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African American traditional spiritual song

For other uses, see Sinner Man (disambiguation).

"Sinner Man" or "Sinnerman" is an song written by Les Baxter and Will Holt, in the style of a African American traditional spiritual song.

"Sinner Man" or "Sinnerman" is an song written by Les Baxter and Will Holt, in the style of a African American traditional spiritual song.

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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 s by Les Baxter, the Swan Silvertones, the Weavers and others, before Nina Simone recorded an extended version in

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The earliest recording of the song to bear the title "Sinner Man" was by the Les Baxter Orchestra in , as the B-side of the Capitol Records single "Tango of the Drums".

The lead vocal was by folk singer Will Holt, who shared the credit for writing the song with Baxter. However, the song clearly bears a close resemblance, in both melody and lyrics, to "On the Judgement Day", which was recorded by gos