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Going To The Mine [Radio Heemskerk 1997]

from Demos and Radio Sessions 1986​-​1998 by The Whisky Priests

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Recorded & mixed live at Radio Heemskerk 14th December 1997.

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GOING TO THE MINE

Into the smoky morning
And I'm trudging down the line
Past the dirty tanky engine
Going to the mine

Rows of pit folks' houses
Like regiments in time
Taste the gritty daylight
When you're going to the mine

Whistle of the buzzer
Time to rise and shine
How I long for Sunday
When I'm going to the mine

Falling snow around us
Turning into grime
Down the coaly track-way
When you're going to the mine

Flying birds and freedom
But I must serve me time
One day I'll be flying too
From going to the mine

Falling down the shaft
And I'm leaving the sun behind
Born to be a human mole
Going to the mine

Into the smoky morning
And I'm trudging down the line
Past the dirty tanky engine
Going to the mine

(Johnny Handle)

Copyright © Johnny Handle

credits

from Demos and Radio Sessions 1986​-​1998, released July 8, 2016
Gary Miller - lead vocal, acoustic guitar
Glenn Miller - accordion
Hugh Bradley - mandola, backing vocal
Andy Tong - bass, backing vocal
Cozy Dixon - drums

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The Whisky Priests Durham, UK

The Whisky Priests (1985-2002) was founded by twin brothers, Gary & Glenn Miller (“the Joe Strummer and Mick Jones of Folk Music”). The band was internationally renowned for its energetic live shows, released a number of critically acclaimed albums, toured extensively and developed a worldwide cult following. The band reunited to tour in 2018 and release a 12-disc Complete Discography CD Box-set. ... more

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