Appalachian Traditional

Lloyd Chandler, an American Appalachian folk musician, is credited with first releasing the song after he had "a vision from God" (1916)

First recording and first release by Pace Jubilee Singers (June 13, 1927 / September 1927)

The Stanley Brothers with George Shuffler (1964)

Released by Ralph Stanley for the "O' Brother Where Art Thou?" Soundtrack (2000)