The Coalowner and the Pitman's Wife shows up in the world with two tunes. The tune in the DT is a traditional one, as published in A.L. Lloyd's Folk Song in England (p. 344, International Publishers, 1967). It's discussed in the Forum here.

There's another tune, which is the one I've heard sung recently (notes and midi are here). Apparently a late 20th century variation - somewhat more dramatic. Anyone know where it came from? Ewan MacColl (perhaps as recorded on Four Pence a Day. British Industrial Folk Songs, Stinson SLP 79, LP (1963), cut #B.01 - I don't have this but found it indexed online here)?

~ Becky in Tucson