I am a 78 yrs old ex deep-shaft coalminer..started down the mines in 1959 aged 15 yrs in the Northumberland Coalfield here in the UK. Every time I hear this song by Rita,I fill up...thinking about not only my own Marra's who were killed and maimed [including myself],down the stinking black hell-hole..but of those around the world..and recently the Chinese Miners who perished in a terrible Gas explosion.Miners are Miners the world over..no political differences..we are bonded as one..This is a beatiful Tribute to us all.R.I.P. Rita. from Bill in Beatiful Northumbria in the UK.
The cold miners in Cape Breton worked the miners under the St Lawrence. I had a lot of empathy for those guys. There wives worked in the Cape Breton hospital to keep those boys alive from lung issues. I worked with the Canadian Ice Patrol out or Halifax at the time. Rita Macneal song never let us forget what those miners went through.
My family where miners my great uncles and my great grandfather was killed underground and my lovely boyfriend was injured underground what a lovely tribute to all miners all over the uk xxx
The wonderful Rita McNeil. I had the great pleasure of seeing her live in Cardiff, South Wales. For this song she was accompanied by a Welsh Male Voice Choir who were dressed as miners. What a performance. Not a dry eye in the house . RIP Sweet Lady.
I worked underground in the mines for over 20 years until its closure. ,it was the best years of my life as the comradeship was brothers in arms..yes it was a he'll hole and conditions were dreadful. But it was a job and you just got on with it regardless. It put good on the table and payed the bills..RIP to Rita she sang it beautiful and RIP to all the fallen mining family.❤
I’m a miner…. I’m Scottish but work UG in Western Australia. I’m proud of my heritage and wish I could have seen this gem being sung Live. Love to Canada. ❤️
Hi Ian, I am from Blantyre and visited 3 weeks ago and saw the memorial from the Blantyre Colliery disaster October 1877. Over 200 men and boys died. I didnt realise there were youg boys. This song is a tribute to them. Keep safe. Sandy
I have heard this song by some wonderful singers and Rita is as good as any of them and better than most of them. It brings me to tears every time I hear her sing this heart breaking song. She was taken from us way too soon. RIP Gods angel
I must have listened to this thousands of times and it always brings a lump to my throat. It is such an evocative song and Rita had a voice par excellence. RIP Rita
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Wonderful song. Rita was one of my late mother's favourite singers, and we saw her together at Alumni Hall in London, Ontario. Both Rita and Mum are gone now. A very special song as my grandfather was a coal miner in Scotland before emigrating to Canada.
Rita was a highly talented singer/ songwriter with a very beautiful soul! Memories of her warm, humble, caring presence live on! She will always be a personal favorite of mine!
I have no words to add to those glorious words expressed before me. I will just sit here, with respect, and weep with the beauty of this song and its singer and composer. RIP Rita.
Met daughter of Old James I used to do activities with in nursing home. He worked in mine in Canada. Died at Xmas like my own dad. R. I. P brave miners and beloved dads 🙏
We lay our father to rest tomorrow and this song will be playing, his whole working life as a miner he said he made friends underground that lasted a lifetime
I also laid my dad to rest just over a year ago, and he too made life long friends down there. Those miners were a tight knit community and salt of the earth. Thing is I almost didn’t get to know him as he was crushed in a coal face collapse, but he survived and I had him till he was 89 .
From the Deadliest Catch fishing the Bering Sea 1) to the 2) most dangerous job in the world......Coal Mining....she done a beautiful job..... from her beautiful ❤️.... (R.I.P) Rita...!!!
Saw Rita in concert 3X. She was a class act. I read her biography, she lead a tough life and survived. RIP lovely lady from Big Pond Nova Scotia Canada. I'm from Ontario Canada. 🙏🕊😇❤🇨🇦
Trailer Park Boys sent me here. I’m an American who never heard of her but wow what a voice. Hats off to TPB for having the humor and class to bring her on.
I’m from the Canadian prairies, and never heard of her either until TPB. It’s funny how most of the comments on any TH-cam video of her doing this song, references TPB😂
What a wonderful sweet voice,from a humble caper as her star rose,she remained unchanged,no Ego there part of Cape Breatons music factory,A true inspiration,thank you Rita for sharing your talents with the world 🌎 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
Have just travelled thru Canada. What a stunning country. Have had Rita's music for many years, ( actually on a tape!!). Brilliant singer Marelle, South Australia
I spent a couple of years working underground in Eldorado Nuclear mining Uranium with a jack leg. I still glow at night. I must be getting old and sappy this song brings a tear to my eye.
I remember seeing Rita in Pembroke many years ago now and that beautiful woman and her beautiful VOICE had the audience mesmerized. From that time on, when I sing solos, I must take off my shoes!❤️
What a song! What a voice! This is my dad's favourite song, he wasn't a miner but belonged to 5 generations of plumbers.... somehow this song resonated with him and his Dad.... just saying!
Absolutely beautiful! Rita has the voice of an angel; now resides forever as an angel in heaven. Love you and your calming voice Rita. Thanks for sharing! 👍♥
The best man at my wedding was Arthur, an ex miner, who was so lucky not to be killed in a mine accident in Stoke On Trent. I used to play this for him and all miners on the radio station were I had a program.
I am a fellow Cape Bretoner with Mac Neil family connections and coal miners in the family. I had the pleasure of seeing Rita at the NAC in Ottawa. A great evening.
Sung at the funeral of my oldest brother's best friend. They'd won ground together in Geevor, west Cornwall (look it up). Hard rock men. RIP Leonard Sullivan.
One of my enduring memories is of a retired Forest of Dean miner walking up the hill past Cinderford Library. He would take about 20 paces then stop to use his oxygen bottle before resting and then taking another 20 steps. I also had relations who worked in the mines.
Beautiful song. I crossed paths with this fine lady once at Halifax airport in 1995 I think it was. I was rushing for my flight and turned the corner and we came face to face. She gave me a beautiful and genuine smile under a broad rimmed hat. She was wearing a lovely flowered dress I recall. We didn't speak as I was in a rush and only realized who it was after we'd passed but I will always remember her smile.
I only heard this song on Top of the Pops on BBC4 for the first time very recently and though it was very good. I am 60 years old and have never heard. Efkre untill recently .
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I am a 78 yrs old ex deep-shaft coalminer..started down the mines in 1959 aged 15 yrs in the Northumberland Coalfield here in the UK. Every time I hear this song by Rita,I fill up...thinking about not only my own Marra's who were killed and maimed [including myself],down the stinking black hell-hole..but of those around the world..and recently the Chinese Miners who perished in a terrible Gas explosion.Miners are Miners the world over..no political differences..we are bonded as one..This is a beatiful Tribute to us all.R.I.P. Rita. from Bill in Beatiful Northumbria in the UK.
The cold miners in Cape Breton worked the miners under the St Lawrence. I had a lot of empathy for those guys. There wives worked in the Cape Breton hospital to keep those boys alive from lung issues. I worked with the Canadian Ice Patrol out or Halifax at the time. Rita Macneal song never let us forget what those miners went through.
Sorry for the spelling mistakes. Brain Fog. I am 85
amen. worked on the gold mines in south africa
My family where miners my great uncles and my great grandfather was killed underground and my lovely boyfriend was injured underground what a lovely tribute to all miners all over the uk xxx
What a song hey
still listening to this song 2024 R.I.P Rita MacNeil
There are many versions of this song but none can surpass Rita's. No one can match that superb voice .
I agree with you 100 % .
@@briartlaw Yes
so right
A gift of God this voice
From a british soldier. Thank you Rita. Working man for my men before battle meant so much. Thank you❤️❤️
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The wonderful Rita McNeil.
I had the great pleasure of seeing her live in Cardiff, South Wales.
For this song she was accompanied by a Welsh Male Voice Choir who were dressed as miners. What a performance. Not a dry eye in the house .
RIP Sweet Lady.
❤
This deserves to be in the top 10 Canadian songs of all time.
I just loved her I still have C.D.s and cassette tapes 🥰🥰🥰🇨🇦
Heartbreakingly beautiful…Thank you for this Rita…❤️🩹🌹
I worked underground in the mines for over 20 years until its closure. ,it was the best years of my life as the comradeship was brothers in arms..yes it was a he'll hole and conditions were dreadful. But it was a job and you just got on with it regardless. It put good on the table and payed the bills..RIP to Rita she sang it beautiful and RIP to all the fallen mining family.❤
I’m a miner…. I’m Scottish but work UG in Western Australia. I’m proud of my heritage and wish I could have seen this gem being sung Live. Love to Canada. ❤️
Hi Ian, I am from Blantyre and visited 3 weeks ago and saw the memorial from the Blantyre Colliery disaster October 1877. Over 200 men and boys died. I didnt realise there were youg boys. This song is a tribute to them. Keep safe. Sandy
I live in Toronto, Canada. I saw her once in concert and, by chance, met her waiting for an elevator. Shy and gracious is how I would describe her.
I have heard this song by some wonderful singers and Rita is as good as any of them and better than most of them. It brings me to tears every time I hear her sing this heart breaking song. She was taken from us way too soon. RIP Gods angel
Why only the good die young,she leaves a wonderful legacy RIP
She also wrote it too
@@morandobertoncini8248 I mean, she was almost 70. That's a pretty good run especially for a bigger person.
She wrote it.
Yes brings Back memories 1956 I turned 16 and went to work down the pit snowden colliery in the uk
Scotland knockshinoch disaster.
Sends shivers down me whenever I hear this song.
A stunningly beautiful song composed and sung by a woman with a magical voice and a humble spirit. You are still dearly missed Rita.
This is the song that made me fall in love with this lady's voice, no one sings this like her, It gives me goosebumps every time
Thank you rita, my husband was a coal miner, may you rest in peace. ABSENT FROM THE BODY, PRESENT WITH THE LORD.
My mother lost her brother in a mine God bless all the miners and their families ❤RIP 🙏🙏
I must have listened to this thousands of times and it always brings a lump to my throat. It is such an evocative song and Rita had a voice par excellence. RIP Rita
Me too am 73 gets me melancholic!love it ...
One of the best and touching song I have ever heard!
One of the best and touching songs I have ever heard!!😄
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God bless you Rita, thanks for the songs the memories, dearest mighty Lord take good care of our sister our dearest Rita.
I remember dancing around the kitchen with my father as a little girl, I'm 40 now. They were good times ❤🇮🇪
Emotinally and straight to your hart . 81 retired man
Wonderful song. Rita was one of my late mother's favourite singers, and we saw her together at Alumni Hall in London, Ontario. Both Rita and Mum are gone now. A very special song as my grandfather was a coal miner in Scotland before emigrating to Canada.
10 years this past April 2023 that Rita has been gone. I had to listen to this song again. RIP Rita xoxo
Haven't heard this song in years. Truly a talent.
From the coal miners of south wales uk. Thank you
My family are miners and proud to be so love to you hard workers xx
Absolutely fantastic my mother lost her brother in the❤mines and some of my friends lost their fathers my grandfather was also a miner 😢😢😢
A gifted artist of the highest order. She sang from her very soul and was loved by the world! R I P.
This is a beautiful song that only Rita could do justice to. Awe struck by that voice!
Rita was a highly talented singer/ songwriter with a very beautiful soul! Memories of her warm, humble, caring presence live on! She will always be a personal favorite of mine!
So sad to have lost such a beautiful singer and a special soul RIP Rita
RIP Rita you had a fantastic voice and this was one of my favourites that you did 🙏🙏🙏
I have no words
to add to those glorious words expressed before me. I will just sit here, with respect, and weep with the beauty of this song and its singer and composer. RIP Rita.
So right it moves you doesn't it I weep with you
Rita your my inspiration I my self sing and I never forget you Marion curtis ❤️
amen
Met daughter of Old James I used to do activities with in nursing home. He worked in mine in Canada. Died at Xmas like my own dad. R. I. P brave miners and beloved dads 🙏
I'm a fan forever of her, one of the most beautiful voice ever.
Amazing and beautiful voice. You have given us so much. Rest In Peace Rita.🙏🏼❤️
We lay our father to rest tomorrow and this song will be playing, his whole working life as a miner he said he made friends underground that lasted a lifetime
I also laid my dad to rest just over a year ago, and he too made life long friends down there. Those miners were a tight knit community and salt of the earth. Thing is I almost didn’t get to know him as he was crushed in a coal face collapse, but he survived and I had him till he was 89 .
A true Canadian icon memorializing the dangerous job of coal mining and the men who risked their lives to bring it up.
From the Deadliest Catch fishing the Bering Sea 1) to the 2) most dangerous job in the world......Coal Mining....she done a beautiful job..... from her beautiful ❤️.... (R.I.P) Rita...!!!
As a fellow Canadian I love that song. Rita was true talent.
I loved her music I still have all her CDs yes rest in peace you left the world too young. 🙏
Saw Rita in concert 3X. She was a class act. I read her biography, she lead a tough life and survived. RIP lovely lady from Big Pond Nova Scotia Canada. I'm from Ontario Canada. 🙏🕊😇❤🇨🇦
it is so nice to hear music from Cape Breton bring me back to my roots I am from there
Such a talented singer a Canadian treasure,, such humility !!!
How are you doing
I absolutely adore her so sad she passed away but her songs 🎵 💔 will last a lifetime especially working man I am luv it so much
Wonderful voice and a powerful spirit. The legacy of a damaged woman who overcame and brought so much joy, to others. R.I.P Rita
A lady with a terrific voice awesome!! ♥️🇬🇧
Great voice working man is a rousing song
amen
Trailer Park Boys sent me here. I’m an American who never heard of her but wow what a voice. Hats off to TPB for having the humor and class to bring her on.
I’m from the Canadian prairies, and never heard of her either until TPB. It’s funny how most of the comments on any TH-cam video of her doing this song, references TPB😂
Beautiful singer, love her songs so much, sung with feeling, living the song.
She had such a beautiful voice.
What a wonderful sweet voice,from a humble caper as her star rose,she remained unchanged,no Ego there part of Cape Breatons music factory,A true inspiration,thank you Rita for sharing your talents with the world 🌎 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
The most wonderful voice singing a wonderful song
I can also recommend listening to Rita singing Flying on your own .The words say everything.from Australia.
This is one cracking song sung by a true artist fantastic voice with so much emotion...
Have just travelled thru Canada. What a stunning country. Have had Rita's music for many years, ( actually on a tape!!). Brilliant singer
Marelle, South Australia
I miss her and her music....what a Canadian treasure 😢
I love her and miss her! beautiful soul . Thanks for posting
Great song always think of when my late father worked down gresford collery
a true Canadian with the voice of an angel
The sound of SOUL. This tugs at your heart strings. At 4.40 Rita hits high gear and the angels weep. Cheers from. Australia.
I spent a couple of years working underground in Eldorado Nuclear mining Uranium with a jack leg. I still glow at night. I must be getting old and sappy this song brings a tear to my eye.
Good on you
Very beautiful amazing song and perfect amazing voice
Best version I have heard yet . Beautiful.
God bless you Angel of Nova Scotia. Heaven sung from a blessed voice.
I remember seeing Rita in Pembroke many years ago now and that beautiful woman and her beautiful VOICE had the audience mesmerized. From that time on, when I sing solos, I must take off my shoes!❤️
What a song! What a voice! This is my dad's favourite song, he wasn't a miner but belonged to 5 generations of plumbers.... somehow this song resonated with him and his Dad.... just saying!
Absolutely beautiful! Rita has the voice of an angel; now resides forever as an angel in heaven. Love you and your calming voice Rita. Thanks for sharing! 👍♥
The best man at my wedding was Arthur, an ex miner, who was so lucky not to be killed in a mine accident in Stoke On Trent. I used to play this for him and all miners on the radio station were I had a program.
I am a fellow Cape Bretoner with Mac Neil family connections and coal miners in the family. I had the pleasure of seeing Rita at the NAC in Ottawa. A great evening.
went to see her when she came to Adelaide, I just love her voice, and the words of her songs, come right from her heart. xxx
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ☺☺A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE ☺
unforgetable pure voice self penned classic RIP Rita
The best singer singing the very best song
She’s a national treasure for sure!
Sung at the funeral of my oldest brother's best friend. They'd won ground together in Geevor, west Cornwall (look it up). Hard rock men. RIP Leonard Sullivan.
One of my enduring memories is of a retired Forest of Dean miner walking up the hill past Cinderford Library. He would take about 20 paces then stop to use his oxygen bottle before resting and then taking another 20 steps.
I also had relations who worked in the mines.
Such a beautiful voice and a lovely lady.
What a voice could listen to her all nigh such power will listen again for sure❤
Beautiful song. I crossed paths with this fine lady once at Halifax airport in 1995 I think it was. I was rushing for my flight and turned the corner and we came face to face. She gave me a beautiful and genuine smile under a broad rimmed hat. She was wearing a lovely flowered dress I recall. We didn't speak as I was in a rush and only realized who it was after we'd passed but I will always remember her smile.
Great song great singer
The best voice ever
Had a chance to see her live. $80 a ticket, times 2 tickets!! Regret to this day being cheap!! Used to live in Nova Scotia, a legend.
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL
It's a fabulous melody and the words are superb. 👍
I've always enjoyed her singing. Superb!!!
Beautiful
Amazing lyrics and music, powerful voice.
Wonderful song-all my people worked underground in coal mines 🤝🤝👏👍
I only heard this song on Top of the Pops on BBC4 for the first time very recently and though it was very good. I am 60 years old and have never heard. Efkre untill recently
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Much missed by many - that was a wonderful tour of the UK by Cape Breton's Gift to the World of Music.
I have just discovered this beutiful ballad ,thank you
Voice of an angel.
My brother in law passed this song was played at Philips service God bless Phillip Earnest Herbert Archer love Helen
So beautiful world love to see live in concert
Beautiful song, beautiful tribute sang by my beautiful soul... RIP Rita 😢😢❤️❤️❤️
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Best I have heard for a long time ❤
What a voice !!
What a beautiful voice and such a courageous lady
Must have been such a pleasure to play in her group guys
Such a magnificent song - and performance - thank you Rita 💯💟💟
The voice of an angel.
What a talent, wow.
Did Rita write this beautiful song, she had one the most beautiful and humbling voice along with a beautiful Heart ❤️ R.I.P ....
Yes, Rita wrote this amazing song. The song and the lady are the best
@@archiemaceachern8477 thank you.....yes it's a beautiful song dedicated to the Coal Miners.....
🐴 ⚒ ❤ I LOVE IT ❤ ⚒ 🐴
R.I.P. RITA
Absolutely beautiful ❤
What an incredible women, had a tough life, RIP Rita ❤