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Down in a Coal Mine

Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
Down in a Coal Mine

Joe Glazer’s (1918–2006) musical efforts on behalf of workers and union struggles earned him the nickname “Labor’s Troubadour.” In 1970, he founded Collector Records, primarily to produce records supportive of the struggles of working men and women.

The majority of the songs on this recording were originally collected from miners by the preeminent folklorist of the coal mines, George Korson, to whom this recording is dedicated. The first half of the recording was made in 1962, with Charlie Byrd playing lead guitar. The second half was recorded before a live audience at the 1964 United Mine Workers of America Convention, held in Miami, Florida.

The liner notes provide background information about each song, as well as additional information about George Korson.

Track Listing

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Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
03:46
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102
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
00:45
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103
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
01:31
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104
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
02:27
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105
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
01:27
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106
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
02:03
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107
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
04:17
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108
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
03:31
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109
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
03:04
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110
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
00:23
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111
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
02:50
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112
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
02:37
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113
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
02:33
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114
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
01:38
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115
Joe Glazer, Charlie Byrd
03:31