Background music,Hell In The Pacific series

[darragh]

Anybody know the singer's name and song title with chorus lyrics - "I'm coming home to see my father, I coming home to see my mother". The music was played in the background during the last episolde of Hell In The Pacific on the History Chanel.

[benjaminjin]

I believe it's 'I'm Coming Home (To See My Mother)'

I have found two versions... one by a certain Clifton Chenier, or another by original Slint member David Pajo, recorded during his days as Papa M.

[darragh]

Hi benjaminjin, Many thanks for the reply, I will check out the artists. All the best, Darragh

[benjaminjin]

Hi Darragh

I just found out that the Papa M version is titled 'Crossing Over Jordan' - same lyrics though... Sorry I can't help any more than that.

Ben

[darragh]

Hi Ben, Just found out the name of the track and it is actually called"I am a warefaring stranger" so I am still looking for the particular artist. Thanks again for your help. Darragh

[lindapinda]

Would it be Eva Cassidy,Wayfareing Stranger?

[darragh]

Hi Lindapinda, Yep it is the correct song only, the artist is from the 50's or 60's judging by the orchestration in the background. Thanks for the help. Darragh

[lindapinda]

Hi Darragh,been checking on ebay,and apparently Burl Ives did recordings of the song in the 50s.Could it be him?

[ironjack]

Charlie Haden is the artist darragh ..sorry about the wait,i ended up contacting one of the program makers who specialised in the sound recordings for the documentary

Song is from the album "art of the song" track 13