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About This Track
“Sinnerman” is an American traditional spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers. The song dates to the turn of the 20th century but most modern recorded versions derive from 1959 changes and additions codified by the folk music group the Weavers. The Weavers’ performance of the song appears on their compilation albums Gospel and Reunion at Carnegie Hall Part 2.
“Sinnerman” (spelled as one word) is one of Nina Simone’s most famous songs and she recorded her definitive 10-minute plus version on her 1965 album Pastel Blues. Simone learned the lyrics of this song in her childhood when it was used at revival meetings by her mother, (a Methodist minister) to help people confess their sins. In the early days of her career (early sixties when she was heavily involved in the Greenwich Village scene), Simone often used the long piece to end her live performances. An earlier version of this song exists, recorded live at The Village Gate, but was never used on the 1962 Colpix album Nina at the Village Gate.
Nina Simone’s version of Sinnerman has been sampled by hip-hop producer Kanye West for the Talib Kweli song “Get By”, by Timbaland for the song “Oh Timbaland”, and by Felix da Housecat for Verve Record’s “Verve Remixed” series. It has also been covered by 16 Horsepower on their album Folklore, and by Zegota on their self-titled 7”. French rapper Abd al-Malik sampled Simone’s version for the title track of his 2006 album “Gibraltar”.
“Sinnerman” (spelled as one word) is one of Nina Simone’s most famous songs and she recorded her definitive 10-minute plus version on her 1965 album Pastel Blues. Simone learned the lyrics of this song in her childhood when it was used at revival meetings by her mother, (a Methodist minister) to help people confess their sins. In the early days of her career (early sixties when she was heavily involved in the Greenwich Village scene), Simone often used the long piece to end her live performances. An earlier version of this song exists, recorded live at The Village Gate, but was never used on the 1962 Colpix album Nina at the Village Gate.
Nina Simone’s version of Sinnerman has been sampled by hip-hop producer Kanye West for the Talib Kweli song “Get By”, by Timbaland for the song “Oh Timbaland”, and by Felix da Housecat for Verve Record’s “Verve Remixed” series. It has also been covered by 16 Horsepower on their album Folklore, and by Zegota on their self-titled 7”. French rapper Abd al-Malik sampled Simone’s version for the title track of his 2006 album “Gibraltar”.
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HauteBizarre wrote:
I'm rehearsing I'll call him back <3
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Jinzzy wrote:
this reminds me of getting up the game
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ToHellWithPop wrote:
Sherlock. [8]
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knotweed wrote:
:)
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johnnyaway wrote:
sherlock & person of interest. it just got stuck in my mind, amazing song!
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Paolavox wrote:
Yeah, Sherlock! I would have never heard this amazing song if it wasn't for that show... [2]
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Miss_Mahrie wrote:
Sherlock. [7] Actually - Moriarty... Jimmmyyy <3
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Marisoul wrote:
Sherlock. [6]
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stac_ wrote:
Sherlock. [5]
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novira wrote:
A pleasure that lasts 10 minutes...So good!
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japiernicze wrote:
Sherlock, thank you for this
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SoapMagic wrote:
Yeah, Sherlock! I would have never heard this amazing song if it wasn't for that show...
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enjoyseyshn wrote:
Шерлок!
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mean_donut wrote:
Sherlock!
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Tobey-lp wrote:
Sherlock! Road to Court!
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AndreTosatti wrote:
INLAND EMPIRE
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tahiti_808 wrote:
genial
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MeinKraft wrote:
Go to the devil, the Lord said.
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h19-la2 wrote:
try the 16 horsepower version as well! although im a fanatic 16 horsepower fan, i have to say i like this version even more.
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