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Overview"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 Jr.'s rise from rags to riches, Nixon's journey from the son of a grocer to becoming President of the United States, and more." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ryan B. CasePublisher: McFarland & Co Inc Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc ISBN: 9781476692883ISBN 10: 1476692882 Pages: 277 Publication Date: 31 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRyan B. Case is a writer and musician, and was the leader of the critically acclaimed Americana band The Victrolas from 2005–2011. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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