They Hung Him on a Cross

They Hung Him on a Cross

"They Hung Him on a Cross", also known as "Easter" and "He Never Said a Mumblin' Word", is an American spiritual folk song. It has been recorded by Lead Belly and Nirvana, among others.

Lead Belly's version

At least four versions of "They Hung Him on a Cross" were recorded by the American folk musician Lead Belly (born Huddie William Ledbetter). His earliest version was recorded in San Francisco in February 1945, as part of a with two other spirituals, "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." The other three versions were recorded during different sessions in New York City in 1948.

External links

* [http://cycad.com/cgi-bin/Leadbelly/discog/ Leadbelly Discography] A guide to every known Leadbelly recording.


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