When Kentucky Had No Union Men

George Davis FW02343

George Davis began working in the coal mines at thirteen. After he injured his arm in a mining accident, Davis knew he'd never be a great guitarist, so he concentrated on writing songs about the problems miners and their unions faced. This album presents eighteen of his powerful songs.
Country(s) United States
Culture Group(s) Anglo-American
Keyword(s) Ballads; Blues; Disasters; Fiddle tunes; Folk music--Kentucky; Folk songs--Kentucky; Folk songs--United States; Gospel music; Labor unions--Songs and music.; Laments; Love songs; Marriage; Mining--Songs and music; Sentimental; Topical songs; Wit and humor; Working class--Songs and music
Instrument(s) Fiddle; Guitar
Year of Recording 1967
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by John Cohen ; Field Worker John Cohen ; Recorded by John Cohen ; Artist George Davis ; Design by John Cohen ; Cover photo by John Cohen