Jesus Met the Woman at the Well

(James Woodie Alexander)

This song is a Southern Spiritual credited to JW Alexander.  It was first recorded and became a hit in the late 1940s by The Pilgrim Travelers, with their composer singing in the group.  It was later recorded by Sam Cooke, Nick Cave, Peter Paul & Mary, Mahalia Jackson and Ian & Sylvia to name a few.

Chanticleer recordings
Jesus Met the Woman at the Well,
Teldec 96515 (CD: Out Of This World)

Sources:

1. http://www.singers.com/gospel/pilgrimtravellers.html