Mr. Bojangles
Sammy Davis Jr.
Mr. Bojangles by Sammy Davis Jr. (released in 1972) appeared in 20 of the 27 editions of the NPO Radio 2 Top 2000. Its highest chart entry was position 728 in 2011. The song first appeared on the list in 1999 and last appeared on it in 2022.
Chart history
All positions by edition
| Edition | Position |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 1966 |
| 2021 | 1648 |
| 2020 | 1512 |
| 2019 | 1670 |
| 2018 | 1472 |
| 2017 | 1284 |
| 2016 | 1337 |
| 2015 | 1217 |
| 2014 | 1016 |
| 2013 | 978 |
| 2012 | 972 |
| 2011 | 728 |
| 2010 | 1007 |
| 2009 | 1093 |
| 2008 | 1483 |
| 2007 | 1428 |
| 2006 | 1107 |
| 2005 | 1235 |
| 2004 | 1209 |
| 1999 | 1696 |
More by Sammy Davis Jr.
- Baretta's Theme best position 1691
- Candy Man best position 1970
How the song fared
On average, Mr. Bojangles was at position 1302.9 in the 20 editions in which it was on the list. Its lowest chart entry was position 1966 in 2022. It reached the top 10 0 times and the top 100 0 times. The longest consecutive run was 19 editions (up to and including 2022). The biggest rise came in 2009: from position 1483 to position 1093 (+390). The biggest fall came in 2007: from position 1107 to position 1428 (-321). In 2025, the song was not on the list; it was last on it in 2022.
Compared with all songs
In total, 4,925 different songs have appeared in the Top 2000. With 20 editions, this song shares that score with 42 other songs, and 995 songs were on the list in more editions. There are 1,955 songs that have ever ranked higher than position 728.
Also released in 1972
111 other songs from 1972 are in the Top 2000. The highest chart entries:
- Child In Time – Deep Purple best position 2
- Perfect Day – Lou Reed best position 34
- I Put A Spell On You – Creedence Clearwater Revival best position 36
- Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens best position 76
- A Horse With No Name – America best position 96
- Old Man – Neil Young best position 112
Neighbours in the 2022 list
In 2022, this song was at position 1966. Master Blaster (Jammin') (Stevie Wonder) was at position 1965, one place higher; Ik Leef Niet Meer Voor Jou (Marco Borsato) was at position 1967, one place lower.
Frequently asked questions
How often was Mr. Bojangles by Sammy Davis Jr. in the Top 2000?
Mr. Bojangles was on the list in 20 of the 27 editions (1999 to 2025), first in 1999 and most recently in 2022.
What is the highest position of Mr. Bojangles in the Top 2000?
The highest chart entry was position 728 in 2011.
How high was Mr. Bojangles in the 2025 Top 2000?
The song was not on the list in 2025.