Rock Evolution – The History of Rock ’n’ Roll - Country & Folk (pg 29)

[Saddleworth2]

"Sinnerman" by Nina Simone well worth a listen. Originally a traditional African American negro spiritual with the message that you cannot escape God's wrath for past sins in the final judgement. A bit different to many country songs about women going to the bad and long trains running.

Its a fantastic song and performance for sure but I would have placed it as a jazz/gospel genre rather than country.

 

[BimboBob]

Final mention of Gospel, then Im done...There could possibly be a place for The Blind Boys of Alabama on the list..they straddled Gospel/blues /Doo wop and Soul....im struggling to find a pre '60 recording...

When I lost My Mother will do it.

Gospel/ bluesy.