Mr. Bojangles - Sammy Davis Jr.

In September of 1973 Sammy recorded a special titled "Sammy!" and it told the musical story of his life. In it he performed Mr. Bojangles, one of the songs he'd become most synonymous with. Sammy first recorded the song in September of 1971.

[@stephanieparker8759]

One of the greatest entertainers of all time 🎉

[@GermanGreetings]

❤

[@quaintancemotley2875]

Mr. Bojangles, dance!👍❤😊😎

[@richardplume3212]

Real as sunshine

[@MrLisaFischer]

I cry tears of joy every time I hear him sing this song! The great Sammy Davis Jr.

[@richardplume3212]

Look bak n smile yup its tough

[@jsdzx]

Grown man and I cry every single time. That’s after just watching another video of the same song too lol

[@GermanGreetings]

🤧❣

[@billparry7058]

Me too ❤

[@Sharif-nl6lk]

With Sammy Dino and Frankie heaven won't be the same

[@ronwood7029]

This is called talent

[@richardplume3212]

D mutz

[@pa1060]

Whenever I think of this guy, I pull up this song grab a hat with a full-screen mirror....and dance

[@jeanbaker2087]

No one could do this song so perfectly as Sammy Davis Jr. Its his song........

[@JohnHansen-by1ps]

You just gotta love this guy!

[@davidreyes7724]

He was maybe the most talented of all entertainers, such a joy to watch. Come back and dance!

[@to4163]

There will never be another Sammy Davis Jr

[@thejazzman210]

If this song doesn't move you, and touch your heart just a little bit, you're dead inside. R.I.P. Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@petternilsson4393]

I agree...

[@friderckcougher97]

Nitty gritty does it with emotion, Sammy blew this one. He has many other things he was good at

[@simondallow6771]

Nothing to Nina Simone

[@aimeemacdn]

@@simondallow6771 I agree, Nina said it true and didn't candy coat it.

[@directapprec]

@@simondallow6771 No ! No! No! Not one of Nina's best songs. Her studio version makes her sound like a sister of Don and Phil Everly Jezze Louise! Sammy vocalizes dancing' redemptive-ness from life's' anxiety and stress. Full Stop.

[@dannchamberlain4283]

I'm 65 years old. I grew up watching Mr. Sammy Davis Jr., who at that time in the 60s and 70 was a household name. He was a great entertainer. A gifted showman and the greatest singer to ever take stage. He was the greatest.

[@richardplume3212]

4561z my number i hav a grandson hendrix mr bo jangles is in all ov us let him out n smile

[@richardplume3212]

4561 z my number iv a grandson hendrix so yes lifes sweet not mud

[@richardplume3212]

4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix so yes lifes sweet not mud keep smillin

[@richardplume3212]

4561z my number n av a grandson hendrix so yes life is sweet not mud peace

[@richardplume3212]

4561z my number n hav a grandson hendrix so yes life is sweet not mud

[@stanleystrong9591]

One of the greatest entertainers of all time. His rendition of Mr Bojangles is a classic

[@marysalvi242]

@stanleystrong9591 maybe 30 or so years ago, I saw him in person here in MA. darn, can't remember the venue nor the town, ::sigh:: though I was in a show myself in Boston and sang into a tape, brought into the front desk saying, "Mr Davis wanted me to leave this here for him to listen to" my stage name was Edna Davis - hey I did things like that once in awhile, I did have a ticket to his show, some people have that "it" special energy spirit ?? so yes his performance was great - then the encore, "Mr Bojangles" oh a different whole change in the atmosphere ~ Mr Davis was in a space where his voice was different, the gentle angelic movements that still had such a solid pronounce statement of the lyrics, I was crying the tears just maybe the combination of Sammy's real life experiences and though I didn't know about his take on who Mr Bojangles was, oh now I get it - he had them all with him. Never will I feel that ever again and I just saw Dionne Warwick, love it and felt her, love music and fill up with some of the songs, dance to them, music is the best - he certainly with that song was the connection of the universe and this world. He embodies the lyric, "I love you in place where there's no space or time" 🌠

[@richardplume3212]

Real

[@coraggio93]

Jerry Jeff Walker, the man who wrote this song, died in October 23, 2020. Makes me wonder what he thought of Sammy Davis Jr's emotional cover of "Mr. Bojangles"... Rest in peace. Mr. Walker.

[@ms.k3837]

If he felt the emotion we all feel when Mr. Davis sings this song. Then he must've felt honored!

[@fretfix1]

Sammy made him a rich man. That much we know.

[@mattd3046]

Be a good guess he'd be quite happy with it

[@aliseegenuine6414]

@collageartist do you know what year “Mr Bojangles” was written? Or the yr Jerry Jeff Walker was born? Was he ever in a minstrel show, do you know? Maybe Christy Minstrels? There was a minstrel group who performed in the White House as well as performing throughout the South & in Europe, they were identified as ______ Serenaders. Did Mr Walker play a banjo? I think history indicates the banjo was created by a black man. There was a man who played a banjo & either he or another black man danced. They referred to it as “Jump Jim Crowe”. To me, it’s obvious Mr Bojangles was a performer, possibly in Louisiana. Maybe what is referred to today as a street performer. Or maybe Mr Bojangles was the handicapped black man who cared for the animals & danced & laughed to cheer up Thomas D Rice, possibly in early 1800’s(I would have to review my notes for names & dates), who was depressed & walking through a barn or stable at the time. I haven’t completed my research but have been noting an abundance of names & dates, that’s reason I can’t recall all the names & dates off the top of my head. I have been listening to various artists singing “Mr Bojangles” in various styles.(The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jim Stafford, Sammy Davis, Jr. & I’m searching for more..someone said Roger Miller may have sang a version, too) If you know of any others, I would appreciate info. Thank You for info on Mr Walker. I connected Mr Bojangles to Minstrel Shows right away. Too, have you any info of a street performer known as “Banjo”,many, many yrs ago? 😊

[@youremybiggestfan]

Didnt know him. Respect!

[@JayGlascoe]

Sammy's version of this song floors me. Absolutely incomparable, bar none.

[@rollie3383]

Sorry Jerry Jeff's is the best and Sammy Davis Jrs interpretation and reason for covering it is well meant but factually wrong. Jerry Jeff said that the man he met was Caucasian because jails were segregated at the time

[@francinesicard464]

Unforgettable

[@stevemiller1203]

You speak the truth, I never appreciated him in my youth, now my eyes are open and I can see how great he was.

[@scarylarry123]

@@rollie3383 that has nothing to do with it. It doesn’t need to be factual, it’s a song. Stop being a racist idiot.

[@rollie3383]

Not at all racist the man Jerry Jeff met in jail was Caucasian that is a fact jails were segregated

[@dominicshannon4638]

Sammy Davis Jr. was and will always be The Greatest all around performer in history , Singer , Dancer , Actor , Musician , Hoofer , won't find them any better than him ...... Rest in Power and Peace My Brother !

[@m.b.2153]

ABSOLUTELY!!! A true Class Act ! He paved the way for many ! The entertainers of this era are gone ... Liza is still around, but I miss all of them, Nobody today has what they had.... time to end the world , I guess ..... 😉👍🍸

[@MrRodBelt]

I have believed it all along that Sammy is THE GREATEST ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME, barring NONE!

[@gordonowens7794]

I saw a clip of the original Rat Pack show Sammy was singing and dancing and then effortlessly launched into this amazing jump really something.

[@dasipeno]

Incredibly talented ... What a special artist and person. Every phrase, every movement is right!

[@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors]

Love ya Sammy, RIP ☮️❤️

[@meaganbing5960]

What was incredible about SDJr. was he could sing a song for the 15,000th time and it somehow sounded like he was singing it for the first time.

[@Bren-ms3ml]

''''his dog up and died'' always gets me..i still miss my dog..

[@joijaxx]

Me too, every single time!!

[@marlynhutchison4525]

14 years and I still cry for my dog miss her every day I love you babygirl

[@jeanineshiman8228]

And me too, I'm almost 74 and have loved every single dog I have been blessed to be their friend ❤

[@shaqmac1458]

@@jeanineshiman8228 yes me too miss them till this day and forever Blessings 😎♥️

[@tigerauge6705]

Still miss my Dog too..6 years ago he died....❤🧡

[@tiaroulhac1485]

Breathtaking

[@langstongrandma]

R.I.P. to the writer of this song, Jerry Jeff Walker. He and Sammy can sing it together now.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Amen...😭

[@paulg444]

Apex Sammy Davis Jr. Off the charts persona !!!! Friends, that voice is solid gold !!!

[@renedubois6392]

I am gonna play this in an empty big venue on monday 27th of august. I am doing maintenance in 4 concert halls. I played Paul Kype and TexasFlood there full blast. Truly enjoyed that. But I realised,did not play My all time favourite. Dear Mr.Ssmmy Mr Bojangles. Like many here ,tears Me up. Charles Aznavour does same for Me. She Sorry for the wide spread info. Peace,love ,health and joy wished to all! Rene du Bois

[@gkalberg1056]

His friend Frank Sinatra, who was named "The Voice", was a legend. Sammy was a super legend and deserved this title even more. WHAT A VOICE!

[@marciamayfield8610]

the rat pack! thy were all legends - all of them. but i can never get tire of hearing sammy davis jr singing mr bojangels. make sure you hear frank sinatra's watertown in its entirety (totally not related to this song in particular but to this 'pack' of performers. and i wish i still had his book 'yes i can'. read that as a teenager and it had quite an impact on me.

[@dannchamberlain4283]

You are right on.

[@michaelgioia776]

But sadly if it wasn't for Frank we wouldn't know Sammy, Frank stood up for Sammy many many times, just on his name. Frank was the king. Him Dino and Sammy were the best of friends, all 3 kings in there own right. Nobody could beat Sammy he could act, sing, dance, comedy, carry his own show, hang with those guys, nit easy back then.

[@richardplume3212]

Class top man

[@richardplume3212]

Its real u n me keep smillin

[@vickielsanders4282]

One of the Greats🥰

[@Rick-or2kq]

What happened, where did all the talent go? I grew up with it and now it's gone. He was one of the most talented of that era. RIP Sammy Davis JR. a true entertainer.

[@toyplum1420]

Sammy Davis was the entertainer, singer, dancer, tell a joke, not bum about what he could do (unlike todays amateurs). In my humble opinion, he was and is still the absolute best. Long live Sammy Davis Junior,

[@parvezji1696]

Got to know about him wen he introduced a award for Mj in a video from 1989. I loved how Classy he was the way he talked .

[@lauriegranda6307]

I miss my dog too. Just like the guy in the song Mr Bojanglesj

[@cecildawkins]

He was the best and the most humbling and the super glue that hold the ratpack together. Not to forget one of the fastest pistol draw

[@gkalberg1056]

Epic, just epic!

[@joycel.kearsley5065]

Always!!

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Amazing song, amazing entertainer

[@ChrisMolinari-t7r]

Crying for Sammy because I can’t help but remember his timeless singing every yr on the Jerry Lewis telethon Labor Day ……

[@BonibluComptis]

That's right I remember now. Thankyou for reminding me.❤

[@erikmurray3661]

I remember that too,

[@richardplume3212]

Im a red head white man segrigation is disintergration ov a civlised socioty

[@richardplume3212]

D real deal

[@billparry7058]

The horns coming in so softly is just perfect👌

[@AlisonDrystale]

I love this song it brings tears to my eyes 😢 as the songs today have no tune or meaning RIP Sammy Davis you were my dads favourite singer 😊😊 xoxo

[@richardplume3212]

Itz real peace friend

[@glennwiley3751]

Many have sung this song very well but,Sammy sings the story...brilliant....

[@leobonek3204]

True😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@maxliamailis]

He slowed it down, and made it legendary.

[@deborahthomas3539]

Sammy sang it like a story teller. You can know all the words to a song and not get the message from it. The way Sammy delivered it, there’s no way you’d miss it. Thank you Mr.Davis. ❤️

[@TheYamahog12]

The writer, Jerry Jeff Walker, did it best.

[@DJ-cb2yv]

This is the Man, no-one sings this song as he does, love you Sammy.

[@sartainja]

D J Viva the memory and the music of Sammy. 👍

[@traceywillard5553]

Love and respect to legacy of Sammy Davis, Jr.; his storytelling of the great Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. Nina Simone has a great version of the song, too. God bless everyone who ever sang this song paying respect; truly bless the songwriters.

[@gregfairchild6515]

Your damm skipie

[@samsmith4216]

you're probably right...if you don't include the author of the song Jerry Jeff Walker... RIP

[@samsmith4216]

@@traceywillard5553 Writer....JERRY JEFF WALKER... Just passed away Saturday... RIP Jerry Jeff... Loved your genius

[@maha749]

This song feels like a lost memory - makes me happy and sad at the same time.....

[@rocksteady20101]

What an amazing talent Sammy was!

[@Awaywrdson]

Such a beautiful song !! A little sad , even more so when I see and hear Sammy sing it cause he's no longer with us and I've always had a special place in my heart for him !! R.I.P Mr Bojangles 🙏

[@charlesbosselman-sw7gf]

RIP Sammy Davis Jr. The greatest entertainer ever 😎😎😎😎😎😎 i. Mr Bojangles

[@ebojager]

This song and his performances never get old. I could watch them a million times.

[@TheHappyHijaabi]

Sammy would come over to the UK and appear on chatxhows, like Wogan or Parkinson, and guested on "Sunday Night at the London Palladium", I would wat h them as a kind, and was always in thrall to him and his performances. I remember a skit he did when on 'Palladium', with the host, Bruce Forsyth (later to be SIR Bruce Forsyth) where he mimicked Bruce (who was a bit of a national treasure) and he was hilarious. He was my favourite from the rat pack.

[@wilhoover]

It’s a melancholy song. 😢

[@surferrlrlliang1863]

Masterpiece.

[@susanhunter1433]

There will never be another entertainer like Sammy, dino, frank Sinatra.

[@renedubois6392]

His voice,His performance! The moment I heared Mr.Sammy Davis,He touched My heart! Bless You all and be good! Peace, Rene

[@siroswaldfortitude5346]

When I was a child in the 70's my Dad used to play this every time he got his records out. The bit about the dog always hit me, and still does after all these years

[@Gaylel1]

RIP Jerry Jeff Walker, who penned this song...

[@Isaiahraysmith]

This man was literally our first representation in so many levels of entertainment. He did it with style, class, & pizazz 🕺🏽 Thank You Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. 🤲🏾 We gon tell the kids about you forever my G 🤝🏾

[@maxliamailis]

Sammy Davis was an icon. This performance is genius. Nothing like it. Nothing. Miss you, Man.

[@eliciajones4955]

This song makes me sad

[@ricklaponte5869]

As long as there’s KZbin Sammy will never be forgotten Rip Sammy

[@caroleappling2007]

One of the greatest entertainers , a triple threat. R.I.P. Mr. Davis.

[@avoncamphor1586]

I love to see Sammy Davis Jr perform Mr Bojangles. I just love it...

[@Regimeshifts]

I basically listened to all the versions he made. My favourite though is one he is wearing very tight brown suit

[@jacquechristy6980]

@@Regimeshifts I must watch out for that version as I go thru.

[@leonajones5302]

I love you sammy Rip

[@maartentoner]

@@Regimeshifts Saw a few seconds of that version in a documentary and it was out of this world, been looking for that version ever since. It looked like he disappeared into the moment.

[@sandietallen5171]

I was lucky, we knew the head of security at Caesar’s so he got us tickets when we went to Vegas. We were sat in a VIP booth in front of the stage. We found out the people sharing the booth was a famous banker & his wife. We were 30 and just regular people. The lights dimmed and someone sat next to me..Altovise Davis! Then a spotlight on a Sammy’s head wearing a bowler hat, whistling. Magic…pure magic. We were so mesmerized by the synchronization of the hands, the feet and the music turned into a story. Afterwards, when the lights went up , we saw that another person had sat down…Bill Cosby. I have to say..tears were going down my face..Sammy was magical

[@mikemoore1972]

as my years pass way before me I am always grateful that I got to see him perform this live

[@waynegamble4752]

Mike Moore So lucky

[@migrain45]

Dang , i wish i could have seen him perform live, must have been nice, what a talent he was.:-)

[@loriparker7755]

Lucky

[@yvonnewatkinson840]

No really 🤗

[@oneplanetmikey]

I'm sitting here watching Sammy thinking I wish I had the chance. Enjoy your memories.

[@donschmidt8203]

Just one further comment, this man poured his heart into every performance. He never cheated an audience, not once. Singing every song as if it was his first rendition. Mr. Bojangles, Candy Man and I've Gotta Be Me, I could listen to them forever. As he once observed "at least they can say he performed for me man, he gave it his all." Did he ever.

[@frederickfarell4062]

P E R F E C T, DON!!!

[@marciamayfield8610]

who was it that sang 'noboby does it better'? definitely applies to sammy davis jr and this song. he owned it.

[@bigbang323]

The quote was... "At least i can say, (when speaking about Elvis) he performed for me, man, he gave it his all".

[@davidreyes7724]

Mmm ! Mmm! Like warm coffee , sweet chocolate or a nice cup of whiskey. Warms your inner being and makes you reflect and just be thankful for ever hearing something so wonderful. Thank you Sammy!! The world misses you!

[@robmiller3464]

Simply fantastic and very talented. I always thought highly of Sammy Davis jr. Thanks for the memories.

[@Rastafariministries77]

WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS HOW GREAT OF AN ENTERTAINER THIS ARTISTIC GENIUS IS

[@100Ref]

Perfection...

[@mercmush]

One of the outstanding talents from the past century. RIP Sammy. Talent which I doubt will ever return in anyone else.

[@nitathegooglegiggler.439]

AMEN

[@barriemoore1687]

Word......

[@normanacree1635]

And he had to enter some of the Vegas places through the back door ........ even after becoming famous. Racists don't die easily. Still see it today (2022)

[@lianalopez3448]

The best version of Mr. Bojangles I’ve ever heard! Beautiful Sammy, just beautiful... Liana

[@marcleo1411]

This song touches the fibres of my heart with all its expression. A spiritual, melancholic and harmonious song with an amazing and authentic versatile showman.

[@freddiebutler7113]

@Havana Kool Machine. Well said .

[@InuranusBrokoff]

No one did it like Sammy, no one ever will.

[@Tommygolf1558]

So well said Bess you Havana!

[@EricBarstad]

This is when culture peaked.

[@GeeBee909]

This song could just as easily be titled "Sammy's Song", he owns it

[@CarolynRichards-j6g]

i love sammy davis jrs version !!

[@lordcron]

As a student of history.... I always think about what I missed.... What I never got the chance to see.... I heard about that Chitlin Circuit and Vaudville that had some of the world's absolute best acts and performances I'll never see because the technology wasn't there to capture it. What little tech they had back then was extremely expensive and hard to move around so they weren't going to use it to show Black Acts. Most of the white acts you seen in movies stole there acts and moves from the Greats of the time before them.... My hat will forever be off to those who paved the way.

[@staffy4389]

Not just a brilliant singer and dancer but also a fantastic story teller , I hung on every word, pure magic.

[@johndalton5698]

Boy oh boy, that was TALENT. Rest well, Sammy. We miss you.

[@lewiscarey1593]

A Black entertainer who blew away all competition in his field!! Sammy is what Hollywood is about! Job well done Sammy!! R.I.P. 👍👍👍

[@silver10m10]

What a talent. In a lot of ways he had them all beat. Just made people feel alive.

[@JamesKenneally-le1zd]

I remember playing this song when my dog was alive ,it's sound so different now that my dog has died.

[@anniekeefe9187]

An incredible performer with a voice that boomed like he had iron lungs, but never really got the notoriety that he deserved!!

[@KeesKouwenberg]

I saw Freddie do his Bohemian, Whitney do Dolly, Lemmy sang Ace.., David sang about Major Tom, Frank singing he did it his way, Michael about a lady called Diana, And many more... But I think seeing Sammy doing Mr. Bojangles is the most memorable song I ever saw live.

[@dopeytripod]

I saw that exact statement on a bumper sticker the other day

[@KeesKouwenberg]

@@dopeytripod They stole my text! :)

[@arthurkornblum9771]

It doesn't get any better than Sammy!! Entertainer, humanitarian, and all around great guy!! 👍R.I.P. ❤Sammy!!

[@jjsmith949]

No one sings this song like Sammy Davis Jr. He was a performer that put his heart and soul into a song. Just incredible...

[@Gump-tion]

Such a caring class act of a man. The world misses you, brother...

[@robertstdon9280]

Sammy sang this as smooth as butter .I love this song .An Sammy singing this it so uplifting .Damn miss you Sammy .ill play this 100 times never get tried of it .

[@louisefarlow9808]

I've never really listened to this song properly, until now. It's reduced me to tears. What a powerful, thought provoking song by an amazing performer. Definitely adding this to my all time favourites, and sad that I've not listened properly before.

[@higherlunacy]

I've always wanted my brothers to really listen to this song but I guess I blew it by in a way trying to force it on them... 😬 But like it happened to you, I still hope it will happen to them. One of the best songs ever written.

[@Golfer964]

Perfect combination of musical melody, lyrics, and vocal performance of both !

[@oregongirl1064]

SAMMY DAVIS JR. DOES THIS SONG SO WELL AND HE CAN CLICK HIS HEELS LIKE NO OTHER. LOVE IT.

[@johnperovich3906]

Was blessed to see him perform this at the Latin Casino in Cherry Hill NJ back in 1968. Nobody did it better!!

[@gregtannermedia]

john perovich Wow! Lucky you!

[@taranova216]

Oh my God. You are blessed indeed.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Lucky bastard! I got to see BB King twice,and I consider myself fortunate indeed.

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@Gunners_Mate_Guns BB King was such a regular around here I never appreciated how biggie was

[@drewperotti7969]

that's so cool!!! love it john

[@zriter59escritor33]

I first saw Sammy perform this on "The Merv Griffin Show," during the summer of 1972, when I was 12. Made me cry. And it still moves me --

[@margaretsantos6718]

There never was.....and never will be again, an entertainer as talented as Sammy Davis, Jr.

[@normanmunns4743]

I agree 100% what a voice , what passion

[@robertstdon9280]

Only one though is Elvis .

[@margaretsantos6718]

@@robertstdon9280 I have to tell you, Rob.....Sammy could sing, dance, act, do awesome impressions, play every instrument in the band, and do all perfectly!!! There never was anyone as talented as he was. I am 83 years old, and have always been a huge fan of his.

[@robertstdon9280]

@@margaretsantos6718 i agree too .i love Sammy singing. Acting.tapping. an everything he did .but still Elvis an Sammy were friends .an Elvis was very talented too .singing .acting dancing.playing guitar .piano.

[@ikongchin3088]

His dancing to his version was outta this WORLD.

[@minervasmith2854]

Bojangles is sammy Davis jr song, nobody else can do it justice. This is Sammy 's song. October 2020

[@popboy0]

This is always so heartfelt, that my heart aches, each and every time.

[@re575817]

This man was awesome! And not because my father looked like him. HE WAS AWESOME. I miss you Sammy.

[@annadickey7612]

Everytime I hear him sing this song I'm actually in tears. He is awesome always has been.

[@steviesugano6355]

Thank You Mr. Walker for writing this piece from your Heart and Mr. Davis for giving it Life & Soul.

[@goldie627]

Well damn! We now know jerry jeff walker wrote the damn song! Every other comment...jerry jeff walker

[@mikeivey6504]

@@goldie627 That's because he never gave credit to Jerry Jeff for writing it. If you polled most people they would think Sammy davis wrote the damn song.

[@funkster007]

@@goldie627 Well damn!

[@jackpeters9048]

Such class back then...such talent....Nobody hit it out of the park better than Sammy....Absolute timeless gold....

[@rebecca2773]

I had a chance to see Sammy Davis Jr. live many years ago in Cleveland Ohio. He put on a show I will never forget. He of course did Mr. Bo Jangles and it was out of the park. He was such a great talent.

[@awb9012]

Good lord. The man's mercurial. A time when America was truly great. Artists like Sammy made it so. And then it all got flushed. RIP Sammy.

[@kurman4749]

Sammy was unquestionably the greatest entertainer America ever produced, no question about it.

[@bobdouglas4440]

We flew 2626.45 k (1632 miles) to see this wonderful performer in Melbourne, March 1989. For us he was the STAR , sorry Frank and Liza. Im crying as I listen and watch. I so hope there is a heaven.

[@leobonek3204]

Sammy..... I've watched this more than 60 times Sammy is my favorite performer

[@LRichVlogs]

leo bonita I agree ☝️

[@craigganz]

Makes me think of my dearly departed mother, loved Sammy, she always played this on the “hifi” lol. Smiles and tears 😢.never be another person like Sammy Davis Jr again

[@MrParisienWalkways]

My goodness WOW just WOW how good was this guy? This is TALENT personified, I love this guy, wish I could have seen him live.

[@jessicafischerqueen]

The hardest working man in show business. Thank you Sammy...

[@Wulfdane]

Sammy Davis Jr is/was one of greatest performers of all time. Not only was he a master singer/dancer, his natural charisma was unrivaled.

[@carlix8035]

An undeniable classic performed by an undeniable talent. An incredibly touching song that makes you want to cry even if you don’t. Black artistry at one of it’s finest points. The man’s a legend.

[@GiGiLuvsKatz]

♥️♥️♥️I sure miss the music an entertainment of Sammy and the Rat Pack! Sammy glides like a feather! It’s beautiful an unmatched!♥️🇺🇸

[@motormouthalmighty]

what a rendition!what a voice!what a singer!all these amazing musicians who filled our decades long transition through time and space with the precious miraculous gift of music!imagine if music had never existed eh!oh sammy!mi-ister-r bo-o-ojangles!er of course captain!

[@davidbadham3712]

The best entertainer that ever lived. RIP Sammy, gone but never forgotten ❤️

[@ronwood7029]

My most favourite black singer beautiful dancer voice that touches the heart , mr bo jangles my fav song of Man in banged up in jail

[@ste9432]

They don’t make them like Sammy no more what a legend 😢