The digging is just about complete in MC’s hole. As a tribute to all the folks that helped shovel the dirt and rocks, this YouTube Tuesday is for you. Check out a few tunes with a working theme by the likes of Devo, The Clash, Black Flag, The Animals and more after the turn. EPM “Lord, I am so tired.”
Working in a Coal Mine – Devo
We Gotta Get Out of This Place – The Animals
Clocked In – Black Flag
Clampdown – The Clash
16 Tons – Tennessee Ernie Ford
Career Opportunities – The Clash
Goddamn Job- The Replacements
Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran
Making Plans for Nigel – XTC
Take This Job Shove It – Johnny Paycheck
“dig a hole/fill it up/and join the rank…..and…..file!”
Could have dug out the floyd:
“When at last the work is done
Don’t sit down its time to dig another one”
Great selections though. The Tenn ernie is classic!