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It has since been recorded by a number of artists, in pop, country, folk and rock styles (see list below). In 2002, Leadbelly's 1936 Library Of Congress recording recieved a Grammy Hall Of Fame Award .

In England, it is associated with the Bristol Rovers football team.


1950: the hits

The Weavers' version was recorded in New York City on May 26 , 1950 for Decca Records as Catalog Number 27077. A contemporary version of the song by Frank Sinatra was issued by Columbia Records as catalog number 38892. On the Cash Box chart, where all available versions were combined in the standings, the song reached a peak position of #1 on September 2 , 1950 , and lasted at #1 for 10 weeks.

It was also a #1 record (3 weeks) for Ernest Tubb & Red Foley (1950) on Decca Records with The Sunshine Trio (backing vocals).


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