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The song was composed by Merle Travis and centers on the experience of a coal miner, drawing inspiration from mining communities in Rosewood, Kentucky. Travis recorded it in August 1946 at a Hollywood studio with bass accompaniment. Capitol Records released it in July 1947 as part of Travis's folk album, and it subsequently achieved gold record status.
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