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"Mr. Bojangles" is a popular song written and initially recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968 and covered since by many other artists. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took the song to #9 on the Billboard pop chart in 1971. The song was inspired by an encounter with a street performer in the New Orleans first precinct jail. Although this man could tap dance, the inspiration for the song was not the famous stage and movie dancer Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, nor the New Orleans blues musician Babe Stovall. According to Walker, a murder on the July 4th weekend of 1965 precipitated the arrest of all the street people in the area. In the crowded cell, a dishevelled, old, homeless man got talking to Walker, who had been arrested earlier in the day. The man told various stories of his life, but the tone darkened after 'Mr Bojangles' recalled his dog who had been run over. Someone then asked for something to lighten the mood and the man obliged with a tap dance."
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What was that classic rock song about an old man who liked to dance?
Perhaps "Mr. Bojangles" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?
Dylan 1973 did Bob Dylan ever record mr bojangles?
Yes, Bob Dylan recorded Mr Bojangles in 1973 on his record/LP DYLAN (Columbia Records)
Who was the artist singing Mr Bojangles in the Soloist?
Jerry Jeff Walker wrote and performed the original Mr Bojangles in 1968. Sine then, many artists have recorded covers of it, including - Neil Diamond, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Nina Simone.....
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When was Mr. Rogers - song - created?
Mr. Rogers - song - was created in 1996.
What award show did Bobby Brown dance as Mr Bojangles?
Bobby Brown danced as Mr. Bojangles on the BET Music Awards show. I am not sure what year it was. He danced as Whitney Houston song the lyrics to the song.
When was Bojangles - song - created?
Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968. Bojangles was a nickname of black dancer Bill Robertson (1878-1968-though the song is actually about a street performer that he met.
What is the difference in mr bojangles and mr jingles?
The difference between Mr. Bojangles and Mr. Jingles is that Mr. Bojangles was a fictional character that is sung about. Mr. Jingles was an actual character that a person could see on the show, "Captain Kangaroo". Mr. Jingles was the name of the bunny puppet on that show.
What was that classic rock song about an old man who liked to dance?
Perhaps "Mr. Bojangles" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?
On which album did Michael buble sing mr bojangles?
I have a version by Michael Buble, it was on a compilation album of versions of the song by many artists
What are the release dates for Biography - 1987 Bill Robinson Mr- Bojangles?
Biography - 1987 Bill Robinson Mr- Bojangles was released on: USA: 26 February 1998
Dylan 1973 did Bob Dylan ever record mr bojangles?
Yes, Bob Dylan recorded Mr Bojangles in 1973 on his record/LP DYLAN (Columbia Records)
Who sang mr bojangles in the film the green mile?
He is the mouse
Who wrote mr bojangles?
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Who is Mr Bojangles?
the mouse on "The Green Mile" Mr. Bojangles was the stage name of Bill Robinson. He was born May 25, 1878 and was a tap and soft-shoe dancer. His talent and persistence hepled break down the color barrier in Vaudeville.
Who sang Mr Bojangles in the movie the soloist when Robert Downey Jr was at home?
Neil Diamond
Who was the artist singing Mr Bojangles in the Soloist?
Jerry Jeff Walker wrote and performed the original Mr Bojangles in 1968. Sine then, many artists have recorded covers of it, including - Neil Diamond, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Nina Simone.....
