I saw Sammy perform in 1988. He did this song and got a standing ovation... I clapped so hard my hands hurt. You can't really sum up the talent of this man in words... When I saw him for the first and only time in 88 he was reaching the end of his life, and despite being a heavy smoker man did he still have the lung power! I never saw an audience so in awe of a performer quite like I did that night. He was a true master! Although he was a fairly small man, put him on that stage and he was the tallest man in the world! We won't ever see talent quite like this again...
Bluetone Pony You know why I think that is? There are people out there who can sing and dance I guess, but the biggest thing that is missing between those people and someone like Sammy Davis is CLASS! Sammy had class, grace, style... Those things seem unimportant in the entertainment industry of today.
Who nowadays can sing or entertain like this? Making music on computers has took the soul out of music i don't care what anyone says - can i get a thumbs up if you agree? : P
I'm 22 years old and never got the chance to see him perform live, though i can listen to him forever, I put a thumbs up on this video back in 2008 and now almost christmas 2014 I'm listening to it for the 100000 time thanks to my stepdad making me grow up showing me what actual music is! Music made nowadays can't cope with this, not in the long run! This is something we really should preserve for future generations so they can hear this too!!!
The first concert my dad took me to was Sammy Davis. I remember as a kid both my Dad and I tearing up watching him do Bojangles. My Dad loved Sammy. Watching this again flashed me back to my youth and I cried a small river. This song has more meaning to me now then ever. I wish he would come back and dance. Thx Sammy. You are missed.
Your dads a sage, saw the pack in '88 Vancouver,BC It was, an epiphany, Liza took Deans place soon after, like her,but sorry to say. Felt extremely lucky to know, truely what Amore's about
Frank maybe the greatest singer of all time but i must agree that Sammy is the greatest entertainer of all time ...Singer , dancer, comedian, storyteller, and at this moment i can,t think of the word but he does voices of other people too...
What an entertainer. This song stops me cold with its power mixed with raw and heartfelt emotion. Young performers should study this performance. He gave himself and the audience was riveted.
What an artiste. Singing, dancing and acting. A great deal of talent and a lifetime of experience goes into producing such a consummate performance. Nothing, and no one around today compares to this. This is entertainment at it's peak.
Absolutely. This guy was probably The greatest entertainer of all time. Brilliant singer, performer, comedian, impressionist, drummer, dancer. Was there anything he couldn't do superbly? He wasn't a great swimmer!!! Very sadly missed. Justin Beiber and the current crop of mediocrity don't come close.
My name is Bo. My father really wanted to have kids and played this when I was just born. One year after that he drowned. This song is the most special song in the world to me, whenever it gets on I have to listen to it till the end. And when I go to my father I want this to be played at my funeral. R.I.P. dad
Without a shadow of doubt, this has to be one of the greatest performances of all time. This is what happens when it comes from the heart. God Bless you Mr Davis.
I sang this near the end of the evening at my gig tonight. Dedicated to my "little brother", Clipper, who was my 1st Westie. He's been gone 20 years in Febuary. Never got over him. I'd be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear in the singing of it. After 20 years he still grieves.............. Love you little buddy.
Proud to say i went out with him for a week in 1968 he was a true gent and he also met my son Stak who was 6 month old a wonderful memory he had two wardrobes full of tap shoes in the penthouse apartment at the bunny club in London
I met Mr. Davis at a small bowling alley in 1979 in Las Vegas. He was there with Lola Falona, and a couple of other greats. He bowled 66 that night. I have a few pictures as I had my friend go to our home and get my camera. It was such a fun time. He's a treasure, for sure.
On any given Saturday morning , it was cleaning day in a three bedroom home in a blue collar home outside of Detroit with my 8 sister's & brothers.. My parents played Sammy, Frank, Dean , Motown , Big Band , ecetra.. I'm honored & humbled to have been able to hear all of them Angels sing on an old fashioned stereo cabinet.. Dammit people, we all & I mean all need more of life's little things !!! Slow down & stop feeling compelled to compete & keep up with the bullshit..
What an awesome interpretation of a truly beautiful song! This man died empty - what talent!! Now listen up you Contemporaries.. this is how you do it! If you can't have me revited like this then I don't need to listen or watch you! Hats off to Sammy Davis Jr. for leaving us with such great music!
I saw him in person at South Lake Tahoe during the early 1970's. He sang Mr. Bojangles just as he did on this video. Great performance. Watching this brings back so many memories of the time.
I had forgotten how good Sammy Davis was until I heard him an the Bob Roberts show on radio sussex on sunday night thanks Bob. in fact yep he was good a great song and dance man.
All i can say is FANTASTIC,i wish we had performers like this nowadays,this makes me so happy and when i listen closely it reminds me of of all my memories from my life.
1971: I was so depressed, hating my job, very few friends, a confused young man living with the consequences of choosing not to go to college and regretting it. I was driving home from work one day, and this song came on. Though I had heard it before, I listened to it for the first time. It made me cry, but then there was a relief, and I found way to be happy again by joining an acting troupe. I never became a great actor, but I did get beyond my paralyzing self-pity!
Saw the great man many times and was utterly privileged to see him sing this song live. In my opinion Sammy Davis Jnr. had one of the finest voices of his era. And what a dancer!
Every time I watch and heard this song cry now, always like this song, but not that my Dad and my Grandparents rest in heaven, the song brings me plenty of good memories, I heard Sammy, Frank, Dino for my Grandparents and my dad, thanks for sharing what was and is real good music
Songs with a beautiful, albeit sad story, this is one of the worlds greatest performers. Sadly I never got to see him live, and I am greatly disappointed by that. But the joy of youtube means I can watch, to my hearts content Sammy's various songs and performances, Thank you uploading this. RIP Sammy we miss you.
Only one guy I know can dance as good as Sammy and Mr Bojangles....Boab Mellon by name and Boab Mellow by nature. Won't You Come Back and Dance....... Much Love Mate. xx
Refinement, class, stunning,super-duper the best version that I saw ever Mister Sammy David please back ,sing, dance dance♪ thanks Markflem for uploading this marvelous video Greetings from Belgium have wonderful Crhistmas Alex and Lisa ♪♪♪♥♪♪♪
very happy to see this video jump from 500k views to almost 800k views. Sammy Deserves it, he was one of the best entertainers that we ever had the privilege of watching. there will never be another, and will never be another "Rat Pack" we have lost all of the greats, and are left with complete garbage these days. i can only pray for a music revolution in my lifetime. i need it. RIP sammy, thank you for the 64 years you gave us, i wish it could have been more, but that would be selfish. LUV!!!
This guy's music is fantastic. Gotta love the classic blues/soul. And this is coming from a death metal singer/drummer - this really comes from the heart, and I love it. Good music is music that comes from the bottom of your soul, and Sammy Davis's music is exactly that.
Sammy was persecuted for most of his life, but he kept on singing; kept on dancing. He owns this song- so much so that others should just leave it be now- Perfect. Like the man, this is incredible.
This is by far the best version i've found online, many thanks for uploading! This song gives perfect focus, i've been listening on repeat for around 2 days
Sammy Davis, is one of many fabulous entertainers who have come along...left their mark... and made their exit when their curtain came down. I'm sure like many who have seen this video, I am moved to tears. That's the difference between an artist and a simple entertainer. Sammy, like his contempories in music Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Perry Como etc. Put their heart and soul into their work. They lived to entertain, and died leaving us with a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thanks guys.
first time i have watched this video/heard this song tonight, and i have absolutely fallen in love with this video, i don't have any way better to put it. the man was a true CLASSY LEGEND, that broke so many taboo barriers in his career/life. Sammy we are truly grateful for all you gave to us in your 64 years on this planet, i would be selfish to say i wish we had more, but it was ur time to go. you said it best, you would rather die than lose your voice.
I think this is my favourite rendition. Maybe it's because he's getting older, a little slower, a little more wistful, but then all of sudden he belts out the high notes as though he were still in his prime.
I am so glad someone else feels the same way. Let me put it to you in another way.. If most of TODAYS artists got up on stage, sat down on a bar stool, no fancy props, no fancy lights, no fancy fireworks, no fancy synthisizers, no half naked woman with T &A's handing out, just them on that bar stool and started to sing... EVERYBODY WOULD GO HOME !
Thank you Jerry, for writing the song. Thank you Sammy, for taking the song to a higher level. Thank you RUclips, for making this able. Thank you markflem, for uploading this great quality video. Thank you emotions, for responding to this magic. So glad to be alive.
My husband and I saw Sammy Davis in person at Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. What a great performance by him! He sang and danced to this song.
By far, bar none, the Greatest Entertainer ever! Of course there were many great singers and dancers and actors and drummers and impressionist and musicians, Etc, but how many can say that they could do all those things? This man could do all those things and more, pint-sized but perfect, A true gift from the Creator. Thank you Father, I hope you're also enjoying him.🙏😇💓👑🌷
Mr. Bojangles Songtext Übersetzung Ich hab mal einen gekannt - Bojangles, ja, so hat er geheißen - der tanzte. Tanzte mit seinen ausgelatschten Schuhen, seinem ausgefransten Hemd, den ausgebeulten Hosen. Graues, fast silbernes Haar. Ganz weich hat der getanzt. Springen konnte er wie kein anderer, hoch, und aufgekommen wie ’ne Feder so leicht. Getroffen hab’ ich ihn in einer Gefängniszelle in New Orleans. Ich war ziemlich fertig damals. Kaputt. Unten. Er hat mich damals angesehen, als wäre er die Weisheit des Alters in Person. Und dann hat er begonnen zu erzählen. Hat mir sein ganzes Leben erzählt. Dann hat er gelacht, ist auf die Beine gesprungen. Bojangles, hat er gesagt, heißt er. Und dann hat er getanzt. Zwei, drei schnelle Schritte durch die Zelle. Auf einmal hat er sich in Position gestellt, und dann ist er aus dem Stand hochgesprungen und hat in der Luft die Hacken zusammengeschlagen. Kam wieder auf, hat gelacht, und hat seine Kleidung wieder zurechtgerückt. Das war Mr Bojangles. Mein Gott, der konnte tanzen ! Er hat mir von der Zeit erzählt, als er durch die ganzen Südstaaten tingelte. Und dann sprach er von dem fünfzehn Jahren, als er mit seinem Hund überall rumzog. Und dann war sein Hund gestorben. Und jetzt, nach zwanzig Jahren, musste er immer noch weinen deswegen. Er hatte nie ’ne Chance ausgelassen, in einer Tanzkneipe aufzutreten. Da gabs immer was zu essen und vor allem zu trinken. Aber die meiste Zeit hatte er wohl doch im Knast verbracht. ’Alkohol, mein Junge’, hat er gesagt. Dann hat er den Kopf geschüttelt. Und in dem Moment - ich könnte schwören - war da diese Stimme und die sagte: Hey, Mr Bojangles, komm, tanz für uns. Bitte ! Einmal noch. Los.
the rat pack, the best and classy bunch of artist this world will ever be able to listen and watch...thanks to all of you for sharing your talent with us...
This version is the best , no disrespect to the Nitty Gritty Dirt band that done the original . Yet this song has nothing to do uith Bill Bojangles robinson .
What an amazing performance. This song celebrates two wonderful legends and great men of this world. Love you both and thank you for paving the way for us.
The world needs entertainers like this to come back onto our plane of existence. Sure there are people like gaga and what not who can perform, but entertain? Thats limited, i dont think there was anyone who could say they disliked these greats. I just pray that they land again soon and come back to their calling
I saw Sammy perform in 1988. He did this song and got a standing ovation... I clapped so hard my hands hurt. You can't really sum up the talent of this man in words... When I saw him for the first and only time in 88 he was reaching the end of his life, and despite being a heavy smoker man did he still have the lung power! I never saw an audience so in awe of a performer quite like I did that night. He was a true master! Although he was a fairly small man, put him on that stage and he was the tallest man in the world! We won't ever see talent quite like this again...
Bluetone Pony You know why I think that is? There are people out there who can sing and dance I guess, but the biggest thing that is missing between those people and someone like Sammy Davis is CLASS! Sammy had class, grace, style... Those things seem unimportant in the entertainment industry of today.
KLUNKET Class, grace, style...that's *SOUL*
People just don't have it anymore today.
fairly small? He was tiny.
IslandGirl Felecia A tiny person yes, but if you measured him by his talent he was one of the biggest people ever to walk the earth!
KLUNKET Thanks, man.
Who nowadays can sing or entertain like this?
Making music on computers has took the soul out of music i don't care what anyone says - can i get a thumbs up if you agree? : P
I wish I could "Like" this more than once. It's one of my favourite songs of all time.
+Peter Metcalfe you like errol flynn hey... my great great uncles son. (swear on my grave)
Howie Taylor That's fantastic. Thanks for telling me.
OMGs I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
I like the song and the singer is great just not those three little letters you started off with.
+Mary Gordon I meant oh my gosh thats why the s is there
I'm 22 years old and never got the chance to see him perform live, though i can listen to him forever, I put a thumbs up on this video back in 2008 and now almost christmas 2014 I'm listening to it for the 100000 time thanks to my stepdad making me grow up showing me what actual music is! Music made nowadays can't cope with this, not in the long run! This is something we really should preserve for future generations so they can hear this too!!!
Almost Christmas 2015 now :) well 3 months
The first concert my dad took me to was Sammy Davis. I remember as a kid both my Dad and I tearing up watching him do Bojangles. My Dad loved Sammy. Watching this again flashed me back to my youth and I cried a small river. This song has more meaning to me now then ever. I wish he would come back and dance. Thx Sammy. You are missed.
Amen Brother!
Your dads a sage, saw the pack in '88 Vancouver,BC
It was, an epiphany, Liza took Deans place soon after, like her,but sorry to say. Felt extremely lucky to know, truely what Amore's about
I listen to Mr. Bojangles once in a while and brings me to tears. Love Sammy!
What a bunch of lucky bastards those people in the audience are. I'd give my left arm to have seen this live.
Me too ...
The greatest entertainer of all time
Love Sammy but Frank is the greatest
Frank maybe the greatest singer of all time but i must agree that Sammy is the greatest entertainer of all time ...Singer , dancer, comedian, storyteller, and at this moment i can,t think of the word but he does voices of other people too...
One of the greatest singers of all time.
this was me and the wife's first dance, after our wedding, and still and always has brought shivers to my spine, God rest your soul Mr Sammy Davis jr
What an entertainer. This song stops me cold with its power mixed with raw and heartfelt emotion. Young performers should study this performance. He gave himself and the audience was riveted.
One of the most amazing performers/singers of all time. Miss him.
What an artiste. Singing, dancing and acting. A great deal of talent and a lifetime of experience goes into producing such a consummate performance. Nothing, and no one around today compares to this. This is entertainment at it's peak.
+bahons72 Completely agree
Absolutely. This guy was probably The greatest entertainer of all time. Brilliant singer, performer, comedian, impressionist, drummer, dancer. Was there anything he couldn't do superbly? He wasn't a great swimmer!!! Very sadly missed. Justin Beiber and the current crop of mediocrity don't come close.
+bahons72
Absolutely. He was awesome.
When an act puts on a bowler hat, and gets a huge round of applause. It's the definition of a respected performer.
+Colin Parry Agree100% Two others come to mind. Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy.
+jimysohns These people were the definition of MEGASTARS, never to be seen again!! Which makes me kinda sad..
In terms of vocals and dancing, quite simply one of the greatest performances you'll ever have the pleasure of seeing.
even though he didn't write it. this song was meant for him.
how True and clear can words be.....
amen!!
Oh sure it was...
My name is Bo.
My father really wanted to have kids and played this when I was just born. One year after that he drowned.
This song is the most special song in the world to me, whenever it gets on I have to listen to it till the end.
And when I go to my father I want this to be played at my funeral.
R.I.P. dad
Without a shadow of doubt, this has to be one of the greatest performances of all time. This is what happens when it comes from the heart. God Bless you Mr Davis.
I sang this near the end of the evening at my gig tonight. Dedicated to my "little brother", Clipper, who was my 1st Westie.
He's been gone 20 years in Febuary. Never got over him.
I'd be lying if I said I didn't shed a tear in the singing of it.
After 20 years he still grieves..............
Love you little buddy.
That voice! Like the unrolling of perfect silk.
Proud to say i went out with him for a week in 1968 he was a true gent and he also met my son Stak who was 6 month old a wonderful memory he had two wardrobes full of tap shoes in the penthouse apartment at the bunny club in London
I met Mr. Davis at a small bowling alley in 1979 in Las Vegas. He was there with Lola Falona, and a couple of other greats. He bowled 66 that night. I have a few pictures as I had my friend go to our home and get my camera. It was such a fun time. He's a treasure, for sure.
what a treat, must been so strange seeing a pro performer in a bowling ally!
Roy Calzada Indeed it was. I was young and star struck!
Yep, nobody can top the way Mr. Davis did this song. Ah, sad but sweet, a tribute to another great entertainer who deserved better than he got.
he can moon walk too
David Bump late father loved this song and uncle had shop called no jangles. Good memories
Thank God I was born in this era to have seen. Sammy Frank Elvis and.others again thank.you LORD.
If you know about Sammy's life story that is "his song" and that is why it is so special to him and special to us. His fans who miss him.
This was my Mum's favourite song. Played at her funeral.
Always brings a tear to my eye. Miss you Mum.
One of the greats who lived in the shadow of the Rat Pack, truly a remarkable entertainer & a wonderful singer!
he made the rat pack what it was
Oh my God what a great Song and Man. We miss you Sammy.
Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the greatest, all-around, entertainers of all time... He was truly, one-of-a-kind and legendary-
On any given Saturday morning , it was cleaning day in a three bedroom home in a blue collar home outside of Detroit with my 8 sister's & brothers.. My parents played Sammy, Frank, Dean , Motown , Big Band , ecetra.. I'm honored & humbled to have been able to hear all of them Angels sing on an old fashioned stereo cabinet.. Dammit people, we all & I mean all need more of life's little things !!! Slow down & stop feeling compelled to compete & keep up with the bullshit..
Thats the best song in the World mrs. Sammy Davis jr.
What an awesome interpretation of a truly beautiful song! This man died empty - what talent!! Now listen up you Contemporaries.. this is how you do it! If you can't have me revited like this then I don't need to listen or watch you! Hats off to Sammy Davis Jr. for leaving us with such great music!
I saw him in person at South Lake Tahoe during the early 1970's. He sang Mr. Bojangles just as he did on this video. Great performance. Watching this brings back so many memories of the time.
God is black, and he can make me cry and laugh in equal measure with just a song. This is one hell of a song by one hell of a man.
I had forgotten how good Sammy Davis was until I heard him an the Bob Roberts show on radio sussex on sunday night thanks Bob. in fact yep he was good a great song and dance man.
Einfach wunderbar, unvergesslich, großartig!!!
IMO THE greatest performer of all times!
I miss him immensely!
Thanks for sharing ...
I wish music was still like this and not the crop mist of it is today. Great song.
One of a kind, talents like this make us enjoy life and art!
All i can say is FANTASTIC,i wish we had performers like this nowadays,this makes me so happy and when i listen closely it reminds me of of all my memories from my life.
I watch this several times a week,pure dead brilliant....
1971: I was so depressed, hating my job, very few friends, a confused young man living with the consequences of choosing not to go to college and regretting it. I was driving home from work one day, and this song came on. Though I had heard it before, I listened to it for the first time. It made me cry, but then there was a relief, and I found way to be happy again by joining an acting troupe. I never became a great actor, but I did get beyond my paralyzing self-pity!
this performance always gives me lump in my throat
Saw the great man many times and was utterly privileged to see him sing this song live. In my opinion Sammy Davis Jnr. had one of the finest voices of his era. And what a dancer!
This was my Pa's favourite song.
A MASTER at his art of singing and performing. He went too soon. Miss you so much Sammy 💋
what a legend,love this sad/happy story.... Sammy brilliant...!!
Words are not enough to describe this man,s talent. Perfect in every way
Great! He could do it all: sing, dance, act. Few were as talented as him.
Wendell Williams Sammy was unique there was nobody like him before during or after
Agreed!
Every time I watch and heard this song cry now, always like this song, but not that my Dad and my Grandparents rest in heaven, the song brings me plenty of good memories, I heard Sammy, Frank, Dino for my Grandparents and my dad, thanks for sharing what was and is real good music
Songs with a beautiful, albeit sad story, this is one of the worlds greatest performers. Sadly I never got to see him live, and I am greatly disappointed by that. But the joy of youtube means I can watch, to my hearts content Sammy's various songs and performances, Thank you uploading this. RIP Sammy we miss you.
Only one guy I know can dance as good as Sammy and Mr Bojangles....Boab Mellon by name and Boab Mellow by nature.
Won't You Come Back and Dance....... Much Love Mate. xx
I love this mans voice. Miss ya Sammy!
At this point, Sammy was Mr. Bojangles. R.I.P. man. One of a kind!
Refinement, class,
stunning,super-duper
the best version that I saw ever
Mister Sammy David please
back ,sing, dance dance♪
thanks Markflem for
uploading this marvelous video
Greetings from Belgium
have wonderful Crhistmas
Alex and Lisa ♪♪♪♥♪♪♪
unforgetable perfomance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There will NEVER EVER be another artist like Mr. Davis. His voice remains supreme.
Man... what has happen to music?
This is just SO pure... raw human talent across the board.
WHAT A PERFORMANCE '!!!!!!!!
very happy to see this video jump from 500k views to almost 800k views. Sammy Deserves it, he was one of the best entertainers that we ever had the privilege of watching. there will never be another, and will never be another "Rat Pack" we have lost all of the greats, and are left with complete garbage these days. i can only pray for a music revolution in my lifetime. i need it. RIP sammy, thank you for the 64 years you gave us, i wish it could have been more, but that would be selfish. LUV!!!
Makes me think of my grandfather.
im 14 years old, and this is my favourite song in the whole world, so much better than music these days!!
This guy's music is fantastic. Gotta love the classic blues/soul. And this is coming from a death metal singer/drummer - this really comes from the heart, and I love it. Good music is music that comes from the bottom of your soul, and Sammy Davis's music is exactly that.
so true...you just said it all.
Georgina Bakboord love him..
Thanks for sharing and God bless this wonderful man Sammy Davis Jr wherever he is
Wow what a performer
Sammy was persecuted for most of his life, but he kept on singing; kept on dancing.
He owns this song- so much so that others should just leave it be now- Perfect. Like the man, this is incredible.
This is by far the best version i've found online, many thanks for uploading! This song gives perfect focus, i've been listening on repeat for around 2 days
Heerlijk om weer is muziek te luisteren waar ik mee ben opgegroeid,dit was mijn vaders favoriet,hij danste er zelfs op met mme moeder!!
not my era but amazing.... standards are set and this is just such an eternal one we cannot ignore.
All I can say is Sammy Davis Jr. is the all time performer. and I am his all time fan ! You still inspire me !
Best version
Sebastian Nowakowski yes by far
sammy was afraid that this song would be his life.Instead he brought it to life.such a great redifnishin
Come back an dance Sammy
One of the top two greatest singer/dancer/performers of the 20th century, in my opinion. He LIVES the songs he sings, and you can't help but feel it.
Pure genius !!!
No edge. No arrogance. Just pure talent and an engaging performer. Wonderful.
Brilliant what more can you say?
Sammy Davis, is one of many fabulous entertainers who have come along...left their mark... and made their exit when their curtain came down. I'm sure like many who have seen this video, I am moved to tears. That's the difference between an artist and a simple entertainer. Sammy, like his contempories in music Andy Williams, Dean Martin, Perry Como etc. Put their heart and soul into their work. They lived to entertain, and died leaving us with a lifetime of beautiful memories. Thanks guys.
So humbling.
I loved this song growing up and haven't heard it in years, I still cry when I hear it! Such a wonderful song!
as a kid i wanted to meet Mr BoJangles!
How could anyone dislike this video?!!! ONE OF SAMMY'S GREATEST PERFORMANCES...BRAVO!
love love love
first time i have watched this video/heard this song tonight, and i have absolutely fallen in love with this video, i don't have any way better to put it. the man was a true CLASSY LEGEND, that broke so many taboo barriers in his career/life. Sammy we are truly grateful for all you gave to us in your 64 years on this planet, i would be selfish to say i wish we had more, but it was ur time to go. you said it best, you would rather die than lose your voice.
I think this is my favourite rendition. Maybe it's because he's getting older, a little slower, a little more wistful, but then all of sudden he belts out the high notes as though he were still in his prime.
I am so glad someone else feels the same way. Let me put it to you in another way..
If most of TODAYS artists got up on stage, sat down on a bar stool, no fancy props, no fancy lights, no fancy fireworks, no fancy synthisizers, no half naked woman with T &A's handing out, just them on that bar stool and started to sing...
EVERYBODY WOULD GO HOME !
Reminds me of dad, except the piano and not dancing, and his wife instead of the dog.
Thank you Jerry, for writing the song.
Thank you Sammy, for taking the song to a higher level.
Thank you RUclips, for making this able.
Thank you markflem, for uploading this great quality video.
Thank you emotions, for responding to this magic.
So glad to be alive.
Sammys performance let's us meet Mr. Bojangles
The world would be far better off with more people like Mr Bojangles,, these people make us HAPPY, and there is nothing wrong in that. :)
素晴らしい！ これぞ古き良きアメリカのエンターテイナーだと思います。
個人的にはサミーが他界する前年に開催された日本におけるライブショーの方が好みなのですが。削除されているとしたら残念です。
智阿姫 Mrs I mist out on having all the fun with these singers.
My husband and I saw Sammy Davis in person at Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. What a great performance by him! He sang and danced to this song.
Holy shit.
By far, bar none, the Greatest Entertainer ever! Of course there were many great singers and dancers and actors and drummers and impressionist and musicians, Etc, but how many can say that they could do all those things? This man could do all those things and more, pint-sized but perfect, A true gift from the Creator. Thank you Father, I hope you're also enjoying him.🙏😇💓👑🌷
Mr. Bojangles Songtext Übersetzung
Ich hab mal einen gekannt - Bojangles, ja, so hat er geheißen - der tanzte.
Tanzte mit seinen ausgelatschten Schuhen,
seinem ausgefransten Hemd,
den ausgebeulten Hosen.
Graues, fast silbernes Haar.
Ganz weich hat der getanzt.
Springen konnte er wie kein anderer, hoch,
und aufgekommen wie ’ne Feder so leicht.
Getroffen hab’ ich ihn in einer Gefängniszelle in New Orleans.
Ich war ziemlich fertig damals.
Kaputt.
Unten.
Er hat mich damals angesehen,
als wäre er die Weisheit des Alters in Person.
Und dann hat er begonnen zu erzählen.
Hat mir sein ganzes Leben erzählt.
Dann hat er gelacht,
ist auf die Beine gesprungen.
Bojangles, hat er gesagt, heißt er.
Und dann hat er getanzt.
Zwei, drei schnelle Schritte durch die Zelle.
Auf einmal hat er sich in Position gestellt,
und dann ist er aus dem Stand hochgesprungen
und hat in der Luft die Hacken zusammengeschlagen.
Kam wieder auf, hat gelacht, und hat seine Kleidung wieder zurechtgerückt.
Das war Mr Bojangles.
Mein Gott, der konnte tanzen !
Er hat mir von der Zeit erzählt,
als er durch die ganzen Südstaaten tingelte.
Und dann sprach er von dem fünfzehn Jahren,
als er mit seinem Hund überall rumzog.
Und dann war sein Hund gestorben.
Und jetzt, nach zwanzig Jahren,
musste er immer noch weinen deswegen.
Er hatte nie ’ne Chance ausgelassen, in einer Tanzkneipe aufzutreten.
Da gabs immer was zu essen und vor allem zu trinken.
Aber die meiste Zeit hatte er wohl doch im Knast verbracht.
’Alkohol, mein Junge’, hat er gesagt.
Dann hat er den Kopf geschüttelt.
Und in dem Moment
- ich könnte schwören -
war da diese Stimme und die sagte:
Hey, Mr Bojangles, komm, tanz für uns.
Bitte !
Einmal noch.
Los.
the rat pack, the best and classy bunch of artist this world will ever be able to listen and watch...thanks to all of you for sharing your talent with us...
so sad he actualy became Mr Bojangles..sick and broke..so sad
Total class that will never be matched again in any lifetime on this planet,
R.I.P.sammy you are a legend forever.
This version is the best , no disrespect to the Nitty Gritty Dirt band that done the original .
Yet this song has nothing to do uith Bill Bojangles robinson .
you are totally right!
I agree with you,
this version y really the best!
+conor thomas The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band didn't write this song. Jerry Jeff Walker did and the Mr. Bojangles he wrote the song about was White.
DOH Homer .
Ive posted many posted this song was written about a white man .
What an absolute privilege and a joy to hear and watch this great man singing one of the greatest songs to grace our ears.
That awful Bruce Forsyth thinks he can sing as good as Sammy. What an embarrassing plonker he is. Sammy can never be upstaged. RIP
Sammy is Bruce Forsyth's greatest inspiration and he loves him so much...
What an amazing performance. This song celebrates two wonderful legends and great men of this world. Love you both and thank you for paving the way for us.
The world needs entertainers like this to come back onto our plane of existence. Sure there are people like gaga and what not who can perform, but entertain? Thats limited, i dont think there was anyone who could say they disliked these greats. I just pray that they land again soon and come back to their calling