly how i am feeling, i was old enough to know who he was, but i wasn't interested in him when i was younger, but now with you tube i am rediscovering the Super Talented Sammy Davis Jr. Wow, what a talent he was, i wish that i was in the front row of any one of his shows, he's gone but not forgotten.
Watching almost 52 years later with a tear in my eyes. Such a talent. A Truly a great talent. Love You Sammy. Mr Bojangles come back and dance please come back and dance for us. Mr Bojangles... dance... Why can't You come back and dance?
Sammy is great on record but you only really appreciate him when you can see the performance. He owned the stage when he was on it and could captivate an audience like no one else. That's why he was considered by many to be the greatest entertainer of his time. He doesn't just sing the song, he performs it, becomes it.
I so agree! I saw Sammy Davis Jr sing this song in Lake Tahoe Nevada as a littler girl and fell in love at the age of seven! He puts his heart and soul out in every song and performance with his tremendous voice. What an amazing entertainer and with such style too!!
Grew up listening to this man in the 70s & 80s . Must be one hell of a band in the Heavens . No doubt he left a positive mark on earth while he was here . RIP Sammy . 2022
There's a huge difference between a Performer and an ENTERTAINER!!! Sammy was the quintessential Enterainer .... like no other or EVER will be again ..... ❤
One of the best male performers of the 20th Century. Sammy Davis Jr knew how to deliver a song like no one could. If this song doesn't move you, nothing well! Incredible......
What a total talent Sammy was. This is such a beautiful interpretation. To me this song has an Americana-Steven Foster-Mark-Twain-Riverboat-era quality about it.
That’s true I know it I met him at 14 he let me try on his rings I have those pictures than I saw his show I was mesmerized I love you Sammy Davis jr 2021
Sammy Davis Jr was so talented it was amazing. He always gave every performance that he did 110 percent! For his slightly smaller stature he had the voice of a giant that was so powerful it was frightening. RIP Sammy, you will never ever be forgotten. ♥️♥️👍🙄🎼✌🎶✌🇨🇦♥️♥️
I remember the song for many many many years ago to this day it makes me smile and brings a smile and tears into my eyes great performance from a great man
He was always with me in my youth through my parents records. Man do I miss him!!! Samy, I hope you're having a swell time in heaven,giving laughter and great music to the angels!
For the traits of compassion and integrity for a performer, he stands alone. For the trifecta of singing, physical performing and just plain coolness? He stands equally alone. A special human being, loved by many who never spoke with him-that says volumes of the person. RIP Sam
This is VERY rare. This is the year the song came out. This performance and the Flip Wilson episode from the same year are the only performances using the original arrangement as the single.
This is my favorite version of this song. I keep watching this same video, over and over and over. Thank you, Sammy! Ironically, he once said in an interview that his greatest fear was ending up just like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who died in poverty. Ed Sullivan paid for Bill Robinson's funeral and hundreds of thousands of people came to it. "Mr Bojangles" may have died in poverty, but he was rich in all the love directed towards him. I love his movies.
Just Heard this for the 100th time but the first time. Something to do with whisky... well SDJr is a f'ing genius for this. It's a fantastic performance, the studio version is as good.
What incredible quality. Once he produced the hat the crowd would go nuts. &/for good reason , I think he was singing about himself in a way, the song got to him. Sometimes he was clearly in tears, he was in Melbourne. A unique & incredible entertainer. Sublime that is the best.
I believe he could have been. I heard him tell a story of when he was in the service in WWII. He was in the Navy and some other servicemen dumped him upside down in a barrel of something. I forget the substance but itI was demeaning. So in Mr Bojangles, I think he was feeling the loneliness of someone living the life of a transient performer.
@@lar7905 I just read your post about “ Sammy Davis Jnr” . If he was in the Navy during the war there is probably little doubt he was treated badly, I agree with you.
J'aime sa voix son phrasé , le rythme de paroles , super interprétation , plus je prends de l'âge et plus j'apprécie ❤ de nos jours nos soit disant artistes peuvent bien s'accrocher
It is not his song dear all . It is Jerry Jeff Walker's song ! Said that , RIP Sammy , we love you forever and you made this masterpiece fly with your magical voice . RIP Jerry Jeff Walker . RIP and sing in heaven both , if there is one somewhere above the skies of New Orleans ! ♥ cause sometimes we cry for you , just like now, and we are all a bit Bojangles ..... ♥
Son of Erin is absolutely right, their never was anyone to match Sammy D j . He passed in touching distance of our table singing and dancing Mr Bojangles in Sydney ,1985. A very deeply moving experience; nearing the close of his career.
Understand there wouldn’t be a pack without Sammy.. he brought Dean and Frank to life when those 3 were side by side. Not saying they weren’t great on their own just stand next to Sammy made them great. Not as great as Sammy of course lol
Nothing and nobody will or ever come close to him, just magic
I remember hearing of Sammy's passsing while in my Connecticut office. I just sat there and tears rushed down my face. More class in his little finger than all the celebrities of today combined. RIP Sammy.
How does some one not cry for this great soul of a man and entertainer. He went through so much hell in life but yet gave so much more love and encouragement to so many.
Sammy's putting his heart and soul into this performance, as he always did. He left it all on the stage. This show was for starving children in developing countries. What a soul.
#Facts......"Sammy's putting his heart and soul into this performance, as he always did. He left it all on the stage."
Well said. RIP Sammy and Mr Bojangles My favorite song ever ❤️
Sammy at his very best.
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Why do I cry every time I play this… And since a kid! Those lyrics, his voice, his subtle dance moves and that whistling❣️😭💞❤️🩹💖😇
I am with you every time I see this performance it brings tease to my eyes really like just now !!
Not his song , but magical as he made it his ♥
when I watch Sam doing this number, I am awed by his ability to really "tell the story." He brings us all into his world. Problem is, when i watch a number like this masterpiece, my vision gets blurry every time. EVERY time!
You are not alone. I'm a 62 year old macho shit-head and I cry too. Takes me back to when I had my whole family and times were so much easier and better. I was in 6th grade in '72 and things were about to get "different". This just takes me back before things got a little harder. Watching old performances from the 60s and 70s make me well up every time. Try listening to Carol Burnett's end show song, "I'm So Glad We Had This Time Together", That'll take ya back! Peace.
@@Bakaat777 As she tugged her ear every show after that song which was saying hello to her grandmother. Hilarious show and sentimental memory. Honestly I became choked up hearing the Danny Thomas show closing theme. Like you stated… We had no idea how much life would change☮
the talent this man had, I never liked this stuff when I was younger, I considered it old fashion to me,(my dads generation) it's only when I got a bit older that I realised what a brilliant performer this man was, (also dean and frank too) they were of a golden age where singers could actually sing, sometimes you don't appreciate someone until they have gone, "Sammy come back and dance".
MrTibbs you said it right, that is exactly how i am feeling, i was old enough to know who he was, but i wasn't interested in him when i was younger, but now with you tube i am rediscovering the Super Talented Sammy Davis Jr. Wow, what a talent he was, i wish that i was in the front row of any one of his shows, he's gone but not forgotten.
@@migrain45 boys i feel exactly like you. I really appriciate your passion to music. It's beautiful when you find someone who feels the same feelings.
I think most people are Ike it
This is true of everyone... youth is wasted on the young! 🙂
MORE TALENT IN HIS BABY FINGER THAN THE MAJORITY OF THESE SO-CALLED ENTERTAINERS TODAY.
Watching almost 52 years later with a tear in my eyes. Such a talent. A Truly a great talent. Love You Sammy. Mr Bojangles come back and dance please come back and dance for us. Mr Bojangles... dance...
Why can't You come back and dance?
My goodness...the timing, the voice, the moves...absolutely brilliant! What an artist!
👍👍👍👍👍
You tube allows us to watch Sammy do this song going from younger and healthy to older and sicker, but each time it's a masterpiece of perfection.
Sammy Davis Jr. , Greatest Entertainer of All Time, in my humble opinion.
Sammy is great on record but you only really appreciate him when you can see the performance. He owned the stage when he was on it and could captivate an audience like no one else. That's why he was considered by many to be the greatest entertainer of his time. He doesn't just sing the song, he performs it, becomes it.
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What a beautiful performance.
I so agree! I saw Sammy Davis Jr sing this song in Lake Tahoe Nevada as a littler girl and fell in love at the age of seven! He puts his heart and soul out in every song and performance with his tremendous voice. What an amazing entertainer and with such style too!!
Sammy Davis, Jr. was an American treasure.
Grew up listening to this man in the 70s & 80s . Must be one hell of a band in the Heavens . No doubt he left a positive mark on earth while he was here . RIP Sammy . 2022
There's a huge difference between a Performer and an ENTERTAINER!!! Sammy was the quintessential Enterainer .... like no other or EVER will be again ..... ❤
One of the best male performers of the 20th Century. Sammy Davis Jr knew how to deliver a song like no one could. If this song doesn't move you, nothing well! Incredible......
the writer just died, and what a great song and this is the best ever rendition of this song, the best interpretation ever
U dont see this talent on TV..or the stage..in 2020...my folks use whatch TV programs like this back in the 70s as a family ..good old TV
What a beautiful, beautiful, beautiful man Sammy is!
Amen. Amen. Amen.
A beautiful song ... and the orchestra's piano is quite nice
Words cannot express the loss of this wonderful legend that is Sammy Davis Jnr. We miss you Sammy x
What a beautiful version.... Thank you so much !
Thank you. Classic rendition. Love it.
Sammy, would love for you to come back and dance!!! Legend...
No one sings this story like Sammy Davis Jr. this is his signature song'
So true I do agree. No one. Such warmth..
Sammy was everywhere when I was in my youth such great memories RIP Dance Man.
Mother in heaven, what a genius ,voice from the gods.🙏🏽✊🏾
My late Dad loved this song....RIP Dad
What a total talent Sammy was. This is such a beautiful interpretation. To me this song has an Americana-Steven Foster-Mark-Twain-Riverboat-era quality about it.
pure genius a gift to the world never be another Sammy God bless you thank you so much.
sonof erin
Well said,1 of a kind,true entertainer,none better!👍
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That’s true I know it I met him at 14 he let me try on his rings I have those pictures than I saw his show I was mesmerized I love you Sammy Davis jr 2021
I'd love to have been one of those people leaning on the stage. And then to see my younger self years later on You Tube. What a world!
Just look at how everyone Is silent and mesmerized listening and watching him!
so much of heart and passion. Appreciate this version very much, good swinging....
Fabulous entertainer! Why is anyone disliking this video?
The Greatest Entertainer of the 20th Century. In my humble opinion.
Superb. With superb backing too. Listen to that brilliant pianist in the background from 58 seconds on. Wow! 😘
Og my God , that's a wounderful and heavenly song 🕺🕺🕺🕺🎊👍👍👍👍♥️♥️♥️♥️🥰😍🥰🇸🇯🇸🇯🇸🇯😃
Some times a singer and a song find each other and it’s pure magic...
Sammy Davis Jr was so talented it was amazing. He always gave every performance that he did 110 percent! For his slightly smaller stature he had the voice of a giant that was so powerful it was frightening. RIP Sammy, you will never ever be forgotten. ♥️♥️👍🙄🎼✌🎶✌🇨🇦♥️♥️
First performer I ever cried when he passed.
The feeling in his voice brought out the song to life as he sang it. Watching him sing and dance to it. RIP Sammy Davis JR!
I remember the song for many many many years ago to this day it makes me smile and brings a smile and tears into my eyes great performance from a great man
Un chef d oeuvre , un artiste un vrai de la tête au pied ... inoubliable, et quelle triste chanson ...
What a magnificent talent he was,never will we see another like him.
Many have tried it,but only one Man can sing it:Sammy Davies Jr.He and Mr.Bojangles seemed to be one
One of America's finest....Sammy Davis Jr.
the best ever version love you sammy
He was always with me in my youth through my parents records. Man do I miss him!!! Samy, I hope you're having a swell time in heaven,giving laughter and great music to the angels!
amazing quality for 72 what a talent he was
Watching this on Feb 29th, 2020 and his performance still captivated me. If only I could have seen him live 😭
Que Dieu vous Bénisse Sammy, vous devez chanter avec les anges maintenant🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
thanks Jerry Jeff for creating this song. Thanks SDJ for making it yours!
A true genius they don't have people like this anymore. RIP Sammy.
For the traits of compassion and integrity for a performer, he stands alone. For the trifecta of singing, physical performing and just plain coolness? He stands equally alone. A special human being, loved by many who never spoke with him-that says volumes of the person. RIP Sam
Sammy Davis jr I miss you
2021 I’ll
Die listening to
You and Marvin Gaye many more
I.met him at a charity event .he was very nice
AND ONE TIME I DELIVER MAIL TO HIS HOUSE. I LOVED HIS MUSIC
This is VERY rare. This is the year the song came out. This performance and the Flip Wilson episode from the same year are the only performances using the original arrangement as the single.
the song came out in 1968
@@theburninator888 ok. I think Sammy’s version wasn’t released til ‘72.
Eye wateringly talented
This is my favorite version of this song. I keep watching this same video, over and over and over. Thank you, Sammy!
Ironically, he once said in an interview that his greatest fear was ending up just like Bill "Bojangles" Robinson who died in poverty.
Ed Sullivan paid for Bill Robinson's funeral and hundreds of thousands of people came to it. "Mr Bojangles" may have died in poverty, but he was rich in all the love directed towards him. I love his movies.
GOT TEARS WHENEVER I LISTEN TO IT .......
Amazing pure and simple
The real thing
Pure class! A time in entertainment that will never be duplicated. The world misses you Sammy!
Simply Incrable
Eines der schönsten Lieder,die je geschrieben wurden!!
Master of his craft...never be another Sammy....
Only he could make so many people stand and watch! Legend!
Just Heard this for the 100th time but the first time. Something to do with whisky... well SDJr is a f'ing genius for this. It's a fantastic performance, the studio version is as good.
Not just a song… A monologue as well. Greatness Ladies & Gentlemen
What incredible quality. Once he produced the hat the crowd would go nuts. &/for good reason , I think he was singing about himself in a way, the song got to him. Sometimes he was clearly in tears, he was in Melbourne. A unique & incredible entertainer. Sublime that is the best.
Sublime
I believe he could have been. I heard him tell a story of when he was in the service in WWII. He was in the Navy and some other servicemen dumped him upside down in a barrel of something. I forget the substance but itI was demeaning. So in Mr Bojangles, I think he was feeling the loneliness of someone living the life of a transient performer.
@@lar7905 I just read your post about “ Sammy Davis Jnr” . If he was in the Navy during the war there is probably little doubt he was treated badly, I agree with you.
Brilliant performance and band!
Sammy took this song to a whole new level. Jerry jeff walker wrote this song, but Sammy put this song in our hearts.
Best ever entertainer. singing, acting, dancing, step dancing, impersonating, playing instruments.
J'aime sa voix son phrasé , le rythme de paroles , super interprétation , plus je prends de l'âge et plus j'apprécie ❤ de nos jours nos soit disant artistes peuvent bien s'accrocher
He was Mr. Bojangles
It is not his song dear all . It is Jerry Jeff Walker's song ! Said that , RIP Sammy , we love you forever and you made this masterpiece fly with your magical voice . RIP Jerry Jeff Walker . RIP and sing in heaven both , if there is one somewhere above the skies of New Orleans ! ♥ cause sometimes we cry for you , just like now, and we are all a bit Bojangles ..... ♥
A class act and one of the finest entertainers ever.
After 20 years he still grieved...
Dang, I love his voice.
It's recorded for all time, for a thousand generations, folk will be able to watch. like us now seeing film history from 1900.
How the hell does this get a 14 dislikes!!! Pure brilliance
The hit the wrong button.
Drunks who can't see straight ?
Some don't, some won't, see.
This song has been condemned as being racist. By today's standards you can listen to wrap but this would be culturally insensitive.
Racist liberals 🙄
What an amazing Song , Perfection if we ever saw it - well heard it in this case
天才エンターテインメント・さいこうやなあ～！！！Sammy Davis Jr.
I called him Mr entertainer, he will be missed, rest in peace to a legend.
That man could sign, dance, and act.
The man could sing !! 😎
Wonderful song. Amazing performer and the TV production and camerawork is brilliant. Breathtaking.
I agree, wonderful camera work. Look carefully at that audience in the last 30 seconds, they are completely mesmorised by the performance. 😅
My boys in Tampa used to play Bojangles in reggae for me
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Thank you Sammy........................we miss you.............you will live forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Complete and utter brilliant!
This is amazing, and He still did it better in '85
This man sends shudders down my spine
He was such a CREEP😢
One of the top five performers of all time 👊
Thank you, Mr Sammy Davis Jr.
Rest Peacefully 🙏🏾❣️🌹🙏🏾🩷🌷🌹
Son of Erin is absolutely right, their never was anyone to match Sammy D j . He passed in touching distance of our table singing and dancing Mr Bojangles in Sydney ,1985. A very deeply moving experience; nearing the close of his career.
Fantastic👏
I like his 1985 version he really had it to perfection buy then and it shows
A golden masterpiece, this man was a gift to have in the world. R.I.P. Sammy Davis Jr. And always Thank You.
Great song and perfect Sammy Davis Jr., i would like to be there.....but I was too young😩
The best artist of all times !!!....new generations do not have a light to follow like we had with Sammy.....we were very lucky !!
in my opinion, THE the most talented of the pack. not taking away from Dean OR Frank.
No..you are spot on...even Frank said he was the best...yet his ego wouldn't let it be known when Mr. Davis was alive....
Un Capo Total ,de lo mejor ,un Artista con todas las letras.
Seriously underrated! One of my favorite songs by Sammy
Robert Gagliardi no doubt
Understand there wouldn’t be a pack without Sammy.. he brought Dean and Frank to life when those 3 were side by side. Not saying they weren’t great on their own just stand next to Sammy made them great. Not as great as Sammy of course lol
Simply Amazing!