| Length | 58:45 |
| Licensor | Charlie W. |
| Producer(s) | Charlie Warren |
| Formats | Debut (not aired nationally), Special |
| Topics | Historical, Labor, Music |
| Produced | August 10, 2008 |
| Added to PRX | August 10, 2008 |
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A wide variety of work songs supplemented by historical facts and current employment information presented in a fast-moving, but conversational style.
Engaging, Informational, Sound Rich
English
Songs about work and workers in a variety of genres: soft rock, bluegrass, country, bebop, folk, show tunes, and more, plus a classic comedy bit by George Carlin. Artists include Amy Adams, Tom Paxton, Jim Croce, Sawyer Brown, Gordon Lightfoot, Joan Baez, Hank Snow, The Silhouettes, John Denver, and many more.
It's accompanied by compelling and surprising historical information about the labor movement, workplace discrimination, and the current employment situation.
The program is fast-moving, yet conversational.
