Let Robeson Sing
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| Let Robeson Sing | ||
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| Missing image Let_Robeson_Sing.jpg Single cover | ||
| Compact Disc single and 12” vinyl by Manic Street Preachers | ||
| From the album Know Your Enemy | ||
| Released | September 10, 2001 | |
| Recorded | ??? | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 3 mins 46 secs | |
| Record label | Epic | |
| Producer | ??? | |
| Highest Chart Position (UK) | 19 | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| Q | 4 stars out of 5 | September 2001 (http://www.q4music.com/nav?page=q4music.review.redirect&fixture_review=139288&resource=139288&fixture_artist=145875) |
| ??? | ??? | ??? |
| Know Your Enemy track listing | ||
| So Why So Sad (4) (2001) | Let Robeson Sing (5) (2001) | The Year of Purification (6) (not released as a single) |
Let Robeson Sing was released by Manic Street Preachers in 2001 (see 2001 in music) and was the fourth single to be released from the Know Your Enemy album. All three members of the band, James Dean Bradfield, Sean Moore and Nicky Wire share the writing credits.
The song is a tribute to the black American actor, singer and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson.
The CD includes versions of "Masking Tape", "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" and a video whereas the 12" has "Fear Of Motion", a "Let Robeson Sing" Ian Brown mix and a "Let Robeson Sing" Felix Da Housecat Mix.
It reached number nineteen in the UK charts on September 22 2001.