There are a lot of references online, but I've never found it.
It was recorded by dozens of people across genres and generations. The original was written and recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968.
Yes, Bob Dylan recorded Mr Bojangles in 1973 on his record/LP DYLAN (Columbia Records)
"Mr. Bojangles" is a song that tells the story of a man who encounters a street performer in a city jail. The performer, nicknamed Mr. Bojangles, shares his life experiences, including the loss of his beloved dog, and reflects on themes of loneliness, resilience, and the healing power of music. The song captures a poignant moment of connection between the narrator and Mr. Bojangles, highlighting the struggles of life while celebrating the joy of artistic expression. Overall, it evokes a sense of empathy and understanding for those facing hardship.
He married his close friend and sound engineer, Renate Blauel on Valentine's Day 1984 - the marriage lasted three years.
Perhaps "Mr. Bojangles" by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band?
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.....
I have a version by Michael Buble, it was on a compilation album of versions of the song by many artists
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.
Biography - 1987 Bill Robinson Mr- Bojangles was released on: USA: 26 February 1998
Yes, Bob Dylan recorded Mr Bojangles in 1973 on his record/LP DYLAN (Columbia Records)
He is the mouse
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.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
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.
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.
Neil Diamond
Sing to Me Mr. C was created in 1961.
He married his close friend and sound engineer, Renate Blauel on Valentine's Day 1984 - the marriage lasted three years.