American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1983), Birth: 29-11-1917, Death: 20-10-1983
1.
My father and brothers were coal miners.
Merle Travis
2.
I have known the fruits of strikes. The bitter and the sweet. Hunger and music.
Merle Travis
3.
Who deserves more credit than the wife of a coal miner? Mother was one.
Merle Travis
4.
You load 16 tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. St. Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go. I owe my soul to the company store.
Merle Travis
5.
The saddest songs are written when a person is happy.
