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"Sitting on Top of the World" (also "Sittin' on Top of the World") is a country blues song written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon. They were core members of the Mississippi Sheiks, who first recorded it in 1930. Vinson claimed to have composed the song one morning after playing at a white dance in Greenwood, Mississippi.
Nov 9, 2009 · 8.2K. 1.2M views 14 years ago. In a Doc Watson music book I have, this song is titled 'Settin' On Top Of The World'. It was originally done by the Mississippi Sheiks and has been...
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Cream - Sitting On Top Of The World live at Royal Albert Hall, London. May 2, 3, 5, 6. 1080p 16 of 22 In May of 2005 Cream returned to London's Royal Albert Hall-to the same stage where...
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Sittin’ on Top of the World Lyrics: Was in the spring, one sunny day / My sweetheart left me, Lord, she went away / And now she's gone and I don't worry / Lord, I'm sittin' on top...
Apr 28, 2014 · Learn how a blues song by The Mississippi Sheiks became a classic in various genres and influenced many artists. Discover the origins, covers, and legacy of \"Sitting on Top of the World\" from 1930 to 2009.
Sitting on Top of the World Lyrics: One summer day / She went away / Gone and left me / She's gone to stay / She's gone / But I don't worry / I'm sitting on top of the world...
The lyrics of “Sittin’ on Top of the World” reflect the bittersweet feeling of losing a loved one, yet finding solace and strength in one’s own resilience. The opening lines, “Was in the spring, One sunny day, My sweetheart left me, Lord, she went away,” evoke the pain of heartbreak and abandonment.
