“The Banks of the Dee (III)”
Description
On the banks of the Dee the singer meets a 56 year old coal miner who "can't get employment, 'cause my hair it's turned grey." When young he worked hard in the pit but now he's had his notice. Young miners should save their wages, not "hew them away"
Recordings
- Jack Elliott, "The Banks of the Dee" (on Voice20)
References
- Roud #3484
- BI, RcBaDee3