John the Revelator - Sons of Anarchy

"John the Revelator" is a traditional Gospel/blues call and response song. In the chorus, John of Patmos, the traditional author of the Book of Revelation, is writing "the book of the seven seals." At the time of the song's composition (and in modern times), John of Patmos was generally considered the same person as John the Apostle and John the Evangelist.

The song was recorded on April 20, 1930 in Atlanta, Georgia by Blind Willie Johnson and is included in the Anthology of American Folk Music. In this version Johnson's first wife Willie B Harris performs the response parts of the song. The Golden Gate Quartet performed and recorded the song a cappella in the 1930s. Son House recorded several a cappella versions in the 1960s.
The song has been covered by numerous bands and musicians, including The Blues Brothers, Beck, Billy Childish, John Mellencamp, Nick Cave, Gov't Mule, and Curtis Stigers for Sons of Anarchy.

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[thelastcar1124]

This show can kick any show's ass and leave it bloody on the side of the road.

[donfreszito2vario]

TIME FOR A CHANGE.... yeah...

[Amidylovescats]

i love this song and im 11 years old!

[4lifeharleyguy]

AWESOME SONG !! BEST SHOW ON TV...........

[17Godric]

This is sooooooo the best show on tv ever tru facts I juss wish they make more

[EternalCustoms66701]

am i the only one who wants Clay to once say....Red Means Stop? lol ...or if they make a new hellboy he rides in on a bike and SOA is on his license plate! anyway Best Show on TV ...pure fact

[GulagBound]

Gotta mention Phil Keaggy along as one of the big-time performers of "John the Revelator," thanks.

[donfreszito2vario]

r.i.p. Piney...

[JonThompson94]

All the members of Samcro are so likeable. I'm going to miss Piney and Kozic.

[JonThompson94]

@donfreszito2vario Haha I just saw that episode, I have the first 3 seasons on DVD

[L33thalLee]

@CitizenOfCosmos haven't seen the shield but it must be good if you're comparing it to SOA. Breaking Bad is the only show I can think of, I can't say which is better.

[SeattleEllinas]

This song kicks fucking ass