“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

  1. Roud #3484
  2. BI, RcBaDee3

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1951 (Lloyd in _Come All Ye Bold Miners_, according to Yates, Musical Traditions site _Voice of the People suite_ "Notes - Volume 20" - 15.1.04)
Found in: Britain(England(North))