Which band performed the theme song 'Woke Up This Morning'?

The band that performed the theme song “Woke Up This Morning” was Alabama 3.

The song was released by the British band in 1997 on their debut album, Exile on Coldharbour Lane. The Sopranos used a shortened version known as the “Chosen One Mix” for its opening credits, accompanying Tony Soprano’s drive through New Jersey toward his home.

Alabama 3’s name can cause confusion because the group is British, not from the U.S. state of Alabama. The band’s sound combines blues, gospel, country, electronic dance music, and trip-hop influences. The song itself was written by members including Rob Spragg and Jake Black, and its lyrics were inspired in part by the Sara Thornton domestic-abuse case.

The Sopranos version is not exactly the same recording as the album version. Its pounding rhythm, blues samples, and gospel-style backing vocals became closely associated with the series, making the track one of television’s most recognizable opening themes.