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Thomas Allen from Songs of Northumbria – volume II (reference number MWMCDSP87). The song was arranged and conducted by David Haslam With the Northumbria Concert Orchestra & Chorus The CD was recorded in 1993, and included 28 songs in total. Appletwig Songbook recorded a version of The Collier’s Rant on The Miner’s Welfare (2012). [2]
"Dark as a Dungeon" is a song written by singer-songwriter Merle Travis. It is a lament about the danger and drudgery of being a coal miner in a shaft mine.It has become a rallying song among miners seeking improved working conditions.
"The Rocks of Merasheen" - Words by Al Pittman, music by Joe Byrne "The Ryans and The Pittmans (We'll Rant and We'll Roar)" - traditional, additional lyrics by W.H. LeMessurier "Saltwater Joys" - Wayne Chaulk performed by Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers "Song for Newfoundland" - Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellers "Sonny's Dream" - Ron ...
The song also charted in Canada, reaching number two on the Canada Country chart and number 64 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was certified Platinum by Music Canada, denoting sales of over 80,000 units in that country. An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Jim Wright, features a band led by Pardi performing for a couple as the ...
In Northern Canada, mining—particularly hardrock mining—has long been one of the most significant sources of economic development. [25] [27] Canada taxes mining companies at a relatively low level by international standards. Alam identifies this as one way Canada has established itself an attractive place for mining companies to do business ...
Pages in category "Songs about Canada" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. 0–9. 7AM on Bridle ...
Music of Coal: Mining Songs from the Appalachian Coalfields is a 70-page book and two CD compilation of old and new music from southern Appalachian coalfields. The project was produced by Jack Wright and is a benefit for the Lonesome Pine Office on Youth in Wise County , Virginia .
The song rose as high as number eleven on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart (then known as "Hot Country Singles & Tracks) and became a number one country hit in Canada; the song became Twain's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released as a double a-side single with her later single "Any Man of Mine" in June 1995, reaching ...