This was the version I first heard, and it lives in my heart. Sammy Davis Jr. does an incredible job, too!! I'm so happy you reacted to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!
Love, love, love this song! Love your reaction. So glad you played the prolog. Adds so much! The NGDB was/is a GREAT band, featuring the legendary multi-instrumentalist John McEuen. Known best for his banjo and mandolin playing, he taught Steve Martin to play the banjo early on. I actually have this album cover framed and on my wall! The entire album is fantastic and meant a lot to me growing up. Keep up the good work, my friend! 😊🎶❤
This is certainly the most popular version of the song, but I personally, am still a big fan of the original by the man who penned this eternal masterpiece. Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸
I was in 12 in 1970 when this Lp was released and bought it great record. I bought all their records in the 70's. This band was great and a big part my life in highschool and still have the records and on CD that I listen to now. Saw them like 5 times live in the 70's. Got to meet them in the mid seventies after a show at maybe Allegheny college. I took this Lp and"Stars And Stripes Forever" to get signed. After the show I went to the door in the school where they were. I asked the security guy if they could maybe sign them for me. He opened the door and asked them if would sign them for me. Jeff Hanna told me to come in. They were very accessible friendly guys, it wasn't like you were trying to meet The Beatles. My two friends and I spent about 15 minutes with them and were like in awe. This had to be 1977 or 78. I had the Lp's framed about 30 years and they look really cool. I would have been 19 or 20 when I met them which was a WOW moment. Thanks for the memories. Peace ❤
I saw the dirt band play in Colorado 2 years ago and they still sound awesome. You need to check out some of their other songs like fishing in the dark, working man or lowlands!
"Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. This version came out in 1969 the best version is up to the listener.
This wore out the jukebox in many bars across America! Dirt Band were a great country/bluegrass cross-over band. Two other songs I really dig were *Dance Little Jean* and *Don't Get Sand In It*
If you’re not familiar with NGDB they have a substantial catalogue… Fishin’ in the Dark, Long Hard Road, Sharecropper’ Dream, Cadillac Ranch , Dance Little Jean, Face on the Cutting Room Floor and Partners, Brothers and Friends to name a few😜
This is closer to the original by Jerry Jeff Walker (who wrote it) - he does a live version from the Austin City Limits TV show. It's about a true story of being arrested and thrown in jail in New Orleans. Someday....Someday - you gotta give the original a listen. It's in the man's heart.
This is the version I grew up with and I love it. Jeff Hanna does a fine, fine job singing it. One of my music dreams was finally realized when I saw the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in August '22 sing this live!
Yes this is the version that was so popular at the time, and in fact inspired Sammy to Incorporate it in his act. It was just part of his Vegas act that he also performed live on television shows and around the country when he appeared. If you want to hear another Sammy Davis Jr. song... one that did go to the top of the charts, check out "The Candyman". Anyway, great stuff!! Never heard that prologue before. Cool!!👍👍
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS. I LIVED THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT AND I WAS 12 YO. JUST COMING TO MY ERA AND FAVORITE GENRE STILL TODAY. 53 YEARS AGO. IF YA DO JERRY JEFF WALKER, TAKE A LISTEN OF HIS "LITTLE BIRD"
@@brandonflorida1092 I stand corrected. However, the Dirt Band paid his bills when they recorded it. Most people never heard of him or his song until 1970.
NGDB has a great album called Will the Circle Be Unbroken, it has all the original " hillbilly" music stars of their time, from the 30's and 40's. People such as " Mother Mabelle Carter, June Carter Cash 's mom I only mentioned her because you might not know other names. It's a very rich double album that has some great music redone in the early to mid 70's . Yup these fellas been around a long time !
The writer of this song was the original artist, and it has a more original feel to it, since he wrote it while in jail. Check out Jerry Jeff Walker’s version.
Gotta agree. Something about hearing the story from the man who actually lived the experience and wrote about it. But I do consider this an outstanding version.
I played this album a lot when I was in high school. The album I bought had really bad sklps through the song 'Propinquity'. They were so bad that it quickly got to the next song so it wasn't really worth getting up and moving the needle. I played the album so much that I was singing along, skips and all. My sister still laughs remembering me singing the skipping version. I eventually got an album witout skips and heard what I had been missing. I love this album!
The interesting thing to me about the Sammy Davis Jr version of this song and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version is that Sammy "becomes" Mr Bojangles whereas the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band does it from the perspective of someone describing Mr Bojangles as an observer. I'm pretty sure the lyrics are the same but the first person/third person perspectives are fascinating.
Such a classic song with so many wonderful versions. My favorite is the live version by David Bromberg who toured with its author Jerry Jeff Walker in the 60’s. He tells the origin story which is quite hilarious as well as so touching.
On the album this follows an interview with an old man and his dog Teddy which It flows directly without a pause into this cut. Tough to keep the cheeks dry when you hear it.
Oh man, you've got to react to their iconic song, Willin'. It's hard to describe but it's such a beloved song and a great sing-along, and I bet you would relate to it. The frontman Lowell George died in a bathtub, or at least that's what we used to always say when we were playing live and would cover that song. I think he got electrocuted or something. But then again that might just be folklore, like Bobby Fuller of the Bob Fuller Four dying with a belly full of gasoline at a young age. Check out A New Shade of Blue for a killer song by them. Although they had multiple hits.
Great reaction! Since you mentioned Kenny Loggins, you should check out NGDB's "House at Pooh Corner", written by Kenny. It's a wonderful trip back to childhood.
This entire album is an amazing classic. And the singer you were thinking of who did a brief stint with NGDB was your reaction to Kenny Loggins (I cheated and went back to double check).
This is THE version.
…Definitely..
This was the version I first heard, and it lives in my heart. Sammy Davis Jr. does an incredible job, too!! I'm so happy you reacted to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!
For me this is the definitive version of this song. This one got the radio play, this one is the best by far, but love Sammy Davis Jr. as well.
The definitive version is by the author of the song, who wrote it based on meeting "Bojangles" in the New Orleans drunk tank.
I too heard this version first it was always on the radio in the early 70's. Great song right.
a great song sung by the dirt band is "buy for me the rain" my fave of theirs
Love, love, love this song! Love your reaction. So glad you played the prolog. Adds so much! The NGDB was/is a GREAT band, featuring the legendary multi-instrumentalist John McEuen. Known best for his banjo and mandolin playing, he taught Steve Martin to play the banjo early on. I actually have this album cover framed and on my wall! The entire album is fantastic and meant a lot to me growing up. Keep up the good work, my friend! 😊🎶❤
The song was written about the Great Bill Roberson a tap dancer in the 20 and 30’s. His nickname was Mr. BoJango’s. He was in some movies.
❤Ahhh, the sweet sound of that mandolin ❤
Great reaction to a great song!!! My favorite song of theirs is Buy For Me The Rain (1967).
This is certainly the most popular version of the song, but I personally, am still a big fan of the original by the man who penned this eternal masterpiece. Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker.
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r.i.p. jerry jeff walker
Jerry Jeff has so many great songs. I especially like "I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight" and "Pick-Up Truck Song".
This was my first version also, and it has a special place in my heart because of certain events. Thanks for reacting to it.
"Bojangles" was a Hollywood star in films.
ngdb plays the song. sammy davis jr PERFORMS this song!
I was in 12 in 1970 when this Lp was released and bought it great record. I bought all their records in the 70's.
This band was great and a big part my life in highschool and still have the records and on CD that I listen to now. Saw them like 5 times live in the 70's. Got to meet them in the mid seventies after a show at maybe Allegheny college. I took this Lp and"Stars And Stripes Forever" to get signed. After the show I went to the door in the school where they were. I asked the security guy if they could maybe sign them for me. He opened the door and asked them if would sign them for me. Jeff Hanna told me to come in.
They were very accessible friendly guys, it wasn't like you were trying to meet The Beatles.
My two friends and I spent about 15 minutes with them and were like in awe.
This had to be 1977 or 78. I had the Lp's framed about 30 years and they look really cool. I would have been 19 or 20 when I met them which was a WOW moment. Thanks for the memories.
Peace ❤
No one seems to be aware of the original by the folk singer who wrote it. He met "Bojangles" while in the New Orleans drunk tank.
Not sure I'd classify Jerry Jeff Walker - The Cosmic Cowboy as a folk singer but agreed that he met Bojangles in the First Precinct jail in NOLA.
@@jackchwasciak3856 More folk -- and authentic -- than "country".
It was written by Jerry Jeff Walker and I love his version as well -Jerry Jeff is someone you should also check out
Jerry Jeff Walker was good friends with Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, and Steve Goodman
There is a statue of BoJangles in Richmond VA. at the place he did most of his dancing.
Old movie had Bojangles and Shirley Temple dancing together, so good.
I saw the dirt band play in Colorado 2 years ago and they still sound awesome. You need to check out some of their other songs like fishing in the dark, working man or lowlands!
Love Love Nitty Gritty!!!
"Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. This version came out in 1969 the best version is up to the listener.
The prologue to Mr. Bojangles was on the flipside of the single which led into the song.
This wore out the jukebox in many bars across America! Dirt Band were a great country/bluegrass cross-over band. Two other songs I really dig were *Dance Little Jean* and *Don't Get Sand In It*
One of their best lps.
If you’re not familiar with NGDB they have a substantial catalogue… Fishin’ in the Dark, Long Hard Road, Sharecropper’ Dream, Cadillac Ranch , Dance Little Jean, Face on the Cutting Room Floor and Partners, Brothers and Friends to name a few😜
Another song by NGDB, Ripplin' Waters
This is closer to the original by Jerry Jeff Walker (who wrote it) - he does a live version from the Austin City Limits TV show. It's about a true story of
being arrested and thrown in jail in New Orleans. Someday....Someday - you gotta give the original a listen. It's in the man's heart.
This is the version I grew up with and I love it. Jeff Hanna does a fine, fine job singing it.
One of my music dreams was finally realized when I saw the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in August '22 sing this live!
Yes this is the version that was so popular at the time, and in fact inspired Sammy to Incorporate it in his act. It was just part of his Vegas act that he also performed live on television shows and around the country when he appeared. If you want to hear another Sammy Davis Jr. song... one that did go to the top of the charts, check out "The Candyman".
Anyway, great stuff!! Never heard that prologue before. Cool!!👍👍
the correct and BEST version of this song.
React to Dr Hook the cover of the Rolling Stone live🤠 also Sylvia's Mother
This song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker a damn goid Texas musician and writer
Lmao at the prologue and then the harmonica triggering the dog oh my God that was so fantastic.
Another CLASSIC.
I saw the Dirt Band in the early 70s. Phenomenal concert.
ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS. I LIVED THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT AND I WAS 12 YO. JUST COMING TO MY ERA AND FAVORITE GENRE STILL TODAY. 53 YEARS AGO. IF YA DO JERRY JEFF WALKER, TAKE A LISTEN OF HIS "LITTLE BIRD"
The Dirt band did the song originally. Had a hit. A Jerry Jeff Walker song.
No, the Dirt Band didn't do the song originally.
Jerry Jeff Walker recorded it in 1968 and the Dirt Band in 1970.
@@brandonflorida1092 I stand corrected. However, the Dirt Band paid his bills when they recorded it. Most people never heard of him or his song until 1970.
NGDB has a great album called Will the Circle Be Unbroken, it has all the original " hillbilly" music stars of their time, from the 30's and 40's. People such as " Mother Mabelle Carter, June Carter Cash 's mom I only mentioned her because you might not know other names. It's a very rich double album that has some great music redone in the early to mid 70's .
Yup these fellas been around a long time !
The writer of this song was the original artist, and it has a more original feel to it, since he wrote it while in jail. Check out Jerry Jeff Walker’s version.
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Jerry Jeff Walker-writer- and best version in my opinion. They're all good, just a great song..
Gotta agree. Something about hearing the story from the man who actually lived the experience and wrote about it. But I do consider this an outstanding version.
This is the best version
After 20 years I still grieve for his poor dog. Killer song written by Jerry Jeff Walker.
This version tears out your heart. I love this one even more than Sammy’s.
I love this song because it makes me feel like I'm there.
"Then he clicked his heals." CLICK😎
Is it weird if this how I remember it? Anyweird, love it..
This WHOLE album is great!!!
I played this album a lot when I was in high school. The album I bought had really bad sklps through the song 'Propinquity'. They were so bad that it quickly got to the next song so it wasn't really worth getting up and moving the needle. I played the album so much that I was singing along, skips and all. My sister still laughs remembering me singing the skipping version. I eventually got an album witout skips and heard what I had been missing. I love this album!
Steve Earle’s cover is lovely. It’s haunting.
I grew up with this song... I remember buying the 45... I would play it over and over
The interesting thing to me about the Sammy Davis Jr version of this song and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version is that Sammy "becomes" Mr Bojangles whereas the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band does it from the perspective of someone describing Mr Bojangles as an observer. I'm pretty sure the lyrics are the same but the first person/third person perspectives are fascinating.
My favorite version. Now you need to listen to Jerry Jeff's origina--lmy second favorite....
Played the grooves off that album.
You should try the Jerry Jeff Walker version of this wonderful song. After all, he wrote it.
This version of Mr Bojangles is also my favorite. Thanks.😊
Ditto on the recommendation to check out the creator - Jerry Jeff Walker (R.I.P.)
Great choice whoever recommended this one.
You need to check out “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” by NGDB. An old song with many great people on it like Johnny Cash 😎👵🏼💜☮️
70'S COUNTRY FOLK GOODNESS.
I wish I had a dollar for every time I sang this. I'd have lots of money
Cool story about your dog. That prologue was new to me. You should hear the original but also the great David BROMBERG!!🎸🌟
I love Sammy's version but this is my favorite.
Written by Jerry Jeff Walker...
I have this on a 45.
Such a classic song with so many wonderful versions. My favorite is the live version by David Bromberg who toured with its author Jerry Jeff Walker in the 60’s. He tells the origin story which is quite hilarious as well as so touching.
Thank you for doing this version …. It’s my favourite !
Killer mandolin.
So, in all fairness, you have to react to Dave Bromberg's live version and Jerry Jeff Walker's original.
On the album this follows an interview with an old man and his dog Teddy which It flows directly without a pause into this cut. Tough to keep the cheeks dry when you hear it.
In my opinion this is the best version of this song(this is the version I heard first)
This got a lot of air wave time and has way more depth then Sammy's Version. Sammy's Candy Man is the best...
Oh man, you've got to react to their iconic song, Willin'. It's hard to describe but it's such a beloved song and a great sing-along, and I bet you would relate to it.
The frontman Lowell George died in a bathtub, or at least that's what we used to always say when we were playing live and would cover that song. I think he got electrocuted or something. But then again that might just be folklore, like Bobby Fuller of the Bob Fuller Four dying with a belly full of gasoline at a young age. Check out A New Shade of Blue for a killer song by them. Although they had multiple hits.
I always liked Dylan's version.
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Great reaction! Since you mentioned Kenny Loggins, you should check out NGDB's "House at Pooh Corner", written by Kenny. It's a wonderful trip back to childhood.
NGDB made this song theirs man, and yes, it's deep.
This entire album is an amazing classic. And the singer you were thinking of who did a brief stint with NGDB was your reaction to Kenny Loggins (I cheated and went back to double check).
Nice reaction! Sorry to hear of the passing of your dog. Losing a pe is always tough.
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