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Mr. Bojangles
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Mr. Bojangles was released on March 28, 2025 by UMC (Universal Music Catalogue) as a part of the album A New Life
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Release DateMarch 28, 2025
LabelUMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM123

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Tony Christie
Tony Christie
Vocals
Dan Needham
Dan Needham
Drums
Gary Lunn
Gary Lunn
Bass Guitar
Jerry McPherson
Jerry McPherson
Guitar
Mike Rojas
Mike Rojas
Keyboards
Tom Hemby
Tom Hemby
Acoustic Guitar
Emoni Wilkins
Emoni Wilkins
Background Vocals
Hollie Hammel
Hollie Hammel
Background Vocals
Mike Johnson
Mike Johnson
Pedal Steel Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jerry Jeff Walker
Jerry Jeff Walker
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Graeme Pleeth
Graeme Pleeth
Producer
Steve Cordray
Steve Cordray
Assistant Recording Engineer
Lowell Reynolds
Lowell Reynolds
Engineer
Miles Showell
Miles Showell
Mastering Engineer
Sean Fitzgerald
Sean Fitzgerald
Executive Producer

Lyrics

I knew a man
"Bojangles" and
He'd dance 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
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
He talked of life
He laugh-slapped his leg in step
He said the name
"Bojangles" and
He danced a lick
Across the cell
He grabbed his pants
A better stance
Whoa, he jumped so high
Clicked his heels
He let go a laugh
Let go a laugh
Shook back his clothes all around
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
He's danced for those
At minstrel shows
And county fairs
Throughout the South
He spoke with tears
Of fifteen years
How his dog and him
They traveled about
His dog up and died
He up and died
After twenty years he still grieves
He said "I dance
"Now at every chance
"In honky-tonks
"For drinks and tips
"But most of the time
"I spend behind
"These county bars
"'Cause I drink a bit"
He shook his head
And as he shook his head
I heard someone ask, "Please?
"Mr. Bojangles
"Mr. Bojangles
"Mr. Bojangles
"Dance"
I knew a man
"Bojangles" and
He'd dance for you
In worn out shoes
Silver hair
Baggy pants
And ragged shirt
The old Soft Shoe
He jumped so high
He jumped so high
And then he'd lightly touch down
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Mr. Bojangles
Dance
That is a beautiful song. You wrote that?
Yeah
Wow
Written by: Jerry Jeff Walker
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