Paul Robeson - Deep River free for downloading

The River Jordan was code for the Underground Railroad and escaping from slavery. Reading, "Passages to Freedom", which is about the real underground railroad, William Still, Harriet Tubman, and many more. It separates the popular myths from the real history of slaves seeking freedom and the abolitionists who helped. Love the double meaning.

Paul Robeson performed this song in the film "The Proud Valley".

we seeing that in music class cuz we love to hear you sing

This was my grandfathers favorite song. He died last year

Fantastic voice! Also, he sings songs the way they were written rather than distorting them into something they were never meant to be.

One of the greatest performances in the world.

Simply sublime, a legend in the history of Singing.

Linda Doty (see six down) hits the nail on the head. I could not put it better!

Amazing voice, but this seems a bit rushed.

A thousand years will pass and people will still be astounded by the great Paul Robeson...........RIP...........Well love you for all time.

never heard this version before

even today, incredible;