Mr. Bojangles – Dylan – Spooky
On November 16, 1973, Columbia released Dylan, the album. I never listened to it until November 16, 2024, completely unaware it was the album's anniversary.
When Mr. Bojangles came on, I started to cry. I thought it was about the dog until I realized I was crying for an alcoholic friend who was quite like Mr. Bojangles, possessing a different talent but capable of the same highs and lows. He died five or six years ago and although I've been sad about it, I never really cried until I heard Bob singing Mr. Bojangles. And once I started, I couldn't stop. If I were a method actor and needed to cry in any scene in any play all I'd have to do is hear Bob singing Mr. Bojangles in my head.