Sammy Davis discusses significance of BoJangles

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  • Sammy Davis describes how the song Mr Bojangles relates to himself, with montage footage of his life. From 60th anniversary tribute.

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  • @nadineF
    @nadineF ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Talent overload. Simply the best, the and only

  • @boomerguy9935
    @boomerguy9935 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My hero. I grew up watching and listening to him since the 60's. Wonderful and gentle human being. So talented and so full of heart and soul.

  • @nahpoli
    @nahpoli 7 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    Sammy Davis was probably the most complete entertainer of all time he could do it all sing dance do comedy drama and he was great at all of it rest in peace Mr. Davis

    • @marycampbell4669
      @marycampbell4669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can't get tired of watching Sammy doing all versions of "Mr Bojangles"
      RIP my Brother!

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@marycampbell4669 Sammy was/is our best he incapsulated all from those who came before him. Thank you, brother Sammy for giving us,
      YOUR ALL!!!!
      "

  • @ellierfromthebronx4531
    @ellierfromthebronx4531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    No, you didn't end up like Mr. Bojangles...but this became your song. You mastered it. You gave it class!

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sadly he did, he died broke, and drugs ravaged him. Remember all the rings he wore? creditors snatched those, his idol old blue eyes had to pay for his funeral.
      So goes our story as Black folks, DAMN,,
      Ocean's 11 casino has a mural of the Rat Pack, if it were to become the last sight of humanity; visitors to earth would/will know I existed.
      Thank you, Sammy,

  • @biolawyer1
    @biolawyer1 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had the honor of meeting Sammy Davis Jr. on several occasions. He was a friend of my mother's close friend, so he would visit our home whenever he traveled through our town. I was a kid and did not know who he really was, but I loved him and his visits because he was kind to me, told stories, and once even brought me on stage with him. He was an OUTSTANDING human being!!!!!! RIP my friend.

  • @indigogal2010
    @indigogal2010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I watch this over and over. RIP Sammy we loved you I think a lot of us have a fear of being BoJangles at least you were honest enough to say it.

  • @king24305
    @king24305 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here I am after years of falling for this song finds this video tonight that fit the bill in context. Those that think like me fear just being another face..another Bojangles #dopeaf

  • @FLL999
    @FLL999 16 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Tears rolled down my eyes when I watched and heard Sammy Davis in this video. We all have our individual Bo Jangles in life--- in one way or another. He gave his performances such power because he gave of himself. He was such a great human being and, as he says in the video, he gave it all whenever he performed. We are fortunate to have his legacy. New generations must be exposed to his work. Thank you, Gattino12, for uploading this powerful performance.

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The short brother was a giant like no other.
      "Don't let them say you didn't give it your all"
      Never Sammy, thanks to you I never leave doubts,,,.
      RIP my king!

  • @tackanderson4270
    @tackanderson4270 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just an incredible entertainer loaded with a host of skills. He always gave everyone his best each time he hit the stage. RIP Sammy...

  • @antonmasters8626
    @antonmasters8626 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish Sammy could see how much people still love and appreciate him about how great he was. I think it'd bring a smile to his face
    RIP Sammy

  • @spooncvc
    @spooncvc 16 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Other videos of Sammy singing Mr. Bojangles got me emotional. But this one, seeing the meaning of this song in his eyes, brought me to tears. There will never be another performer like him. Miss your performances, Mr. Davis Jr.

  • @TheMichiganDJ
    @TheMichiganDJ 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Sammy Davis....becoming Mr.Bojangles? No way, he will be a headliner for generations to come! He was headlining before I was born and his work will always be timeless. They don't make ENTERTAINERS like that anymore!
    RIP...it's well deserved.

  • @MrHEC381991
    @MrHEC381991 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Artists like that were a completely different type of animal back then.

  • @stanaoki330
    @stanaoki330 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The "Mister Bojangles" of our and my time: Sammy Davis Jr. He lived it, sang it, acted it. God bless and rest his soul!

  • @Wulfdane
    @Wulfdane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If you can write a song that leaves a permanent impression on the great Sammy Davis Jr, you’ve written something special.

  • @cathyscott4170
    @cathyscott4170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Omg,I thank the Lord that he performed this...Because the greatness he gave at that performance gave me a chance to show my children,and grandkids the true showmanship of music and a performing artist that is all thing are with effort Thank you Sammy as you RIP you left a legend to show yet one more generation it takes to get there.

  • @noeldeal8087
    @noeldeal8087 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Sammy's routine on the Flip Wilson show in the 70's changed my life. It was the most powerful thing I'd ever seen and I've never forgotten it. And have never seen anything comparable. I believe the writer of this song was in jail and met the real Mr Bo Jangles, then wrote this song in his honor.

    • @sharidyer4332
      @sharidyer4332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The writer was Jerry Jeff Walker.

  • @garymanu2594
    @garymanu2594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Easy to see the passion and grace in someone who was living the song. Sammy was in many ways, what amounts to as a true genius.

  • @The1Ghost27
    @The1Ghost27 10 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    he was Mr.Bojangles and that was how it should be. nothing wrong with being that man. he did a fine job. lived a good life and made many people happy. he will always be remembered and may he dance forever in the hearts of the people who had the opportunity to see him. he was one of the best performers to grace a stage. RIP Sammy you will be missed and thanks for every moment you gave us.

    • @eharris6347
      @eharris6347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well put
      Very meaningful

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, he wasn't Bojangles but took the song/story to great heights.
      Bojangles, travelled about with his dog, without a care in the world.
      Only a blue/green eyed man could galivant the south with such assurance, those days.
      Moving from one place to another for us Black folks, took careful planning. Deep understanding of the Green-Book was an absolute necessity. So lucky I was to have been born in the late 50's.

    • @The1Ghost27
      @The1Ghost27 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Jaime-u5m you misunderstand he was the embodiment of bojangles. He danced until he couldnt. He even knows when he sings it. He says it himself in the video. besides in some of the performances you can see it in his eyes his face. The statement wasnt literal but at the same time very true. So indeed he was bojangles. Hope this helped. Thanks for the reply

  • @MAIP3
    @MAIP3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    So wonderful to watch, we cherish him today and always

  • @SusanRasmussenxit1
    @SusanRasmussenxit1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    You are awesome Sammy. Miss you a great deal..but at least I can watch all your songs and dance routines and your comedy acts. Great entertainer.

    • @algolightly115
      @algolightly115 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Susan alma Rasmussen your so nice.

    • @michaeloshea6949
      @michaeloshea6949 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Susan alma Rasmussen love u sammy

  • @sartainja
    @sartainja 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Viva the memory of the music, the dance, and the acting of Sammy Davis Jr.

  • @jacobcrawford6637
    @jacobcrawford6637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One word describes Sammy!
    ENTERTAINER !!

  • @kevinhagan17
    @kevinhagan17 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is so sad and powerful

  • @MrTrickster8000
    @MrTrickster8000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God rest your soul Mr Davis 🖤🕊️👑🙏!!!! You did not end up like Mr Bojangles I know that for a fact you God will never would've let that in Jesus name 🙏 💯💯💯💯💯

  • @robertacasey9553
    @robertacasey9553 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Sammy will live on forever , My mother played it for me know I have shared it with my daughter and granddaughter his music will forever on in my family

  • @scottchapmansinger
    @scottchapmansinger 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Read his biography at the age of 10 what a truly amazing hardworking man and performer.... legend !

  • @AtotheA21
    @AtotheA21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2:58 that was the typical final pose that Micheal used to do too. See how Sammy Davis inspired a lot of people

  • @jimmcclure7013
    @jimmcclure7013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God made only one Sammy. The Greatest

  • @tonyclifton265
    @tonyclifton265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "you see, son, I drinks a bit" love that line

  • @AnnaMariPieterse
    @AnnaMariPieterse 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I have a huge smile on my face my heart feels so warm right now....wow...

  • @DJentertainTV
    @DJentertainTV 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You will always be remembered Sammy! You won't be the only one talking of your life, we all will and pass your legend on!

  • @wendileona
    @wendileona 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats heavy 1:42 ... wiped up from a changing of times. Times do change, very fast. One can't fight the times they a'change... you have to ride them, change with them, be part of the here and now.
    On the other hand, Sammy was of certain kind of performer that was just class man. He connected with the audience, he was as one, making each member of that audience feel like he was performing for just YOU. And he was humble, modest and down to earth and genuine.
    You just dont see that anymore.

  • @ole9421
    @ole9421 12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    To the youthful mind life seems unlimited. But at some point in everyones life you reach that crest and reality sets in. We all fear becoming that... old man... who talks about life in the past tense.
    After hearing Sammy's thoughts I'm sure it was quite chilling for him to perform this number.

  • @111Phoenix777
    @111Phoenix777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always loved Sammy Davis Jr. He was such an amazingly talented artist -- singer, dancer, actor, comedian, entertainer. He was no Mr. Bojangles, though he did an amazing performance of the song. He was a mega star, unique, one of a kind, like Frank Sinatra. There'll never be another Sammy Davis Jr.

  • @TrentonOldJersey
    @TrentonOldJersey 15 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy Birthday Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. True legend.

  • @RedBud315
    @RedBud315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like to think of Sammy as the first entertainer to be known by one name. Before Elvis, Madonna, Cher, there was Sammy!!

  • @annbarry9355
    @annbarry9355 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    to great a singer, always would would be great singer and dancer no matter what....WONDERFUL VOICE

  • @joeherald7319
    @joeherald7319 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sammy was one of the greatest performers of our time. Shout out also to Jerry Jeff Walker. This lyrics of this song so perfectly animate the story it's like watching a little one-act play.

  • @wellingtonjesuorobo3218
    @wellingtonjesuorobo3218 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    the interpretation of the song is still roaming in mind and is so heavy

  • @ChristianW1975
    @ChristianW1975 15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That song always gets me.
    Truly a one of a kind artist, and what a voice... straight to the heart every time he sang out !

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Old Man River from him is the deepest song I've ever heard. It reaches my soul like no other. RIP Sammy,

  • @charleshunter529
    @charleshunter529 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No matter who wrote it or who else sang it , it is Sammy Davis s song

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      jeff Walker wrote it but Sammy made it his!
      It took Sammy back to the struggles he saw us Blacks experience, the indignities, the inhumanities.
      Old Man River is another song, he personalized and told it like no other.
      Sammy didn't sing songs, he told them.

  • @mattd3046
    @mattd3046 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sammy somehow thought he was going to end up like Bojangles- a drunken has been. Sammy - u r a legend

  • @scott1and1ben
    @scott1and1ben 15 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One Man, One legend, What a life, What a talent. he is one of the reasons I do what i do, and probably my favourite song of all time

  • @sylviane9738
    @sylviane9738 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Monsieur Sammy Davis Junior, vous avez toute ma gratitude car j adore cette chanson que vous interprétez de façon magistrale.
    Je vous aimerais jusqu à la fin de mes jours.
    RIP🌺🙏🏻🌺

  • @SuperFashionista11
    @SuperFashionista11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sammy Davis jr I love ya see you in heaven my friend

  • @abbiasante
    @abbiasante 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Read his biography 'Yes I Can' & your respect for this man will more than double.
    Love & miss you Sammy x

  • @GeorgeD1965
    @GeorgeD1965 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Heard how he felt the song different times, later in life, he finally ok with it. Saw bojangles in shirley temple movie. Damn, talk about a dancer

  • @TheLastIndian71
    @TheLastIndian71 14 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Sammy Davis JR! Please come back & dance! R.I.P Sammy!

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh, "That man could dance",,,

  • @rossmcl177
    @rossmcl177 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this. Its so moving.

  • @ednsne
    @ednsne 11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    one of the greats!

  • @1cbert
    @1cbert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sammy davis jr is such an incredible,interesting man.. every interview of his is an amzing insight into a fascinating guy.. what a line, "guys who got wiped out by changing times"

  • @SoulMusicBrotha
    @SoulMusicBrotha 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your END was not so FADED MY FRIEND. You will always be remembered and loved Sammy! YOU ARE AMONG THE GREATEST OF THE GREATS MY FRIEND . GOD BLESS YOU THEN NOW AND ALWAYS. WE MISS YOU.

  • @Candygirl820
    @Candygirl820 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    oh wow that was so sad....wow thanks for posting this very important footage.

  • @naomidga
    @naomidga 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow...that was amazing. Thanks for posting. RIP Sammy, we love you!

  • @jpdavis6042
    @jpdavis6042 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, I loved the Street in Sammy, so real...in addition to being the greatest entertainer known since artist's voices and performances have been recorded. RIP Sammy

  • @CarlinosCoolTunes
    @CarlinosCoolTunes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sammy experienced a lot, good and bad. He was such a talent and he made many people happy. Not everyone can say that. I would have loved to have met him.

  • @Geodude123man
    @Geodude123man 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    sammy, you will never fade away and become bojangles. you will always be sammy, forever in the heart of entertaining

    • @Jaime-u5m
      @Jaime-u5m 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      His premonition came to life, stuff got the best of him; and like nearly all Black performers died penniless.

  • @mrmazine
    @mrmazine 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank you for entertaining us happy birthday samuel!

  • @sonofyah2726
    @sonofyah2726 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Entertainers make our lives liveable ......but they pay such a heavy price We Love Mr. Sammy Davis jr. an the many before & after....

  • @dnnylee
    @dnnylee 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. was a class act all the way, RIP thank you for the memories

  • @177coc
    @177coc 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Quelle merveille cet artiste ! Quel danseur ! Quelle voix ! Définitivement je vous adore MONSIEUR SAMMY DAVIS JR !

  • @tonopahbarry
    @tonopahbarry 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i spent a lot of years as a carnie during the '70s, and even though i could never dance a lick, this song still touches the old carnie in me. and oh yeah, i'm grateful to have been born at a time that allowed me to appreciate sammy from a rat packer right through some of his best work, but sometimes i really wish i hadn't out-lived him.

  • @dopeywonder
    @dopeywonder 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love his smile. Beautiful. 😢

  • @meseyc
    @meseyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Legendary smile

  • @indigogal2010
    @indigogal2010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Also when they did roasts they could take a joke. they teased each other about race, everything and the laughed. today you would get sued. amazing how thin skinned we have become, he was a guy who was cool, smooth and probably fought a lot of his own personal demons, like the rest of us.

  • @dandman1575
    @dandman1575 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn, that man could sing and dance, and he gave it his all. I for one, am eternally grateful, for Sammy Davis Jr.

  • @Flewti2
    @Flewti2 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to hear you say that, because he received grave criticism from radicals during the Sixties, who had suffered blatant, soul crushing and downright racism in life. However, he chose a different path than some others did as a result of America's shameful path.
    Many more people should learn how to do something, and be motivated to doing it well, especially in the face of adversity and ignorance. Sammy is a role model.

  • @RK807
    @RK807 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    From Wikipedia: According to Walker, a murder on the 4th July weekend of 1965 precipitated the arrest of all the street people in the area. In the crowded cell, a disheveled homeless old man began to talk to Walker who had been arrested earlier for drunkenness. The man told various stories of his life but the tone darkened after 'Mr Bojangles' recalled his dog who'd been run over. Someone then asked for something to lighten the mood and the man obliged with a tap dance. The man was white.

  • @MrRibb32
    @MrRibb32 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful.

  • @mikekemp9877
    @mikekemp9877 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely one of a kind a one man entertainment machine a rare thing sammy could appear on stage t.v theatre movies and we just loved him what he projected is indefinable but boy it made us happy

  • @wzrdcc
    @wzrdcc 11 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never heard that explanation before. When he died, he was in debt. In a sad sort of way, I guess he DID become Mr. Bojangles. A truly magnificent performer.

    • @asmith73TCB
      @asmith73TCB 11 ปีที่แล้ว

      not really he was still better off then Bojangles.....but he gt sick during his tours with Frank and Dean Martin so that cut into his money he was trying to earn to pay the govt.

  • @josephjakubec9584
    @josephjakubec9584 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Both so very very talented. Sammy was the and will always be the greatest entertainer.

    • @Xlen-omega
      @Xlen-omega 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      JOSEPH JAKUBEC I second that.

  • @Fletchkid
    @Fletchkid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    always prefered sammy's version over the original

  • @BrooklynStitcher
    @BrooklynStitcher 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    This song is about an old dancer who used to be somebody. But over the years he's been forgotten, beaten down, and lives now on old memories of what he used to be fueled by drinking.
    And the reason Mr. Davis owns this song is because he grew up during a time when his father,uncle and himself were considered seond class citizens but who because of their talent were allowed to preform. And if not for Sammy alot of people would have forgotten about all those great dancers who came before him.

  • @nadineF
    @nadineF 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sammy❣️🙏🏻

  • @joeklimko8339
    @joeklimko8339 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a good guy when Christmas special were resected and great

  • @carlosrobertobacila7814
    @carlosrobertobacila7814 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The book “Bob London The Boy Who Read The Classics “ has Mr. Bojangles as the soul of the story

  • @MrRibb32
    @MrRibb32 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    beautiful!!!

  • @mr.rupertdavis3813
    @mr.rupertdavis3813 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fascinating! The stuff of life!

  • @usrt46
    @usrt46 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He neverer planned to sing it but was coaxed into it by Tom Jones when he was a gust on the show. Originally Jones was going to sing it with Sammy doing the dance moves in silhouette. They rehearsed it that way but after Jones and the rest of the crew saw it they told Sammy he just had to do the whole thing.

  • @jeprice08
    @jeprice08 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Don't worry, Sammy, I don't think that did or will ever happen to you. You are going to be remembered and loved forever.

  • @blackpowerdiva4958
    @blackpowerdiva4958 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That people younger than about 30 know not his name is a travesty. Talent GOLD

  • @BernadetteBLL
    @BernadetteBLL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A Legend whom my heavenly half brother adored & so do I Ilove you Michael Garner Jones. See you later.....xx

  • @prendimibeniamino1735
    @prendimibeniamino1735 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sammy Davis Jr. gave his all!

  • @Blackjesus3
    @Blackjesus3 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    really good video

  • @gattino12
    @gattino12  15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It depends what show you mean. The one in which he's talking is clearly a 1970s chat show, and I have no idea. The compilation itself including photo montage etc are part of the 60th anniversary tribute show made just before he died. From tv all copies are essentially pirated (notice the french subtitles on mine), but should be easy to find on ebay. If not just google sammy davis 60th anniversary and you'll doubtless find someone selling copies.

  • @Shabannie
    @Shabannie 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this interesting clip!
    -------Ellen

  • @arlenerogerswilhite
    @arlenerogerswilhite 14 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His fear became one of his greatest performances!!!!!!

  • @natedog1025
    @natedog1025 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was great

  • @Putaspellonyou
    @Putaspellonyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like Jerry Lewis' father said, "if you don't come off that stage drenched in sweat I'll be embarrassed, because you're doggin' it." Sammy never dogged it.

  • @hardin54
    @hardin54 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes He is the Original Greatest Entertainer in the world, my first musical hero !!! He lovingly passed the torch to Michael Jackson !!! May they both rest in glorious peace !!!

    • @RedBud315
      @RedBud315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That happened at his 60th anniversary celebration on TV. Michael wrote and sang the song "Because of You" for Sammy in honor of Sammy opening the door for so many black entertainers like himself and Gregory Hines who also adored Sammy. I am lucky enough to be a Golden Key holder to his gravesite.

    • @RedBud315
      @RedBud315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just now realized the very end of this video is at that very show.

    • @blutru1328
      @blutru1328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RedBud315 Yes , Sir Michael Jackson honored his hero and legend Sir Sammy Davis Jr. with that exquiste song. I had the honor of Sir Sammy Davis Jr kissing my hand at the Oscar Micheaux Awards in Oakland, where he was honored in the early 90's I believe. He and Altovise were seated in the audience and I boldy went down to their section and kneeled and expressed my gratitude of his awesome talent, he then graciously kissed my hand.

    • @hardin54
      @hardin54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Correction: the Oscar Micheaux Awards ceremony that honored Sir Sammy Davis was most likely in the late 70’s or 80’s.

  • @hypermecha223
    @hypermecha223 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God that's sad. But it's life, we are all going through it.

  • @goldenroberson84
    @goldenroberson84 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @gattino12 actually the montage is during 1990 right before he died there was a anniversary for him being in the business 60 years

  • @angelogcs77
    @angelogcs77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely the best performer for this song, though I must say, many times prefer Neil Diamond's version because I feel it has just the perfect dose of happiness and hope for our beloved Mr Bojangles.
    There is a video of Sammy with Tom Jones enacting Mr Bojangles' life. Sadly it was removed from YT. I hope it wasn't because some idiot was offended by it.
    You can't remove Sammy's legacy.

    • @higherlunacy
      @higherlunacy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Been looking for it!!
      You're right. Hopefully these woke idiots didn't get it removed!

  • @mariolyndennis522
    @mariolyndennis522 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Remember 1 of GREATs 💜💙

  • @MARIANSCATLIFFE
    @MARIANSCATLIFFE ปีที่แล้ว

    No one like Sam or William Bojangles Robinson THe greatest that's why their star burned out so quickly love joy bringer while their here let them know how much u love them I loved you Sam

  • @roydon0526
    @roydon0526 16 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ya i saw that i was guessing that was at the sands hotel in the early 60's

  • @karenKristal
    @karenKristal 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    aww I absolutely love him!

  • @granako
    @granako 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    really nice... thanks:)