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Originally released in 1998 on ‘“Here Come the Ranting Lads” - Live!’ [WPTCD19]

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THE OAKEY STRIKE EVICTIONS

It was in November I never will forget
The polisses and the candymen at Oakey Houses met
Johnny the bellman he was there squinting round about
And he put three men at every door to turn the pitmen out

And what would I do if I had the power mesel'
I'd hang the twenty candymen and Johnny who carries the bell

They went from house to house and they put things in the road
But mind they didn't hurt themselves by carrying heavy loads
One would carry the poker out the fender or the rake
But if he carried two at once it was a big mistake

And what would I do if I had the power mesel'
I'd hang the twenty candymen and Johnny who carries the bell

Some of the dandy candymen were dressed up like a clown
Some had caps without a flipe and some without a crown
One had no laps on his coat but there was one chap worse
And every time he had to stoop it was a laughable farce

And what would I do if I had the power mesel'
I'd hang the twenty candymen and Johnny who carries the bell

There was one chap had no sleeves or buttons upon his coat
And another had a bairn's ribbon wrapped around his throat
One chap wore a pair of breeks belonging to a boy
One leg was a sort of tweed the other was corduroy

And what would I do if I had the power mesel'
I'd hang the twenty candymen and Johnny who carries the bell

Well next there comes the masters and I think they should be shamed
For depriving wives and families of a comfortable home
And when they shift from where they live I hope they go to Hell
Along with the twenty candymen and Johnny whe carries the bell

And what would I do if I had the power mesel'
I'd hang the twenty candymen and Johnny who carries the bell

(lyrics: Tommy Armstrong / music: Trad. arr. The Whisky Priests)

Copyright © 1989 Gary Miller / Glenn Miller / Whippet Records

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from Bloody Well Everything! (The Complete Works 1985​-​2000), released October 15, 2018
Gary Miller - lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Glenn Miller - accordion
Hugh Bradley - electric guitar, backing vocals
Andy Tong - bass, backing vocals
Cozy Dixon - drums

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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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