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When Kentucky Had No Union Men

George Davis
When Kentucky Had No Union Men
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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.

Track Listing

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

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW02343, FA 2342

Year(s) Released

1967

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

American Folk; Struggle & Protest

Country(s)

United States

Culture Group(s)

Anglo-American

Instrument(s)

Fiddle; Guitar; Vocals

Credit(s)

John Cohen - Producer, Field Worker, Recorder, Designer, Photographer (Cover), Liner Notes
 George Davis - Artist
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