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Sep 8, 2015 · Randal Doane, author of the book Stealing All Transmissions: A Secret History of the Clash gives us his Top 10 (Anti-) work Songs by Punks and Post-Punks. What if punk scribe Mark Perry was right? What if “punk died the day The Clash signed to CBS”?
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Sep 6, 2016 · For everyone out there who's back at the office in body, but not in spirit, we bring you a selection of songs about work from the notoriously labor-averse genres of punk and new wave.
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- "A Hard Day's Night," The Beatles (from 1954's A Hard Day's Night) From the chiming guitar chord that opens the song to the repeated arpeggio that brings it full circle at the end, "A Hard Day's Night" helped usher in a new Beatles era.
- "The Load-Out," Jackson Browne (from 1977's Running on Empty) A sense of exhaustion permeates Jackson Browne's Running on Empty, a concept album about the rigors of the road that the singer recorded on tour buses, onstage, backstage and in hotel rooms between gigs.
- "Takin' Care of Business," Bachman-Turner Overdrive (from Bachman–Turner Overdrive II) Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s 1973 classic was inspired by another legendary cut, the Beatles’ “Paperback Writer.”
- "Welcome to the Working Week," Elvis Costello (from 1977's My Aim Is True) The "welcome" of the title is no accident: The opening song on Elvis Costello's 1977 debut serves as an introduction to My Aim Is True and Costello's jagged but direct form of songwriting.
- “9 To 5” By Dolly Parton. If there’s a song that encapsulates the experience of many people who work long hours for little pay, it’s Dolly Parton‘s “9 to 5.”
- “Work Hard, Play Harder” By Gretchen Wilson. The up-tempo song “Work Hard, Play Harder” by Gretchen Wilson is all about celebrating the balance between hard work and enjoying life.
- “Working Man” By Rush. The 1974 single “Working Man” by the rock band Rush reflects what many of us go through each day. We are stuck in a mundane life that consists of going to work, going home, and doing it all over again the following days.
- “Chain Gang” By Sam Cooke. Singer-songwriter Sam Cooke‘s second biggest hit is “Chain Gang.” The title refers to a group of prisoners chained together to perform work as punishment.
- "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton. Kicking off our list is the iconic anthem, "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton. With an infectious beat and unapologetic lyrics, this song chronicles the daily grind and the struggle for a better work-life balance.
- "Working Man" by Rush. Rush's "Working Man" is a rock classic that resonates with the blue-collar workforce. The driving rhythm and gritty guitar riffs embody the relentless dedication of the working class, making it a timeless tribute to those who toil to make ends meet.
- "Factory" by Bruce Springsteen. Bruce Springsteen, known for his poetic storytelling, paints a vivid picture of factory life in "Factory." Through melancholic verses and a somber melody, Springsteen reflects on the challenges and dreams of those who labor in the factories, making it a poignant representation of the working class.
- "She Works Hard for the Money" by Donna Summer. Donna Summer's disco anthem "She Works Hard for the Money" pays homage to the resilience and strength of women in the workforce.
Jul 15, 2024 · How many good rock working songs can you think of off the top of your head? Below you'll find popular songs that you've definitely heard before, but also some more underground rock songs with working in the title or lyrics.
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Aug 17, 2021 · Punk has continued to evolve over the past few decades (we also avoided pop-punk, for the most part, for this particular list), but the essence of a great punk song remains intact: fast-paced music, lyrics rooted in anti-establishment, and a welcome sense of danger.
