46corner (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I love the mix of comments to this song - for me the mix of discussion about politics and song is what I hope Paul Robeson would have appreciated. When democracy is such a delicate thing I think we must all try to make it better all the time. If you like this song please vote (and for whoever your conscience tells you to). lol

Liam987hebbo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

When I take my last breath and they place me in the ground this is the song I hope they play. Beautiful simple moving. Sonng by a great heart.

cabngirl (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Tremendously moving. What a beautiful voice and spirit.

tnb35 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I can't understand that remark Why dose it sound strange that a communist will be revered for his support of the workers. Communism is all about the working people and making there life better. So it stands to reason that a communist will care about the working class. If he was a hungry powered capitalist who was revered for his support of the workers, that would be strange.

howhenmac1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Paul Robeson was one of the great 20th Century martyrs of the working class. Growing up in a coal and steel town, he was revered for his support of the workers, even if he did, misguidedly support Communism for a while. But the real tragedy in his life was his being misunderstood by hos own people in America. Perhaps one day they will understand his gift for them.

Liam987hebbo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

A man a voice my Hero

buzlucam1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

thank you very much for this beautiful song.

JeffW77 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you. Paul Robeson was amazing. I am so glad we can hear him.

Greatheil (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This is one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard....

jch35vt39h206 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

divaesq: Thank you for this explanation. I had only been able to get back to Dvorak's New World Symphony and William Arms Fisher but didn't know about the Scots-Irish. The song has been a part of my life all my life. In my old age I started wondering where it came from. It is so heart rendering. Again, thank you.