Mr Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr. at NK Hall 1989
In one of his last concert appearances, Sammy Davis Jr. performs his signature song "Mr. Bojangles" at Tokyo Bay NK Hall in Chiba, Japan on February 25, 1989 - a year before his death of lung cancer at age 64.
Davis, who performed extensively in Japan, was touring with Frank Sinatra and Liza Minnelli as part of a Japan Super Concert series taped by Tokyo Broadcasting System. The opening and closing narratives are from an NPR interview with his daughter Tracey Davis.
The opening scene is from a 1972 appearance on Japan's TBS network with emcee Roy James. The closing concert sequence is from a 1984 concert at the famed Budokan Hall Tokyo.
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Not many songs make the hairs on your neck stand up, but when Sammy sings this, it always does for me.. an amazing song , sung by a perfect voice.
@CarFitSki22
9 ай бұрын
Yes Yes I concur
Nobody can sing it like Sammy does.
Sammy was one of the world's greatest entertainers, there is no debate anymore.
RIP Mr.Sammy Davis Jr. This song the way you sing it really makes a person realize that there is a Mr. Bojangles in our life.💙💙💙
The greatest all round entertainer that ever walked this earth .Bless you Sammy .1 year from his death & the voice was as superb as it always was .
My dad introduced me to Mr Davis' music when I was 4 or 5 in 62 or 63 and I fell in love with this mans voice and his artistry. He was a true entertainment impresario who will never be matched or duplicated. His smooth voice and his loving gentle personality is why I still love him as an artist. Sweet dreams Sammy Davis Jr. You are greatly missed. Thanks Dad for teaching me what real music was, is and will always be. This is one song I will listen to for the rest of my life over and over.
@VidBrats
3 жыл бұрын
So eloquently put. Your dad had good taste. 😉
RIP Sammy, I still miss you and admire you enormously. What a man and what a talent he had.😊
He is one of the few singers who when he sings I can understand every word he says. Most singers now days I have to look up the lyrics or just guess what they said. He is one of my heroes and he will never be like Mr bojangles, he will never be forgotten. Talent like his is rare these days. He was a great entertainer and a even greater person.
@TheEvanovitch
5 жыл бұрын
Thats because hes not just singing the song, hes telling you a story.
@martinleavitt6094
4 жыл бұрын
Not much talent left in 2020..most of it dissapeared after Mr.Davis passed ,this 57 yo.white guy has lived a pretty good life, but there s a void were Sammy was,he was a TRUE entertainer,1 of the FINEST,ever 👍
No one can sing it like him it's amazing❤
My mom and late grandmother went to see him at this concert. The tickets were expensive (paid around 550 dollars back then each, not including inflation) but they didn’t want to miss the chance.
Sammy had it all.....talent plus. Best American performer of all time. Thanks you Mr. Davis.
I get shivers every time and every version I see. Thank you, SDJ
He was gone by the following year... 1990. Went down very fast after he was diagnosed with cancer.... brilliant man, not just a great performer. You tube keeps him alive for younger generations. I don't know who Could replicate him in a biopic
@micho5141
6 жыл бұрын
There are probably good impersonators out there. But, no one can replace Sammy.
@monizd64
3 жыл бұрын
I could listen and watch this video 24/7. Love you forever Mr Sammy Davis Jr. (Mr Bojangles)...World's Greatest Entertainer...Jamie Fox should play Sammy Davis Jr!!!
@angelchavez458
3 ай бұрын
JUST ONE WORD NOBODY
Everyone knew and loved him in Japan in the '70's. His Suntory whisky TV commercial was a mega hit.
Super! A truly great and touching song, sung by one of the real great!
A uniquely talented person...he had it all...
One of the best entertainer of all time.. ONE MAN SHOW... MR. SAMMY DAVIS JR
I have two(2) of Sammy Davis Jr. silver cigarette cases with his initial! I have and hold some true history!
Greatest entertainer in the world......!!!!!!
Class and talent as its best
The song has to be in the heart.
He was quite simply the greatest ever. The absolute G.O.A.T.❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋
Sammy was the best ever always will be the greatest all round entertainer.
A priceless American treasure. He was simply SPECTACULAR!
The world’s treasure.
absoltely brilliant
Sammy singing this song & doing the dance/movements. You see it means so much to him. Which really touches us.
Samy Davis Junior est inoubliable, intemporel, j ai 60 ans et je l aimerai jusqu à la fin de mes jours. Que les anges veillent sur lui🌺🙏🏻🌺
Bravo et merci Mister Bojangles, Sammy Davis Jr un grand génie de l'entertainment.
He was the best! Wish I could have seen him in person, God speed my friend, thank you. GMS
Ha cantato per una vita e poi un male alla gola se L è portato via! Paradossale
No words
@MichaelFlynn0
4 жыл бұрын
a few tears though.
Absolutely awesome song Sang from the heart Timeless RiP Sammy
Viva the music, dance, and acting of Sammy Davis, Jr. I will never forget when Sammy kissed Archie Bunker on All in the Family.
bloody hell,,, its a journey guys,, what a song
Brilliant !
Mr bojangles . Absolutely superb. Done very well by Neil diamond and Robbie Williams.
Fantastico adoro questa canzone e come lui la interpreta! Wonderful!!!
A classic.
Me too every time. Love Sammy's Performance.
The best Sammy David,he was good.
Vote this guy #1 most talented entertainer on planet earth.
If you know, you know. Brilliant.
A great one
Από τους κορυφαίους σε όλο τον κόσμο !!!
No equal. NONE! I started working on cabaret singing once I retired. There are a few people I check with (in terms of listening to their phrasing and pacing and their overall choices) - Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand and more than anyone else, Sam. I wish I had seen him perform. From his soaring high notes to his spot-on imitations of other singers to his quick draw routine to his ability to charm music out of any instrument he got near - the greatest. I miss him every time I open my mouth to try to sing. Wow.
@VidBrats
4 жыл бұрын
Brock, Sammy was truly one of a kind. You are spot on about his phrasing... Unequalled!
@martinleavitt6094
4 жыл бұрын
Well said,Brock,..when I'm feeling down,Sammy picks me up,1 of a kind,thank you Mr Davis for bringing joy to millions of fans the world over,you are sadly missed at this address..rest easy....👍
This song always makes me cry... bitter sweet 😭😢...
Genius... in every way!
The greatest.
The great one
Class Act........
Not too shabby.
Sammy did not die of lung cancer, he died of complications from throat cancer, after having chemo, radiation and having his larynx removed.
@dwightpowell6673
2 жыл бұрын
Damn!!!!ewwwww.so sad
😭😭😭😭😭🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
I love this performance, and what his daughter said about his relationship to the song. It's horrifying that he had to wear blackface - that photo makes me feel so sad.
Why not a bio pic in his honor?? His legacy should be shared!!
Hong Kong in Chinese New Year
Absolutely perfection
The sexist performer I've ever watched and this song fantastic.
Whitney Houston did A Great Rendition! ASE’AMEN!
Harry and Michael can’t even come close as true crooners. May God forgive me, but in my heart I feel they are synthetic. Real Talk
its his.
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Brilliant!
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