Yes, but this is not a Woody Guthrie song. It was written by Florence Reese, wife of activist union miner in Harlan County, Kentucky, in her anger after deputy sheriffs (the thugs for Sheriff J.H. Blair mentioned in the song ) ransacked her house and terrorized her children during a coal strike in 1931. The deputies were hunting for her husband, whom they probably would have killed if they'd found him.
A simple song, but one of the greatest expressions of working class resistance.
@unionguy36 You know what, I actually had already been informedof this, but forgot. My mistake, and thanks for the correction. Can I cover my butt by saying Woodie sang and informed his audiences of the great injustices in the system, and Natalie does the same, so I was part correct :)
OCCUPY RALEIGH!
Canesfan1997 5 months ago 3
Thank God For My Union !!!!
mainebud19641 5 months ago
7 lousy scabs seem to be on the wrong side
nat7bgtt 5 months ago 3
does anybody knows a new hip hop version of this song?i've heard it somedays before at the radio and i really liked it
Maggyslfe 8 months ago
THANKS FOR UPLOADING. EXCELLENT SONG. WORKING CLASS UNION IS THE ANSWER ...
nikbud1968 10 months ago
I'm with Scott Kevin Walker !!!!!
Salamwamat 1 year ago
@fradenfraden...This pic is from a Rolling Stone cover either late 92 or 93.
dandydan7189 1 year ago
Which side is SHE on? This is the first time I've seen merchant with the standard sexy look!
algrenesque 1 year ago
@algrenesque Is it wrong for her to be happy or proud about her looks?
shartasticful 1 year ago
Cant seem to download this version or another?
1canyonguy 1 year ago
Woody Guthrie would be proud, she carries on his legacy in the songs and the causes she supports
Gord488 1 year ago 7
@Gord488
Yes, but this is not a Woody Guthrie song. It was written by Florence Reese, wife of activist union miner in Harlan County, Kentucky, in her anger after deputy sheriffs (the thugs for Sheriff J.H. Blair mentioned in the song ) ransacked her house and terrorized her children during a coal strike in 1931. The deputies were hunting for her husband, whom they probably would have killed if they'd found him.
A simple song, but one of the greatest expressions of working class resistance.
unionguy36 1 year ago 3
@unionguy36 You know what, I actually had already been informedof this, but forgot. My mistake, and thanks for the correction. Can I cover my butt by saying Woodie sang and informed his audiences of the great injustices in the system, and Natalie does the same, so I was part correct :)
Gord488 11 months ago
wow. outstanding take on the original! far better than the Dropkick Murphys' version lol
eboyd32 2 years ago
great voice and amazing song.......deep meaning!!!
vassoulafairy 2 years ago
this was a great album. Folks songs rule most of the time and her voice is wonderful. Woot-Woot!
fuzzynippleman 2 years ago
i thought that this song was mutch more slower...
anyway... its a great song!
fradenfraden 2 years ago 4
@fradenfraden its a remix man..yea its slower the original one..& the beat is softer..
sebastian6385 2 years ago
@fradenfraden It's a remix, and yes it is slower in real. Just so you knew it!:-)
mrsmakeup1996 1 year ago
amzing song !!! thnx for upldng i couldnt find the version i wanted till i heard this one no more searching !!!
eutixismenimazi 2 years ago 13
Not bad but the sound quality is low
rossonera29 3 years ago