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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, Lead Belly's 1936 Library Of Congress recording received a Grammy Hall Of Fame Award .

In England, it is associated with Bristol Rovers F.C. many fans sing it during matches


1950: THE HITS


The recording by The Weavers was recorded in New York City on May 26 , 1950 and released by Decca Records as Catalog Number 27077. It first reached the Billboard Magazine Best Seller chart on June 30 , 1950 and lasted 25 weeks on the chart, peaking at #1.

  Before " Mona Lisa " by Nat King Cole
  Title US '' Billboard '' Best Sellers In Stores Number-one Single
  Years August 19 &ndash November 11 , 1950
  After " Harbor Lights " by Sammy Kaye


  Before Mona Lisa
  Title Cash Box Magazine best selling record chart<br>#1 record
  After Harbor Lights


  Before "" by Vaughn Monroe
  Title Billboard Number One Single Of The Year
  Years 1950
  After " Too Young " by Nat King Cole