Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Mr. Bojangles

“Mr. Bojangles” Single by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band from the album Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy
B-side “Uncle Charlie Interview #2/Spanish Fandango” (later replaced with “Mr. Bojangles” w/o prologue)
Released September 1970
Label Liberty
Songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker
Producer William McEuen
Charted No.9 in US, No.2 in Canada, No.2 in New Zeeland, No.28 in Netherlands

“Mr. Bojangles” is a song written and originally recorded by American country music artist Jerry Jeff Walker for his 1968 album of the same title. It has since been recorded by other artists, most notably the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1969.