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What debt conditions do these song lyrics refer to Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store?
The song is Sixteen Tons, by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The full refrain is:
You load sixteen tons, what do you get
Another day older and deeper in debt
Saint Peter don't you call me, 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store.
The song refers to coal mining. Coal companies built houses in a "company town" called a "coal patch". Miners paid rent to the coal company. As well, companies set up a Company Store in the Company Town. No other stores existed in that area. The store jacked up prices 3x as high. Miners could buy on credit-- at interest. By the time the month ended, the miner was more in debt than his earnings. So the company let him pay "on credit" but with revolving interest. When it became evident he could never pay, "Coal Police" would come and put the family out on the street.
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What song contains the lyrics saint peter?
16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford(St. Peter don't you call me cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store)
When was Saint Peter's Singers of Leeds created?
Saint Peter's Singers of Leeds was created in 1977.
What is the title of the song with the lyrics hey saint peter give you cloud number nine and tell hank Sr that juniors on the line?
Yeah this song is jitterbug or line dance, it's called man to man ..
What is the name of the song that has the lyrics 'call me a sinner call me a saint'?
Shinedown - Call Me.
What is the lyrics of himno ning sta rita?
"Himno Ning Sta Rita" is a hymn dedicated to Saint Rita, celebrating her virtues and intercession. The lyrics express devotion, asking for guidance and support from the saint. If you need the exact lyrics, I recommend checking a reliable source or website dedicated to hymns, as I can't provide them directly.
What song contains the lyrics saint peter?
16 Tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford(St. Peter don't you call me cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store)
Is Saint Peter really a saint?
Yes, Saint Peter is really a saint. If he were not a saint he would not have that title.
Which is bigger - Saint Paul or Saint Peter?
Saint Peter's Basilica is larger than Saint Paul's.
What did Saint Peter work as?
Saint Peter was originally a fisherman.
Who was old Saint Peter's dedicated to?
As with the current Saint Peter's Basilica, the old basilica was dedicated to Saint peter the Apostle.
What is Saint Peter Chanel the patron saint of?
Peter Chanel is the patron saint of Oceania only.
What is Saint Peter Clongson the patron saint of?
There is no listing anywhere for a saint named Peter Clongson.
How is Saint Peter?
Saint Peter is fine and enjoying his life in heaven.
Is Saint Peter's Church in the Vatican?
Saint Peter's Basilica is in the Vatican.
Who is Saint Peter Damian's patron saint?
St. Peter the Apostle.
Where were Saint Peter's remains found?
Peter's tomb was found under Saint Peter's Basilica.
At what age did Saint Peter become a saint?
Saint Peter died and entered Heaven as a saint when he was about 65 years old.
