Working in the Coal Mine

"Working in the Coal Mine" is a song with music and lyrics by Allen Toussaint. The song was a hit for Lee Dorsey, released in 1966, and peaking at #8 on the Billboard charts. In 1981 Devo covered the song as a bonus track on their album "New Traditionalists;" this version has since been included in the soundtracks of several films and TV shows.

The song was covered by the gulag's "Prison King" (performed by Jemaine Clement) in Muppets Most Wanted.

Releases

 * Muppets Most Wanted soundtrack