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.

[@BernhardFOttl]

❤ ... This voice... This song... Every time it brings tears to my eyes and touched my heart. Somehow I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way on this planet ❤

[@johnmh1000]

Sheer amazing talent! Rest in quiet peace my man, thank you for the music.

[@deemarshall995]

How pure his voice was just makes me want to cry, it's so clean, clear and meaningful.

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

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]

Yes Yes I concur

[@nancyadamson286]

Followed him always. Now I will follow him further and will be happy to see him again. Did you notice that he didn't click his heels this time? That's how I knew he was going. Whenever i am super down, I watch this and remember... And always cry. The good tears.

[@robertstdon9280]

Nobody can sing it like Sammy does.

[@richardscott8503]

Sammy was one of the world's greatest entertainers, there is no debate anymore.

[@trishlangford5773]

He was quite simply the greatest ever. The absolute G.O.A.T.❤❤❤❤💋💋💋💋

[@herbertfineza7213]

One of the best entertainer of all time.. ONE MAN SHOW... MR. SAMMY DAVIS JR

[@veronicaduran5009]

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.💙💙💙

[@anitraduke2265]

1. There was a Mr Bojangles. 2. If you watched this. His daughter said that was his fear to become like Mr Bojangles. So I don't think it would be taken as you're trying to give it. Search for Bojangles and Shirley Temple, to see the real Mr Bojangles.

[@johnclark7229]

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 .

[@andrewmjsoldestfankent9040]

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]

So eloquently put. Your dad had good taste. 😉

[@pollydickinson4789]

RIP Sammy, I still miss you and admire you enormously. What a man and what a talent he had.😊

[@deneenjeffries2768]

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]

There are probably good impersonators out there. But, no one can replace Sammy.

[@monizd64]

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]

JUST ONE WORD NOBODY

[@theballadsback5128]

Tommy Davidson…

[@petuser1]

bloody hell,,, its a journey guys,, what a song

[@gerrysaddler4952]

He was the best! Wish I could have seen him in person, God speed my friend, thank you. GMS

[@raymondanka6030]

Sammy had it all.....talent plus. Best American performer of all time. Thanks you Mr. Davis.

[@jonathanvince8173]

Sammy was the best ever always will be the greatest all round entertainer.

[@wadewheelingtonii7690]

I have two(2) of Sammy Davis Jr. silver cigarette cases with his initial! I have and hold some true history!

[@skateboarding118]

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.

[@ronaldforsythe1248]

No one can sing it like him it's amazing❤

[@Xlen-omega]

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]

Thats because hes not just singing the song, hes telling you a story.

[@martinleavitt6094]

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 👍

[@FranssensM]

Sammy singing this song & doing the dance/movements. You see it means so much to him. Which really touches us.

[@KidFresh71]

Vote this guy #1 most talented entertainer on planet earth.

[@steveallen7437]

I get shivers every time and every version I see. Thank you, SDJ

[@fabi1868]

Ha cantato per una vita e poi un male alla gola se L è portato via! Paradossale

[@stevebarber3615]

Absolutely awesome song Sang from the heart Timeless RiP Sammy

[@Tommygolf1558]

A priceless American treasure. He was simply SPECTACULAR!

[@dmack1443]

A uniquely talented person...he had it all...

[@grantbuchanan2953]

Greatest entertainer in the world......!!!!!!

[@CK-zp8tx]

The world’s treasure.

[@thatsit2385]

Everyone knew and loved him in Japan in the '70's. His Suntory whisky TV commercial was a mega hit.

Class and talent as its best

[@marcialailin]

my God Beautiful. Thank you Sammy

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

This song always makes me cry... bitter sweet 😭😢...

[@petuser1]

absoltely brilliant

[@PS-it4ox]

Super! A truly great and touching song, sung by one of the real great!

[@KNot-Mi-ReelName]

The song has to be in the heart.

[@olivieraubrun2130]

Bravo et merci Mister Bojangles, Sammy Davis Jr un grand génie de l'entertainment.

[@genevieveharris1120]

Me too every time. Love Sammy's Performance.

[@pippovisconti2160]

Fantastico adoro questa canzone e come lui la interpreta! Wonderful!!!

[@themoonster5682]

Brilliant!

[@sylviane9738]

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🌺🙏🏻🌺

[@cherylfarrell1638]

A great one

[@sartainja]

Viva the music, dance, and acting of Sammy Davis, Jr. I will never forget when Sammy kissed Archie Bunker on All in the Family.

[@carolae.4014]

A classic.

[@rocksteady20101]

Sammy was just so "smooth" a real star!!!

[@cherylfarrell1638]

The great one

[@jimcarson372]

No words

[@MichaelFlynn0]

a few tears though.

[@priceri]

If you know, you know. Brilliant.

[@100Ref]

Genius... in every way!

[@brockputnam9242]

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]

Brock, Sammy was truly one of a kind. You are spot on about his phrasing... Unequalled!

[@martinleavitt6094]

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....👍

[@foivoslegrand5445]

Από τους κορυφαίους σε όλο τον κόσμο !!!

[@ilenesykes3686]

The greatest.

[@littlebigman5791]

Mr bojangles . Absolutely superb. Done very well by Neil diamond and Robbie Williams.

[@estrellacross1139]

The best Sammy David,he was good.

[@sappermade6012]

Class Act........

[@melizmatea]

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.

[@deedeegreen8338]

Sammy did not die of lung cancer, he died of complications from throat cancer, after having chemo, radiation and having his larynx removed.

[@dwightpowell6673]

Damn!!!!ewwwww.so sad

[@davidowens4145]

Not too shabby.

[@stonehand49]

😭😭😭😭😭🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@normarowson2353]

Why not a bio pic in his honor?? His legacy should be shared!!

[@ronaldforsythe1248]

Absolutely perfection

[@elviscollector]

I was Mr Bojangles..until I pulled myself up..by myself,for myself…

[@MichaelChernik-zf2fy]

Hong Kong in Chinese New Year

[@albertdavis4920]

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

[@puvilingamashokkumar4709]

its his.

[@ritalewis5305]

The sexist performer I've ever watched and this song fantastic.

[@elisabethstapleton8395]

I hope you mean ' sexiest' rather than 'sexist'!!!

[@ritacunegin1911]

Whitney Houston did A Great Rendition! ASE’AMEN!

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[@felixyoghurt3291]

Brilliant !

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