ALABAMA performing at the kansas state fair 40 hour week tour. they had no idea one Word would make them stop them from singing looking at each other.Hello Kansas!!! ❤❤
What about the politicians who come from the working class, like AOC? The hatred of politicians is childish, myopic, and unproductive. You vote for your politicians, so in part WE are all responsible for what we get. YOU probably don't pay much attention to politics and respond to attack ads that fearmonger and easily debunkable lies. You probably respond to the manufactured culture war, and think the other party is EVIL. Politicians adapt to the electorate. The other factor is money. It's not fucking "mysterious" why only rich people become politicians. It's because, partly, the voters are so easily manipulated, misinformed, and tribalist, that whoever has the most money to put inflammatory shit in front of as many people drives turnout. On top of that, simply having the free time to educate yourself and money to hire your first campaign workers can be a massive risk if not impossible. So first, blame the electorate. Second, blame the election finance system. Third, blame the first-past-the-post election system that discourages third parties.
@@MelissaMarieBrown-ux3ey That's awesome! Alabama sure knows how to put on a show. It's amazing how their music resonates with so many people. Have you had the chance to attend one of their concerts at the fair? The energy must have been incredible!
I work in a factory that makes batteries for hospitals and our military. This song fills me with a massive sense of patriotism and makes me feel appreciated for the product I help to make. Thank you Alabama.
Who made you Mr. Important telling others to work harder for greedy people? You probably are just a desk jockey who believes absurd Stone Age ghost stories about talking snakes, golem spell dirt men, enchanted fruit, talking shrubbery, food falling from the sky, a female salt shaker, talking donkeys, Noah's magic zoo boat, ghost sex, alien landings, zombies, magic hair, magical goblins, giants (Bigfoot), magically multiplying food, magic blood, an invisible magic kingdom, the heebie-jeebies, 900 year old humans, and a man who lived in a fish. Fools believe that nonsense. Why do you enjoy being fooled?
ALABAMA missed some very important ones here. But you can't mention them all. They also fit ALABAMA's description in the lyrics, and are worthy of our recognition. Doctors, Nurses, and P.A.'s in the medical care system. Teachers, principals, superintendents, and administrators in our education system. Bankers in our financial systems. Utility workers, keeping our electricity, telephones lines, water, cable TV, and internet up and running. They also are "worth more than they're paid", and do it with a "spirit you can't replace with no machines". THANK YOU ALL!!!
In 2001 May I grabbed my deploma before that I got graduated from these Electives Law 1, Phyce 1, Foods 1, Gautar Workshop 1 & Current Events 1 pluse was in 3 plays at My High School's Extra-curricular Drama and Theater Activity and obtained the first rank in Boyscouts (The rank Scout) and went to Camp Yagoo earning the chance shoot clay pichinins at Boyscout Camp Yagoo. Then graduated Trucking School after High-school we had one shot only on graduation. The rest is historically no STI's drinking less.
Yup, us truckers and farmers work closer to 120 hours a week, just to keep it goin, but we do appreciate this, whoever, except the Hag, ever even admitted we existed? The strength of Alabama has always been your ties to us "invisible" folks. We love you for that. God does, too!!!!!!
I worked "behind the scenes", too. I was a restaurant dishwasher for 20 years, retired a few years back. It's a messy job, monotonous and rough on the back and feet, but well worth it when it's about teamwork, not a popularity contest. Hey, somebody's gotta do it! Thanks to Alabama and to everyone out there who works hard and does their fair share!
This goes out to all those peoples / companies who literally drop everything and went and still helping all the families and victims this month who was and is effective from the Hurricane Helene and Milton , especially all the Lineman who is nonstop to restored power ,thanks for your help.
@@maryannproffitt44 My mom's favorite Alabama song. A spirit you can't replace with no machine says it all My mom recently passed away. Great memories.
@@stephaniesurmanfalls6532 Sounds like you have a good husband and I'm sure he appreciates you as his wife. Our generation is one of hard honest work. I'm so thankful of my parents who taught me good values.
May our country always recognize and appreciate those that endure and lead with unwavering faith. God bless those that make our country great and healthy so that we may heal and serve. Glory be. God bless. God speed.
Alabama... LEGENDARY MUSIC..this needs to be bought back into mainstream music... this will wake the "woke" people up. this music is powerful. it's hidden for a reason.
Warehouse handler here, heard this song come on the radio while was on shift and it reminded me that at least a few people appreciate the sweat I drip daily for others to receive their product! Hard work is what keeps this country going
Back when we had strong unions and a respect for all workers, service included. Also back when a 40 hour week was enough to make a proper living for your family.
I haven't worked over 40 hrs a week for over 12 years. I will not work longer than 40 hours. If the company doesn't like it ... BYE. With the knowledge I know. You pay me for my knowledge not my physical labor.
Bring back unions! Stand against exploitative companies! It doesn't matter your political standpoint. Standing up for fair workers rights is more important than anything else
I appreciate all the people that keep our great country from emergency workers nurses doctors to truck drivers day inn and day out God bless you all 🇺🇸
Dedicate this song to my brother Charlie who spent over a decade delivering goods in a big rig rolling all throughout the lower 48 states whether snow, ice, rain, or shine. Thank you brother.
As a waitress and single mom I want to thank alabama for being the only musician (that I know of) to celebrate and realize how hard we work and how many hours we work a week just to bring home the money to provide
My pappy worked the coal mines of West Verginia, my dad was a pittsburgh steel worker. This song hits home hard for us Americans. Proud to be apart of it.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪😎
3rd generation farmer here. I usually put in 40-hrs by Wednesday: Hard work. Hard hours. Not grand money. Servant of God Almighty of His Land. And I love every second of it.
Man, we truly need to show are respect those that toil in difficult environs to provide us our needs Which we overlook. Think of these hard working folks that give us the things we depend on....
Yall are the ones who truely make america run. I solute you mr. 18 on a 2 week stretch real men of genious. I had to. Yall are the best at what you do. Keep it rolling and america is behind you.
+Clayton Smith Thank you, sir, for doing what you do. Oklahoma City office manager/musician here, married to a facilities/housing maintenance man/musician. We're sendin' it on down the line, too!
Man...I watch these classic Alabama videos & then I realize time really does go by fast!!! I'm a 50 yr old truck driver...been driving long haul for close to 30 yrs now...Alabama has been up & down the interstates more times than they'll ever really know. Much love from Mobile Alabama.
Remember to thank JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY for America, without GOD none of this great prosperous country would’ve been possible - I use say that we ought to use the land much better to remember the least among us, to be certain that we do not forget HIS NAME AND TEACHINGS
@ricksmith6637 have you not realized that under Biden and Harris administration that inflation started. It's the reckless spending. They have made it harder for every American to make it, while giving our social security that every American worker has paid into, to go to illegal immigrants. Trump never did that. That's supposed to be part of our retirement, not illegal immigrants to come in here. Do you feel ok with that? At least Trump didn't let illegals come in here and he lowered taxes for everyone and businesses, which resulted in more tax revenue bc of people having more money to spend and businesses expanding bc of having more money and more product to produce, which created more jobs. Thats how you grow an economy. More taxes and inflation grow a recession and possibly the next depression. Lower taxes grow an economy. Americans benefit from Trump Open your eyes dude
Back in 1986, my Marine unit wrote a version of this song and called it "100 Hour Week". It was basically about how we were always getting screwed over. USMC 1986 - 1994
Living through this Corona mess has a lot of people gaining a newfound respect for people who work retail, industry, drivers, 1st responders, etc. They are truly what keeps this country moving forward. This is one of my favorite songs from Alabama. It certainly has a place in 2020.
I worry our servicemen/women are being forgotten. We are at War and American media seems to have forgotten that. I respect all working men/women but I respect those guys sacrificing most over the years. It's not a competition. Just wish we hadn't forgotten our Military.
This song always brings a tear to my eye at the "with a spirit you can't replace with no machine....hello, America" part. I'm a vet tech; I guess they couldn't mention every job, lol. But I worked in several factories in the past. I work a 50-hour week, and I know a lot of veterinarians and techs are working more than that with the shortage in our field right now. Thank you, everyone who keeps this country going! Also, holy unibrow, Randy!
Daddy was a lineman in the 70's-80's b4 bucket trucks were used to get to poles, Daddy climbed with spurs, a belt and hands. Worked HARD , trouble call, storm break, all over US a single father of a boy and girl. Daddy's been gone 4 years and he raised me and my brother up right southern to the bone.
Growing up in the 80s in WV, this was an anthem lol never was a country fan but it was always cool to hear a shout out to my forgotten state, so I'll always appreciate that and thus this gets a pass for the gratitude to the labor workers of the US: THE backbone
I truly miss living in West Virginia. I used to live in Wheeling, but we were forced out and moved to Detroit. I plan to move back after graduating high school
my favorate alabama song, i can say this song described my family of ARMCO Steel Mill Workers, Me as a Locomotive Engineer and later Underground Kentucky Coal Miner
I’m a second generation locomotive engineer for CSX and I send it on down the line. It gives me pride when I know I’m making a difference by helping to keep America moving. I always wanted to be a part of something that was bigger than me and to contribute.
I thank your father for his service. I too am in the service as an airman. Always do your work unto the Lord. Then, nothing is wasted. God recognizes every effort, even when human employers may not even take notice.
My grandfather worked for 25 years underground here in the coal fields of WV. If it wasn't for him risking his life to get paid, my family wouldn't have made it. I love this song so much.
Shout out from a fellow mountaineer. My family is well represented in this song as well. My uncle was a metallurgist in a steel mill until it closed in the early 80s. My dad was a carpenter by trade, my mother worked retail electronics for years, and I was working as a small engine mechanic when I got out of high school, and this song came out. Now, I'm driving a big rig up and down the Pennsylvania turnpike.
The 1K people aren't understanding or appreciative of this song. Probably thinking that those type of jobs are beneath them. My mom worked with elderly people for years. Thank you to EVERYONE who has a job that is essential right now, and is has to go to work during this horrible virus.
I'm an Indiana factory worker (that services the agricultural industry) and also drive a big rig. Thank you to everyone mentioned in this song and the ones not mentioned. You make my life and my family's lives better and we appreciate you all. Keep grinding America.
Thank you so much for your labor, I speak for myself and the rest of my state of North Carolina when I say thank you for all you do, it means a lot to us.
+geri charles I've worked 60 hrs for the last few years just to keep my job kentucky coalminers gamble I guess but it's what I like doing and it's all I know
+geri charles Today, you almost have to work 50-60 hours to survive. I work 12 hour nights, 5 nights a week, sometimes 6. I couldn't afford gas to get back and forth to work on 40 hours.
I been working AM in docks for trucking company now got a 2nd shift glass manufacturing job. Gonna get back to my 50-60 hour weeks again. Which means I can live again.
40 hr week bringing in the load.. unloading trucks 8 hours a day. Since graduating.. will be 21 soon. God bless the USA, and thank you to all truck drivers.
@@richardalderman2752 in some what you’re right but most manufacturing jobs and textile mill jobs were lost due to plants closing down in America and going overseas for cheap labor. It’s ashamed when you have American made products like John Deere an American icon in tractors and lawn mowers made in America but the engines were made in Japan.
Working a 48 hour+ a week third shift job while going to school full time. Working as a 20 year old to provide for my newly married wife. Just sending it down the line. I’m proud to be an American!!🇺🇸
This is the Anthem of the American Worker. Who keeps this Great Country Working everyday!
God bless America. I wish I will be in America one day again if i find a company. Living in Turkey is very very hard. 1 usd is 33 liras:).
I come from a lot of coal miners..
Both of my great grandfathers, my grandfathers,uncles,brothers, uncles, cousins
This is an excellent tribute to the hard-working people of America!!!
ALABAMA performing at the kansas state fair 40 hour week tour. they had no idea one Word would make them stop them from singing looking at each other.Hello Kansas!!! ❤❤
I'm a 3rd generation truck driver. Love this song.
These are the people who make the country work, not the politicians. Period.
Politicians are the enemy of our country.
They come to Congress middle class and come out millionaires.
It's very mysterious...
@@bluecollarlit It is because of Coppurtion
What about the politicians who come from the working class, like AOC?
The hatred of politicians is childish, myopic, and unproductive. You vote for your politicians, so in part WE are all responsible for what we get. YOU probably don't pay much attention to politics and respond to attack ads that fearmonger and easily debunkable lies. You probably respond to the manufactured culture war, and think the other party is EVIL. Politicians adapt to the electorate.
The other factor is money. It's not fucking "mysterious" why only rich people become politicians. It's because, partly, the voters are so easily manipulated, misinformed, and tribalist, that whoever has the most money to put inflammatory shit in front of as many people drives turnout. On top of that, simply having the free time to educate yourself and money to hire your first campaign workers can be a massive risk if not impossible.
So first, blame the electorate.
Second, blame the election finance system.
Third, blame the first-past-the-post election system that discourages third parties.
Hi how are you doing today?
each time Alabama came to our Kansas state fair always sold out concerts. reading all your comments everyone believes how special ALABAMA is...❤
Cstore cashier 25 yrs ...took time off for nine yrs caregiver for my mother. and now I am janitor ( corp.that makes school buses)❤
@@MelissaMarieBrown-ux3ey That's awesome! Alabama sure knows how to put on a show. It's amazing how their music resonates with so many people. Have you had the chance to attend one of their concerts at the fair? The energy must have been incredible!
This song reminds me of my grandpa,he was a coal miner for 28 years in Kentucky.
I work in a factory that makes batteries for hospitals and our military. This song fills me with a massive sense of patriotism and makes me feel appreciated for the product I help to make. Thank you Alabama.
I work as a solder, we solder radiator cores for hospitals, semis industrial equipment and farmers.
Thank you Christopher Hoffman!
Thank you.
Truck driver here! And damn proud of it!
Military thanks you. We wouldn't be the best without the tools we have.
We need Alabama more today than we ever did.
Bring y’all town ova wid next song
Fact!
Amen!
This country needs a lot more of this 🇺🇸
naw, man social justice and equity checks
Who made you Mr. Important telling others to work harder for greedy people? You probably are just a desk jockey who believes absurd Stone Age ghost stories about talking snakes, golem spell dirt men, enchanted fruit, talking shrubbery, food falling from the sky, a female salt shaker, talking donkeys, Noah's magic zoo boat, ghost sex, alien landings, zombies, magic hair, magical goblins, giants (Bigfoot), magically multiplying food, magic blood, an invisible magic kingdom, the heebie-jeebies, 900 year old humans, and a man who lived in a fish. Fools believe that nonsense. Why do you enjoy being fooled?
Hi how are you doing today?
Yeah absolutely. Govt needs to stop selling out working class.
@@korykeller4611 What does that even mean?
We need more songs like this on the radio.
Amen ,Stephen,not this new craps they have
Amen to that
Definitely do!!
@@shawnsnowdeal1561 in fact any radio playing any kind music (iucuding that trash music that kids and teens love) sound play this everyday.
It would be called racist.
Never apologize for loving America
I miss the america. This is a rare gem now. Never complain about a farmer with your mouth full or your basic needs period
ALABAMA missed some very important ones here. But you can't mention them all. They also fit ALABAMA's description in the lyrics, and are worthy of our recognition. Doctors, Nurses, and P.A.'s in the medical care system. Teachers, principals, superintendents, and administrators in our education system. Bankers in our financial systems. Utility workers, keeping our electricity, telephones lines, water, cable TV, and internet up and running. They also are "worth more than they're paid", and do it with a "spirit you can't replace with no machines". THANK YOU ALL!!!
Respect for the blue collar workers of America.
America doesn’t have respect for its workers.
T. Tradesman
That’s my America
Born in 67. Graduated highschool in 85. So much nostalgia in this song i almost want to cry. How did we, the USA, get here in 23?
In 2001 May I grabbed my deploma before that I got graduated from these Electives Law 1, Phyce 1, Foods 1, Gautar Workshop 1 & Current Events 1 pluse was in 3 plays at My High School's Extra-curricular Drama and Theater Activity and obtained the first rank in Boyscouts (The rank Scout) and went to Camp Yagoo earning the chance shoot clay pichinins at Boyscout Camp Yagoo.
Then graduated Trucking School after High-school we had one shot only on graduation.
The rest is historically no STI's drinking less.
We want the 80s back
I worked for general motors in Indiana and this song always hit home for me!!
Yup, us truckers and farmers work closer to 120 hours a week, just to keep it goin, but we do appreciate this, whoever, except the Hag, ever even admitted we existed? The strength of Alabama has always been your ties to us "invisible" folks. We love you for that. God does, too!!!!!!
My Daddy is a retired truckdriver.
I wish SOMEONE in the TRUMP campaign use THIS song close to ELECTION DAY🇺🇸🪖🇺🇸🫡
I worked "behind the scenes", too. I was a restaurant dishwasher for 20 years, retired a few years back. It's a messy job, monotonous and rough on the back and feet, but well worth it when it's about teamwork, not a popularity contest. Hey, somebody's gotta do it! Thanks to Alabama and to everyone out there who works hard and does their fair share!
This goes out to all those peoples / companies who literally drop everything and went and still helping all the families and victims this month who was and is effective from the Hurricane Helene and Milton , especially all the Lineman who is nonstop to restored power ,thanks for your help.
Hello Detroit autoworker. Hello Pittsburgh steel worker. How things have changed.
Still one of the best songs ever played, written, and sang. Thank you to all. “ a spirit you can’t replace with no machine.”Thank you America!
@@maryannproffitt44 My mom's favorite Alabama song. A spirit you can't replace with no machine says it all
My mom recently passed away. Great memories.
Am a hard factory worker in Sweden 🇸🇪 to.My wife work on a hospital...Thank's for this song,and thank you all other workers around the world 🌎
This needs to be spread around right now hard-core! A vote for Trump Is a vote for the small man the working man, the broke man.
Love this song! I get up at 4:15 am to start my day. At 50 years old I still do heavy manual labor and will continue to do so.
God bless you. ❤ I hope you have a wife that appreciates you. 🙏🏻
My husband is 53, and does the same!! Thank you!
@@stephaniesurmanfalls6532 Sounds like you have a good husband and I'm sure he appreciates you as his wife. Our generation is one of hard honest work. I'm so thankful of my parents who taught me good values.
@@USNBLUE Thank you and God bless! 🙏
You have to love all those forcing an ideology on others, themselves can't even prove .
Nothing is more selfish.
RIP Jeff Cook We Love Your Music
I am in tears when I listen to it thank You for praising working people. God bless You.
"Hello Pitts...burg steel mill worker let me thank you for your time."
May our country always recognize and appreciate those that endure and lead with unwavering faith. God bless those that make our country great and healthy so that we may heal and serve. Glory be. God bless. God speed.
proud plumber here!!
God bless America, best country in human history
I have ALWAYS loved this song!
Just saw these old guys in concert. Pretty good, still singing!
This group has done so many songs about real life.
Yep. These are the real heros of the country
Alabama... LEGENDARY MUSIC..this needs to be bought back into mainstream music... this will wake the "woke" people up. this music is powerful. it's hidden for a reason.
❤ thanks
Dude I'm surprised to see you here! I'm glad you have an awesome taste in music.
The Proletariat has always been given the sort end of the stick
As one of many who drives the big rig up and down the road I Thank You for saying that.
Warehouse handler here, heard this song come on the radio while was on shift and it reminded me that at least a few people appreciate the sweat I drip daily for others to receive their product! Hard work is what keeps this country going
Happy Labor Day! Thank you workers that built America!!
why doesn't anyone use this as their campaign song for president
Paging President Trump… 🚂 🇺🇸
Copyright issues
Because nobody cares anymore. We need a blue collar boy, instead of ANY of these white collar assholes we have to choose between.
Absolutely! Mainly Because The Uniparty doesn't care about the Rank and File Citizenry! ❤❤❤
they have to get permission from the band ALABAMA ..the song is copyright.❤
Back when we had strong unions and a respect for all workers, service included. Also back when a 40 hour week was enough to make a proper living for your family.
Hi how are you doing
@@franceliakarle_1 Not well
@@Darkstar1484 good morning
I haven't worked over 40 hrs a week for over 12 years. I will not work longer than 40 hours. If the company doesn't like it ... BYE.
With the knowledge I know. You pay me for my knowledge not my physical labor.
Bring back unions! Stand against exploitative companies!
It doesn't matter your political standpoint. Standing up for fair workers rights is more important than anything else
The older I get the more I appreciate this song.
same here
I agree! Your music is so important!
"Keep this country turning around"
Agree.
I appreciate all the people that keep our great country from emergency workers nurses doctors to truck drivers day inn and day out God bless you all 🇺🇸
Makes me think of me and my hubby 💕 I was a waitress , him a mechanic. He used to pick me up after work in his pick up.
Thank you Alabama 😊
Amen.
I am a CNA. a first responder. and this song means a lot to me, not many songs out there for us hard-working people.
I am a medication Aide and thank you for all you do!
Proud janitor here
Hello 💐
I Love this song it's so patriotic and true thanks for the song 😊
I’m a 4th generation wheat farmer in western Kansas and this song seems like the only thank you I ever get for my job
Thank you from Kentucky! Wheat won't grow well here, so, thanks again!
A big Thank You from Pennsylvania ❤️
Thank you from Texas rancher
Thank you from South Carolina!!
Thank you from California
This song is what more of America needs to listen to
Dedicate this song to my brother Charlie who spent over a decade delivering goods in a big rig rolling all throughout the lower 48 states whether snow, ice, rain, or shine. Thank you brother.
I miss that country. Don't recognize it today.
Thank you to EVERYONE who works 40 hours or more a week for a livin'. You are NOT forgotten about by me! GOD BLESS YOU and AMERICA!
Alabama the Temptations of Country music
As a waitress and single mom I want to thank alabama for being the only musician (that I know of) to celebrate and realize how hard we work and how many hours we work a week just to bring home the money to provide
Sammy Kershaw sings a song about hard working women
Look up Working Class Heroes by Evil Conduct
I can make you not single
I hear you, Ashley! God Bless and stay safe!
Hod bless you, Ashley. You ARE the very definition of pure Americana.
Best wishes always.
We need more songs like this
So many of my childhood memories are seeing my dad put his keys in his pocket like that, drink some coffee and pat the dog and out to the truck.❤
My pappy worked the coal mines of West Verginia, my dad was a pittsburgh steel worker. This song hits home hard for us Americans. Proud to be apart of it.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪😎
WbgVa panhandle and SE Ohio mines, both side of my family worked.
F Biden and the dems
3rd generation farmer here. I usually put in 40-hrs by Wednesday: Hard work. Hard hours. Not grand money. Servant of God Almighty of His Land. And I love every second of it.
+Eric Dusci Thank you for your hard work. God bless.
thank you for your work and God bless you and yours!😁
God bless you sir!
Thank you, Mr. Farmer, for putting food on my table - and it don't have to come from China or Japan.
Tueday is when I see forty.Try harder.
Man, we truly need to show are respect those that toil in difficult environs to provide us our needs Which we overlook. Think of these hard working folks that give us the things we depend on....
I work in a Call Center for a chain of truck stops. I talk to truckers every day...you guys are our unsung heroes. Thank you for all you do
Yall are the ones who truely make america run. I solute you mr. 18 on a 2 week stretch real men of genious. I had to. Yall are the best at what you do. Keep it rolling and america is behind you.
no worries, we are the ones who realized factory work is a dead end these days.
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I'm a farmer farmer from eastern Kansas & usually have 40 hours in by Wednesday evening . But I'm not complaining I love what I do .
God bless ! My grandpa was born and raised in Kansas ♥️
Amen! On the farm 40 hrs is just getting started!
I'm a Georgia power lineman.. keeping the lights on and sending it own down the line
My dad was one for a while.
+Clayton Smith Thank you, sir, for doing what you do. Oklahoma City office manager/musician here, married to a facilities/housing maintenance man/musician. We're sendin' it on down the line, too!
Clayton Smith my brother is a lineman too. I have major respect for all lineman. Thank you for what you do. ✌
I'm a truck driver... I work a 70 hour week just to send it down the line...
Thank you for your time 😃
This a great video 👍 I love everything Alabama ever did and especially the one they play every Christmas Christmas in Dixie 🎵🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎸🎶
Man...I watch these classic Alabama videos & then I realize time really does go by fast!!!
I'm a 50 yr old truck driver...been driving long haul for close to 30 yrs now...Alabama has been up & down the interstates more times than they'll ever really know.
Much love from Mobile Alabama.
I passed through Mobile once and it looked like a good city. Thank you for driving a big rig. Roll on.
Who's listening Aug 24?🇺🇲
Remember to thank JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY for America, without GOD none of this great prosperous country would’ve been possible - I use say that we ought to use the land much better to remember the least among us, to be certain that we do not forget HIS NAME AND TEACHINGS
Psalm 23 brother
Now we need to stand with joe biden to keep the progress moving and not kowtow to the godless donald trump
Amen. 😅.
@ricksmith6637 have you not realized that under Biden and Harris administration that inflation started. It's the reckless spending. They have made it harder for every American to make it, while giving our social security that every American worker has paid into, to go to illegal immigrants. Trump never did that. That's supposed to be part of our retirement, not illegal immigrants to come in here. Do you feel ok with that? At least Trump didn't let illegals come in here and he lowered taxes for everyone and businesses, which resulted in more tax revenue bc of people having more money to spend and businesses expanding bc of having more money and more product to produce, which created more jobs. Thats how you grow an economy. More taxes and inflation grow a recession and possibly the next depression. Lower taxes grow an economy. Americans benefit from Trump Open your eyes dude
@@ricksmith6637 😠
Let's go Freedom Convoy 2022 🇨🇦
There is a good feeling you get when you know you have put in a hard day's work and really earned your pay.
And earned that sweet $$$ for your owner too.
Hi how are you doing today
19 year old warehouse worker, I appreciate this song.
Amen and good job know that I'm real good at it and picking up nails and screws
Back in 1986, my Marine unit wrote a version of this song and called it "100 Hour Week".
It was basically about how we were always getting screwed over.
USMC 1986 - 1994
Sadly most of these industry are now gone from their mentioned places 😢
❤. Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️. Jeff Cook ❤
Living through this Corona mess has a lot of people gaining a newfound respect for people who work retail, industry, drivers, 1st responders, etc. They are truly what keeps this country moving forward. This is one of my favorite songs from Alabama. It certainly has a place in 2020.
The Ron Paul Liberty Report.
Hell I'm a Union Carpenter and I work without fail no days off no extra hazard pay and I do it working my ass off
I worry our servicemen/women are being forgotten. We are at War and American media seems to have forgotten that. I respect all working men/women but I respect those guys sacrificing most over the years. It's not a competition. Just wish we hadn't forgotten our Military.
We all need to do our part, wear masks and stop the spreading! God be with you all!
Oh, I so agree, without them we wouldn't be able to make it! God be with ya!
As someone working for his Class A CDL, I've been listening to this religiously.
This song always brings a tear to my eye at the "with a spirit you can't replace with no machine....hello, America" part. I'm a vet tech; I guess they couldn't mention every job, lol. But I worked in several factories in the past. I work a 50-hour week, and I know a lot of veterinarians and techs are working more than that with the shortage in our field right now. Thank you, everyone who keeps this country going!
Also, holy unibrow, Randy!
I work in child care and i thank everyone that works hard.
The hardest job there is ain't a 40 ht job its 24/7
And they dont get paid in money
They get paid in other ways
Mom
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So true! And the most important. Obviously alongside fathers!
Thank you 😊❤️ and thank you in Jesus name amen!! Again I thank you 💖 proud of you
Daddy was a lineman in the 70's-80's b4 bucket trucks were used to get to poles, Daddy climbed with spurs, a belt and hands. Worked HARD , trouble call, storm break, all over US a single father of a boy and girl. Daddy's been gone 4 years and he raised me and my brother up right southern to the bone.
Growing up in the 80s in WV, this was an anthem lol never was a country fan but it was always cool to hear a shout out to my forgotten state, so I'll always appreciate that and thus this gets a pass for the gratitude to the labor workers of the US: THE backbone
I truly miss living in West Virginia. I used to live in Wheeling, but we were forced out and moved to Detroit. I plan to move back after graduating high school
I am from Waterloo, N Y - north central area - my precious husband & I Love your state & your people - WEST VIRGINIA.
I lost my awesome husband to covid 19 on 12-31-20. I took over his phone to feel closer to him, so my name is Yvonne.
@@kevintuttle6837 sorry to hear that Yvonne, I’m sure he was a great man
I lived in Logan and Ripley
Aint been able to survive on 40 hours in 40 years.
my favorate alabama song, i can say this song described my family of ARMCO Steel Mill Workers, Me as a Locomotive Engineer and later Underground Kentucky Coal Miner
I wish we still MADE stuff like we once did back when this video came out.
I’m a second generation locomotive engineer for CSX and I send it on down the line. It gives me pride when I know I’m making a difference by helping to keep America moving. I always wanted to be a part of something that was bigger than me and to contribute.
Sorry to hear that does that plant have a Union?
I wanted to be a train engineer when I was little
@@benpainter6874 go for it!!
You guys keep on brothers and sisters I'm a warehouse worker. We all bring it to the table
And i am a Museum Railroader My Mission is too restore what you drove :) when Engines were made Good.
Dad was a soldier, put in more hours than paid, but for God and country
If your dad is alive then i thank him for his service.
I thank your father for his service. I too am in the service as an airman. Always do your work unto the Lord. Then, nothing is wasted. God recognizes every effort, even when human employers may not even take notice.
Corey twitter
Amen !
Word up!!!
I have a feeling if this song said you work a hundred hours a week for a living it will become the hit of the century!
North Dakota oil field worker here. Thank you Alabama!
This world needs more respect like Alabama did. Back when America didn’t hate itself. Long live American pride.
Im a underground coalminer in Virginia god bless everyone
Jay Snowden god bless ya man.
Jay Snowden thank you for doing what you do🤝 have a good day!
@@jaysnowden9093 Be safe! God bless you!
Yes indeed. Good ole times back then. Times have changed for the worst
My grandfather worked for 25 years underground here in the coal fields of WV. If it wasn't for him risking his life to get paid, my family wouldn't have made it. I love this song so much.
therealdeal 0724 nice, form WV my self
Bless your grandpa, same for me, if it wasnt for him, i will be uneducated.
I like this song too. And I'm glad you do. Mine worked a sugar cane factory to put his girls in private school in the states.
therealdeal 0724. From I’m from West Virginia too.
Shout out from a fellow mountaineer. My family is well represented in this song as well. My uncle was a metallurgist in a steel mill until it closed in the early 80s. My dad was a carpenter by trade, my mother worked retail electronics for years, and I was working as a small engine mechanic when I got out of high school, and this song came out. Now, I'm driving a big rig up and down the Pennsylvania turnpike.
Back when America really was great
Don’t forget to thank coach saban!!
The 1K people aren't understanding or appreciative of this song. Probably thinking that those type of jobs are beneath them. My mom worked with elderly people for years. Thank you to EVERYONE who has a job that is essential right now, and is has to go to work during this horrible virus.
Thank you...I also a hardworker you got to be now days.
I'm an Indiana factory worker (that services the agricultural industry) and also drive a big rig. Thank you to everyone mentioned in this song and the ones not mentioned. You make my life and my family's lives better and we appreciate you all. Keep grinding America.
"The one drives the big rig"
Thank you for your time!
The only thank you for every hard worker in America.
I'm the warehouse worker. We make sure your goods get to your homes.
Thank you so much for your labor, I speak for myself and the rest of my state of North Carolina when I say thank you for all you do, it means a lot to us.
Same here !
Thank you! God bless you richly
This song should be the blue collar working mans anthem. Maybe they should redo it and call it 60 hr week for a living. Love this song
Steve Lopez you must be a trucker,them a lot hours
+geri charles I've worked 60 hrs for the last few years just to keep my job kentucky coalminers gamble I guess but it's what I like doing and it's all I know
+geri charles Today, you almost have to work 50-60 hours to survive. I work 12 hour nights, 5 nights a week, sometimes 6. I couldn't afford gas to get back and forth to work on 40 hours.
I been working AM in docks for trucking company now got a 2nd shift glass manufacturing job. Gonna get back to my 50-60 hour weeks again. Which means I can live again.
80 plus work weeks no days off away from home cleaning storm debris
40 hr week bringing in the load.. unloading trucks 8 hours a day. Since graduating.. will be 21 soon. God bless the USA, and thank you to all truck drivers.
This is America, right here.
This is when America was strong every major city and small town was booming with factories, textile mills, lumber and pulpwood yards and such.
So now we have to reinvent ourselves because most of these industrial jobs were lost to automation.
@@richardalderman2752 in some what you’re right but most manufacturing jobs and textile mill jobs were lost due to plants closing down in America and going overseas for cheap labor. It’s ashamed when you have American made products like John Deere an American icon in tractors and lawn mowers made in America but the engines were made in Japan.
Hell of a song man an it's all true God bless everybody in this hard time 🙏🤙
Hi how are you doing today
Aug 3, 1985 - Alabama works its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart with "Forty Hour Week (For A Livin')"
Babybluebbw I am a HUGE fan of Alabama's music I have nearly all their cassettes
I had the Roll On album in 1984
That's good Mark out of his royalties
@@doughesson me too!!
40 hour-workweek sounds so relaxed, you only work two full days.
Working a 48 hour+ a week third shift job while going to school full time. Working as a 20 year old to provide for my newly married wife. Just sending it down the line. I’m proud to be an American!!🇺🇸