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  1. www.allmusic.com › album › michael-row-the-boatMichael, Row the Boat Ashore: The Best of the Highwaymen

    Michael, Row the Boat Ashore: The Best of the Highwaymen Review by Roundup Newsletter. Among the first successful folk groups, The Highwaymen emerged as leaders of the "hootenanny" movement of the '60s. Included is the immensely popular title song and 23 others. User Reviews. Track Listing. 1. Michael. Dave Fisher. The Highwaymen. 02:44. 2.

  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Michael,_Row_the_Boat_AshoreMichael, Row the Boat Ashore - Wikipedia

    "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore" (also called "Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore", "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore", or "Michael, Row That Gospel Boat") is a traditional African-American spiritual first noted during the American Civil War at St. Helena Island, one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina.

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    • September 1960

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  4. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Michael (Row the Boat Ashore) by ...

    5 days ago · “Michael (Row the Boat Ashore)” dates back to the mid-1800s and was commonly sung by African-American slaves during their arduous work on plantations. The repetitive nature of the song provided a rhythmic backdrop for labor, fostering a sense of unity and hope among the enslaved community.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › The_Highwaymen_(folk_band)The Highwaymen (folk band) - Wikipedia

    The Highwaymen was an American 1960s "collegiate folk" group. The quintet's version of " Michael, Row the Boat Ashore ", a 19th Century African-American work song , released in 1959 under the title "Michael," was a Billboard #1 hit in September 1961.

  6. www.youtube.com › watchThe Highwaymen - Michael (Row The Boat Ashore) -1961 & The ...

    Jul 21, 2020 · 27. 2.4K views 3 years ago. The Highwaymen were a 1960s "collegiate folk" group. They originated at Wesleyan University and had a Billboard #1 hit in 1961 with " Show more. The Highwaymen were...

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    May 2, 2014 · Enjoy the classic folk song "Michael Row the Boat Ashore" by The Highwaymen, a group of college friends who topped the charts in 1961 with their harmonious rendition. Watch their original ...

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  8. www.songfacts.com › facts › the-highwaymenMichael by The Highwaymen - Songfacts

    Charted: 1 1. License This Song . lyrics. Songfacts®: This is an adaptation of a 19th century folk song "Michael Row the Boat Ashore." Slaves, who lived on islands just off Georgia, sung the song as they traveled to the plantation on the mainland each day by boat. The Highwaymen were a college folk group, which originated at Wesleyan University.