 The song reached 16th place on the charts in July 1939.The song has been performed by many other singers, including Nina Simone.The finale of the 2015 film "The Hateful Eight" set in post Civil War America is a detailed and close focused depiction of the lynching of a white woman, prompting some debate about whether it is a political commentary on racism and hate in America or if it was simply created for entertainment value.