Ol' Man River Video & Audio
"Ol' Man River" in Show Boat
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Paul Robeson's performance greatly contributed to this film's success and its lasting status as a definitive version of Show Boat.
Paul Robeson, "Ol' Man River"
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Of course, enjoy our song of the hour.
Frank Sinatra, "Ol' Man River" Live (1962)
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Enjoy this version, too.
The Temptations, "Ol' Man River" Live (1966)
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It just gets more and more interesting the realm of pop re-makes of "Ol' Man River." This one, done with a bit of Temptations-style five-part harmony, is actually really different and beautiful.