Mining for Gold
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"Mining for Gold" is a song by the Canadian songwriter, James Gordon
. The lyrics allude to the risks of silicosis
in hard rock mining. In addition to his own recording, it has been covered by the Cowboy Junkies
, and was in the soundtrack of the film Silver City.
James Gordon (Canadian musician)
James Gordon is a Canadian singer-songwriter, known as a founding member of Tamarack. He has also released more than 20 solo albums. As a prolific songwriter, he is known for such diverse songs as "Sweaters for Penguins" and "Frobisher Bay". He wrote the weekly song for the CBC Radio program...
. The lyrics allude to the risks of silicosis
Silicosis
Silicosis, also known as Potter's rot, is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, and is marked by inflammation and scarring in forms of nodular lesions in the upper lobes of the lungs...
in hard rock mining. In addition to his own recording, it has been covered by the Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins , Michael Timmins , Peter Timmins and Alan Anton ....
, and was in the soundtrack of the film Silver City.