Song
Working in the Coal Mine
by Devo
Working in the Coal Mine is a 1981 song by Devo, 2:48 long, which peaked at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100. It fits the Location, Profession song themes.
Released 1981 Hot 100 peak #43 · 12 weeks Length 2:48 Album Heavy Metal: Music from the Motion Picture Pop-Rock, New Wave
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Performance tips
- Lean into the heavy, industrial "clink" rhythm with your phrasing
- Use a dry, exaggeratedly tired vocal persona
- Emphasize the "Oops, about to slip" vocal ad-libs
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Karaoke versions
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