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
Strange enough, this is the first time I am hearing this song, and I love it. Stranger yet is that I never heard of Rita McNeil until a day ago while browsing TH-cam. From your comment I can see that she passed away. May her beautiful soul rest in heavenly peace.
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.
The Armed Forces AND the Miners won this country's freedom from Hitler's grasp..without either ..we would all be speaking German..those that were left that is..Full Gratitude to both Armies of men...and all those around the world who are sent into battle by thier leaders..and those who work underground..wherever they may be..
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’m a wife of a coal miner also daughter of a miner and mother of a miner, and this always brings a tear to my eye, the Miners were the Salt of the Earth. 🥲🥲
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 .
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
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
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.
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 🙏
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...!!!
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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.
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.
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!
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.
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 🌎 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
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.
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
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😂
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. 🙏🕊😇❤🇨🇦
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.❤
Quite simply the best lady singer of them all. What a voice - she hits every note spot on - such an important song, too, with fabulous lyrics. The whole experience is one of total joy - God bless you, Rita - taken far too young - RIP xxx
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!
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.
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! 👍♥
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!❤️
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
Strange enough, this is the first time I am hearing this song, and I love it. Stranger yet is that I never heard of Rita McNeil until a day ago while browsing TH-cam. From your comment I can see that she passed away. May her beautiful soul rest in heavenly peace.
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
November 7th 2024, and still sending chills down my spine . RIP Rita MacNeil.
Yes it does me too
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…❤️🩹🌹
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.
❤
From a british soldier. Thank you Rita. Working man for my men before battle meant so much. Thank you❤️❤️
🇬🇧
The Armed Forces AND the Miners won this country's freedom from Hitler's grasp..without either ..we would all be speaking German..those that were left that is..Full Gratitude to both Armies of men...and all those around the world who are sent into battle by thier leaders..and those who work underground..wherever they may be..
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.
@@sandymackenzie1448Hi friend i am from Blantyre remember hearing this song we'll the song says it all beautiful tribute 👍😇
I grew up in glace bay.my father ked fifty yrs in the pit.I wil never forget the black faced miners.i will never forget Rita.
I’m a wife of a coal miner also daughter of a miner and mother of a miner, and this always brings a tear to my eye, the Miners were the Salt of the Earth. 🥲🥲
Thank you rita, my husband was a coal miner, may you rest in peace. ABSENT FROM THE BODY, PRESENT WITH THE LORD.
From the coal miners of south wales uk. Thank you
Rita MacNeil, one of Canada's greatest singers!
Along with Gordon Lightfoot. The best.
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
My mother lost her brother in a mine God bless all the miners and their families ❤RIP 🙏🙏
A stunningly beautiful song composed and sung by a woman with a magical voice and a humble spirit. You are still dearly missed Rita.
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.
Yes brings Back memories 1956 I turned 16 and went to work down the pit snowden colliery in the uk
Scotland knockshinoch disaster.
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 .
This is a beautiful song that only Rita could do justice to. Awe struck by that voice!
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 ...
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.
I remember dancing around the kitchen with my father as a little girl, I'm 40 now. They were good times ❤🇮🇪
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.
Emotinally and straight to your hart . 81 retired man
As a fellow Canadian I love that song. Rita was true talent.
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 🙏
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
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...!!!
Best version I have heard yet . Beautiful.
I'm a fan forever of her, one of the most beautiful voice ever.
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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My family are miners and proud to be so love to you hard workers xx
I miss her and her music....what a Canadian treasure 😢
a true Canadian with the voice of an angel
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
She had such a beautiful voice.
A gifted artist of the highest order. She sang from her very soul and was loved by the world! R I P.
What a voice...such feeling.
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.
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 fantastic my mother lost her brother in the❤mines and some of my friends lost their fathers my grandfather was also a miner 😢😢😢
Amazing and beautiful voice. You have given us so much. Rest In Peace Rita.🙏🏼❤️
RIP Rita you had a fantastic voice and this was one of my favourites that you did 🙏🙏🙏
Such a talented singer a Canadian treasure,, such humility !!!
How are you doing
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
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.
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 🌎 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊
Such a beautiful voice and a lovely lady.
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.
Must have been such a pleasure to play in her group guys
The most wonderful voice singing a wonderful song
God bless you Angel of Nova Scotia. Heaven sung from a blessed voice.
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
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😂
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
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 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. 🙏🕊😇❤🇨🇦
Best I have heard for a long time ❤
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL ☺☺A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WITH A BEAUTIFUL VOICE ☺
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.❤
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 love her and miss her! beautiful soul . Thanks for posting
Great song always think of when my late father worked down gresford collery
Sends shivers down me whenever I hear this song.
This is one cracking song sung by a true artist fantastic voice with so much emotion...
I can also recommend listening to Rita singing Flying on your own .The words say everything.from Australia.
Beautiful singer, love her songs so much, sung with feeling, living the song.
This is beautiful
This made me cry 😢
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL
Quite simply the best lady singer of them all. What a voice - she hits every note spot on - such an important song, too, with fabulous lyrics. The whole experience is one of total joy - God bless you, Rita - taken far too young - RIP xxx
I was so lucky to be able to see & enjoy her in concert when she came to Vancouver many years ago. I still listen to her. Love her voice & music.
You have a lot of wonderfuL singers in Irland and she is one of them
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!
it is so nice to hear music from Cape Breton bring me back to my roots I am from there
What a voice could listen to her all nigh such power will listen again for sure❤
Beautiful
Very beautiful amazing song and perfect amazing voice
I love this song. Never went underground but worked in the offices of Mt Isa Mines Ltd for years
SUCH A WONDERFUL EMOTIONAL BEAUTIFUL SONG.
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.
My brother in law passed this song was played at Philips service God bless Phillip Earnest Herbert Archer love Helen
Good on you Bill
I have just discovered this beutiful ballad ,thank you
She’s a national treasure for sure!
What a beautiful voice and such a courageous lady
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! 👍♥
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
unforgetable pure voice self penned classic RIP Rita
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
Rita's appearance on Trailer Park Boys was as memorable as her beautiful personality and voice. What a cool chick she was - RIP Rita.
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!❤️
Amazing lyrics and music, powerful voice.
It's a fabulous melody and the words are superb. 👍
The best voice ever
What an incredible women, had a tough life, RIP Rita ❤
I've always enjoyed her singing. Superb!!!
Absolutely amazing! RIP Rita❤️✝️❤️
Absolutely amazing