From WFUV
| Part of the On the Night Shift series
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Producers: WFUV News

Intro: While some people wake up to the sounds of an alarm clock or a rooster's cock-a-doodle-doo, some New Yorkers are awoken by the sounds of a singing sanitation worker. Andrew Macchio belts out show tunes and other songs while picking up the early morning trash.
Tag: This "On the Night Shift" segment was produced by WFUV News.
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Review of Singing Sanitation WorkerThis is a cute, little piece. The garbage man has a terrific voice and it does put a smile on your face to hear him. The piece feels a little long, even at 3:40, but that’s mostly because he doesn’t have that much to say. This is the sort of thing you don’t even think about, let alone hear. |
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Review of Singing Sanitation WorkerThis short piece features an inspirational garbage collector with an altogether winning personality. Cleanly produced and filled with rich sounds, it entertains even as it pokes holes in our stereotypes about glum proletarians at the bottom of the industrial food chain. This man seems to be happier and better adjusted than most of the smartly dressed executives who pass him on the streets every day. Plus, this guy can sing; he ought to get a contract out of this piece! |
Stephanie Coleman
Posted on April 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM | Permalink
Review of Singing Sanitation Worker
Through a light and straightforward approach, this piece places the listener alongside Andrew Macchio on the back of the garbage truck as he belts his way through the streets of New York City. The rotting smell of old garbage fades away into the air and you can't help but hum along with him. The lyrics "I gotta be me" echo throughout, reflecting Macchio's personal ethic that perhaps too few working people consider in their own lives. It's uplifting and well-produced-- listen to this piece right now if you haven't already!