CARS OF COAL: A Tribute To Coal Miners - From A Coal Miner

CARS OF COAL: A Tribute To Coal Miners - From A Coal Miner
NOTES REGARDING THIS VIDEO:
This isn’t a cheap grab for KZbin views or an attempt to play off of the mystique and hardship associated with coal mining. That stuff is out there if you want to watch it. This is for those who have lived it - from someone who has lived it with you. I know about the coal that doesn’t wash off - the coal we take with us, the coal that is in us, the coal that becomes a part of us. It works into our bodies, gets in our blood, and sometimes it takes some of that body and blood back. There’s a price. It’s real life.
I wrote and recorded this song almost 15 years ago as a tribute to my father. I gave it to him on Father’s Day a few years after he retired. Until now, it has just been a song for family and a few friends. I performed all the music and sang the harmonies, but I need to thank my buddy, Brandon, for providing lead vocals on a song that is still hard for me to sing without my voice shaking. Brandon is a fellow coal miner. I still work with him today. He married my cousin, Samantha, and has been a good friend for many years.
We present this song now as a tribute to all my coal mining brothers and sisters across this nation. The fallen miners listed in this video are those whose deaths have impacted me throughout my career at the two different mines I have worked. To compile a list beyond that is more than what a coal miner’s hours will allow. Just know this tribute isn’t limited to those in the video. It’s for all of us, past and present. If you have a story or know someone you wish to recognize, please feel free to do so in the comments. That's what this is for. Recognition. Remembrance. And Respect!
There are more songs to come! Blessings!
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THANK YOU TO:
*My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
*My son, William, for the help with the video editing. We had a lot fun working on this together. He is a treasure and a blessing for this proud father.
*My wife, Monica, for her patience with a project that took away what little time I have away from the mine. She is the quintessential Christian lady and - other than the salvation of my soul - the best thing that ever happened to me. She also had some great suggestions!
*My son, Braxton, for being who he is and providing feedback. I am greatly blessed.
*My father for providing the original inspiration for this song.
*My mother for being the glue that held us together in the hard times.
*Brandon for providing lead vocals. Thanks, buddy!
*Pastor David and my brothers and sisters in Christ at CBC.
*Chris, Terry, Jason, and Brian - always
*Darrell, Charles, JJ, Randall, and Roger - for offering help and suggestions.
*Cody, for going above and beyond.✝️
*ALL who submitted pictures for this video (listed below). I couldn’t fit everything in, but I sincerely appreciate the response.
Brooks, a longtime coal mining friend who provided some key pictures that were used in the video.
Cody Justin and Beth
Dewayne “Radio” Frankie
Terry Chase
Travis “Spud” Eric
Kevin Bill
Brian and Collin
*ALL who supported, encouraged, and prayed for me during this project.
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THIS SONG IS AVAILABLE ON:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/6bvZtE...
Apple Music: / cars-of-coal-single
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/albums/B0CHJ...
Pandora, iHeartRadio, Tidal, and others.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you to all who have visited my channel so far! I appreciate that you took the time to give me a chance. I have ideas as to how I want to develop this channel if I can get enough viewership. I am also open to suggestions and allowing us to grow it together. There will be more songs to come! Until then, let us all make a joyful noise! God bless

[@terryaldridge4410]

Beautiful song! Both of my granddads were coal miners. My dad mined coal back in his early years. This is a fitting song honoring too often ignored family men and heroes. Thank you!

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks, my friend! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Blessings

[@deeshamoore2640]

Beautiful tribute to the hard working coal miners and the risk they take every time they go to work to provide for their families and communities. Thank you for sharing.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. It’s nice to be appreciated!

[@sandygann-vx3pv]

THANK YOU SCOTT SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG LOVE YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY MISS YOU GUYS

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you so much. Miss y'all, too! It made my day to see your comment. Love y'all !!

[@davidbrassfield4490]

I don’t shed a lot of tears but could not stop when hearing this song. Thank you for making this Scotty. Wonderful and from the heart.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks, my friend. This one was for all of us, brother.

[@phoenixkat40]

Beautiful tribute. You were always an amazing guitarist ❤. Love you cousin.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks, cuz! Love you bunches! Stay tuned. More songs are on the way! ✝🇺🇸⚒

[@nancybryson-u1p]

Damn good Dude. Thank you for the song

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks, my friend. I’m glad you liked it!

[@coaldigger1998]

As a retired third generation underground coal miner of 45 years, I salute you and your dad for this song. Brothers forever!

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks, brother! May you have a happy and blessed retirement. You’ve earned it!

[@mikestanford4307]

A talented musician and songwriter, a hardworking coalminer, but above all a God fearing and loving father, husband and son. I have worked with this man for almost 20 years, and in that time I've come to realize what a special person he is. Thanks for the tribute pal. I will be eagerly waiting for the next episode.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks ol buddy. That means a lot coming from a coworker and the man who designed the best mine rescue sticker in the nation! Thanks for letting it be a part of the video. Blessings

[@johnduravetz2603]

Thank you for posting this tribute . It is a reminder for everyone about what they had endured and what had happened to so many men.....it relates a reality that so few people are aware of circumstances so many men endured in the past.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad you appreciated it. Blessings

[@luannestrickland4199]

Such a moving tribute to those hardworking dedicated miners! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you so much! You're very welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to give this song and video a chance. Blessings! ✝🇺🇸⚒

[@wandaporter3080]

GREAT SONG. I'm a coal miner's son.

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thank you and amen! A coal miner’s son is a great thing to be!

[@user-nj4no9py6p]

Thank.

[@drpuritan]

Knowing and serving Christ with Scott Gann is one of the great privileges of my life!

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

The privilege is all mine, my brother. Your example is exemplary. ✝

[@user-pm5hg2ec1i]

Thank you for this song❤

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

You're very welcome. ✝🇺🇸⚒

[@coalminer6278]

Thanks Scott!! I love it!! Great video and song!!

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Many thanks! Blessings!

[@bamaboy2536]

Phenomenal work brother!!

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

Thanks my brother! It was a rewarding project.

[@BrooksGreen-du5ek]

Alabama Coal at its best

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

That's right, brother! ✝🇺🇸⚒

[@moemulkey2264]

👍

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

✝🇺🇸⚒

[@jayspears6248]

Been there done that

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

That makes you a part of this tribute. Salute!

[@djt8518]

Me too

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

@@djt8518 Salute!

[@user-pm5hg2ec1i]

Thank you for this song ❤

[@MakingAJoyfulNoise-gx5ys]

You're very welcome. ✝🇺🇸⚒