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I’m Union and I’m Proud: Eddie Starr

"Songs of the American labor movement over the 20th century called for just wages, dignity, and a fair shake. They voiced grievances, affirmed the value of the worker to society, and expressed hope for life in a more just world. Classic Labor Songs from Smithsonian Folkways is a collage of these voices—champions of the movement, singing songs with a passion and love for their fellow workers that rings just as true today as it did then. Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joe Glazer, the Almanac Singers, and more chronicle the history of the American labor movement in stirring song."

That is the description from Smithsonian Folkways of the album from which this song comes.

http://www.folkways.si.edu/albumdetails.aspx?itemid=3123

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  2. morpfy's avatar morpfy Says:

    September 6, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    This a great song you chose for today Kat.
    Another one that I like alot & reminds me of my daily work-week inclusions is. . .
    John Lennons “Working Class Hero”
    Sometimes befitting of the middle-class people.

  3. J.M. Heinrichs's avatar J.M. Heinrichs Says:

    September 9, 2010 at 12:34 am

    Cheers

  4. Yvonne Leehelen Dowell's avatar Yvonne Leehelen Dowell Says:

    July 1, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I love Eddie Starr. He was a great artist who died young.

  5. Kat's avatar Kat Says:

    July 2, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    Thanks, Yvonne, for taking the time to give me some info. I wonder if he just stayed regional?

    • Yvonne Leehelen Dowell's avatar Yvonne Leehelen Dowell Says:

      July 3, 2011 at 1:52 pm

      You can get Eddie Starr’s CD ‘S at Amazon. com. His group was called, “The Telegraph Roadsign.” His sister also is a great performer , Dianna Starr Willis. She has performed all over the US as well as the St. Louis and Illinois area with Ron Sallee. Brenda Starr Duckworth, the oldest sister wrote the song ,”Warren County Blues.”

  6. Kat's avatar Kat Says:

    July 3, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Thanks,m Yvonne!
    I’ve added it to my Amazon wish list.


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