Who wrote “Sleeping Man”?

“Sleeping Man” was written by Vic Chesnutt, and is covered by Widespread Panic.

Is “Sleeping Man” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?

It is a cover of a song by Vic Chesnutt.

About 246 times (per Everyday Companion).

SONG ORIGIN

Cover of a Vic Chesnutt song

Written by Vic Chesnutt

250lifetime playslive performances

March 21, 1995first played

July 5, 2026last played

“Sleeping Man” is a song by Vic Chesnutt, covered by Widespread Panic. It appears on Drunk (Vic Chesnutt) (1993).

A Vic Chesnutt cover (from his 1993 album Drunk). Source: Everyday Companion.

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Who wrote “Sleeping Man”?: “Sleeping Man” was written by Vic Chesnutt, and is covered by Widespread Panic.
Is “Sleeping Man” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?: It is a cover of a song by Vic Chesnutt.
What album is “Sleeping Man” on?: It appears on Drunk (Vic Chesnutt) (1993).
When did Widespread Panic first play “Sleeping Man”?: Its live debut was 3/21/95.
How many times has Widespread Panic played “Sleeping Man”?: About 246 times (per Everyday Companion).