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Which singer is best known for writing "Mr. Bojangles"?

Correct answer: Jerry Jeff Walker

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What people think about it: 30 Comments

Player Meyer

wildlifebuffet, doesn’t say it’s the most recorded song - says it’s the most covered song of this songwriter. I like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band recording.

Gary

recorded by the Nitty gritty dirt band.

Wendy311

AZWILDCATLUTE, Sammy was the BEST VERSION

meldawg

I always liked this song. It has a melancholy mood. And as a kid, loved Bill Robinson. That man could dance!! He was in several movies with a very young Shirley Temple, a very good dancer in her own right.

KookyOrangutan5005

HIS most COVERED SONG commentators. jeeze, read the dang question!

Player. Ty

I've seen Jerry Jeff Walker do it live. The best version ever... He Wrote it!

MortMeek52

Player Meyer, my favorite is up against the wall Redneck Mother

JimmyLovesQL

I like the version by Jim Stafford.

Player buddybear

he also introduced Jimmy Buffett to key west

smarty pants

his dog, up and died and after 20yrs, he still grieves....

Chris RN

I just recalled that Guy Clark wrote ‘L.A. Freeway’. Jerry Jeff Walker recorded the song.

B Dog

I owe my correct answer to the great Steve Earle, who, the last time I saw him play live, was touring behind his tribute album to JJW lol

Jane

It's a good song, but I've heard it 1,000 too many times.

Player #80720268

He was a black man who took part of his earnings and installed a stop light on a street at an all black school .Statue of him in Richmond. ch

MissK

Player Meyer, I absolutely loved Sammy Davis Jr's version of the song. I was just a kid back then. That song always did then and probably still would today bring me to tears. ❤️

Sidney

Wendy311, No it was not. It definitely was the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.