Man of Constant Sorrow
Bob Dylan, Nathaniel Méchaly
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I am a man of constant sorrow I've seen trouble all my days I'll say goodbye to Colorado Where I was born and partly raised Your mother says I'm a stranger My face you'll never see no more But there's one promise, darling I'll see you on God's golden shore Through this open world I'm about to ramble Through ice and snow, sleet and rain I'm about to ride that morning railroad Perhaps I'll die on that train I'm going back to Colorado The place that I started from If I knowed how bad you'd treat me Honey, I never would have come
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Written by: BOB DYLAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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4 facts about this song
Bob Dylan Version1. Bob Dylan's version of "Man of Constant Sorrow" was recorded for his self-titled debut album in 1962.
2. Notably, Dylan was still a relatively unknown folk singer at that point in his career, making his take on the song one of the initial instances of him interpreting traditional folk material.
3. Dylan's version features just him on guitar and harmonica, which was typical of his early folk sound.
4. The singer has stated in many interviews that he was heavily influenced by folk tradition, and his decision to put "Man of Constant Sorrow" on his debut album reflects this early influence.
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Judy Collins Version1. Judy Collins featured the song on her 1961 album "Golden Apples of the Sun".
2. This version is remarkably different, in that it includes a full band arrangement, featuring banjo, upright bass, and guitar.
3. Collins’s rendition of the song is noted for its haunting, melancholic sound that seems to capture the song’s themes of sorrow and hardship elegantly.
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Peter, Paul, and Mary Version1. The iconic folk trio Peter, Paul, and Mary included their rendition of "Man of Constant Sorrow" on their 1962 self-titled debut album.
2. Their version stands out for being more upbeat and folksy than the other versions, with prominent three-part harmonies and a finger-picked, fast-paced guitar part.
3. This version is also distinct due to Peter Yarrow’s lead vocals and the crystal-clear harmonization effects, aimed at achieving an emotional resonance that gives the song a unique dimension.
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The Stanley Brothers Version1. The Stanley Brothers' version of "Man of Constant Sorrow," recorded in 1950, is arguably one of the most famous and influential bluegrass versions of this song.
2. Their haunting rendition introduced the song to many who had never heard it before and it quickly became a standard of the bluegrass repertoire.
3. The Stanley Brothers’ interpretation of this song is filled with raw emotion and features all of the classic elements of bluegrass music, such as rousing banjo and sharp-yet-tight harmonies.
4. This version is also notable because it helped popularize the song outside of the Appalachian region, where it originated.
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