‘Mr. Bojangles’ by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaks at #9 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 20 1971)

(Saturday, February 20, 1971) — “Mr. Bojangles” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for three weeks.