Jerry Jeff Walker - Mr Bojangles (live solo TV 1969)

[@ricsteiner4742]

No one ever did it better than him!

[@waynelitke4271]

Listen to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands rendition.

[@rickyhenry4958]

@@waynelitke4271it’s good but not better than the original imo

[@johnkristopher2796]

Well he wrote it

[@bluewave7120]

​@@waynelitke4271I used to think the same thing until I heard this one

[@richardwilkins8704]

@@waynelitke4271

[@BryanMorton]

The Google results say, "Song by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band." quite prominently. Google should hang it's collective heads in shame.

[@salvadordeadly723]

I dont think I have ever listened to this song without having to wipe a tear from my eyes.

[@lewisc215]

One of the greatest songs ever written.

[@franciscamorales7209]

Si

[@frogsong100]

It's a pure genius creation. Right up there with Hoagy Carmichael's Star Dust, nearly.

[@markostrovsky7536]

Must have been around 1970 when we went to hear Jerry Jeff at an Ohio college. He was seated on a platform in a gymnasium & all of us sat on the floor. What a wonderful storyteller he was. Will never forget. Thanks for the memories.

[@mtelectrical8068]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@multimemesingsaysee]

I was a kid but because Mom took me everywhere I got to see my Dad when he covered this in a basement bar in Phoenix (the Jolly Roger)- sang it and accompanied himself on a pared down drum kit. This one and Arlo Guthries City of New Orleans. Always gets me and reminds me of Dad, too. He just passed this time last year. Music is so powerful!

[@jamesgibson5876]

I hear you ... the memories that come from when you were young are released..and it's wonderful and awful. At the same time... my uncles were musicians who ran with many big names ..the stories they told and the songs they sang...I am from an area west of phx.. in the hills ..a truly dead end town..had to turn around where the road ended and go back the way you came from lol Tru story.. any way .. I feel you I really do..

[@jamesgibson5876]

@@JamesFolkers I'm from a small town over by superior ..

[@jamesgibson5876]

@@JamesFolkers yess sir at hwy 177 go east ..cross the divide ..pass Kennecott now known as El gtrupo Mexico I belive .. at the railroad track coming out of the mine after crossing mineral creek . Turn right .. go till you come to the gila river after you cross the gila go left .. in about 3 miles the road will end .. riverside stage stop... me and about 300 other kids grew up there .. we are all still like family even tho it's a ghost town now ..I haven't lives there in over 40 years ..but ..it was a great place

[@swimlaps1]

Both great songs! Heartfelt memories.

[@Philippe-th5ib]

He's just immortal for ever and ever

[@egbun]

Fabulous songwriting. One of the best ballads ever written.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Extraordinary. Til yday I only knew of Sammy Davis Jnr singing this. This version by the composer is just beautiful, musically, lyrically and vocally.

[@Adr-yh8gx]

Fabulous songwriting indeed. But quite fast tempo to call it a ballad 🙂

[@davemanone3661]

I miss all my sweet dogs!

[@JimmyKirkwood-wl5dy]

Even the not so sweet ones.

[@johnhummer265]

me too but let's hope there's a rainbow bridge!!

[@ernestbilko100]

I have listened to this song more times than I can count. But when I hear Jerry Jeff's voice, I stop what I'm doing and listen, just like it is the first time I have heard the best song I ever heard. I love this song, I love Jerry Jeff, I miss him greatly.

[@independentcontactors339]

I can't get through the dog part with out crying, then I need a drink.

[@Remtech7]

The original and best live performance ever...God bless your soul Mr. walker...

[@simond2534]

Wow. Song-writting doesn't get better than this. So unique, so moving. And beautiful performance which gets better the more you listen to it. Such feeling. So sad, so true.

[@joeherald7319]

Brilliant. This has a Mark Twain-Stephen Foster-Americana-poetry quality.

[@stevestruthers6180]

I remember reading something somewhere that said Jerry Jeff Walker and Gordon Lightfoot were good friends, and that Jerry once visited Gordon at his home in Toronto. They stayed up for two whole days partying and playing all kinds of tunes on their guitars. Pickin' and a grinnin', from the sounds of it. I can see why Gordon would have liked Jerry. His singing, playing and writing style was very similar to Gordon's.

[@brianholdsworth2248]

Blokes like him shouldn't be allowed to die. irrespective of what sort of music turns you on this song he wrote and performed is simply a master peice by any standard.

[@rickyhenry4958]

He won’t in a lot of ways.

[@D--257]

Yup - it's a master piece for all time.

[@empathy369]

I've been in love with this man since i was 16. I wasn't born when he wrote this son... Actually, I wasn't for another year from this video. I fell in love with a cowboy 15yrs my Sr. He turned me onto JJW, and oh...that voice...I mean how could he not be a chart topper? Just intoxicating ♡Esp this song (tho covers did) Goodness, goodness-goodness his voice and swagga, smh, well yep. One of the top 5 voices, ever. RIP Cowboy. Check my cowboy out up there...youll really dig him♡♡♡

[@davidreyes7724]

Sweet story and memories. Thank you for sharing. The best to you.

[@marktate4466]

Rest in peace good man

[@kevinblanch]

Masterpiece

[@alansimpson596]

One of the best songs ever and sung so well by Jerry.

[@390slash]

He wrote the song.

[@davidstockton196]

Wow, this is before the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band did their version of this song. The audience doesn't realize what they just witnessed.

[@monkkeylover123]

I stumbled upon this and wow!!

[@lewisc215]

BS

[@TheYamahog12]

And JJW does it way better than the NGDB. Their hit version was all candied up.

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

Nor did he know what this song would become- a legend.

[@kimochoa1906]

Jerry WROTE it, too. He lived it and then wrote it.

[@larryralston1850]

Made me cry not sure why, great songs and singers need no explanation 😢

[@MikeMcAuliffe-g2f]

What a voice.

[@JohnSendish]

Every time l hear this it reminds me of all the memorable great times with my dog.

[@stephensuddick1896]

....after twenty years he still grieves....

[@brianholdsworth2248]

Lets Lface it, the Nitty Gritty Dirt bands cover of the song helped put them on the map, not to mention Samy Davis Juniors version of it didn't do him any harm either, so the brilliance of Jerry helped them pay the bills, as well.

[@bobbydockery735]

Absolutely

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

Only knew of Sammy Davis Jnr version if this. To hear the composer sing and play it is a pleasure. Beautiful song. Great performance.

[@elmorekrouse4250]

Listen to the David bromberg 7 minute version

[@RanoPano1]

I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you In worn out shoes Silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants The old soft shoe He jumped so high He jumped so high Then he'd lightly touched down Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance I met him in a cell in New Orleans I was Down and out He looked to me to be the eyes of age As he spoke right out He talked of life He talked of life He lightly slapped his leg instead He said the name Bojangles and he danced a lick Across the cell He grabbed his pants for a better stance He jumped so high He clicked his heels He let go a laugh He let go a laugh Shook back his clothes all around Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance We danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs Throughout the south We spoke in tears of fifteen years How his dog and him They travelled about His dog up and died He up and died After twenty years he still grieves They said I dance now at every chance and honky tonks For drinks and tips But most the time I spend behind these county bars Cause I drinks a bit He shook his head and as he shook his head I heard someone ask please Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance

[@santamara]

👍Thank you.!🎼

[@TheYamahog12]

Yup. The lyrics.

[@ProtemLSENSchool]

I humble myself. 😌

[@NapCabural]

A masterpiece....

[@winstonsmith3070]

Wonderful lyrics and beautiful performance. Thank you.

[@MrCrosscheck]

Got to see Jerry in concert in 80's. Few people were shouting out requests and then someone shouted "All Along The Watchtower" . Jerry bent over laughing and had to share it with his band mates. So happy I got to see him live.

[@jane-mariegifford1156]

Ohhh my....My father's favorite soundtrack....Was raised on Jesse, John and Jesse.. Won't ever be any better...

[@donnajmartin4188]

My uncle/godfather used to sing this song walking around his house. April 15th, 2005, Uncle Ken died. I always listen to this a few times around the anniversary of his death, and especially on that day. He was more of a father to me than my own father. And his being gone still hurts. And even if I'm in public, and this song plays, tears will fall from my eyes. ❤

[@Wrecks-w4n]

Can't get enough of this, thanks for being there so many times, I will always be a loyal fan. I got arrested for eating my breakfast next to your father's monument here in Portland Oregon. They said I was trespassing on public land. It got thrown out but now they got a fence so I can t see it.

[@Throckie1]

Pure as driven snow

[@josephpastore7292]

I cant believe there's only 85 likes !

[@junesmith4159]

I just discovered this, and plan to share it with friends who understand musical genius when they hear it. Thank you for your comment.

[@g_orwell8253]

❤

[@JohnSendish]

His voice seems to have changed alot,still one of the best songs ever written

[@Hearsticles]

I've tried to cover this song for years but I can't get through it without crying.

[@aint_no_noise]

I feel like this would happen to me if I tried.

[@gladshotvids]

wow, it's a problem, played it on my gig today, I try to picture him smiling, that helps..the musician in me wants to display the song and JJW in the foreverness of music...aah

[@moparman1962]

What a song...a great imagination-stimulating story about a charismatic man whom any of us could have met as we traveled through our lives. It is an enduring song, a true part of classic Americana and our long musical history.

[@nataliegraves3977]

It’s a true song..🥰🎶👊

[@simoneager-coaching4615]

I've always loved this song....still tears me up all these years later.

[@shovelhead4558]

Perfect timing makes this song beautiful to play Jeff owns this song.

[@jdwfenton]

Had a copy of the actual single 45 that came out on Atco records in " 69 ". This " live " version is far and away better than that. I've come back and watched this video countless times. Walker was just fantastic on this version. R.I.P.

[@kittycat6195]

God. I love his voice. So… honest, clear, manly, but sweet. Damn. What a voice.

[@DanD-m8t]

I knew a man Bojangles and he danced for you In worn out shoes With silver hair, a ragged shirt and baggy pants The old soft shoe He jumped so high Jumped so high Then he'd lightly touch down Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance I met him in a cell in New Orleans, I was Down and out He looked to me to be the eyes of age As he spoke right out He talked of life Talked of life He laughed, slapped his leg instead He said the name Bojangles and he danced a lick Across the cell He grabbed his pants for a better stance Ooh, he jumped so high He clicked his heels He let go a laugh He let go a laugh Shook back his clothes all around Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance We danced for those at minstrel shows and county fairs Throughout the south We spoke in tears of fifteen years How his dog and him They travelled about His dog up and died He up and died After twenty years he still grieves They said I dance now at every chance and honky tonks For drinks and tips But most the time I spend behind these county bars 'Cause I drinks a bit He shook his head and as he shook his head I heard someone ask please Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Mr. Bojangles Dance

[@davidstewart5811]

I was there at Sand Mountain in Houston the night he first played this song. He was a cool dude and I really miss him and Townes Van Zant -

[@tommynoble685]

the bravest troubadour of all time

[@Ballistec]

A couple of friends and I stopped in the Gateway Inn at Gallatin Gateway for a beer; I believe it was 1978. I'll be damned if Jerry Jeff wasn't in there having a beer, too. He pulled up a stool and played for an hour; there were only about 20 people in the bar. Great guy....great memory.

[@raymorgan4337]

Great to hear the original version.

[@eduardodelagarza4787]

Viva Terilingua, love his music

[@nataliegraves3977]

It’s a true song..!!🥳🎶🎶🎶🥰🥰👊

[@D--257]

What an incredible performance. That's what a true professional sounds like. Where have they all gone?

[@musicfanhawk4523]

This performance is FANTASTIC!! Sound is excellent!! An instant favorite! I've always loved the song but didn't know he wrote it! This is a treasure.

[@lorenzobellavista1588]

Bellissima!

[@biaginabrunclik6651]

gorgeous man reminds me of my husband Larry Carrico a music man he would play his guitar and sing this song for me i would always cry both men passionate and talented Rest in Peace ❤️🩷

[@williebourke9962]

A truly brilliant songwriter and guitar player Thats one of my favourite songs written by him and made famous also by Nina simone and sammy davis jnr 👏👏👏🇨🇮

[@54fighting5]

Great song! What a story he weaves! Beautiful perfomance by JJW.

[@DavidTupper-li5ju]

Top 5 all-time on my list

[@JohnSendish]

Man,what a great real life stofy,and thanks for this song of a man and his dog

[@frankmick8683]

God Im Old

[@santamara]

😎What.. 🧐you too? 👍 Wise.. with age! 🎼

[@bluewave7120]

Wow hearing this for the first time...Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@robertsmith6202]

Got to know him and wife,Susan, back in 73, they had a beautiful Oak Hill Texas home outside Austin. Boosting then but still a wonderful man. We shall miss him

[@richardb8104]

That's pretty cool. I was just reading about him and realized he lived around Austin. I am also from and living in the area. Also weird realizing he wrote this song and not Sammy Davis.

[@robertsmith6202]

⁠@@richardb8104lived off “Y” in oak hill on same road as ray benson. Camp Ben McCullough rd

[@richardb8104]

@@robertsmith6202 I've heard most of Austin's celebrities live southwest which makes sense. You live near Willie?

[@robertsmith6202]

@@richardb8104 I was friends with Willie’s dad, mom, and brother Doyle in 73-74 when they worked Willie’s pool hall at Manchca Rd and Lamar. I drank beer with his sister Bobbi on 3 occasions

[@robertsmith6202]

I ran a multi-handicapped deaf crew to set.up and clean up after concerts at the Austin Opry. house. I lost many, no, all dominoes games against willies’ friend, Zeke. Lots of memories through ‘78. Yeah, Willie had a nice ranch towards Dripping Springs past Oak Hill. Tim O ‘Connor

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Many thanks for putting this up. Certainly the youngest Jerry Jeff I have seen singing his worldwide known signature tune. Looks fresh and very fit, maybe before those wilder Texan Jacky Jack times. Also shows how young he was when he wrote this classic. Will look up his date of birth after leaving this site to get his age- certainly Bojangles travelled with him for many, many years.

[@williebourke9962]

Sad to think that other people made his song so famous ,Sammy Davis and Nina Simone .but dosent that happen all the time .Great great song rip Gerry Jeff walker 👏👏🇨🇮

[@williamwoolcock]

This is the youngest vrsion I've seen. Whereever he played in my area- Texas, Arkansas, Pittsburgh, etc. I was on it. My hero- totally himself. Also love his co-story- Stoney. Loved Cowboy's Lament- freedom!

[@TheYamahog12]

Nightrider’s Lament.

[@gloriamartinez8960]

😊​@@TheYamahog12

[@kittycat6195]

My favorite version. Jerry was perfect here. And really handsome

[@johnhummer265]

What a beautiful presentation of a song Jerry Jeff Walker has immortalized.....thank you for such a musical masterpiece!!

[@williamedwards7010]

most people dont know his name yet he wrote rhis masterpiece and mand many others

[@The1966dolphins]

I never realized so many artists sang a version of this song.sammy Davis jr.john Denver,Neal diamond,nitty gritty dirt band,Bob Dylan my favorite is nitty gritty dirt band but all versions are all nice to hear.

[@EKAdventures51]

I was in the jail in texas in 1970 and I heard this song when I got out , never forget

[@junesmith4159]

Beautiful.

[@markdouty7778]

Pure greatness!

[@shovelhead4558]

Beautiful song great voice words story love it.

[@edwardfilipski5098]

I listen to them At least 2 to 3 times per day.I Can never get enough of the ladies of st. Joephs

[@craigculwell9177]

🇺🇸 incredible God Bless, July 4th 2024AD 🥲 Grace and Peace to you…..

[@paulhowe6049]

Wow. Almost teared up listening to this! Brought back great memories.

[@jandeband]

Nobody sings it like the writer

[@rositachadronet6187]

Nobody sang it like Jerry Jeff Walker! So amazed that KZbin brought this up! I have been listening to my favorite Jaded Lover by him, but no video. This is a rare treat! And I just got it today, 7-20-23, and I hope lots more fans get to see this handsome young Jerry Jeff. Genius singer and songwriter! 💕 💋 🌹 rosita

[@neildavies3624]

Try this one Rosita.....this was from an Austin City Limits taping. This recording captures the greatness of JJW during the time I lived in Austin. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWaWqZ5sqd2Bpbs

[@lacieannnelson2413]

This Recording Reminds Me Of When I First Heard JERRY JEFF @ THE MAIN POINT IN BRYN-MAR PA. Very Memorable for Me !!

[@annpowers7135]

Goosebumps and memories.

[@WayneJetski_]

One of those with a golden voice.

[@j.t.cunningham8825]

I just love the way these play and sing.❤

[@frankelepartners]

The best, truly the best...

[@m444ss]

great song, great performance

[@Philippe-th5ib]

Plus je l'écoute par d'autres personnes également plus je l'aime elle m'emmène bien loin dans mes songes..

[@alexmccoy8167]

ah. hits the spot.. sigh....

[@santamara]

❤ One in a million.. such a great song / lyrics'.! Love this.. the original.🎼 👍

[@davidreyes7724]

Beautiful

[@gino3286]

when so many top singers cover a song there must be a reason in the end everybody like the same things More or less

[@Bitterrootbackroads]

Nice! I’ve been looking for a live version, just Jerry Jeff & David Bromberg doing a very nice acoustic guitar solo that stole the show. I saw it somewhere years ago but can’t find it anywhere.

[@whitneymacdonald4396]

What a great song and post. Thanks. I wonder what it feels like to write a song that becomes absolutely legendary?

[@ChuckZBaby]

Love this watlz

[@RB-vq6si]

My 1st record - Ridin High, I like to think he got to Texas as soon as he could.

[@robbierobbo]

One of my all time favourite songs..but this is the first time I've seen this... he's obviously live..but what about the backing track? So lovely

[@potdog1000]

lovely

[@marysequeira4484]

Esta canción es bella bella.

[@dougstrickland6545]

JJW, thank you! What a wonderful song!

[@The1966dolphins]

Never heard this b4 I always loved the Nitty gritty dirt bands version of this.Its a wonderful song this is really good as well.

[@Philippe-th5ib]

I love this ballad so cool and so sad

[@Ron-c4t1o]

It needed singing, telling.

[@CleanHead]

"Solo" - So, do they have David Bromberg, and the bass player, and the piano player in the shadows? Either that or hes miming to the studio cut. Cool early video either way.

[@jane-mariegifford1156]

Don't forget John Stewart!

[@johnjohn1922]

I know this song. Thanks

[@rogermenendez4052]

Live at the Groene !