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Sinner Man
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| "Sinner Man" | |
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| Single by Les Baxter Chorus and Orchestra with Will Holt | |
| A-side | "Tango of the Drums" |
| Released | 1956 |
| Recorded | 1956 |
| Genre | Gospel, jazz, pop |
| Length | 3:07 |
| Label | Capitol |
| Songwriter(s) | Les Baxter, Will Holt |
"Sinner Man" or "Sinnerman" is a song written by Les Baxter and Will Holt, and often performed in the style of an African American traditional spiritual song. It has been recorded by a number of performers and has been incorporated in many other media and arts. The lyrics describe a sinner attempting to hide from divine justice on Judgment Day. It was recorded in the 1950s by Les Baxter, the Swan Silvertones, the Weavers and others, before Nina Simone recorded an extended version in 1965.
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