The folk song “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger“ was performed by Jos Slovick in the film 1917, directed by Sam Mendes. The a cappella version of the song was recorded by Jos and filmed at Abbey Road Studios in London. ► Listen to the 1917 soundtrack: ► Listen to alternate versions of “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger” here: “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger“ arrives in the wake of Thomas Newman’s critically acclaimed score for 1917. Towards the end of the film, actor Jos Slovick appears as a British soldier singing the song to his fellow troops prior to battle. Of the release, Slovick says, “1917 is an incredible film to be part of. It felt like a special moment when we filmed that scene, and I’m so pleased it’s resonating with people. Recording the song at Abbey Road Studios was a dream come true.” ABOUT THE FILM Set at the height of the First World War, 1917 centers on two young British soldiers, Schofield (George MacKay) and Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman), who are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers – Blake’s own brother among them. Follow SONY SOUNDTRACKS: ► I am a poor wayfaring stranger I'm travelling through this world of woe Yet there's no sickness, toil nor danger In that bright land to which I go I'm going there to see my father I'm going there, no more to roam I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home I know dark clouds will gather round me I know my way is rough and steep But golden fields lie just before me Where God's redeemed shall ever sleep I'm going home to see my mother And all my loved ones who've gone on I'm only going over Jordan I'm only going over home Repeat verse one and chorus #JosSlovick #1917film #WayfaringStranger
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