For Labor Day weekend, to remind us it’s not just for barbecue. Joan Baez sings "Joe Hill" And… Pete Seeger sings "Solidarity Forever" And… Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen sing "This Land Is Your Land" at the Obama inauguration Looking forward to the comments from the paid subsribers.
I started my nursing career in Idaho. Earned my Bachelors in Nursing degree at Idaho State University. Idaho of course is a “Right to work your ass of for low pay and minimal benefits “ state. I worked there for my first 18 years of my career. We moved to Oregon 18 years ago and my pay doubled with much better benefits. Oregon nurses are represented by the ONA. It was like night and day. And so happy to be in Oregon!
Some background on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
Is The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Confederate?
“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” is quite literally the story about the defeat of the Confederacy, in no way glorifying its cause, or slavery, told from the perspective of a poor Southerner from Tennessee who would have not been in a position to own slaves, and due to conscription, would have been forced to fight .
I find it sad that on Labor Day, millions of abused workers have a party. This could be a day to do a Norma Rae. Stand on that picnic table as they down their burgers and beers and scream "Union"!
I am proudly Union. I have never crossed a picket line. I am stunned that (as Starbucks tries to unionize) none of the employees can tell me how best to support them.
Happy Labor Day to you and yours, TC. You have been the laboring one here and we are grateful. Love the curated Labor Day music list-- all favorites of mine. TY, TC. The abiding importance of the artists in our midst to reflect back to us who we are! These 3 among the greatest.
Baez, Seeger, and Springsteen---THE folks with whom to celebrate Labor Day. Thanks TC. I think I'll listen to a disc (or maybe two) of Pete tomorrow, and add Arlo for good measure. Cheers---and Keep Cool (my son in Encino says it has been bad...esp not cooling off in the evening....Wow.)
I started my nursing career in Idaho. Earned my Bachelors in Nursing degree at Idaho State University. Idaho of course is a “Right to work your ass of for low pay and minimal benefits “ state. I worked there for my first 18 years of my career. We moved to Oregon 18 years ago and my pay doubled with much better benefits. Oregon nurses are represented by the ONA. It was like night and day. And so happy to be in Oregon!
“All that harms labor is treason to America.” – Abraham Lincoln
We are grateful to Joan Baez, Pete Seeger and Bruce Springsteen for their voices in song and in spirit. Thank you for this moving selection, TC.
Some background on "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
Is The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down Confederate?
“The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” is quite literally the story about the defeat of the Confederacy, in no way glorifying its cause, or slavery, told from the perspective of a poor Southerner from Tennessee who would have not been in a position to own slaves, and due to conscription, would have been forced to fight .
I find it sad that on Labor Day, millions of abused workers have a party. This could be a day to do a Norma Rae. Stand on that picnic table as they down their burgers and beers and scream "Union"!
Thank you TC! 2 great songs from 2 amazing artists
I am proudly Union. I have never crossed a picket line. I am stunned that (as Starbucks tries to unionize) none of the employees can tell me how best to support them.
Union forever!
Happy Labor Day to you and yours, TC. You have been the laboring one here and we are grateful. Love the curated Labor Day music list-- all favorites of mine. TY, TC. The abiding importance of the artists in our midst to reflect back to us who we are! These 3 among the greatest.
Baez, Seeger, and Springsteen---THE folks with whom to celebrate Labor Day. Thanks TC. I think I'll listen to a disc (or maybe two) of Pete tomorrow, and add Arlo for good measure. Cheers---and Keep Cool (my son in Encino says it has been bad...esp not cooling off in the evening....Wow.)
Thank you very much.
Pete Seeger. Obama. Tears!
I'll keep mine simple: thank you! Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks for sharing those reminder songs TC. I miss Pete.
Very moving, all three selections. I will listen to them throughout the Labor Day weekend. Thank you, TC.
Great choices❣️❣️❣️
❤️ thank you for these three.
but dontcha really want Robeson singing "Joe Hill" above all others?
obviously, I do.