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Thread #113584   Message #2416968
Posted By: Jayto
18-Aug-08 - 01:16 PM
Thread Name: Favorite Songs by Black Singers/Groups
Subject: RE: Favorite Songs by Black Singers/Groups
Ah man yeah the Lomax Prison worksongs. Man that was some great stuff. I haven't heard it for years but man it was POWERFUL. I had forgot about that. Thanks for reminding me.

Bankley, Steve released a version on the soundtrack of Dead Man Walking but I can't remember if that one had the Fairfield Four on it or not. I have heard about 3 or 4 versions of Ellis Unit One. That is such a great song. The whole soundtrack for Dead Man Walking is great. If you haven't heard it I would strongly recommend it.
Steve Earle, Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (omg amazing he is one I never hear mentioned on here he was unreal), Eddie Vedder,Bruce Springsteen, Michelle Shocked, Mary Chapin Carpenter,... that's all that pops to mind right now but it is a great soundtrack. All the songs were written about or inspired by the movie and it is great.