Thursday, November 5, 2009

Robbie Williams & Sammy Davis Jr. Both Sing Mr. Bojangles

Here is a clip of Robbie Williams singing Mr. Bojangles. This is a classic tune recorded by many artists over the years. My personal favorite version of the song is by Sammy Davis Jr. I've included a video of Sammy singing this song. Sammy really connects with the essence of this song. I do hope you'll check out Robbie's take on the song. Let me know what you think.



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58 comments:

  1. Scott (gotankgo)November 4, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    really dig the Sammy Davis Jr version - good stuff

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  2. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Thanks Scott. I love Sammy's version so much. Nobody does this song quite like him.

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  3. EtraparNovember 5, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    I know I'm a little bit crazy but I don't like Robbie Williams...d't know why...*_*
    kisses

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  4. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    Hey Etrapar. No problem. I find that many people don't seem to like Robbie, but I still wanted to share this video.

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  5. Rachel FollettNovember 5, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    These are great! My husband and I were just talking about this!

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  6. NikiNovember 5, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    not bad robbie but sammy wins for sure.

    xx
    -Niki

    http://ahautemess.blogspot.com

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  7. planet mondoNovember 5, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    Love that snappy scarf and bowler look Sammy's got going on

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  8. ZuzanaNovember 5, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    Although Sammy's version is the classic and the best, I must say Robbie does a great job as well. He gives it a bit of a modern edge, but still with respect to the original.;)
    Love stopping by here each morning.;)

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  9. Marcos CallauNovember 5, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    I think that Sammy Davis is very much better than Robbie...

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  10. MaggiNovember 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    Nothing tops Sammy's version!

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  11. solamar7November 5, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    Good Stuff... Thanks....

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  12. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Hey Rachel. Thanks. That's really cool.

    Hey Niki. I like Robbie's version, but Sammy is the king.

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  13. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hey Dave. I know what you mean. Sammy always had great style.

    Hey Protege. Thanks. Glad you liked Robbie's version. I do like it too. He does a good job with it.

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  14. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hey Dana. Thanks. Sammy's version of this song has always been my favorite.

    Thanks Maggi. I agree.

    Thanks Karen. Cheers!

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  15. Wolf BoyNovember 5, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I can't stand Robbie Williams. He seems like just a prick. His song isn't half bad though. Sammy does do a much better job with it though.

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  16. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Hey Wolf. There's a lot of people who don't like Robbie. I always have though. I do prefer Sammy's version of the song.

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  17. www.janetteria.comNovember 5, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    So fantastic!

    X♥X♥

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  18. Nancy Sinatra FanNovember 5, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Nobody does this song like Sammy Davis Jr. I've never heard a version of it better than his.

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  19. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks Janet. Cheers!

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  20. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Hey Phoebe. Thanks for commenting. Almost didn't see your comment for some reason. Oops. LOL I agree with you totally.

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  21. loft in SoHoNovember 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Great!!!

    xxx

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  22. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks Soho. Cheers!

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  23. MarianNovember 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    both are great but my fave has to Sammy's version! love!
    xx
    marian

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  24. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Hey Marian. Thanks. It's my favorite too.

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  25. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    cool songs. very dandy like

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  26. erika soroccoNovember 5, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Robbie Williams does a great job of modernizing the song to make it more appealing to today's listeners; but Sammy's will forever be my favorite! :)

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  27. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Hey Knalleffekt. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

    Hey Erika. Thanks. I do like Robbie's modern take on it. It brings the song into our era. Sammy's version is still timeless.

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  28. Tights LoverNovember 5, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Robbie isn't bad, but really...no one beats Sammy.

    Have a great day!

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  29. chic femmeNovember 5, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    U know I don't care for RW at all. But love the video of Sammy. :) Cheers. :)

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  30. Maria ConferNovember 5, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Sammy is so wonderful!!

    Love both versions, but Sammy is the classic!

    lululetty.blogspot.com

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  31. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Hey Tights. Thanks for commenting. I totally agree.

    Hey Steph. Thanks. I know you're no Robbie fan. Glad you dig Sammy.

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  32. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Hey Maria. Thanks. I like both versions, but Sammy's the man.

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  33. E.K.November 5, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Hey we both did posts on musical covers today!

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  34. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Hey E.K. That's cool. I'll check yours out.

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  35. Couture CarrieNovember 5, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Awesome post, K! Sammy is my fave!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  36. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks Carrie. Glad to see that you like Sammy. Cheers!

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  37. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    Hallo 'over there'.... my dear blogfriend, Sweden calling..

    RB..... he is the master!!

    Agneta

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  38. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Hey Agneta. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Cheers!

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  39. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Thank you for your comment...Sammys version is the only version...

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  40. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks Gingey. I love Sammy's version so much. It's a classic.

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  41. GYPSYWOMANNovember 5, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    oh, man!!! just can't beat sammy on that one!!! wonderful to hear him again doing that song!!!

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  42. Maria JensenNovember 5, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    when it comes to Sammy, well he is just pure genius!

    But i really got goosebumps when i heard Robbie's version!
    Wow, how i miss that kind of entertainment in our time.. It makes me so sad, when i think of all those people who will never get to listen or see what real entertainment was!!
    It just doesn't seem fair..

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  43. LeahNovember 5, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Sammy's version, no doubt.

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  44. AnonymousNovember 5, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    Oh I loved Sammy's! But I am bit biased... he is my total favorite!

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  45. bananas.November 5, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    robbie williams! where has he been? i haven't seen him since that one video where he rips off his skin and was just muscle. lol.

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  46. LaurelNovember 5, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Keith! I haveb't been by for a bit! Missed your hip, slick and coolness. Great post! LOVE Sammy!
    XXOO

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  47. UnknownNovember 5, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    I really like robbie Williams! I think it's true that people either love him or hate him...I'm sort of in the middle...but this was definitely cool.

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  48. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Hey Maison. I'll have to check that out.

    Hey Gypsy. Thanks. Nobody does this song quite like Sammy.

    Hey Maria. Thanks. I think Robbie's awesome. I think it's cool that he recorded music like this. It's a great way to introduce a lot of younger fans to this sort of music. They might otherwise never have listened to it.

    Thanks Leah. I agree.

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  49. KeithNovember 5, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    Hey Clare. I don't blame ya. I love Sammy so much.

    Hey Bananas. It's been awhile since I've seen anything about Robbie myself.

    Hey Laurel. Thanks. It was nice to hear from you. I hope you're doing well.

    Hey Monica. Thanks for commenting. Robbie is one that definitely has either people's love or hate.

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  50. AutumnJonesNovember 6, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I like the song by either one. lol

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  51. KeithNovember 6, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks Autumn. They both are good.

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  52. AnonymousNovember 6, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Love both these incredibly talented artists. Nothing beats the original though! I love the song... It's so fun and really cool, too! Great post!

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  53. KeithNovember 6, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Hey Daniela. Thanks. I'm glad you like both versions. Nobody can sing this song like Sammy. He's the man.

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  54. Witchcrafted LifeNovember 6, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Very cool versions of a classic song (that's inspired pet owners to name their cat/dog Mr. Bojangles for decades now ;D), thank you for posting these great videos.

    Wishing you a fantastic weekend, my friend!
    ♥ Jessica

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  55. NoshabelleNovember 7, 2009 at 5:17 AM

    I like the Sammy Davis Jr. version. I can't stand Robbie..:P Sorry, haha! :)

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  56. KeithNovember 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Hey Jessica. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. If I ever have a dog, I'm really tempted to name him Mr. Bojangles.

    Hey Nosh. Thanks. A lot of folks can't stand Robbie. Glad you like Sammy though.

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  57. GabbiNovember 7, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Sammy sings it best of course, but I do admire Robby for covering a classic and for paying homage!

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  58. KeithNovember 7, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    Hey Gabbi. Thanks. I feel the same way. Take care. Cheers!

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