Say Comrades [animatic] - a song from labor history

This song is called "Say Comrades" or "Homestead Strike." It is set to the tune of "Lay Me on the Hillside" and was printed in a pamphlet in 1892. This song tells the story of the Homestead Strike / Battle of Homestead of 1892, from a perspective very close in time to the events. Pittsburgh Labor Choir found this song in 2023 and has performed it at the annual commemoration that is held at the site of the battle. For more information, go to: battleofhomest...
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Say, comrades, did you hear about the tow-boat "Little Bill,"
That caused so much excitement at Carnegie's Homestead Mill?
With model barges well equipped, Bill Rogers, sly and slick,
Took "Pinkerton Assassins" there, employed by H. C. FRICK.
On the sixth of July, ninety-two, just at the dawn of day,
The "Pinkerton Marauders" tried to land at Fort Frick Bay,
'Twas then they met their Waterloo from Vulcan's brawny sons,
[Who] repulsed their every movement, and silenced all their guns.
Some weeks before this tragic act Carnegie went away,
To see the Banks O'Bonny Doon, that FRICK might have his say,
'Twas then he wired to Pinkerton, I want eight hundred strong,
One "V" per day shall be the pay, so bring your thugs along.
A committee sat at Homestead to investigate the cause,
Of H. C. FRICK'S tenacity on sumtuary laws;
When asked to state the cost (per ton) of billets four by four,
Had he been in a swearing room, I fancy he'd have swore.
HUGH O'DONNELL as a leader was placed upon the stand;
Describe what you were doing when the Vultures tried to land,
I risked my life entreating men, for God's sake not to shoot,
And for my pains (by LOVEJOY) I was stigmatized a loot.
McLUCKIE as a witness proved that he'd been through the mill,
And gave some sturdy pointers on the famed McKINLEY Bill;
He boldly intimated that where benefits accrue,
They are not for the masses, but [for] the highly favored few.
JUDGE EWING was appointed to see justice hold the sway,
And filled the bill (admirably) in an autocratic way;
To construe the law to meet his views he'll very seldom fail,
While officials strut around at large, the Workmen go to jail.
FRICK'S mode of action seems to say, I feel inclined to brag,
I'll bust the "AMALGAMATION" now; bring out the pirates' flag;
The skull and crossbones now display, to let the public know,
The UNION MEN have had their day, I'll give the "SCABS" a show,
The "SCABS" they are a filthy set, I can't discriminate,
And though I ain't allowed to bet, I'll confidently state,
That with your shoulders to the wheel, they can't soil Homestead mats,
They'll seek [more] congenial quarters, where they're not so "Rough on Rats."
historical songs:
Say Comrades (a song from the 1892 Homestead Strike) - • Say Comrades - a song ...
Illustrated version of Say Comrades (a song from the 1892 Homestead Strike) - • Say Comrades [animatic...
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The Whole Wide World Around (with video) - • The Whole Wide World A...
The Whole Wide World Around (better audio) - • The Whole Wide World A...
The Trolley (coming out 31 Mar 2025) - • Video
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historical songs:
Say Comrades (a song from the 1892 Homestead Strike) - ruclips.net/video/wdlIfpzBTeo/видео.html
Illustrated version of Say Comrades (a song from the 1892 Homestead Strike) - ruclips.net/video/srY3iFa9zWc/видео.html
Whirlwinds of Danger - ruclips.net/video/N1TMHFgVw_U/видео.html
Banker and Boss - ruclips.net/video/W4fTzXt4_BI/видео.html
The Whole Wide World Around (with video) - ruclips.net/video/zJx9WX20xwQ/видео.html
The Whole Wide World Around (better audio) - ruclips.net/video/NWoWgWVe4io/видео.html
The Trolley (coming out 31 Mar 2025) - ruclips.net/video/zYjRR1rAJ7U/видео.html
Pete Seeger talks to you for 2 hours about leading songs: ruclips.net/video/7IRweQOJAao/видео.html

[@CreeFalcon-219]

37-39

[@edwinkeverhart]

very decent numbers

[@CreeFalcon-219]

7

[@brightblackhole2442]

actually, 37-39 is -2, not 7. hope this helped

[@edwinkeverhart]

a good number