Who Or What Is Mr. Bojangles?

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1. Where did Mr. Bojangles ORIGINALLY come from?

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The correct answer is "A song originally written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968." This answer is supported by the information given in the question, which states that Mr. Bojangles originally came from a song written by Jerry Jeff Walker in 1968.

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Who Or What Is Mr. Bojangles? - Quiz

Do you know if Mr. Bojangles is a person, place or thing? What do you know about the origin? Take this quiz and find out what you REALLY know about Mr. Bojangles, and no, we're not talking about food!

2. What inspired Mr. Bojangles and how did this come about?

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The correct answer is that the songwriter wrote this song after an encounter with a street performer in jail. This suggests that the inspiration for the song "Mr. Bojangles" came from a personal experience the songwriter had while being incarcerated.

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3. Besides Jerry Jeff Walker, which other artist/band that performed this song, reached the charts?

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is the correct answer because they also reached the charts with their performance of the song, besides Jerry Jeff Walker.

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4. Jerry Jeff Walker met the real Mr. Bojangles in jail in 68'. What was his (Mr. Bojangles) occupation before coming into jail?

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5. Why did this homeless man who inspired this song call himself Mr. Bojangles?

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The homeless man who inspired the song called himself Mr. Bojangles because he was hiding from the police. This suggests that he adopted the name as a way to conceal his true identity and avoid being caught by law enforcement.

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6. Which comedic show did this song appear on?

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The correct answer is The Simpsons because this long-running animated sitcom has featured numerous comedic songs throughout its many seasons. The show is known for its satirical humor and musical elements, often incorporating catchy tunes into its episodes. The Simpsons has become iconic for its cultural references, witty writing, and memorable characters, making it a beloved comedic show for audiences worldwide.

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7. Which three countries, besides the U.S., did Mr. Bojangles become very popular in?

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Mr. Bojangles became very popular in Canada and the Netherlands, besides the U.S. This implies that his fame extended beyond his home country to these two specific countries.

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8. What number was the song "Mr. Bojangles" on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart?

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The song "Mr. Bojangles" was ranked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart.

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9. This song has been re-made by roughly how many bands/artists?

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This song has been re-made by 50 bands/artists.

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10. Jim Carrey performed this song in what movie?

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Where did Mr. Bojangles ORIGINALLY come from?
What inspired Mr. Bojangles and how did this come about?
Besides Jerry Jeff Walker, which other artist/band that performed this...
Jerry Jeff Walker met the real Mr. Bojangles in jail in 68'. What...
Why did this homeless man who inspired this song call himself Mr....
Which comedic show did this song appear on?
Which three countries, besides the U.S., did Mr. Bojangles become very...
What number was the song "Mr. Bojangles" on the Billboard...
This song has been re-made by roughly how many bands/artists?
Jim Carrey performed this song in what movie?
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