Why a 'tribute' page for coal miners in Nova Scotia? No-where are there lyrics linking the song to any place in particular.
May as well be for NZ's Pike River mine - opened in 2008, closed in 2010 after 29 men were entombed within. It isn't an industry of your grandfather's day, people - it remains a risky industry in our time.
This song reminds me of my lovely hard-working Father and all the miners who dug out coal from the bowels of the earth to maintain other industries reliant on coal for fuel and our homes too of course. The Miners were the backbone of this country - destroyed by thatcher helped along by the shameful actions of the steelworkers. This song makes me feel proud of who and what I am . RIP JOHN YOUNG 1922-1972.
makes me think of Trailer Park Boys, SE4EP8 "Workin Man"
snowblind420 3 weeks ago
Give it to her Rita
wejcoop508 1 month ago
@helen60199
well said, couldn't have put it better if i tried
my dad's passed away now but when the pits closed a piece of him and many other men in our community went as well.
wendyjcuthbert 1 month ago
as a grandson of a miner from both sides of the family i take this song into my heart will cherrrish it with all my heart
loudonkirk 1 month ago
brilliant
acceded0770 1 month ago
Why a 'tribute' page for coal miners in Nova Scotia? No-where are there lyrics linking the song to any place in particular.
May as well be for NZ's Pike River mine - opened in 2008, closed in 2010 after 29 men were entombed within. It isn't an industry of your grandfather's day, people - it remains a risky industry in our time.
GardensOfStone 1 month ago
Very moving.... beautiful!
MartiniSITCity 1 month ago
brilliant
acceded0770 1 month ago
This song reminds me of my lovely hard-working Father and all the miners who dug out coal from the bowels of the earth to maintain other industries reliant on coal for fuel and our homes too of course. The Miners were the backbone of this country - destroyed by thatcher helped along by the shameful actions of the steelworkers. This song makes me feel proud of who and what I am . RIP JOHN YOUNG 1922-1972.
helen60199 2 months ago
Total respect due to all miners. Enough said
mattism2000 2 months ago