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“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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naxapinu wrote:
leaves me completely breathless
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pattybouvier wrote:
not inna,nina (love)!
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PeteleRock wrote:
yeah, can't compare this to the 10 min vers. Still great tune.
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Kilgorius wrote:
agree, the original 10+ minutes version is unique
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nocturana wrote:
sin Nina sin!
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MJascow wrote:
the 10 min version is fantastic (13)
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nickplowman wrote:
10 minute version - original. 3 minute version - edit.
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Chris_Gamgee wrote:
But how long is this version? It is more then 3 minutes, because it continues after the timer is on zero.
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Chris_Gamgee wrote:
the 10 min version is fantasticer (12) !
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azureamethyst wrote:
Incredible.
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yovargas wrote:
the 10 min version is fantasticer (11) !
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doctorbagr wrote:
the ten minute version rates as one of the best songs ever in my book.
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naxapinu wrote:
the version i am now hearing is not THE VERSION
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IzUp2U wrote:
I love love love LOVEEEEE this song, but more importantly, this version of it! Makes me feel connected to my ancestors
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Raffetz wrote:
this song is amazing. gives me goosebumps everytime i hear it.
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KLEOFFUS wrote:
OH MY MY THIS IS WHAT SEPERATES THE SINGERS FROM THE SINGERS
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EmbracedByFrost wrote:
I'm not devout, but this song has so much power behind it... incredible!
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rrispens wrote:
the 10 min version is fantastic (10) !
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nostalghia_ wrote:
pffffft what 3 minute version
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royahoy wrote:
the 10 min version is fantastic (9) !!
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