Sinnerman

Sinner Man is an American Negro spiritual . The song is probably in the 19th century originated.

Sinner Man is about a man who of God has turned away not only stop praying but by a sinful life to lead. Eventually, he discovered that the devil is waiting for him. The song is a warning to stay faithful God. Also, it is a disguised protest song against racist violence.

Known versions of Les Baxter in 1956 and the folk version of The Weavers 1959's most famous ten-minute blues - and gospel version Sinnerman by Nina Simone in 1965. In the sixties spent the Jamaican singer Peter Tosh and Bunny Livingston more times a reggae version out. Furthermore, the song used in the film The Thomas Crown Affair, in which the version on the CD appeared created by Bill Conti . Here it concerns the release of Nina Simone. The performance of Nina Simone is also used in an episode of Sherlock (Season 2, Episode 3: The Reichenbach Fall).