Sinnerman
Nina Simone
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The song was written by Les Baxter and Will Holt and is styled as an African American traditional spiritual. Multiple artists recorded it during the 1950s, including Les Baxter, the Swan Silvertones, and the Weavers. Nina Simone subsequently recorded an extended rendition in 1965. The composition has been adapted across various media and artistic works.
What the lyrics are about
A sinner seeking to escape from divine judgment during Judgment Day.
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