Well, you asked and we listened! Available now is “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger” sung by Jos Slovick from 1917. We ❤️ the a cappella track. Which version is your favorite? Listen here: soundtracks.lnk.to/WayfaringStrangerLF | Sony Music Soundtracks

This well-known American folk song has been recorded by everyone from Johnny Cash to Jack White and is featured in films like Cold Mountain and 1917. In this video from our Ryan Opera Center At Work series, hear third-year bass-baritone David Weigel perform Steven Mark Kohn’s beautiful arrangement of “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” with Craig Terry on piano. | Lyric Opera of Chicago

🎶Johnny Cash - Wayfaring Stranger 🎶 "The Wayfaring Stranger," a deeply resonant American folk and gospel melody also known by evocative titles like "Poor Wayfaring Stranger," "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger," or "Wayfaring Pilgrim" (Roud 3339), likely emerged in the early decades of the 19th century. This poignant song speaks of a soul's heartfelt journey through life's experiences. In the tradition of folk music, its lyrics have evolved through countless renditions, and numerous artists have