 Michael Row the Boat Ashore

"Michael, Row the Boat Ashore" (also called "Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore", "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore", or "Michael Row That Gospel Boat") is an African-American spiritual first noted during the American Civil War at St. Helena Island, one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina.The best-known recording was released in 1960 by the U.S. folk band The Highwaymen; that version briefly reached number-one hit status as a single.