So far, 2020 has been one hell of a crappy year (excuse my French) - and ironically, nothing
has been the same since the death of our beloved legendary Bob Shane (January 26th, 2020).

The recent killing spree in Nova Scotia brought back memories of a song written by Peggy Seeger
(24 years of age & half-sister to Pete Seeger) - and performed by Peter, Paul & Mary.

<> Springhill Mining Disaster

On October 23rd, 1958, a huge "bump" (underground earthquake) devastated the
Nova Scotia coal town of Springhill - and made international headlines.

Of the 174 miners in the 'Number Two' mine at the time of the "bump" ---
75 died...and 99 were trapped - but eventually rescued.

Peggy Seeger wrote this song in a French cafe while watching a "live" television broadcast
of the Springhill, Nova Scotia, mining disaster. She said:

"Back in the day, I'd sing protest songs without knowing much about them.
I just thought they needed to be sung."




Note: The cover photo for the PP&M album "A Song Will Rise" has nothing to do with this song.
{ rel: 1965 / Warner Brothers Records }


Thoughts + Prayers are with the Province of Nova Scotia