Written by Merle Travis in the late 40's. It was made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Many others have sung it since then. This is the 1st time I've heard Lorne Green do it, though.
It's a protest song about the miserable living conditions of coal miners. They weren't paid in cash. They were paid in company script that could only be redeemed at the company owned store. It was impossible to save any money to leave so they were virtual slaves to the company. It lead to the formation of the United Mine Workers union who finally broke the company stronghold over the miners. Like most other unions, they originated in times of need and they did a good job of getting fair wages and conditions for their members. The problems and corruption didn't come until later.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
Written by Merle Travis in the late 40's. It was made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford. Many others have sung it since then. This is the 1st time I've heard Lorne Green do it, though.
It's a protest song about the miserable living conditions of coal miners. They weren't paid in cash. They were paid in company script that could only be redeemed at the company owned store. It was impossible to save any money to leave so they were virtual slaves to the company. It lead to the formation of the United Mine Workers union who finally broke the company stronghold over the miners. Like most other unions, they originated in times of need and they did a good job of getting fair wages and conditions for their members. The problems and corruption didn't come until later.
She can belt out a tune.Good actress and film producer also.
Its all right to be white!! Stupidity left unattended will run rampant Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience
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