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New York Mining Disaster 1941. " New York Mining Disaster 1941 " is the debut American single by the Bee Gees, released on 14 April 1967. It was written by Barry and Robin Gibb. Aside from a moderately successful reissue of their Australian single " Spicks and Specks ," it was the first single release of the group's international career and ...
- 13–16 March 1967
- "I Can't See Nobody"
- 14 April 1967
- Folk rock
There was no mining disaster in New York in 1941, although there was one in McIntire, Pennsylvania, which killed six people. The song, though, was vaguely inspired by the Aberfan tragedy in South Wales.
Jan 14, 2003 · Was there a Real New York Mining Disaster in 1941? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope Message Board. Was there a Real New York Mining Disaster in 1941? Factual Questions. El_Zagna January 14, 2003, 3:25pm 1. The death of Maurice Gibb has reminded me of the Bee Gees first big American hit, “New York Mining Disaster 1941”.
Sep 12, 2023 · “New York Mining Disaster 1941” conveys themes of tragedy, resilience, and community. It highlights the fragility of life and reminds us of the importance of unity and support during times of crisis.
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Aug 12, 2023 · New York Mining Disaster 1941 is a song that tells the story of two men trapped in a mine after a disaster and the wife of one of them who is waiting above ground, hoping for her husband’s safe return. The lyrics are cryptic and suggest that the two men may not make it out alive.
8 Personnel. 9 Chart positions. 10 Cover versions. 11 References. Background. On 3 January 1967, the Gibb brothers with their parents and Byrne set sail for England, aboard the ship Fairsky reaching Southampton on 6 February, while the brothers performed on a board in exchange for passage.
Sep 13, 2012 · “New York Mining Disaster 1941,” the first of thirty-some hits, is one of those rare pop songs in which the title never appears in the lyrics. Most people still refer to it by its subtitle “Have...