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Three men''s lives, told through the story of one song. Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer and writer behind the classic hit Mr. Bojangles, never would have expected that his song, inspired by an experience in a New Orleans jail cell, would make Richard Nixon cry, or that it would be covered by Sammy Davis, Jr., the entertainment giant and, controversially, a supporter of Nixon.

This work, told through the perspective of writer, performer and listener, traces these three men''s overlapping journeys through the American consciousness. Chapters discuss the history of Walker''s song, Davis''s rise from rags to riches, Nixon''s journey from grocer''s son to president, and more.

Mr. Bojangles Dance

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    A Paperback by Ryan B. Case

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/31/2024
      ISBN13: 9781476692883, 978-1476692883
      ISBN10: 1476692882

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Three men''s lives, told through the story of one song. Jerry Jeff Walker, the singer and writer behind the classic hit Mr. Bojangles, never would have expected that his song, inspired by an experience in a New Orleans jail cell, would make Richard Nixon cry, or that it would be covered by Sammy Davis, Jr., the entertainment giant and, controversially, a supporter of Nixon.

      This work, told through the perspective of writer, performer and listener, traces these three men''s overlapping journeys through the American consciousness. Chapters discuss the history of Walker''s song, Davis''s rise from rags to riches, Nixon''s journey from grocer''s son to president, and more.

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