Miner's Life from Mixed Cargo by Tom Lewis
A version of this song migrated from the Derbyshire coal-fields, in the 18th. century, to the coal-fields of Pennsylvania. There it became popularised by its amalgamation with the melody of: 'Life Is Like A Mountain Railroad'. With its new tune it relocated back to the U.K., in the 1970s.
Tracklist
| 9. | Miner's Life | 3:12 |
Lyrics
The lyrics to this, and to all my recorded songs, can be found at: http://tomlewis.net/lyrics.htm
Credits
Additional vocals: the late, great Johnny Collins and (fortunately still with us) his wonderful singing partner, Jim Mageaan.
License
All rights reserved.
I am rubbish at ‘blowing my own trumpet’ (he said, modestly). However; one publication said:
‘After 24 years at sea; Tom's repertoire—from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own seafaring background—recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous; with songs that have become folk standards; known and sung wherever great choruses ring out.’