Merle Travis - Songs of the Coal Mines [1963]

Dedicated to coal miners.

[@martinspencer366]

One of the most brilliant musicians ever. I agree with Thom Bresh that he was the most influential guitarist of the twentieth century.

[@ray-jf4sh]

I have been wanting to hear this one for a long time and now I will go out and get my own copy. Thank you for posting this .

[@oscaroscar7904]

Great folk album ( and one the first concept albums)

[@yesfan951]

That song about preacher Lane brought a tear to my eye, all those poor miners worked till they all collapsed and the homegrown preacher helped bring em comfort. God bless all those guys and may they all rest in peace

[@lynda471]

❤️🙏🏿🇧🇪

[@robertbenedict3256]

I like, appreciate & recognize these real life stories songs of my area of Appalachia

[@terriecotham1567]

Songs from the heart of life of those event's. Days and those who live. Thanks for posting

[@gustavnilsson7125]

As doc once said, this is a fine album

[@gillgibson4546]

Beautiful L.P., thanks for uploading. What a songwriter and his guitar playing is lush too!

[@imquiet6562]

Living in northumberland pa. Love this thanks for sharing

[@billga2010]

Thanks for posting...... Doc Watson Loved this album.

[@patersondave44]

doc didn't name his son merle after any other merle

[@bryanb4141]

I bought this LP because Doc Watson mentioned it on the first Circle lp.

[@peterbetts858]

@@bryanb4141 JUST TOOK IT OFF mY table 7 mins ago , Doc was talkin to Merle about it , reminded me about , and i said its time i heard it . boom thats how i got here . ive had lp since 79 .

[@l.peytonadams8570]

13:24 is when he mentions Paul Camplin an old friend of mine who wrote a history of Muhlenberg County.

[@peterbetts858]

is that Prines Daddy wont u take me back to Muhlenberg County ,, Down by the green river , where Paridise lays , Canuck .

[@steveburke3923]

Fantastic! Great voice, and the picture were such a compliment to the music.

[@TinkersOath]

I was a Hard Rock miner for Local 168 Rock and Tunnel Union for approximately 6 years then moved to the Ironworkers Union 725 Calgary Alberta.

[@JK-lt9ip]

The Browder Explosion. Feb 1,1910. My great grandfather, Pete Kelley, was killed in the mine explosion.

[@codyeynon8467]

It's easy to forget that many of our present safety, compensation, and worker-friendly practices were won by brave working men and women not so long ago.

[@davidfromamerica1871]

Songs/artists that tell or sing stories people connect to are the best.👍🤗 Artist all over the world sing songs related to life’s situation’s. Songs that can be very emotionally connected to the people.

[@boga5014]

The photos are wonderful.

[@lynda471]

Merveilleuse chanson vraiment ♥️ J ' suis fille d'une guele noire nee'a Marcinelle ( Belgique)

[@BruceGoodwinMI]

....it's ugly beauty...welcome to mining... coal mining, or walmart mining, this is one of the best all time albums! Every working person whether mining at Peters, or "mining" at Walmart must have collective bargaining to play with the corps. The story workers must unify it be able to have a counter voice to corporate profits...Listen again if you don't get it

[@johnhall1409]

Great music. Cheers from Australia!

[@larryhatfield7372]

I really enjoyed working in the coal mines in Australia, so much better job there than here in the states

[@lynda471]

Emouvant sa me donne des frissons... Je veut la dedier a mon papa guele noire, retourne' dans les etoiles quand j'avais 9 ans

[@sashasilin3463]

American Ewan McColl, beautiful album

[@clydewolford6133]

Great song with a lot of truth. Cw

[@discoveryman59]

Coal Mining Blues-Matt Andersen!!!

[@peterbetts858]

3 canadians in 4 comments , yeh .

[@lovettesmith8196]

Thanks.

[@garyxindiana6460]

Who made this? Really entrancing.

[@merletravis1073]

Merle Travis.

[@sponky475]

Solidarity with UMWA Miners! Fair contract now!

[@larryhatfield7372]

There's no more union here in Pike co , it's really a dam shame, thanks to AT

Merle Travis -- never mined a day in his life. Ironic.

[@hannibalbarca3086]

Helllllll