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Let Robeson Sing was released by Manic Street Preachers in 2001 (see 2001 in music) and was the fourth single to be released from the Know Your Enemy album. All three members of the band - James Dean Bradfield, Sean Moore and Nicky Wire - share the writing credits.

The song is a tribute to the black American actor, singer and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson.

The CD includes versions of "Masking Tape", "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" - previously sung by Robeson - and a promotional video. The 12" has "Fear Of Motion", a "Let Robeson Sing" Ian Brown mix and a "Let Robeson Sing" Felix Da Housecat Mix.

The single reached number nineteen in the UK charts on September 22 2001. Is there lowest charting single since "She Is Suffering" reached #25 in 1994.

Track listing

CD1

1. "Let Robeson Sing"
2. "Masking Tape"
3. "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel (traditional)"
4. "Let Robeson Sing" (video-clip)

CD2

1. "Let Robeson Sing"
2. "Let Robeson Sing" (Ian Brown Mix)
3. "Let Robeson Sing" (Felix Da Housecat Mix)
4. "Let Robeson Sing" (Live At teatro Karl Marx, Havana, 17th February 2001)
5. "Let Robeson Sing" (video from Cuba)

• 2001 singles
• Manic Street Preachers songs