2006-07-06 13:06:39 · 10 answers · asked by purplewindow 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Mr. Bojangles
( Nitty Gritty Dirt Band )
I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you in worn out shoes
With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants, the old soft shoe
He jumped so high, he jumped so high,
Then he lightly touched down
I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was - down and out
He looked at me to be the eyes of age as he spoke right out
He talked of life, he talked of life, he laughed, slapped his leg a step
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance!
He said his name, Bojangles, then he danced a lick across the cell
He grabbed his pants a better stance, oh, he jumped up high,
Then he clicked his heels
He let go a laugh, he let go a laugh,
Shook back his clothes all around
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance!
He danced for throws at minstrel shows and county fairs
Through out the south
He spoke with tears of fifteen years how his dog and him
Had traveled about
His dog up and died, he up and died, after twenty years he still grieves
He said I dance now at every chance in honky tonks
For drink and tips
But most of the time I spend behind these county bars
'Cause I drinks a bit'
He shook his head and as he shook his head
I heard someone ask him `Please'
Please ..........
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance!
Mr. Bojangles, Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles, dance!
2006-07-06 13:10:14 · answer #1 · answered by grahamma 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Sammy Davis Jr
2006-07-06 20:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to Wikipedia.org the song was originally sung by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968 but made famous by Sammi Davis Jr
2006-07-06 20:25:35 · answer #3 · answered by okayokayokay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it was written by & recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker (1968)
also recorded by Bob Dylan
and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on the album "Uncle Charlie" (1970)
Jerry Jeff Walker web site http://www.jerryjeff.com/
2006-07-06 20:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Carla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neil Diamond....actually there are more, but Neil is a correct answer. Jerry Jeff Walker is the writer. Artist varies :(
2006-07-06 20:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by WiseWon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://users.cis.net/sammy/bojangle.htm
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
2006-07-06 20:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by tg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band also did it.
2006-07-06 20:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jerry Jeff Walker had a hit with it.
2006-07-06 20:12:24 · answer #8 · answered by brilbeaut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sammy Davis Jr. did it originally.I don't know if or who remade it.
2006-07-06 20:11:42 · answer #9 · answered by girlqueen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know and go to www.azlyrics.com
2006-07-06 20:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by quene_anne12 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋