Charm City Devils - Man Of Constant Sorrow

Thursday, time to play a Cover of a traditional tune.

"Man of Constant Sorrow" (also known as "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow") is a traditional American folk song first published by Dick Burnett, a partially blind fiddler from Kentucky. The song was originally titled "Farewell Song" in a songbook by Burnett dated to around 1913. An early version was recorded by Emry Arthur in 1928, which gave the song its current titles.

There exist a number of versions of the song that differ in their lyrics and melodies. The song was popularized by THE STANLEY BROTHERS, who recorded the song in the 1950s, and many other singers recorded versions in the 1960s, most notably by BOB DYLAN. Variations of the song have also been recorded under the titles of "Girl Of Constant Sorrow" by JOAN BAEZ, "Maid Of Constant Sorrow" by JUDY COLLINS, and "Sorrow" by PETER, PAUL and MARY. In 1970 the song was recorded by GINGER BAKERS AIR FORCE, with vocals by Denny Laine, and reached No. 85 on the Billboard Chart.

Public interest in the song was renewed after the release of the 2000 film "O Brother, Where Art Thou?", where it plays a central role in the plot, earning the three runaway protagonists public recognition as the SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS. The song, with lead vocal by Dan Tyminski, was also included in the film's highly successful, multiple-platinum-selling soundtrack. This recording won a Grammy for Best Country Collaboration at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards in 2002.

Today's version of "Man Of Constant Sorrow" is made by the Baltimore, Maryland hard rock band THE CHARM CITY DEVILS. The band was founded by singer/songwriter and former CHILDs PLAY and SR-71 drummer John Allen and includes bassist Anthony Arambula, drummer Jason Heiser, and guitarists Victor Karrera and Nick Kay (also of CHILDs PLAY). The band was first signed to Eleven Seven Music in 2009. After signing with Eleven Seven Music, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist and Eleven Seven Music chairman, Nikki Sixx, suggested the band's current name CHARM CITY DEVILS.

On January 25, 2012 CHARM CITY DEVILS released the single, a cover of "Man Of Constant Sorrow," from their album release "Sins" on new label Fat Lady Music.

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