Working in the Coal Mine

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"Working in the Coal Mine" is a song written by the American musician and record producer Allen Toussaint that was an international hit for Lee Dorsey in 1966. The recording took place at Cosimo Matassa's Governor Nichols Street studio in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Musicians included guitarist Roy Montrell, drummer Albert "June" Gardner, and bassist Walter Payton. The song has subsequently been recorded by a number of other artists. View wiki
"Working in the Coal Mine" is a song written by the American musician and record producer Allen Toussaint that was an international hit for… read more
"Working in the Coal Mine" is a song written by the American musician and record producer Allen Toussaint that was an international hit for Lee Dorsey in 1966. The recording to… read more

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Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussaint with instrumental backing provided by the Meters. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dorsey was a childhood friend of Fats Domino before moving to Portland, Oregon when he was ten years old. He served in the United States Navy in World War II and then began a career in prizefighting. Boxing as a lightweight in Portland in the early 1950s, he fought un… read more
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). … read more
Lee Dorsey (December 24, 1924 – December 2, 1986) was an American rhythm & blues singer. His biggest hits were "Ya Ya" (1961) and "Working in the Coal Mine" (1966). Much of his work was produced by Allen Toussai… read more

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