Nina Simone - Mr Bojangles

[kmilacbitar]

my god love shhhhhhhhhhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeee­ee >/ perfect voice

[DiNaH7100]

my guitar teacher sings this song so amazingly. he's awesome. but this is such a good songgg omgggggg <3

[dimebagforever251]

que hermoso

[vinniethetoastslice]

some people have made a song their own , Nina sings this no one else can or ever will do .

thankyou Nina.

[aurelgruscu]

e frumoasa melodia are o voce minunata barvoooo

[Scottishcarly]

Beautiful :)

[cheelseaoldskool]

1. Nina

2. Harry B

3. Jerry J W

Wish Fred Astaire could have danced while she sang WOW

[lillybruce]

This is wonderful - gorgeous arrangement, and Nina's minimally adorned performance just lets the natural timbre of her voice shine. Glorious.

[LayefasWave]

type in Layefa's wave summerjoy

[crewcouriers]

1984msmocha got it all wrong perhaps people really should know what there talking about before they post

[capitaldyme]

Everything Ms. Simone touches with her soulful voice turns to solid gold......Classic.....

[nextlifearotti]

one of the best versions out there...thank you

[vanhallnorway]

this must be the very best version,done by some greats, but Nina really has cracked it""". Brill.

[MrVIEW999]

She sings with the angels, Mr Bojangles dances with the angels.... Perfect partnership x

[mothy01966]

indeed...perfect

[SuperBIGTEL]

She caught it perfectly.

[kenreturns]

This song has been covered by almost everybody, and I must admit I was not fan until I heard this version. She seems to have the right voice and cadence to pull it off. 

[1984msmocha]

I love this song :) and fyi: this song was written about bill "bojangles" robinson. He was a famous dancer and actor. He appeared in several movies in the 20s, 30s, and 40s including movies with a young shirley temple. People really need to know what they talking bout before they post.

[kenreturns]

@1984msmocha

Common misconception, the song was written about a white guy who was tossed in a New Orleans lockup for public intoxication. Jerry Jeff Walker shared the cell with him, and apparently this guy was urged to break the tension in the cell, so he jumped up and did a dance routine. He used the name Mr. Bojangles, which he borrowed from Robinson, because he did not want to reveal his real name to the police. 

[bleeptester]

@1984msmocha wrong, not about about Bill Robinson.

[alyssassecretipscom]

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[alyssassecretipscom]

multimoonrise i'm SOOO jealous. she's my favorite singer of all time and our wedding song was "Ne me quitte pas" :)

[jeanette1946]

an absolutely beautiful song sung to perfection by the great late Nina Simone.

[LBNLDC1]

I love when artists can go outside their genre and make it work like she does in this song. She makes it her own.

[jumpdogg519]

this song cheers me up whenever im sad.

[Bambooandlotus]

So wonderful..... ♫♪ Լღvє ♫ ♪♪

[OLProductions3]

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[Sylvathapoet]

Nina Simone is and always will be legendary her version of this song is by far the best cover of JJ Walkers original

[Deandip12]

This is one of my favorite songs from my childhood. And I have never heard it sung fo beautifully and sad like this before.

[paedr1]

A beautiful song, by a beautiful person.Missed greatly. Thank you Ms Simone.

[MrSlaveMentality]

is somebody able to explain what this song is about please?

not from the era.....but im told the song holds heavy race connotations...anybody able to back this up?

[icbutnu]

@MrSlaveMentality This song was written about a southern white minstrel dancer who performed in the mid 1900s. The song was written by a white singer/song writer; Jerry Jeff Walker. The only racial connotation exists because most people assume a street dancer would be black. Many black singers no doubt envision the person they are singing about as being black. In any case, the song hauntingly reminds us of those poor performers [ black or white] with the magical gift and grace to make us happy.

[RaffVillain]

@icbutnu thats very interesting. still a beautiful song regardless..

[SuperTruthful]

@icbutnu ...You don't know what many black singers envisioned, nor, do you know if they knew the history of this song or not. How presumptious of you! No doubt one of those pesty know it alls in your world.

[kalebnbrown]

@icbutnu But, he was in blackface right?

[amiapunk88]

@icbutnu What does that have anything to do with the music white or black we can all sing and envision whatever we wish. Don't assume all black people think one way or the next just because of there race but in the light of all that I agree with your last sentence.

[MrCheckbox]

@icbutnu Does it really matter what collor of skin the subject or writer has?

What i think matters, is imaginations u have with this song/story.

Interesting backgroundinfo though

[MrCheckbox]

@MrCheckbox check wikipedia for the real background info ....

[ChallengerBear69]

@icbutnu no sir...the dancer was NOT white he was black! ever watched Shirley Temples movies?! he appeared in several of them...

[Teodoroviski]

@ncbloom "once nina touches a tune, everyone else can just go home", that's not true about Elis Regina because she could surpass Nina and vice-versa.

[Teodoroviski]

@ncbloom "once nina touches a tune, everyone else can just go home", that's not true about Elis Regina.

[daperrote6168]

beautiful

[Tarbanah]

one of my BEST songs EVER

[Paul02111960]

Nothing against Mr. Davis Jnr.. he never seemed to put anything new into his performances that I've seen. But each to his own.....

[Teodoroviski]

Whatever I lose, I'll always have Elis Regina and Nina to listen to. So I sigh; ah...

[seanmelia123]

i called my cat mr boojangles:L

[Paul02111960]

There's only 2 versions of this song that I have heard that I think are worth listening to, Nina Simone is 1 and Tom T Hall is the other.

[PeterZeeke]

@Paul02111960

really? no sammy?

[ThePeaceSign]

Some people have it all..... and then some.

[fnkdrmmr]

Ms. Nina Simone touches your charkras with her voice and eclectic placements, even the off-key notes.

[westthethird]

her voice still sounds so fresh, this totally transcends any trends of the period.. a bit awkward, total control, completely human and emotionally thoughtful.. RIP NINA

[dkf100]

if i had to choose one person to listen to for the rest of my life its nina

[dkf100]

yes agreed....go home

[Viandanterosso]

haha the usual (3) retarted push the down button here too!!

[robynalexis]

absolutely lovely and spine tingling at the same time!

[ECDL4]

This blows my mind its pure genius !

God bless Nina.

Brian

[amberfwn]

God bless Mr. Bojangles, it's rare for someone to have such a natural talent. Most of us have to work very hard for it.

[8269998]

# santax123 3 mesi fa

I love the slow pace. This is how music should be. And playing slow, you can't hide that wrong note behind your next ;)

Yeah. Listen to Ray Charles' brilliant slow version of "Yesterday ".

Maybe we need a SlowMusic movement to go along with SlowFood?

You need more breath, emotion and effort to sing slowly - and all the mistakes show up more clearly. But you also get time to recuperate and emote and improvise ahead. And to think about what you're singing about.

[jcassio100]

esta musica e uma oração de tao bela e comfortante.

[felipeecash]

Besides being among my favorite singers, Nina's voice is able to change my mood like none other... There's so much emotion in her singing... it's almost unbelievable...

[larryoke2112]

Nina still brings me to my happy place where music riegns supreme....Love ya Nina,R.I.P.

[AlbieLovesJohn]

beautifull song

[exilemick]

King Curtis does a beautiful version of this song

[xStUbBoRn7x]

this is such a hard song to sing :s but she nails it :):)

[rrory]

BEAUTIFULL nothing more to say about it !!!!!!!

[djebeq]

Best version is actually by Sammy Davis Jnr!

[sarahbisme1]

@djebeq nina better version

[djebeq]

@sarahbisme1 Shouldn't think so really.

[ZlayoSelce]

gonna hurt myself she's great

[ZlayoSelce]

@ hellfasy lol



[CooK371]

u gotta love nina... nd hellfasy its robbie m8

[hellfasy]

Best version is by robin williams

[Loki7430]

Just the most amazing version of this song.... makes the other versions seem hollow. So beautifu,

[138mrmartyb]

dawn of a new day, i could of had a v-8.

[sarahbisme1]

i adore her voice always have, its so different and rich

[sugar1on2top3]

her voice really touches my heart.

[bilbobagins1951]

nina simone singing and sammy davies danceing to this now that would be something to see

[hcjmev1983]

god this is so silky.beautiful.

[Patchor]

An amazing weaver of stories. A supreme artist . Thankyou for sharing this great performance. .......... don'tchya just love her phrasing ability ? .

[MysticWhizz]

I LOVE this song so much. It is aperfect representation of how I feel so often at the moment :-(

[sonnygerd]

She f****** brang me to tears, as usual

[william52648]

Let's dance...

[MasterzInGrime]

TATTY BOJANGLES!!!

[sarahbisme1]

goose bumps robbie dont do that lol

love nina lol

[MultiMoonrise]

It was a great honour to chauffeur her during the London shows back in the 80's

[elflopso]

@MultiMoonrise

is that Loner?....

[kwena7]

@MultiMoonrise wow... now how on earth did that happen? see, you are a piece of music history already!

[Breakdown360DC]

@MultiMoonrise what was she like? :)

[jebrise]

@MultiMoonrise What an honor for sure, just listening to her music for the first time and wow - i am blown away at her talent.

[rajmm]

@MultiMoonrise Whoa!!! Am i the only one going crazy about the fact that you were her chauffeur!?!!?!

[dijufos]

@MultiMoonrise Wow I could only imagine.

[hjenkinz]

@MultiMoonrise thats not what she told me...

[MrStuartcullen]

This is a great cover but I still prefer Robbie Williams version. Espescially live at the albert hall.

[TATASDRINE]

merveilleux

[TheKarlomagno]

la voix simplement merveilleuse

[aromatiqueessentials]

Awesomely Beautiful <3

[navyfrog21]

AHHHH YESSSSS. Im ready for a whiskey and coke. Neck and neck with the original by jerry Jeff Walker

[sarahbisme1]

nina does best lol

[larean57]

Pure genius.

[c14h20o4]

first time I've heard this version with her singing... very reflective

[gmonkey808]

@jensmusicfaves

Check out Sammy Davis Jr version. Also great.

[MizRoxy2005]

@gmonkey808 - I agree. I love Nina's version of this song, but love just as much Sammy's version. Maybe they are singing this together in the Jazzy place on high! What a performance that would be!

[larryoke2112]

I love the way she does this tune.....we miss you Nina R.I.P.

[Rigattoable]

Grande Nina Simone!!!!

[MrFroylin]

Wow!!

[harhom]

The way she sings this song...blows me away...evrytime!

[baggypantz8]

Memories of my Moongar...... thank you

[santax123]

Maybe Chet Atkins version is better, but it is bloody close. Thats for sure. I love the slow pace. This is how music should be. And playing slow, you can't hide that wrong note behind your next ;)

[cleverfeller]

@santax123

I don't know if you think that Chet Atkins wrote the song, but he didn't write this song it was a guy called Jerry Jeff Walker. No doubt he's made several millions from all the cover versions by popular artists.

[santax123]

@cleverfeller neh didn't think Chet wrote it. Wouldn't call it covers though, he wrote great arrangements from existing songs. Atleast imho :)

[TheBrowndawg]

@cleverfeller probably billions by now.

[vikinar]

Music gets deep in your guts, so deep they tremble, great music, great voice,thanks for sharing, now that my city is turning dangerous (cd. juarez, chih, mex) I found music to be an escape from all that is happennig here.

[dodger19701]

heres the song for you seen as your down, the great nina,ugly bitch but amazing

[oakesinredding]

Wow! What a beautiful, sultry, throaty version of this song.

Thank you for posting.

[MemphisGrooves]

Many Thanks For This Post

[lawrencewraith]

the beautiful voice...that blows out a melody like a sculptural form ....each note sung as if it were playing its very own instrument

[matrags]

This is the best version of this classic tune imo.

[binhotrevor]

eternizada pra sempre em meu coração!!!

[MsYvonne1959]

Geweldig, heerlijk nummer.

Jeugdsentiment.

[sarahbisme1]

i love her lol

[ABITTERSWEETGIRL]

i could listen to this lady forever and a day, her voice is just amazing.. wonderful..

[greatwhitepolarbear]

After twenty years he still grieved

[aninoritse03]

Her version is the best..

Love it

[tiritiuk]

@aninoritse03 Sorry boys.....Nitty Gritty´s version is the best for ever and ever

[1967dinant]

Simply the BEST.

[jazzman2ez]

@1967dinant Absolutely!!! I agree...Simply the BEST..

[pedro201024]

Fantastic song. This women can sing.

[1canyonguy]

I heard Jerry Jeff do this i think before it came out on NPR

M dream would have been her w Jerry or Bromberg together

Bromberg version tells the true Jerry Jeff version story

[badillojesus]

Utte Lemper doesn´t do it that bad.

[sarahbisme1]

good lol

[NormanSykes]

beautiful

[ncbloom]

once nina touches a tune, everyone else can just go home.

[nicoblues1]

@ncbloom

...too true ncbloom!  Leonard Cohen's 'Suzanne' is simply stunning!

[Teodoroviski]

@ncbloom "once nina touches a tune, everyone else can just go home", that's not true about Elis Regina.

[dacard]

Nobody sings this better!

[senhuan]

One of the suckier songs by her. It's kind of annoying actually.

[amzar11]

awesome awesome awessoommeee!

[Gusty85]

this voice will never die

[pabloatpethig]

one of my favourite songs from one of my favourite singers...life don"t get much better

[rcosters]

God, this is great to listen to...

[Ibreakthingz]

This is the place to come if you want to meet ppl with good taste...Nina you make my eyes water and my heart break but I love you for it. Your all awesome as well ppl ;) keep listning to music that means somthing

Have a good one

[sarahbtisme]

@Ibreakthingz  glad iits not just me that appreciates her voice good on ya

[kaguvi777]

The best cover of this song..... makes me cry......

I love you Nina

[mizjk]

Exquisite .....

[Richardichard]

a tear in my eye within 5 secs....awesome!

[cem12321]

I personally prefer this song when it's sung by a woman :)

[blueberryfly09]

i knew a man.....

[kanweb]

coolest of any version on this planet

[kanweb]

robbie williams does a cool version with dancer too', nina will always be the best in my ears

[StonefieldJim4]

So what songs make you tearful, even if you're not sure why? There are so many great interpreters of song - from Frank Sinatra to Emmylou Harris, but Simone's version of Jerry Jeff Walker's 'Mr Bojangles' has to be one of my favourite covers ever.

[xpressivist]

This is the best version of this song. Nina can sing a song like she's the one who first sang it. I heard you, Nina. "Mr Bojangles...Mr. Bojangles...Mr. Bojangles dance!" You are the best, Nina!

[dodger19701]

listen to this, she's a wonder

[Xelanderthomas]

Best version of this song ever. But the thing about Nina is that almost every song she covers you say that about.

[sandimike]

just beatiful.

[Marcus538]

this moves me more than any oter song and artist, one of the most musical things ive ever heard, sob sob

[zzixsixx]

this is as close as my heart

[68shamoa]

The Amazing Nina Simone is the first album I heard form my mother, I was 12 years old, I had a crush on her (and billie holliday)....I listen to many other musicians, different style, different way of make music wich can help to bright my life, but then..then I come back to her!!!alway back to real artist and each time the same emotions, sometimes brings me even to tears...Nina Simone not only sing, Nina interpret the music! she's unique!

[ehswan]

Well, this is what I have to say. Mr. Bojangles should never have spent one moment in jail. For the children who have been brought up in this noxious lie I will elaborate. BE FREE OR DIE.

[sarahbtisme]

she can sing thats all i can say

[mercyjemimah1]

so different from miss sexy beyonce, so much better!

[404Orion]

IT GETS NO BETTER THAN THIS .. now i can't listen to this song by anyone else .

[fredwheine]

As soon as I hear Nina sing any song I can't listen to anyone else sing it.

[islandtraction]

@fredwheine Fred, I totally agree. She was the best. I was privileged to see her live at Ronnie Scotts in 1986. She was awesome!

[gjc82071]

@404Orion AGREED! This is the best version IMO! BTW, Is there no end to this woman's talent??

[Qamilleinternational]

@404Orion The original is still the best. But this is a very good cover!

[sugar1on2top3]

@404Orion I agree.

[herminestover]

he spoke with tears how for fifteen years his dog and he travelled about....after twenty years he still grieves and I still burst into tears whenever I hear these lines.

[happymike44]

I understand the dog part really well I have one who has stolen my heart with his good and loving nature.

Nina has a way of making you understand her feelings and the meaning of every song she sings.

[gregdu78]

Une très belle version. A écouter aussi celle Harry Belafonte