Comments on: Labor Day Discussion: Songs About Workers

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:49:07 +0000

“Workin man’s PHD”
“The Factory”, and also by KR, “Homemade christmas in Kentucky”
“Take this Job and Shove it”
“That’s my Job”– It’s not really a work song, but it does remind us that some of our most important jobs are the ones we dont get a paycheck for.

By: Erik North

Erik North — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:30:03 +0000

I’m kind of shocked too that “9 To 5″ wasn’t one of the first mentioned. It makes perfect sense to me.

By: Kevin J. Coyne

Kevin J. Coyne — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:15:10 +0000

I can’t believe I forgot “9 to 5.” That one’s brilliant. Also, “Going to Work”, which was co-written by Pam Tillis, and recorded by Judy Rodman and Martina McBride.

Leann,

Regarding my dad, I didn’t intend to write about him. Just kinda flowed out of me. I was going to erase it, but it felt too much like erasing him. And you know what? Music is personal, and I wouldn’t have ever heard country music in the first place if my parents didn’t play it around me all the time growing up. (Their song was Billie Jo Spears’ “Blanket on the Ground.”)

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:19:57 +0000

Kevin, I forgot to say that that was a wonderful tribute to your dad. I really envy those who can think with that part of their brains.

By: Blake Boldt

Blake Boldt — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:17:02 +0000

My father is a farmer, so I understand completely, Kevin. Nice choice on the McGraw song, Leeann. And Erik, I love the Springsteen pick. Surprised no one said “9 to 5″ by Dolly. Here’s one columnist’s take on the subject, from a decidedly non-country point of view:

http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/listoftheday/92240/the-25-best-work-songs-for-labor-day

By: Lanibug

Lanibug — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:12:08 +0000

Not sure if you would consider him country – but Jim Croce’s “workin at the car wash blues” – has to be one of my favorite by one of my all time favorite artists –

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:22:31 +0000

I think one of my favorites is “Lord Have Mercy On the Workin’ Man” by Travis Tritt. I also enjoy, though it’s kind of light, Joe Diffie’s “Down In A Ditch.” For those who live in the world of Office Space, Tim McGraw’s “Everybody Hates Me” is fun too.

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:09:12 +0000

toby keith’ “heart to heart” from his 99 “how do like me now” album is a fine little song about one of the thoughest jobs at hand – bringing up children. the mom in that song seem to have understood how to use the ultimate power-tool in her toolbox – love.

By: Darren Mullins

Darren Mullins — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:50:44 +0000

Kentucky Mine-Diamond Rio
Two Pump Texaco-Diamond Rio

By: Erik North

Erik North — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:42:34 +0000

If we’re not limiting this to country, here are five from me:

“The Factory”–Kenny Rogers
“Workin’ In The Coal Mine”–Lee Dorsey
“Big Boss Man”–Elvis Presley
“Car Wash”–Rose Royce
“Working On The Highway”–Bruce Springsteen