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...

@KLUNKET

10 жыл бұрын

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.

@xeokym223

10 жыл бұрын

KLUNKET Class, grace, style...that's *SOUL* People just don't have it anymore today.

@islandgirlfelecia3997

10 жыл бұрын

fairly small? He was tiny.

@KLUNKET

10 жыл бұрын

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!

@BuckshotLaFunke1

9 жыл бұрын

KLUNKET Thanks, man.

What a bunch of lucky bastards those people in the audience are. I'd give my left arm to have seen this live.

@mrbojangles977

7 жыл бұрын

Me too ...

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!!!

@rosie1239

8 жыл бұрын

Almost Christmas 2015 now :) well 3 months

I wish I could "Like" this more than once. It's one of my favourite songs of all time.

@howietaylor2681

8 жыл бұрын

+Peter Metcalfe you like errol flynn hey... my great great uncles son. (swear on my grave)

@petermetcalfe6722

8 жыл бұрын

Howie Taylor That's fantastic. Thanks for telling me.

@eliorasmalls1776

8 жыл бұрын

OMGs I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE

@marygordon6832

8 жыл бұрын

I like the song and the singer is great just not those three little letters you started off with.

@eliorasmalls1776

8 жыл бұрын

+Mary Gordon I meant oh my gosh thats why the s is there

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.

That voice! Like the unrolling of perfect silk.

One of the greatest singers of all time.

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

One of the most amazing performers/singers of all time. Miss him.

When an act puts on a bowler hat, and gets a huge round of applause. It's the definition of a respected performer.

@jimysohns

8 жыл бұрын

+Colin Parry Agree100% Two others come to mind. Charlie Chaplin and Laurel and Hardy.

@carl3684

8 жыл бұрын

+jimysohns These people were the definition of MEGASTARS, never to be seen again!! Which makes me kinda sad..

I loved this song growing up and haven't heard it in years, I still cry when I hear it! Such a wonderful song!

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.

@fritshits65

7 жыл бұрын

how True and clear can words be..... amen!!

@antonkider7360

5 жыл бұрын

Oh sure it was...

Oh my God what a great Song and Man. We miss you Sammy.

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.

@mr.warmth1511

7 жыл бұрын

he can moon walk too

@katiesfunbun8895

7 жыл бұрын

David Bump late father loved this song and uncle had shop called no jangles. Good memories

@ronaldkeefe5907

5 жыл бұрын

Thank God I was born in this era to have seen. Sammy Frank Elvis and.others again thank.you LORD.

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.

@ThePlumber747

7 жыл бұрын

what a treat, must been so strange seeing a pro performer in a bowling ally!

@diannadickerson4141

7 жыл бұрын

Roy Calzada Indeed it was. I was young and star struck!

The greatest entertainer of all time

@chrisstevex3036

7 жыл бұрын

Love Sammy but Frank is the greatest

@mrbojangles977

7 жыл бұрын

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...

Thats the best song in the World mrs. Sammy Davis jr.

At this point, Sammy was Mr. Bojangles. R.I.P. man. One of a kind!

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.

@jimpickard3850

8 жыл бұрын

+bahons72 Completely agree

@robs639

8 жыл бұрын

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.

@petermetcalfe6722

8 жыл бұрын

+bahons72 Absolutely. He was awesome.

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.

@tonyocch1

10 жыл бұрын

Amen Brother!

@michelerees

9 жыл бұрын

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

@Chadisms

9 жыл бұрын

I listen to Mr. Bojangles once in a while and brings me to tears. Love Sammy!

One of the greats who lived in the shadow of the Rat Pack, truly a remarkable entertainer & a wonderful singer!

@freedazork6295

6 жыл бұрын

he made the rat pack what it was

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

Sammy Davis Jr. was one of the greatest, all-around, entertainers of all time... He was truly, one-of-a-kind and legendary-

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.

One of a kind, talents like this make us enjoy life and art!

A MASTER at his art of singing and performing. He went too soon. Miss you so much Sammy 💋

Words are not enough to describe this man,s talent. Perfect in every way

this performance always gives me lump in my throat

This was my Pa's favourite song.

God, this performance/song never fails to move me, absolutely brilliant!

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..

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.

what a legend,love this sad/happy story.... Sammy brilliant...!!

Perfection. The Ultimate Performer.

Thank you Mr Sammy Davis, it's a wonderful moment. RIP

Great! He could do it all: sing, dance, act. Few were as talented as him.

@boris.dupont

7 жыл бұрын

Wendell Williams Sammy was unique there was nobody like him before during or after

@mickiyelly1960

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

I watch this several times a week,pure dead brilliant....

Class personified!!!!!!!!

I was born in the 90's and this inspires me

I love this mans voice. Miss ya Sammy!

Come back an dance Sammy

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 wish music was still like this and not the crop mist of it is today. Great song.

The Best. my favorite performance of all time by Sammy when I saw him live in Toronto in the 70s

WHAT A PERFORMANCE '!!!!!!!!

Thanks sammy, your a legend,i watch this at least once a day.

This was my Mum's favourite song. Played at her funeral. Always brings a tear to my eye. Miss you Mum.

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.

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.

Einfach wunderbar, unvergesslich, großartig!!!

Damn, I wish I could have seen him live. Sammy Davies Jnr & Johnny Cash are my two biggest "if only" regrets.

IMO THE greatest performer of all times! I miss him immensely! Thanks for sharing ...

Makes me think of my grandfather.

No one can sing Mr Bojangles like Sammy.

Gorgeous and it has such a sentimental value to me and my grandad

Wow what a performer

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.

@dxjiendxja

9 жыл бұрын

so true...you just said it all.

@barbaradeeley7492

9 жыл бұрын

Georgina Bakboord love him..

Amazing what a classic and what a great performer.

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.

as a kid i wanted to meet Mr BoJangles!

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.

Words fail me! God Bless you, Sammy!

His voice is so clear and solid.

Sammys performance let's us meet Mr. Bojangles

Sammy Davis Jnr could sing any song and make it his own. He was a master in every sense of the word. R.I.P

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!

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 ♪♪♪♥♪♪♪

@gladietita

10 жыл бұрын

unforgetable perfomance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reminds me of dad, except the piano and not dancing, and his wife instead of the dog.

I can never get enough of this performance. Thank you Sammy.

There will NEVER EVER be another artist like Mr. Davis. His voice remains supreme.

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

Pure genius !!!

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.

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

So humbling.

love love love

Damn, 60 years old and still putting on a first class show! The man could dance.

doesn't get any better than this

Best version

@boris.dupont

7 жыл бұрын

Sebastian Nowakowski yes by far

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.

It's very special to me too !!! Très émotive devant Sammy Davis et cette chanson divinement reprise, aussi, par Robbie Williams.

No words can express how much I love this song. Except these.

Holy shit.

Brilliant what more can you say?

Total class that will never be matched again in any lifetime on this planet, R.I.P.sammy you are a legend forever.

ALL I CAN THANK GOD FOR LETTING US HAVE SAMMY. R.I.P. EVEN IF YOUR GOING TO LIVE FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

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。

@anthonyquartapella7655

9 жыл бұрын

智阿姫 Mrs I mist out on having all the fun with these singers.

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.

No edge. No arrogance. Just pure talent and an engaging performer. Wonderful.

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.

so sad he actualy became Mr Bojangles..sick and broke..so sad

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 .

@gladietita

10 жыл бұрын

you are totally right! I agree with you, this version y really the best!

@MangoHombre

8 жыл бұрын

+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.

@irishsam3862

7 жыл бұрын

DOH Homer . Ive posted many posted this song was written about a white man .

Sammy ......A class of its own......can't be replicated by anyone else ever. I listen to this song everyday. amazing voice and expression.

One of Sammy's signature songs, I get chills watching this legend do his thing.

That awful Bruce Forsyth thinks he can sing as good as Sammy. What an embarrassing plonker he is. Sammy can never be upstaged. RIP

@mrbojangles977

8 жыл бұрын

Sammy is Bruce Forsyth's greatest inspiration and he loves him so much...

In the 70ths he came to Gothenburg, Sweden, and changed the complete consert but this song has always followed me. Sammy was/is great!

Born to perform and, perform he did......like no other...ever! Miss ya Sammy.

I could watch this all nite........I guess I have! The man was always an entertainer, guys like that are way in the rear view mirror. RIP Sammy!

At the age of 21, this song was sang before I was born and this is my favorite song.