Our dad passed away 4 weeks ago. We had this at his funeral. Amazing voice and a very sad day but this song reminds me of my beloved dad. R.I.P DAD xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i dedicate this song to my late dad who was a miner nearly all his life, we had no bath in our home when i was small and i remember my mam putting the screens up for my dad to be washed in the tin bath in the kitchen it was a hard life then in the early 50s
This song is amazing. Lost my dad to lung disease caused by mining. So proud of you dad. This song always makes me cry. Proud of you dad and all miners. Your all amazing
+Annie Laing . Hi Annie.My condolences to you and your family over the loss of your dad. It was sad to hear of the last working mine closing in December 2015, it took hard working brave men to work in those conditions. I hope the year ahead brings you happier times. Thank you for your comments. Martin.
My great grandfather was a miner in Wrexham, My granddad was a miner in South Wales and so was his brother, And so was my father who passed away last November..
Our dad passed away 4 weeks ago. Dad was an ex-miner. We had this at his funeral. Amazing voice and a very sad day but this song reminds me of my beloved dad. R.I.P DAD xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
+mineworker I use to play the Hatfield Club and Rossington miners around the mid eighties with a band call West Coast. Had some great nights. All the best .
Live in Nova Scotia.. The list of Men and Boys that lost their lives and limbs in these mines around here rivals the losses of the two wars that were fought. Incredible amount of folks received debilitating injuries in these mines...May they all rest in peace...
my dad worked down the pit for many years and now he is on oxygen because of the dust on his lungs but he loved his job he told me many stories about working down the pit used to listen for hours
Ma dad uncle grampa and brother all worked in the pits in Ayrshire Scotland !!! Killoch colliery , Barony pit, Littlemill proud of them all even got a miners tattoo on leg full size of pit and miners row houses and verse saying A miners grandson.!!!
so love this song x my cousin passed away 3yrs ago and he sang this song when he played his wee band at pubs and clubs xx thoughts r with all the miners and their families xx
my grandad worked down pleasley mine for most of is working life,and this song should be dedicated to all the miners that have lost ther lives in the mines. R.I.P
I was a coal miner for 38 years Starting at Oxcroft Colliery at 15 years old worked at Markham Colliery and Shirebrook Colliery i meet some really nice people but some of them never came out of the mine alive god bless them Frank Madin S,I,A NOTTS
I am at a loss for words, this is the very best!!!!!! I am a 'Dam Biulder' in the 'diversion tunnels' a hard rock miner of over 50 years. "GOD" bless all the miners that we have lost to the mines. RIP> ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dav.
this song reminds me off my grandad, he played this constantly in his car. i love him and always will. hes my hero. i love you terrance drummond xxxxxxxx
This song has recently be used in a video about the memorial to Daw Mill here in north Warwickshire. I used to be able to see the winding gear from my bedroom window and you have never seen a pit top works demolished so quick the used it to fill the shafts. Four years on UK coal has gone bust and they want to build a container depot on the site. Thank you for this amazing version of this song
Nice Tune.... This was played at my girlfriends fathers funeral on his request upon his death. Was played on entry into the crem. He was a hard working man all his life even after losing his leg in a pit accident.
Still singing I hope, it would be a pity to lose a voice like that. Enjoy the borders. We used to live in Livingston for many years, but have come to Cyprus for the weather. First time I ever heard this song was on a cruise from Limassol, song by an ex Welsh minor. Like you, you could ever every single word. Hope you are well. If you decide to appear somewhere, please let me know. We are in Scotland for two weeks in November.
I am now 76 years old now and worked 30 years in the mines, To put things straight it was Maggie Thatcher who forced the Miners strike, I would not P-ss on the woman if she was on fire
im sorry but im going to have to disagree with u,yes u lived that and went and worked down there but ur not seeing the bigger picture,u wanted to paid more money then u were digging out,but she supplied food parcels for u,it wasn't her fault,look at wot we have now to wot we did nowere days u get naf all. she gave us a lot and kept taxes low,school voucher have gone,u cant work cause u don't have enough money to pay rent,wen she was in charge everyone was treated the same,now the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer
Actually, the miners strike started in 1972, 7 years before Thatcher. At that time, you demanded a 43% pay rise and rejected the 7-8% offered. You picketed power stations and steel works and ports, and the NUM tried to stop the movement of ALL fuel supplies, which led to a state of emergency being declared, and a 3 day working week. You continually held the country to ransom, and if you added up all the costs including those of the national health service, mining was no longer a viable option when there were cheaper options available.
Are you still coming to Paphos. If so, we,d like to buy you a meal and a drink. We still play this song almost everyday. It'on in the car, on our tablets, on mp3 when walking the dog. Boring I know but when we like something we stick with it. Hope you are well.
Hi Stephanie. Sorry for the delay in replying. Retired from tours just some local stuff these days, busy trying to improve my fiddle playing. Cheers Martin
The Unions Was Responsible For MORE Job Losses & Closures Than What They Ever Saved . They Were Just A Protection Racket Organisation Thousands Fell For. How much Did You Ever Get From Them When You Were On Strike
Our dad passed away 4 weeks ago. We had this at his funeral. Amazing voice and a very sad day but this song reminds me of my beloved dad. R.I.P DAD xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i dedicate this song to my late dad who was a miner nearly all his life, we had no bath in our home when i was small and i remember my mam putting the screens up for my dad to be washed in the tin bath in the kitchen it was a hard life then in the early 50s
This song is amazing. Lost my dad to lung disease caused by mining. So proud of you dad. This song always makes me cry. Proud of you dad and all miners. Your all amazing
+Annie Laing . Hi Annie.My condolences to you and your family over the loss of your dad. It was sad to hear of the last working mine closing in December 2015, it took hard working brave men to work in those conditions. I hope the year ahead brings you happier times. Thank you for your comments. Martin.
My great grandfather was a miner in Wrexham, My granddad was a miner in South Wales and so was his brother, And so was my father who passed away last November..
Our dad passed away 4 weeks ago. Dad was an ex-miner. We had this at his funeral. Amazing voice and a very sad day but this song reminds me of my beloved dad. R.I.P DAD xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
One of the best songs ever made. Just brilliant.
im a working miner of 30yrs just finished @ hattfield & watchin that brought a tear to my eye x
+mineworker I use to play the Hatfield Club and Rossington miners around the mid eighties with a band call West Coast. Had some great nights. All the best .
My late Brother loved this song.Every year when i go to Blackpool this cd is played in a certain cd booth.x
Condolences to the families of the 4 Welsh miners from the son of an old Staffs coal miner RIP lads
Martin Branigan does a great job, worthy of Rita!
hear it all the time in blackpool...great song
A Great song sung by a great singer.
Live in Nova Scotia.. The list of Men and Boys that lost their lives and limbs in these mines around here rivals the losses of the two wars that were fought.
Incredible amount of folks received debilitating injuries in these mines...May they all rest in peace...
I have never heard anyone sing this song better than him..............a great performer.
Many thanks Terry
Heart rendering song, my heart goes out to you miners ,and to the ones who passed on, this song is for you.
Love this song my dad was a miner xxxXxxx
my dad worked down the pit for many years and now he is on oxygen because of the dust on his lungs but he loved his job he told me many stories about working down the pit used to listen for hours
Ma dad uncle grampa and brother all worked in the pits in Ayrshire Scotland !!! Killoch colliery , Barony pit, Littlemill proud of them all even got a miners tattoo on leg full size of pit and miners row houses and verse saying A miners grandson.!!!
so love this song x my cousin passed away 3yrs ago and he sang this song when he played his wee band at pubs and clubs xx thoughts r with all the miners and their families xx
i love this song it brings back memories off my daughter who died aged 30 she loved it ..tom
Very sad to hear Rita McNeil has pass away. Music has lost a great songstress
RIP.
This is the first time I heard this song on the radio. I looked the song up and came here. What a beautiful song and well sang.
Many Thanks.
absloutely fantastic song and voice
my grandad worked down pleasley mine for most of is working life,and this song should be dedicated to all the miners that have lost ther lives in the mines. R.I.P
I was a coal miner for 38 years Starting at Oxcroft Colliery at 15 years old worked at Markham Colliery and Shirebrook Colliery i meet some really nice people but some of them never came out of the mine alive god bless them Frank Madin S,I,A NOTTS
Top version....really good....watched it 10 times.....great voice
fantastic i have waited 29yrs to hear that
I am Welsh 23 and I love this song up the minners
Great performance and the best version You owned it
What a great song well sung by Martin here first time listening to him
my dad loved this and so do I ...
I am at a loss for words, this is the very best!!!!!! I am a 'Dam Biulder' in the 'diversion tunnels' a hard rock miner of over 50 years. "GOD" bless all the miners that we have lost to the mines. RIP> ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Dav.
Cheers Dave many thanks for your comment.
fantastic and truthful words Dave and to your tunnelling we are all together my l#mps burn for the boys
this song reminds me off my grandad, he played this constantly in his car. i love him and always will. hes my hero. i love you terrance drummond xxxxxxxx
This song has recently be used in a video about the memorial to Daw Mill here in north Warwickshire. I used to be able to see the winding gear from my bedroom window and you have never seen a pit top works demolished so quick the used it to fill the shafts. Four years on UK coal has gone bust and they want to build a container depot on the site.
Thank you for this amazing version of this song
Absolutely brilliant singer
Many thanks Grant
what a beautiful rendition..Thank you very much..My Dad spent 30 years down Frickley..God bless all the men who have been down under ground.xxxx
Nice Tune.... This was played at my girlfriends fathers funeral on his request upon his death.
Was played on entry into the crem. He was a hard working man all his life even after losing his leg in a pit accident.
Thirty years ago the uk coalminers went on strike and all for nothing ! So proud to be coalminers daughter.
Great song and a wonderful performance..
no problem martyn It's my husband who plays this song everyday at least twice a day. Best wishes on your fiddling and have a Wonderful Christmas
in my opinion this is the best version of the song out of all the singers that sing it
+Matthew Thompson Cheers many thanks.
love this song reminds me of my dear departed mother in law rip gladys ♥♥
condolences to all the miners families RIP to the men who lost there lives our hearts and thoughts are with you all god rest there souls
Reminds me off my dad. Love this song. Love my dad taken too soon
Great lyrics with plenty of sole !!
Cheers John thanks for watching.
rip to the 4 welsh miners / and a big thank you to all who tried in vein to save them god bless all of you
Nice old song , & well sung. Arthur
such an amazing voice
Best version of this song, from Brit who lives in Canada so am well aware of who wrote this!
Cheers Which part of Canada. ?
The best man to sing this song
Cheers Conor.
fantastic cover off this song well done
What a voice, what a performer and with a Cornish heritage - love it !!
Thanks John.
rip love and prayers to all familys and friends of the 4 men who lost there live today forever in our hearts and thoughts god rest there souls
Beautiful song this and sung so well. Thanks
love tis song always
God bless to all the families of the lost welsh miners. gbnf
R I P to the 2 miners of wales ,,may the 2 underground come back soon
very good song
Nice version.
Sorry to hear about your Grandfather R.I.P. Honoured that you played the song.
well done Martin. This is the best version I have ever heard. You don't need the lyrics as you can hear ever single word. Where are you performing?
Many thanks for your comment. retired to the scottish border region.
Still singing I hope, it would be a pity to lose a voice like that. Enjoy the borders. We used to live in Livingston for many years, but have come to Cyprus for the weather. First time I ever heard this song was on a cruise from Limassol, song by an ex Welsh minor. Like you, you could ever every single word. Hope you are well. If you decide to appear somewhere, please let me know. We are in Scotland for two weeks in November.
We go to Paphos nearly every year usually stay in Tala. Cheers.
Awesome Martin well done mate .Best regards Dave Ross
love itx
my pop love this song
Martin, Thank you for Posting this... I love it mate. Martin where you playing now mate? Me & My Mandy will come to see ya, Love to Pat.xx
BEAUTIFULL BLACKPOOL SONG
FAB
@john111257 lol yes i do outside coral island, i got it 2 and half years ago, lol, they are still playing
From everyone on the Llyn Peninsula N. Wales to the familys of the 4 miners who died on 16.9.11
Heddwch yw Llwch.
The big picture was not about miners but about smashing unions
I am now 76 years old now and worked 30 years in the mines, To put things straight it was Maggie Thatcher who forced the Miners strike, I would not P-ss on the woman if she was on fire
im sorry but im going to have to disagree with u,yes u lived that and went and worked down there but ur not seeing the bigger picture,u wanted to paid more money then u were digging out,but she supplied food parcels for u,it wasn't her fault,look at wot we have now to wot we did nowere days u get naf all. she gave us a lot and kept taxes low,school voucher have gone,u cant work cause u don't have enough money to pay rent,wen she was in charge everyone was treated the same,now the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer
Actually, the miners strike started in 1972, 7 years before Thatcher. At that time, you demanded a 43% pay rise and rejected the 7-8% offered. You picketed power stations and steel works and ports, and the NUM tried to stop the movement of ALL fuel supplies, which led to a state of emergency being declared, and a 3 day working week.
You continually held the country to ransom, and if you added up all the costs including those of the national health service, mining was no longer a viable option when there were cheaper options available.
eliza grice
Eliza, you're dead right, Thatcher put us ALL in the driving seat.
I LIKE YOU MATE
Hi Kieran, Thanks
Are you still coming to Paphos. If so, we,d like to buy you a meal and a drink. We still play this song almost everyday. It'on in the car, on our tablets, on mp3 when walking the dog. Boring I know but when we like something we stick with it. Hope you are well.
Good to hear, from you haven't been back to Cyprus for a couple of years. Cheers.
Could not be better for making the point of "the working man"
Martin do you still sing and do tours as I am in plymouth
Hi Stephanie. Sorry for the delay in replying. Retired from tours just some local stuff these days, busy trying to improve my fiddle playing. Cheers Martin
this song is beautiful, it should be the official socialist anthem. lest we forget.
So proud to have been a miner,and solid for 12 months. Lets hope Thatcher is rotting in hell
Exminer it is
And auld Churchill, he told the miners in 1926, get back down the pit or get SHOT.
The Unions Was Responsible For MORE Job Losses & Closures Than What They Ever Saved . They Were Just A Protection Racket Organisation Thousands Fell For. How much Did You Ever Get From Them When You Were On Strike
just like to hear the song....and if yous want the mines open again try and do it would give more jobs and get peope off the dole
think this song reminds me of my father