A Negro spiritual that dates from before the American Civil War (before 1860), the song, with its theme of liberation, became popular again in the 1950's and 1960's as part of the American Civil Rights movement. It has been recorded many times by many artists including: The Soul Stirrers with Sam Cooke, Jimmy Witherspoon, Burl Ives, Mississippi John Hurt, Bobby Darin, Aretha Franklin, Eartha Kitt, Taj Mahal, Aaron Neville, Roger McGuinn, and Bruce Springsteen. The first known recording of the song was in 1915 by the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
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A Negro spiritual that dates from before the American Civil War (before 1860), the song, with its theme of liberation, became popular again in the 19… read more
A Negro spiritual that dates from before the American Civil War (before 1860), the song, with its theme of liberation, became popular again in the 1950's and 1960's as part of … read more
Nat "King" Cole (March 17th 1919–February 15th 1965) was a popular American singer and jazz musician. As a piano player, he formed a jazz trio in 1938 that played Los Angeles nightclubs, one of the first jazz trios featuring guitar and piano. Prior to this he had played music since he was a child and had worked with bands since he was sixteen. He was raised in Chicago and exposed to the abundant jazz scene there. He was heavily influenced by pianist Earl "Fatha" Hines. Later he became more popularly known as a singer and crooner and his work became more orchest… read more
Nat "King" Cole (March 17th 1919–February 15th 1965) was a popular American singer and jazz musician. As a piano player, he formed a jazz trio in 1938 that played Los Angeles ni… read more
Nat "King" Cole (March 17th 1919–February 15th 1965) was a popular American singer and jazz musician. As a piano player, he formed a jazz trio in 1938 that played Los Angeles nightclubs, one of the first jazz trios featurin… read more