Sinner Man
The Weavers
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Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to all on that day? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to all on that day? Run to the moon, "Moon, won't you hide me?" Run to the sea, "Sea, won't you hide me?" Run to the sun, "Sun, won't you hide me all on that day?" Lord said, "Sinner man, moon'll be a bleeding" Lord said, "Sinner man, sea'll be a sinking" Lord said, "Sinner man, sun'll be a freezing all on that day" Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to all on that day? Run to the Lord, "Lord, won't You hide me?" Run to the Lord, "Lord, won't You hide me?" Run, run, "Lord, won't You hide me all on that day?" Lord said, "Sinner man, you should've been a praying" Lord said, "Sinner man, should've been a praying" Lord said, "Sinner man, should've been a praying all on that day" Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to all on that day? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to? Oh, sinner man, where you're gonna run to all on that day?
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Written by: TRADITIONAL, ERIK DARLING, FRED HELLERMAN, LEE HAYS, RONNIE GILBERT
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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7 facts about this song
Authors & Composers"Sinnerman" is a traditional African-American spiritual song that has been recorded by a number of performers. The authors and composers are unknown.
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Nina Simone's VersionNina Simone, renowned American singer and civil rights activist, recorded a 10-minute version of “Sinner Man” for her 1965 album, 'Pastel Blues.'
- Simone's version diverged significantly from the traditional gospel song, introducing distinctive elements such as rhythmic piano, expressive vocals, and African-oriented beats to convey deep emotions.
- It's considered one of Simone's most iconic and influential performances, showcasing her versatile musical style that merges gospel, jazz, and soul.
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The Weavers' VersionFolk music quartet The Weavers recorded a version of "Sinner Man" in 1956 on their album, 'The Weavers at Carnegie Hall.'
- The Weavers' rendition presents the song as a traditional folk tune, prioritizing vocal harmonies and simple instrumentation.
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Film and TV Appearances"Sinner Man" has been used extensively in movies, TV shows, and advertisements. Nina Simone's version, in particular, has been featured in multiple films such as "The Thomas Crown Affair", "Miami Vice", and "Inland Empire".
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Remixes and Sample UseThe Song has been sampled and remixed by many artists, including notable remix by Felix Da Housecat released in 2003. It was a hit in clubs and reached number six on the Billboard dance charts.
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Social RelevanceThe song tackles themes of repentance and redemption, offering a profound exploration of the African-American struggle and spirituality. Simone's rendition, in particular, resonates as an outcry for justice and civil rights movement.
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Languages"Sinner Man" has been translated and covered in different languages by numerous artists across the globe, a testament to its universal appeal and influence.
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