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

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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