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When Kentucky Had No Union Men
George Davis
FW02343
/ FA 2342
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
;
Vocals
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
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101
Little Lump of Coal
George Davis
2:30
102
When Kentucky Had No Union Men
George Davis
1:41
103
Harlan County Blues
George Davis
2:55
104
Sixteen Tons
George Davis
3:10
105
Callahan
George Davis
1:06
106
Love of Polly and Jack Monroe
George Davis
3:40
107
Rocking Chair Money
George Davis
2:19
108
The Wreck of Main Line Number 4
George Davis
3:17
109
The Three-Day Blues
George Davis
4:21
201
Coal Miner's Boogie
George Davis
2:59
202
Miner's Dream Come True
George Davis
2:52
203
Why Are You Leaving?
George Davis
1:37
204
Jesus Appeared in a Barroom
George Davis
4:02
205
Death of the Blue Eagle
George Davis
1:52
206
Glory in the Meetinghouse
George Davis
1:48
207
Buggerman in the Bushes
George Davis
2:55
208
A Child of Desertion
George Davis
2:08
209
White Shotgun
George Davis
3:47
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