For me, it embodies the Dignity & Hope of those poor Souls who suffered so much for so long. So much injustice. Beautiful voice ,Beautiful song. In bad times I think of this song, & it puts things in perspective. Holy Song.
Robeson was correct about civil rights, wrong about the Soviet Union and a great artist.
Although this impressive record is not his best of this great spiritual --
Saluting this Great Man, Paul Robeson, ths Black History Month. He was a Phenomenal Singer, Actor, Activist, and was siccessful in many other areas that are too numerous to mention. I would love to hear more about this Renaissance Man, who actually was still alive during my lifetime. Perhaps someone will produce a movie about his incredible life some day. I for one would like that very much.
AS A KID IN APARTHEID SOUTH AFRICA I WOULD HEAR HIS VOICE ON A CRACKLING RECORD PLAYER WITH MY LATE DAD, HE SO IMPRESSED ME . TO THIS DAY I PAY RESPECT TO A GREAT ARTIST AND MAN . REST IN PEACE PAUL. WITH THANKS FROM ISRAEL
His voice was unforgettable we need a movie about his struggles I met Dame Peggy Ashcroft she told me his was the best othello she had ever been graced to work with
This is the best bass voice ever heard anywhere, anytime !! So sad that America could not understand this man and appreciate his talents.......he was way beyond anything that any American could get (unless perhaps they were in the same genre).