Swing Low, Sweet Chariot - Wikipedia"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is an Americannegro (African American) spiritual. The earliest known recording was in 1. Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University.

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The song serves as the anthem of the England national rugby union team. In 2. 00. 2, the Library of Congress honored the song as one of 5. National Recording Registry. It was also included in the list of Songs of the Century, by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.

History[edit]"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" may have been written by Wallis Willis, a Choctaw freedman in the old Indian Territory in what is now Choctaw County, near the County seat of Hugo, Oklahoma sometime after 1. He may have been inspired[citation needed] by the Red River, which reminded him of the Jordan River and of the Prophet Elijah's being taken to heaven by a chariot (2 Kings 2: 1.

Some sources[1][2] claim that this song and "Steal Away"[3] (also sung by Willis) had lyrics that referred to the Underground Railroad, the freedom movement that helped black people escape from Southern slavery to the North and Canada. Alexander Reid, a minister at the Old Spencer Academy, a Choctaw boarding school, heard Willis singing these two songs and transcribed the words and melodies. He sent the music to the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. The Jubilee Singers popularized the songs during a tour of the United States and Europe. The song enjoyed a resurgence during the 1. Civil Rights struggle and the folk revival; it was performed by a number of artists.

Perhaps the most famous performance during this period was that by Joan Baez during the legendary 1. Woodstock festival. Oklahoma State Senator, Judy Eason Mc. Intyre from Tulsa, Oklahoma proposed a bill nominating "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as the Oklahoma State official gospel song in 2. The bill was co- sponsored by the Oklahoma State Black Congressional Caucus. Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed the bill into law on May 5, 2. Oklahoma Cowboy Hall of Fame; making the song the official Oklahoma State Gospel Song.[citation needed]Traditional lyrics[edit]Chorus: Swing low, sweet chariot.

Coming for to carry me home. Swing low, sweet chariot.

Coming for to carry me home. The New Adventures Of Pippi Longstocking Full Movie In English more. I looked over Jordan, and what did I see?(Coming for to carry me home)I saw a band of angels coming after me(Coming for to carry me home)Chorus: If you get back to heaven before I do(Coming for to carry me home)You'll tell all my friends, I'll be coming there too(Coming for to carry me home)Chorus (3×)Film appearances[edit]The song has been used in a number of films. Renditions[edit]A popular early recording[8] was by the Fisk University Jubilee Quartet for Victor Records (No.

December 1, 1. 90. Apollo Jubilee Quartette on recorded the song on Monday, February 2. Columbia Records (A1. New York City.[1. Since then, numerous versions have been recorded including those by Bing Crosby (recorded April 2.

Kenny Ball and His Jazzmen (included in the album The Kenny Ball Show – 1. Louis Armstrong (for his album Louis and the Good Book - 1. Sam Cooke (for his album Swing Low - 1. Vince Hill (1. 99. Peggy Lee (1. 94.

Paul Robeson (recorded January 7, 1. Victor - (No. 2. 00. Biviano Accordion Sextette[edit]The noted jazz accordionist/composer John Serry Sr. Tony Mottola as members of the Biviano Accordion & Rhythm Sextette in 1. Sonora Records on the album Accordion Capers (Sonora # MS 4. Eric Clapton[edit]The Britishrock musician. Eric Clapton recorded a reggae version of the song for his 1.

There's One in Every Crowd. RSO Records released it with the B- side "Pretty Blue Eyes" as a seven- inch grammophone single in May the same year, produced by Tom Dowd.[1. His version reached various single charts, including Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Weekly chart performance[edit]Use in rugby union[edit]"Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" has been sung by rugby players and fans for some decades,[2. It became associated with the English national side, in particular, in 1. Coming into the last match of the 1. Ireland at Twickenham, England had lost 1.

Five Nations Championship. The Twickenham crowd had only seen one solitary England try in the previous two years and at half time against Ireland they were 0–3 down. However, during the second half England scored six tries to give them a 3. Three of the tries came in quick succession from black player Chris Oti making his Twickenham debut.

A group of boys from the Benedictine school Douai following a tradition at their school games sang "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" whenever a try was scored. When Oti scored his second try, amused spectators standing close to the boys joined in, and when Oti scored his hat- trick the song was heard around the ground.[2. The song is still regularly sung at matches by English supporters.[2.

The England national rugby union team returned from the 2. Rugby World Cup triumph in Australia on a plane dubbed "Sweet Chariot".[2. England's participation at the Rugby World Cup[edit]The song became the England Rugby World Cup theme for 1. Union featuring the England World Cup Squad". It reached number 1. UK singles chart. The song was then covered in 1.

British reggae duo China Black together with South African male choral group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It reached number 1. Russell Watson record a version which had less success, only peaking at number 3. UK chart.[citation needed]The song enjoyed more success in 2. Homegrown, when recorded by UB4. United Colours of Sound. It originally peaked at number 2.

England's victory in the tournament returned to reach number 1. In the wake of the tournament, UB4. NEC Arena Birmingham that was attended by England rugby fans and captain Martin Johnson.[3. A new version was recorded by Blake for the 2. Rugby World Cup. For 2. Rugby World Cup in New Zealand popular all- girl group Our Lady Muse (O.

L. M) released an England Rugby World Cup Song. An upbeat party anthem version of Swing Low, Sweet Chariot – The Song was premiered at the "Polo Rocks" concert in aid of The Prince's Trust. Ella Eyre version[edit]English singer Ella Eyre released a cover version of the song on 7 September 2. England Rugby, to coincide with the 2. Rugby World Cup, with the song raising money for England Rugby’s All Schools programme. Watch Stay Alive Online Hulu.

The song was produced by Glyn Aikins and Mojam, it peaked to number 1. UK Singles Chart and number 8. Scottish Singles Chart. Background[edit]On 1 July 2. England Rugby announced that Ella Eyre would release a cover of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" as England Rugby's official single. Ella said: “I’m so proud to be singing Swing Low and getting behind the team in a World Cup year on home soil, I am really looking forward to helping bring the whole nation behind the England team. It’s inspiring to see the levels of support for the players and we’re raising money for a great cause.”Former England international Rob Andrew added: “Owned by the fans, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot is a song that is unique to England Rugby and has the power to instil a sense of hope and drive England teams forward when it’s sung at Twickenham.

We are delighted that Brit Award winning artist Ella Eyre is behind the Every Voice Counts campaign. In what will be an exciting year for England Rugby, we hope that the fans will be louder than ever and help carry the team home in 2. Music video[edit]A music video to accompany the release of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was first released onto You. Tube on 1. 0 September 2. Track listing[edit]1."Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"3: 1. Chart performance[edit]Release history[edit]See also[edit]References[edit]^Walls, Bryan.

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