Sixteen Tons

Song Description

Early (post WWII) protest song, by Merle Travis, about the coal mining industry and the injustices toward the miners Arranged by Norb Studelska

Song Length 4:23 Genre Folk - Country, Country - Rock
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Gloomy, Troubled Subject Justice, Miner
Language English Era 1940 - 1949
Lyrics Merle Travis Music Merle Travis
Performance Upright Bass: Zach Ostrowski Organ & Percussion: Rod Lisowski Guitars & vocals: Norb Studelska

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