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1930 single by Blind Willie Johnson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Can't Nobody Hide from God" is a traditional gospel blues song recorded in 1930 by Blind Willie Johnson (vocals and guitar) with by Willis B. Harris (backing vocals), who is thought to have been his first wife.[1] It was released as a single on Columbia Records, backed with "If It Had Not Been For Jesus"[2]
"Can't Nobody Hide from God" | |
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Single by Blind Willie Johnson | |
Released | 1930 |
Recorded | Atlanta, Georgia, April 20, 1930 |
Genre | Gospel blues |
Length | 3:24 |
Label | Columbia (14556-D) |
Songwriter(s) | Unknown |
The lyrics consist of the song title repeated multiple times, with added examples of people from whom you might be able to hide - such as your brother, your sister, the preacher, or the deacon. The song has been popular among practitioners of snake handling in Appalachia.[3][4]
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