Dick Barnes

Young Man

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Some years ago, I visited a man on his death bed. He was dying from Black lung Disease. He had worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky all of his life. I promised him I would write and record a song warning young men of the dangers associated with working in coal mines. I fulfilled my promise with this song called "Young Man" Many of the words in this song are from the dying mans lips. View wiki

Some years ago, I visited a man on his death bed. He was dying from Black lung Disease. He had worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky… read more

Some years ago, I visited a man on his death bed. He was dying from Black lung Disease. He had worked in the coal mines of West Virginia and Kentucky all of his life. I promised him I wo… read more

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Dick Barnes has been performing since the young age of three. Coming from a family of 12 children that is made up two Gospel Quartets and a Duet, Dick's early years were spent performing in many churches throughout the south. His deep musical roots broadened over the years to include performing country western and bluegrass music. He has shared the stage with many well known artists. His broad versatility along with his extraordinary gift for writing and recording songs is evidenced by the Country, Bluegrass and Novelty songs on these CDs. Dick's future plans include the r… read more

Dick Barnes has been performing since the young age of three. Coming from a family of 12 children that is made up two Gospel Quartets and a Duet, Dick's early years were spent performi… read more

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