The song tells the story of John Henry, an American folk hero and tall tale.
In the legend, John Henry's prowess as a steel-driver was measured in a race against a steam powered hammer, which he won only to die in victory with his hammer in his hand.
The song tells the story of John Henry, an American folk hero and tall tale. In the legend, John Henry's prowess as a steel-driver was measured in a race against a steam powered hammer, which he won only to die in victory with his hammer in his hand.