NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND - Mr. Bojangles

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND - Mr. Bojangles | FIRST TIME REACTION

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@ericanderson8886 10 ай бұрын

For me this is the definitive version of this song. This one got the radio play, this one is the best by far, but love Sammy Davis Jr. as well.

@jnagarya519 10 ай бұрын

The definitive version is by the author of the song, who wrote it based on meeting "Bojangles" in the New Orleans drunk tank.

@subwaygoddess1 10 ай бұрын

This was the version I first heard, and it lives in my heart. Sammy Davis Jr. does an incredible job, too!! I'm so happy you reacted to Nitty Gritty Dirt Band!

@randyhochstein8455 10 ай бұрын

This is certainly the most popular version of the song, but I personally, am still a big fan of the original by the man who penned this eternal masterpiece. Mr. Jerry Jeff Walker. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

@mikek1865 10 ай бұрын

word... r.i.p. jerry jeff walker

@edprzydatek8398 10 ай бұрын

Jerry Jeff has so many great songs. I especially like "I Feel Like Hank Williams Tonight" and "Pick-Up Truck Song".

@666bbdoll 10 ай бұрын

Old movie had Bojangles and Shirley Temple dancing together, so good.

@dougca7086 10 ай бұрын

React to Dr Hook the cover of the Rolling Stone live🤠 also Sylvia's Mother

@kelleyheon9833 10 ай бұрын

Love Love Nitty Gritty!!!

@dougsusie2319 10 ай бұрын

I was in 12 in 1970 when this Lp was released and bought it great record. I bought all their records in the 70's. This band was great and a big part my life in highschool and still have the records and on CD that I listen to now. Saw them like 5 times live in the 70's. Got to meet them in the mid seventies after a show at maybe Allegheny college. I took this Lp and"Stars And Stripes Forever" to get signed. After the show I went to the door in the school where they were. I asked the security guy if they could maybe sign them for me. He opened the door and asked them if would sign them for me. Jeff Hanna told me to come in. They were very accessible friendly guys, it wasn't like you were trying to meet The Beatles. My two friends and I spent about 15 minutes with them and were like in awe. This had to be 1977 or 78. I had the Lp's framed about 30 years and they look really cool. I would have been 19 or 20 when I met them which was a WOW moment. Thanks for the memories. Peace ❤

@jamesscura7122 10 ай бұрын

This is THE version.

@thepoeticbutcher3370 Ай бұрын

…Definitely..

@flubblert 10 ай бұрын

Yes this is the version that was so popular at the time, and in fact inspired Sammy to Incorporate it in his act. It was just part of his Vegas act that he also performed live on television shows and around the country when he appeared. If you want to hear another Sammy Davis Jr. song... one that did go to the top of the charts, check out "The Candyman". Anyway, great stuff!! Never heard that prologue before. Cool!!👍👍

@kowindsurf1590 10 ай бұрын

a great song sung by the dirt band is "buy for me the rain" my fave of theirs

@sharonpate5481 10 ай бұрын

You need to check out “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” by NGDB. An old song with many great people on it like Johnny Cash 😎👵🏼💜☮️

@ceceliarussell-jayne2447 10 ай бұрын

Steve Earle’s cover is lovely. It’s haunting.

@marythacker4802 10 ай бұрын

This version of Mr Bojangles is also my favorite. Thanks.😊

@jessicalee7119 10 ай бұрын

This WHOLE album is great!!!

@lucinda6244 10 ай бұрын

I played this album a lot when I was in high school. The album I bought had really bad sklps through the song 'Propinquity'. They were so bad that it quickly got to the next song so it wasn't really worth getting up and moving the needle. I played the album so much that I was singing along, skips and all. My sister still laughs remembering me singing the skipping version. I eventually got an album witout skips and heard what I had been missing. I love this album!

@karowak1 10 ай бұрын

I wish I had a dollar for every time I sang this. I'd have lots of money

@jimwilcox2964 10 ай бұрын

Another song by NGDB, Ripplin' Waters

@stevedahlberg8680 10 ай бұрын

Lmao at the prologue and then the harmonica triggering the dog oh my God that was so fantastic.

@doghouse151 10 ай бұрын

There is a statue of BoJangles in Richmond VA. at the place he did most of his dancing.

@jnagarya519 10 ай бұрын

"Bojangles" was a Hollywood star in films.

@rubbersole79 10 ай бұрын

70'S COUNTRY FOLK GOODNESS.

@jeannereed3170 10 ай бұрын

The song was written about the Great Bill Roberson a tap dancer in the 20 and 30’s. His nickname was Mr. BoJango’s. He was in some movies.

@richb313 10 ай бұрын

"Mr. Bojangles" is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. This version came out in 1969 the best version is up to the listener.

@jameswattles7341 10 ай бұрын

I too heard this version first it was always on the radio in the early 70's. Great song right.

@andrewmatthews1083 10 ай бұрын

I saw the Dirt Band in the early 70s. Phenomenal concert.

@david-gi5kg 10 ай бұрын

This is the best version

@geraldmcboingboing7401 10 ай бұрын

Great reaction to a great song!!! My favorite song of theirs is Buy For Me The Rain (1967).

@overd002 10 ай бұрын

Great reaction! Since you mentioned Kenny Loggins, you should check out NGDB's "House at Pooh Corner", written by Kenny. It's a wonderful trip back to childhood.

@ptournas 10 ай бұрын

Nice reaction! Sorry to hear of the passing of your dog. Losing a pe is always tough.

@tomtortolani8082 10 ай бұрын

This got a lot of air wave time and has way more depth then Sammy's Version. Sammy's Candy Man is the best...

@philpartynski3125 10 ай бұрын

Love, love, love this song! Love your reaction. So glad you played the prolog. Adds so much! The NGDB was/is a GREAT band, featuring the legendary multi-instrumentalist John McEuen. Known best for his banjo and mandolin playing, he taught Steve Martin to play the banjo early on. I actually have this album cover framed and on my wall! The entire album is fantastic and meant a lot to me growing up. Keep up the good work, my friend! 😊🎶❤

@sourisvoleur4854 10 ай бұрын

This was my first version also, and it has a special place in my heart because of certain events. Thanks for reacting to it.

@jerrythompson5967 10 ай бұрын

I saw the dirt band play in Colorado 2 years ago and they still sound awesome. You need to check out some of their other songs like fishing in the dark, working man or lowlands!

@garyarnett1220 10 ай бұрын

This entire album is an amazing classic. And the singer you were thinking of who did a brief stint with NGDB was your reaction to Kenny Loggins (I cheated and went back to double check).

@rghilino6734 10 ай бұрын

After 20 years I still grieve for his poor dog. Killer song written by Jerry Jeff Walker.

@jowsmith1904 10 ай бұрын

the correct and BEST version of this song.

@jimmayors2315 10 ай бұрын

This wore out the jukebox in many bars across America! Dirt Band were a great country/bluegrass cross-over band. Two other songs I really dig were *Dance Little Jean* and *Don't Get Sand In It*

@stevedahlberg8680 10 ай бұрын

Oh man, you've got to react to their iconic song, Willin'. It's hard to describe but it's such a beloved song and a great sing-along, and I bet you would relate to it. The frontman Lowell George died in a bathtub, or at least that's what we used to always say when we were playing live and would cover that song. I think he got electrocuted or something. But then again that might just be folklore, like Bobby Fuller of the Bob Fuller Four dying with a belly full of gasoline at a young age. Check out A New Shade of Blue for a killer song by them. Although they had multiple hits.

@Nana_Reads 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for doing this version …. It’s my favourite !

@alanbrown8527 10 ай бұрын

Such a classic song with so many wonderful versions. My favorite is the live version by David Bromberg who toured with its author Jerry Jeff Walker in the 60’s. He tells the origin story which is quite hilarious as well as so touching.

@rebelbabeconner9064 10 ай бұрын

I grew up with this song... I remember buying the 45... I would play it over and over

@gpxo11 10 ай бұрын

The prologue to Mr. Bojangles was on the flipside of the single which led into the song.

@jonneil7169 10 ай бұрын

Jerry Jeff Walker-writer- and best version in my opinion. They're all good, just a great song..

@ptournas 10 ай бұрын

Gotta agree. Something about hearing the story from the man who actually lived the experience and wrote about it. But I do consider this an outstanding version.

@terenzo50 10 ай бұрын

One of their best lps.

@clifton8929 10 ай бұрын

This is closer to the original by Jerry Jeff Walker (who wrote it) - he does a live version from the Austin City Limits TV show. It's about a true story of being arrested and thrown in jail in New Orleans. Someday....Someday - you gotta give the original a listen. It's in the man's heart.

@brendamilloy2557 10 ай бұрын

This is the version I grew up with and I love it. Jeff Hanna does a fine, fine job singing it. One of my music dreams was finally realized when I saw the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in August '22 sing this live!

@pattymckitrick7436 4 ай бұрын

❤Ahhh, the sweet sound of that mandolin ❤

@leeannies-tears369 10 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY LOVED THIS. I LIVED THIS WHEN IT CAME OUT AND I WAS 12 YO. JUST COMING TO MY ERA AND FAVORITE GENRE STILL TODAY. 53 YEARS AGO. IF YA DO JERRY JEFF WALKER, TAKE A LISTEN OF HIS "LITTLE BIRD"

@Nana_Reads 10 ай бұрын

If you’re not familiar with NGDB they have a substantial catalogue… Fishin’ in the Dark, Long Hard Road, Sharecropper’ Dream, Cadillac Ranch , Dance Little Jean, Face on the Cutting Room Floor and Partners, Brothers and Friends to name a few😜

@jerryadkins5418 10 ай бұрын

The Dirt band did the song originally. Had a hit. A Jerry Jeff Walker song.

@brandonflorida1092 10 ай бұрын

No, the Dirt Band didn't do the song originally. Jerry Jeff Walker recorded it in 1968 and the Dirt Band in 1970.

@jerryadkins5418 10 ай бұрын

@@brandonflorida1092 I stand corrected. However, the Dirt Band paid his bills when they recorded it. Most people never heard of him or his song until 1970.

@dennisgschmidt6167 10 ай бұрын

NGDB has a great album called Will the Circle Be Unbroken, it has all the original " hillbilly" music stars of their time, from the 30's and 40's. People such as " Mother Mabelle Carter, June Carter Cash 's mom I only mentioned her because you might not know other names. It's a very rich double album that has some great music redone in the early to mid 70's . Yup these fellas been around a long time !

@bumperu 10 ай бұрын

Killer mandolin.

@rubroken 10 ай бұрын

In my opinion this is the best version of this song(this is the version I heard first)

@dianegardner7210 10 ай бұрын

It was written by Jerry Jeff Walker and I love his version as well -Jerry Jeff is someone you should also check out

@jimmayors2315 10 ай бұрын

Jerry Jeff Walker was good friends with Jimmy Buffett, John Prine, and Steve Goodman

@rk41gator 10 ай бұрын

Another CLASSIC.

@williamjones6031 9 ай бұрын

I love this song because it makes me feel like I'm there. "Then he clicked his heals." CLICK😎

@billcombs5656 10 ай бұрын

My favorite version. Now you need to listen to Jerry Jeff's origina--lmy second favorite....

@jamielandis4308 6 ай бұрын

This version tears out your heart. I love this one even more than Sammy’s.

@plantfeeder6677 10 ай бұрын

Great choice whoever recommended this one.

@vickihirsch8340 10 ай бұрын

This song was written by Jerry Jeff Walker a damn goid Texas musician and writer

@jnagarya519 10 ай бұрын

No one seems to be aware of the original by the folk singer who wrote it. He met "Bojangles" while in the New Orleans drunk tank.

@jackchwasciak3856 10 ай бұрын

Not sure I'd classify Jerry Jeff Walker - The Cosmic Cowboy as a folk singer but agreed that he met Bojangles in the First Precinct jail in NOLA.

@jnagarya519 10 ай бұрын

@@jackchwasciak3856 More folk -- and authentic -- than "country".

@dizastro5437 10 ай бұрын

Is it weird if this how I remember it? Anyweird, love it..

@mattjohn4731 10 ай бұрын

Cool story about your dog. That prologue was new to me. You should hear the original but also the great David BROMBERG!!🎸🌟

@mikemiller3069 10 ай бұрын

The interesting thing to me about the Sammy Davis Jr version of this song and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's version is that Sammy "becomes" Mr Bojangles whereas the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band does it from the perspective of someone describing Mr Bojangles as an observer. I'm pretty sure the lyrics are the same but the first person/third person perspectives are fascinating.

@morbiouslenoir 10 ай бұрын

You should try the Jerry Jeff Walker version of this wonderful song. After all, he wrote it.

@donlawson3330 10 ай бұрын

On the album this follows an interview with an old man and his dog Teddy which It flows directly without a pause into this cut. Tough to keep the cheeks dry when you hear it.

@tomcollens4621 10 ай бұрын

The writer of this song was the original artist, and it has a more original feel to it, since he wrote it while in jail. Check out Jerry Jeff Walker’s version.