New York Mining Disaster 1941
Bee Gees
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In the event of something happening to me, There is something I would like you all to see. It's just a photograph of someone that I knew. Have you seen my wife, Mr. Jones? Do you know what it's like on the outside? Don't go talking too loud, you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones. I keep straining my ears to hear a sound. Maybe someone is digging underground, Or have they given up and all gone home to bed, Thinking those who once existed must be dead. Have you seen my wife, Mr. Jones? Do you know what it's like on the outside? Don't go talking too loud, you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones. In the event of something happening to me, There is something I would like you all to see. It's just a photograph of someone that I knew. Have you seen my wife, Mr. Jones? Do you know what it's like on the outside? Don't go talking too loud, you'll cause a landslide, Mr. Jones.
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Written by: BARRY GIBB, ROBIN HUGH GIBB
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
CreationThe song "New York Mining Disaster 1941" is the first song that the Bee Gees had written after they moved to England in 1967.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song tell the fictional story of a miner trapped in a collapse, which is a darker theme than much of the Bee Gees's later music.
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InspirationThe title and lyrics of the song were inspired by the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster in Wales.
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Initial ReceptionsThe song became an international hit, and established the Bee Gees as unique and talented songwriters.
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Chart Performance"New York Mining Disaster 1941" reached number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
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TitleWhen initially released, the title stated just "New York Mining Disaster" on the promo single compared to the full title: "New York Mining Disaster 1941 (Have You Seen My Wife, Mr. Jones)," it was later shortened.
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Unique StyleThe song was notable for the eerie atmosphere created by the sounds of a mine creaking and the thump of pickaxes in the background.
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Listening ChallengeRumor goes that Robert Stigwood, the band’s manager, had sent the song to radio stations without mentioning the name of the band, just to see if people enjoyed the song for its merits, not for the name attached.
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Impact on CareerThe success of "New York Mining Disaster 1941" launched Bee Gees' successful career in the United States.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Chumbawamba, Martin Carthy, and David Essex.
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