Alabama - Forty Hour Week (For A Livin') (Official Video)

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    Lyrics:
    This is for the one who swings the hammer
    Driving home the nail
    Or the one behind the counter
    Ringing up the sale
    Or the one who fights the fires
    The one who brings the mail
    For everyone who works behind the scenes
    #Alabama #FortyHourWeek #ForA Livin #OfficialVideo

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  • @andrewhill7071
    @andrewhill7071 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    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!!!!!!

    • @Farrah300
      @Farrah300 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My Daddy is a retired truckdriver.

  • @freedomlover8412
    @freedomlover8412 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    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?

    • @ARMANDOANZOLI
      @ARMANDOANZOLI 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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.

  • @chrischupp9760
    @chrischupp9760 3 ปีที่แล้ว +410

    This country needs a lot more of this 🇺🇸

    • @korykeller4611
      @korykeller4611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      naw, man social justice and equity checks

    • @rkooyers
      @rkooyers 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      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?

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi how are you doing today?

    • @anthonyparenti1928
      @anthonyparenti1928 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah absolutely. Govt needs to stop selling out working class.

    • @slayinbass2396
      @slayinbass2396 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@korykeller4611 What does that even mean?

  • @DrBeauHightower
    @DrBeauHightower ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Yep. These are the real heros of the country

    • @jerrysmith7166
      @jerrysmith7166 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      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.

    • @careyzanetti2204
      @careyzanetti2204 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤ thanks

    • @ccfalcons58
      @ccfalcons58 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Dude I'm surprised to see you here! I'm glad you have an awesome taste in music.

    • @ghoost8943
      @ghoost8943 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Proletariat has always been given the sort end of the stick

    • @benjaminbowman1276
      @benjaminbowman1276 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      As one of many who drives the big rig up and down the road I Thank You for saying that.

  • @maryannproffitt44
    @maryannproffitt44 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    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!

    • @Anthony-pn4cl
      @Anthony-pn4cl หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@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.

  • @Darkstar1484
    @Darkstar1484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +197

    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.

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi how are you doing

    • @Darkstar1484
      @Darkstar1484 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@franceliakarle_1 Not well

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Darkstar1484 good morning

    • @Istandby666
      @Istandby666 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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.

    • @lizmusan7300
      @lizmusan7300 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      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

  • @Addi_wrld
    @Addi_wrld 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1039

    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

    • @lmt7816
      @lmt7816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Thank you from Kentucky! Wheat won't grow well here, so, thanks again!

    • @tammiebrumbaugh7885
      @tammiebrumbaugh7885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      A big Thank You from Pennsylvania ❤️

    • @cooperdanieltherancher
      @cooperdanieltherancher 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Thank you from Texas rancher

    • @americanoutdoorsman_1133
      @americanoutdoorsman_1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thank you from South Carolina!!

    • @tonikimpel7891
      @tonikimpel7891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you from California

  • @maciejsz.8761
    @maciejsz.8761 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    I am in tears when I listen to it thank You for praising working people. God bless You.

  • @Crispylaff
    @Crispylaff 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    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 😊

  • @stephenp4285
    @stephenp4285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +471

    We need more songs like this on the radio.

    • @rayburnett3066
      @rayburnett3066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Amen ,Stephen,not this new craps they have

    • @patrickowen4848
      @patrickowen4848 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amen to that

    • @shawnsnowdeal1561
      @shawnsnowdeal1561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Definitely do!!

    • @lap456
      @lap456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@shawnsnowdeal1561 in fact any radio playing any kind music (iucuding that trash music that kids and teens love) sound play this everyday.

    • @Hotrodford
      @Hotrodford 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It would be called racist.

  • @laceyjones5136
    @laceyjones5136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    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.

    • @michaelyates7029
      @michaelyates7029 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am a medication Aide and thank you for all you do!

  • @kennethcarlton2860
    @kennethcarlton2860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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 .

    • @Christine-t3n4w
      @Christine-t3n4w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      God bless ! My grandpa was born and raised in Kansas ♥️

    • @martinfranke846
      @martinfranke846 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Amen! On the farm 40 hrs is just getting started!

  • @deacthefreak1909
    @deacthefreak1909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    The older I get the more I appreciate this song.

    • @candacecasey5634
      @candacecasey5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      same here

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree! Your music is so important!

    • @joshuagee1002
      @joshuagee1002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      "Keep this country turning around"

    • @christopherhubbard256
      @christopherhubbard256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree.

    • @christianharmon9013
      @christianharmon9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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 🇺🇸

  • @angelsierra6126
    @angelsierra6126 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    This is the Anthem of the American Worker. Who keeps this Great Country Working everyday!

    • @enginamac23
      @enginamac23 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      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:).

    • @territurner8728
      @territurner8728 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I come from a lot of coal miners..

    • @territurner8728
      @territurner8728 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Both of my great grandfathers, my grandfathers,uncles,brothers, uncles, cousins

  • @therealdeal-uh4zh
    @therealdeal-uh4zh 6 ปีที่แล้ว +254

    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.

    • @allabouttrout6831
      @allabouttrout6831 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      therealdeal 0724 nice, form WV my self

    • @a.s.l711
      @a.s.l711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bless your grandpa, same for me, if it wasnt for him, i will be uneducated.

    • @kristineb.mcanelly3304
      @kristineb.mcanelly3304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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.

    • @bobboberson7684
      @bobboberson7684 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      therealdeal 0724. From I’m from West Virginia too.

    • @leehuff2330
      @leehuff2330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      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.

  • @chadspence7483
    @chadspence7483 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Alabama the Temptations of Country music

  • @ragehead21000
    @ragehead21000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +444

    Working 50+ hours in one of the last remaining American hammer factories. Tool and Die machinist, sending it down the line.

    • @Hopeofmen
      @Hopeofmen 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      What's the name of the company? I want to buy them.

    • @Johnkoth
      @Johnkoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Estwing makes hammers in the USA.

    • @johndernberger333
      @johndernberger333 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hell yeah

    • @danielspidell7910
      @danielspidell7910 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Eastwing....my hammer

    • @Northwoodscamper45
      @Northwoodscamper45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      After 35 yrs. I’m still hauling it up an down the road.......we’re a dying breed.....

  • @kristiansanpedro7404
    @kristiansanpedro7404 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sadly most of these industry are now gone from their mentioned places 😢

  • @americanoutdoorsman_1133
    @americanoutdoorsman_1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    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.

    • @americanoutdoorsman_1133
      @americanoutdoorsman_1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sorry to hear that does that plant have a Union?

    • @benpainter6874
      @benpainter6874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I wanted to be a train engineer when I was little

    • @americanoutdoorsman_1133
      @americanoutdoorsman_1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@benpainter6874 go for it!!

    • @chuckmiller9538
      @chuckmiller9538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You guys keep on brothers and sisters I'm a warehouse worker. We all bring it to the table

    • @austinarvey2266
      @austinarvey2266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And i am a Museum Railroader My Mission is too restore what you drove :) when Engines were made Good.

  • @loriwilber4652
    @loriwilber4652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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!

  • @virginiasvfd532
    @virginiasvfd532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +625

    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.

    • @davidkidd2644
      @davidkidd2644 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The Ron Paul Liberty Report.

    • @jamesk5541
      @jamesk5541 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      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

    • @jdh023
      @jdh023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      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.

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We all need to do our part, wear masks and stop the spreading! God be with you all!

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh, I so agree, without them we wouldn't be able to make it! God be with ya!

  • @randymiller3949
    @randymiller3949 5 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    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.

    • @kennyjohnson7893
      @kennyjohnson7893 ปีที่แล้ว

      I passed through Mobile once and it looked like a good city. Thank you for driving a big rig. Roll on.

  • @batman-telephoneman5479
    @batman-telephoneman5479 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @TMS-pj7fp
    @TMS-pj7fp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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.

  • @LukeKhaing
    @LukeKhaing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I'm the warehouse worker. We make sure your goods get to your homes.

    • @christopherhuffman5320
      @christopherhuffman5320 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      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.

    • @Christine-t3n4w
      @Christine-t3n4w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here !

    • @lalawolfie4396
      @lalawolfie4396 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! God bless you richly

  • @williamsaylor6105
    @williamsaylor6105 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    why doesn't anyone use this as their campaign song for president

    • @gabrielsyme4180
      @gabrielsyme4180 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Paging President Trump… 🚂 🇺🇸

    • @terrysnyder9785
      @terrysnyder9785 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Copyright issues

    • @robwestendorf4435
      @robwestendorf4435 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because nobody cares anymore. We need a blue collar boy, instead of ANY of these white collar assholes we have to choose between.

    • @peterahrens3594
      @peterahrens3594 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely! Mainly Because The Uniparty doesn't care about the Rank and File Citizenry! ❤❤❤

    • @MelissaM.-jo8nz
      @MelissaM.-jo8nz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they have to get permission from the band ALABAMA ..the song is copyright.❤

  • @gallennorris782
    @gallennorris782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    This song has a even stronger meaning during this battle with the coronavirus outbreak in 2020.

    • @alexander10000000
      @alexander10000000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      God bless America. Let's pray we all get through this safely.

    • @RunAllDay3428
      @RunAllDay3428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      This country has changed so much from then. What’s next for this great country?

    • @supporterofeverythingyouli6255
      @supporterofeverythingyouli6255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I was watching this and thinking what the hell happened to this country? People used to work 40hrs a week and retire at 60 no problem. Globalization has KILLED THE AMERICAN DREAM AND WAY OF LIFE.

    • @idahohello3885
      @idahohello3885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      The true backbone of this country

    • @debbysumner9705
      @debbysumner9705 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      yes it does! thank you for your time.

  • @ILoveOldTWC
    @ILoveOldTWC 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    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!!!

  • @MNsportsnut
    @MNsportsnut 5 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This should be the Official theme song of Labor Day.

  • @MrSteelhd007
    @MrSteelhd007 9 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    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

    • @gericharles6024
      @gericharles6024 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Lopez you must be a trucker,them a lot hours

    • @nickvandiver4195
      @nickvandiver4195 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +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

    • @hartsfire416
      @hartsfire416 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +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.

    • @Jmarsfan28
      @Jmarsfan28 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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.

    • @jonathangreenwood3273
      @jonathangreenwood3273 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      80 plus work weeks no days off away from home cleaning storm debris

  • @oDragohYT
    @oDragohYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    19 year old warehouse worker, I appreciate this song.

  • @rroderickfreeman6681
    @rroderickfreeman6681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    These are the people who make the country work, not the politicians. Period.

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Politicians are the enemy of our country.

    • @bluecollarlit
      @bluecollarlit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They come to Congress middle class and come out millionaires.
      It's very mysterious...

    • @saladin4305
      @saladin4305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bluecollarlit It is because of Coppurtion

    • @Ciph3rzer0
      @Ciph3rzer0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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.

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi how are you doing today?

  • @Babybluebbw
    @Babybluebbw 9 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Aug 3, 1985 - Alabama works its way to #1 on the Billboard country chart with "Forty Hour Week (For A Livin')"

    • @conniehigginbotham2457
      @conniehigginbotham2457 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Babybluebbw I am a HUGE fan of Alabama's music I have nearly all their cassettes

    • @doughesson
      @doughesson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I had the Roll On album in 1984

    • @jamescraighead4895
      @jamescraighead4895 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's good Mark out of his royalties

    • @piscesempress1978
      @piscesempress1978 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@doughesson me too!!

  • @gearreviewwithswampy5794
    @gearreviewwithswampy5794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I’m a volunteer firefighter I don’t get paid for this but I love to run out to help someone else who needs help the most and on top of that I work for the town it awesome

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Volunteers should get some kind of pay!

    • @americanoutdoorsman_1133
      @americanoutdoorsman_1133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I use to volunteer at my hometown fire department when I was in high school and many years afterwards gave it up when I was hired on the railroad didn't have time for it anymore but enjoyed doing it as a service to my community

    • @Blazefork
      @Blazefork 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am as well and it's such a blessing to be able to help your neighbors when the chips are down!

    • @Blazefork
      @Blazefork 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @George Washington sorry George I farm and feed cattle for a living and drop what I'm doing and go....200 plus times a year

    • @FrehleyFan3988
      @FrehleyFan3988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm applying to be a volunteer firefighter because I just love to do it

  • @buckeyefangirl1976
    @buckeyefangirl1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I wish we still MADE stuff like we once did back when this video came out.

  • @jeffreyhilvers7990
    @jeffreyhilvers7990 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This song is what more of America needs to listen to

  • @tonyhicks3624
    @tonyhicks3624 10 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    Back when America was American and freedom

    • @LinkRocks
      @LinkRocks 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not for everybody it wasn't.

    • @tim19962
      @tim19962 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      when u change a country u should keep the good stuff and eliminate whats bad the upside happend.....

    • @thunderheads4103
      @thunderheads4103 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      It still is, you just got to talk to your neighbor in the right times. That's the media telling us that it isn't America. That's the media telling us that we don't have freedom. That's the media telling us that we don't have equality. It's everybody is being told by someone else that they don't have this. People need to open their eyes and see for themselves that we do have these freedoms. It's all about how you conduct yourself and the standards that you hold.

    • @charlietaulbee6172
      @charlietaulbee6172 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Back when men where men and women were women

    • @markarchibald6644
      @markarchibald6644 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes America was America it always has been. But Freedom is not uniquely America we have to work to maintain the concept. For everyone.

  • @EskiJob32
    @EskiJob32 7 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    i work 70+ hours a week as a laborer and i couldn't be happier because what i'm doing is the backbone of this great nation

    • @l.ch.6447
      @l.ch.6447 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I salute you

    • @helmyabdullah7156
      @helmyabdullah7156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're the real Captain America, Sir

    • @kreggbarnhart4734
      @kreggbarnhart4734 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty much I am retired but I did work and I thank you sir. I am old now but pretty damn sure I leave this country in the hands of heroes.

    • @spiko-ou3bp
      @spiko-ou3bp 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let me thank you for your time

  • @acoolcat9362
    @acoolcat9362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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!!🇺🇸

  • @kenneybrewer4027
    @kenneybrewer4027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    I work 40+ hours as a tire technician and people forget or don't realize without us the world doesn't roll. Thank you Alabama.

    • @crwlh6721
      @crwlh6721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So often, the hardest working & most needed workers are never recognized. I know many appreciate you but never mention it. Thank you for the service you provide.

    • @dragex6582
      @dragex6582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I assure ya, me and my rig more than realize the role you play. Without you and yours, we'd not get too far, ourselves.

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi how are you doing today?

    • @bryanjohnson8473
      @bryanjohnson8473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very true my friend. Was going to say, they never mention us Tire Techs...

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bryanjohnson8473 good morning ☀️

  • @tinamariehamby8648
    @tinamariehamby8648 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Don't forget the MILITARY PLEASE😮

    • @Beben2507
      @Beben2507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Military not works behind the scenes

    • @mike.j3913
      @mike.j3913 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nah the military is traders look at the 2020 election real hard you'll see

  • @leahharris5
    @leahharris5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    ❤. Rest in Peace 🕊️🕊️. Jeff Cook ❤

  • @heidismith5203
    @heidismith5203 5 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    I love this song I work 40 hours a week at walmart as a stocker and sometimes a cashier and I enjoy speaking with my customers and hearing about their day.

    • @JustCallMeLoathesome
      @JustCallMeLoathesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Then let me be the first on here to say to you: THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

    • @lazarusjones5280
      @lazarusjones5280 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Heidi, sorry it’s two years late

    • @jennwages5719
      @jennwages5719 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your hard work

    • @shawnnestor4267
      @shawnnestor4267 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your time

  • @joeynichols6832
    @joeynichols6832 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This song reminds me of my grandpa,he was a coal miner for 28 years in Kentucky.

  • @williamblankinship1231
    @williamblankinship1231 8 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    40 hours just rhymes good ... most American workers do many more than that.

    • @timmassey7581
      @timmassey7581 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      When this song was written people could live good on a 40 hour week. Thanks to trickle down economics and greed, it takes a man AND woman working overtime just to survive. Life use to be good.

    • @anthonymartinez4780
      @anthonymartinez4780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you're Hispanic you more than likely put in the most hours in this country based on demographics. Someone has to feed and build this country

    • @suilvenmountain2395
      @suilvenmountain2395 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@timmassey7581 yep

    • @Johnkoth
      @Johnkoth 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      30% of illegal immigrant workers work on farmers.
      But they work there awhile and move on to higher paying jobs.
      Georgia the state has hundreds or thousands of farms and even after everfiy they're still in business.

    • @bentroll1199
      @bentroll1199 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      90 hour week. Here

  • @PlumberWRX
    @PlumberWRX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    proud plumber here!!

  • @MikeJones-dy6md
    @MikeJones-dy6md 8 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    60 hr/ week ironworker & Ex Marine. I just wish America would be the way it used to be, where everone worked hard and didnt use the system.

    • @crazy4VOLS
      @crazy4VOLS 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I feel the same way

    • @janiceamer3608
      @janiceamer3608 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you, Mr Ironworker, for all your hard work.

    • @jackwongen6671
      @jackwongen6671 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Served as a Marine (Semper Fi!) I went to the local Social Security Office, more than half the room was "Full" People under the age of 25 ALL filing for disability, go figure. I also filed (battling Cancer in throat).

    • @codym2598
      @codym2598 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Jones thats because the system lets them u wont find me there till i need it

    • @snowfall5171
      @snowfall5171 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mike Jones God bless you! America thanks you!

  • @blagabrutovski3187
    @blagabrutovski3187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Perfect song for the Canadian Truckers Convoy this week! We support all workers like we were before retirment!

    • @kennyjohnson7893
      @kennyjohnson7893 ปีที่แล้ว

      How many people do you think got the Smokey and the Bandit car out there? Maybe the Kenworth too?

  • @hughjunit2503
    @hughjunit2503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I swing a hammer 50+ hours a week for a living, and year after year I send it on down the line with a smile and a very deep sense of pride for my work and my country..........thank you boys

  • @CountyFairGuy
    @CountyFairGuy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This song needs played more often I think

  • @oDragohYT
    @oDragohYT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @devilish_details
    @devilish_details หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Forty Hour Week” is one of the greatest country songs to be written and is not well known enough. Nice to see this gentleman doing some more good in the world.

  • @rdred8693
    @rdred8693 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Never apologize for loving America

  • @Nay53
    @Nay53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Right now we are seeing how much we need all these workers.

  • @freespirit395
    @freespirit395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm an Amazon Warehouse worker. It feels good to be appreciated. Thank you Alabama.

  • @jeannettasills1117
    @jeannettasills1117 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song tells it all! Some people wasn't born with a silver spoon in their mouth and they had to find someway to make a living! Where would this world 🌎 be if there wasn't people to do these many different kinds of jobs such as what is said in this song. This world 🌎 would really be in a mess! Thanks to all those people who risk themselves and do the work that this world 🌎 needs to survive!! May God bless 🙏 ALABAMA and their families!!!

  • @michaelbaumgartner521
    @michaelbaumgartner521 9 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I'm a Proud Kansas Farmer and Cattle Rancher. God Bless you Alabama for remembering us.

  • @ellencoulter9279
    @ellencoulter9279 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This group has done so many songs about real life.

  • @dustysell3855
    @dustysell3855 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I usually don't put up comments. This song amplifies the greatness of America. People working together to accomplish the same goal. Doesn't matter if your the waitress or mechanic. If we all have a role and participate in helping one another out our contributions are seen and admired by one another. We don't have to be perfect we do our best just by trying. I'm not a huge country music fan, but I love this song because it personifies what America is. Written 30ish years ago and I for one still hopes it holds true today. It gives me hope.

    • @tvrift
      @tvrift 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree with the message this song sends, but unfortunately, its no longer about working hard. Its about how minimum wage unskilled workers demanding more pay than the people portrayed in this song.

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi how are you doing

  • @leerobertson2901
    @leerobertson2901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    To all the union Boilermakers . Local 74 home to Chuck Robertson 30 years. All the brothers lost. You all are special crafts men. Loved working with you. Brotherhood hopefully soon you'll be able to make a comeback. And all unions . And I pray some needed new ones. You workers know who ya are! Special love to brother buzzy and lil outlaw. Your dad was a good too!!

  • @kimmiller1058
    @kimmiller1058 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    This world has gone crazy but one thing that keeps a smile on my face and in my heart is Alabama's Music. The generation now will never know great country music.

    • @calebhooks4733
      @calebhooks4733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm 13 and this music is so much better than that rap junk on radio now I am proud to be a country music fan

    • @KellieLeigh48
      @KellieLeigh48 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calebhooks4733 God bless u

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Kim how are you doing today?

  • @kevintucker466
    @kevintucker466 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    RIP Jeff Cook, let us thank you for your time and great music you and your cousins and Mark Herndon put on for us the past 6 decades

  • @robertblalock408
    @robertblalock408 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I miss the america. This is a rare gem now. Never complain about a farmer with your mouth full or your basic needs period

  • @rjgreenll
    @rjgreenll 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Trucker here and this song is the most respect that I have ever gotten. Even from my own family. Thank you Alabama!

    • @donhinkle3693
      @donhinkle3693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truckers = backbone of this USofA! No 40 hours for any driver worth the salt that goes in his bread. ROLL ON driver👍🏼🇺🇸🍻

  • @shavonlynn9317
    @shavonlynn9317 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I want to Thank Alabama for this wonderful song as I am a cashier working hard everyday for my family!

  • @tylereaves595
    @tylereaves595 6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Texas mechanic, 40 plus hours a week, keepin them runnin since 2009 and sending them down the line

  • @strangescottvoiceacting5351
    @strangescottvoiceacting5351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel like if people listen to this song on their way to work, they'd have a little bit more pride in what they do. It's a good motivator for me and my factory job.

  • @bronco7035
    @bronco7035 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song makes me so proud to know I been blessed to be able to get up all these years to go to work to provide for my kids and not rely on the Government!!!!!!!! THANK YOU JESUS.👃

  • @wadepenley6913
    @wadepenley6913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    When you go from working like a dog to give your family everything you can to sitting at home praying it makes a difference. Worry takes its toll on a man but victory must not be replaced with defeat!! Hold your head up America we'll make it!!

  • @Noel_13
    @Noel_13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man... this hits hard. Made my eyes cry a little tear of both joy and sadness.

  • @freedomfan4272
    @freedomfan4272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to all you fellow hard working American brothers and sisters. I've worked full-time since graduating high-school in 2006 in factory's and as a truck driver.

  • @chadspence7483
    @chadspence7483 9 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    I work 2 jobs. One in a store by day and the other by night in a warehouse. Close to 70 hours a week just to send it on down the line. God Bless America and to hell with corporates.

  • @justanotheridahocowgirl
    @justanotheridahocowgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This song is every mom's song- they work 168 hour weeks- 24/7

  • @staceystewart1253
    @staceystewart1253 5 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Too all of us blue collar workers...we do keep the 🌎 turning around...thank u all for all u do...me an my sister are servers my son drives a 18 wheeler...ROLL TIDE ROLL..

    • @buffyjosmom
      @buffyjosmom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Stacey Stewart Thank you for all you do and putting up with ingrates and rude people LOL. My uncle is a Kentucky Coal Miner and my grandfather worked in the coal mines of KY until he retired at 71yrs old. Ohh and no not roll tide, GO CATS LOL!!!!

    • @JustCallMeLoathesome
      @JustCallMeLoathesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      LET ME THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

    • @richardalderman2752
      @richardalderman2752 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      With lesson plans and tutoring, this white collar worker also puts in a 40 hour week for a living.

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your time.
      Ex is a trucker, I'm an ex farm hand, bless the salt of the earth.

    • @rdred8693
      @rdred8693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buffyjosmom I hate the way people mock working classes.
      Blows my mind to call people rude names for where they grew up.
      We're all Americans, the greatest country ever.

  • @cody3212
    @cody3212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3rd generation proud union carpenter. Best song ever! Alabama is amazing🤗

  • @Theedukesilver
    @Theedukesilver 7 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    I've been working 60-72 hour weeks for the past 4 years now and I'm only 20. Lawns need a mowin and the grass keep growin!

    • @tapatiovidzz
      @tapatiovidzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't know where you are from, but I would be thankful for your service in landscaping.

    • @rhondaboncutter5812
      @rhondaboncutter5812 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      God Bless You!

    • @Crurned
      @Crurned 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Believe me brother, you are better off doing this. Some days I wish I could spend ours outdoors than in a musty office dealing with people.

    • @JustCallMeLoathesome
      @JustCallMeLoathesome 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LET ME THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

    • @LukeKhaing
      @LukeKhaing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I pay my buddy to do it. I don't have a lawn mower and he has a big one. Thats his side gig.

  • @jonathanholland8133
    @jonathanholland8133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Pretty poignant given the current COVID unpleasantness. I think Labor Day will mean a lot more to Americans this year. Good health to you all.

  • @Outdoor_Conspirator
    @Outdoor_Conspirator 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a vermont farmer, I really love and appreciate this song. As well as every other blue collar worker.

  • @KJWood-e6f
    @KJWood-e6f ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My hard working daddy was a steel millworker and my hubby is a hardworking lettercarrier. My son became a distrution center worker and I couldn't be more proud of them all!

  • @danv438
    @danv438 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a case work installer, the memory all of the sweat, cuss words, and sometimes blood, that goes into installing cabinets into schools gets erased when a youngster paints a smiley face with finger paint on my cabinets. It's all about helping future generations learn at that point. Always brings a smile to my face!

  • @nathangohl5386
    @nathangohl5386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If only a 40 hour week could cut it now.

  • @tomh5006
    @tomh5006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We are what makes this great country great!! I push the goods down the highway Alabama you truly have the biggest and best catalog in country music.

  • @DonB.-Mulefivefive
    @DonB.-Mulefivefive 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This goes out to Christopher Klassen , Khearst61 , every rough neck, every CAD CAM , every mechanic,( I am one ) every line man , every rail worker , every single trucker that drives long or short haul , any rod buster , every single farmer and every one who ever laid hands on raw or finished steel/iron , unbeknownst to you and your family , and all of your relations, you ARE , in fact , an intricate part of this nation and the world. Keep hammering . Keep welding . Keep on making the United States of America what we are and what we are much more capable of . Brothers and Sisters in collaboration with all . We CAN do this. We've done it many , many times before . I damn sure appreciate you being here and I'll stand out in front to make it a point that we're heard. Hands down, No problem. any damn time and any damned where . STAND UP!!!

  • @patricklovy8313
    @patricklovy8313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Time to bring our livelihood back home, God bless America

  • @ColtonRMagby
    @ColtonRMagby ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone working in an industry can appreciate this song because it's thanking them for their contribution to our lives.

  • @MasterYoist
    @MasterYoist 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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

  • @thomasferrusi1345
    @thomasferrusi1345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We The People Will Always Work And Will Always KEEP_AMERICA_GREAT 🇺🇸

  • @remirez2k3
    @remirez2k3 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    You know I have nothing but respect for the hard workers in america...I know our country was founded on this idea. And having been someone who has both had and lost it all I respect each and everyone of you. God bless you all

    • @sandrasmith5411
      @sandrasmith5411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God bless you sweetheart it's rough by the time you get in your late forties, everything hurts

    • @goodliving1972
      @goodliving1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Tina,hope you’re doing okay ?

  • @TheAnastasiaLee
    @TheAnastasiaLee 8 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Happy Labor Day ~ this Song just says it all .. Thank You to all you men & women, all races, all nationalities and all creeds ~ Thank You to all the past generations for Building this Great Nation..
    Best Wishes ~ Anastasia Lee ~

    • @davidchou1675
      @davidchou1675 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TheAnastasiaLee Excellent comment. The true spirit of America, fair and generous!

    • @jennwages5719
      @jennwages5719 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      TheAnastasiaLee AMEN

    • @lancebenson2790
      @lancebenson2790 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome

  • @Kyle-nz8ci
    @Kyle-nz8ci ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The only thank you for every hard worker in America.

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this song recogagnizing the workers who keep our Country working!

  • @kell-belledeupree4309
    @kell-belledeupree4309 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Honestly the first time I heard this song it made me cry feels great getting some recognition for once

    • @bobsmith5297
      @bobsmith5297 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kellie Michele huggler nice truck 😎

  • @philliptoone
    @philliptoone 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the spirit of this song. I'm an engineer who loves designing products that will hopefully make life better for those who use it. It feels good to know you strive to make things that are safe, cost less, last longer, and are easier to use.

  • @gjbodley4375
    @gjbodley4375 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Alabama! I had nThetes no way for my wedding song 37 years ago as well as a bunch of others for my reception. I still listen to them today!! They are going to be 10 minutes from my house this weekend at Voices of America. Wish i was fortunate enough to have tickets to go. Been awhile since i have seen them in concert!! Rock on Alabama!! Love your music, making me smile just listening

  • @brockcomegys1708
    @brockcomegys1708 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Thank you soldiers, all gave some some gave all

    • @musicxtu921
      @musicxtu921 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes

    • @JohnH20111
      @JohnH20111 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as a Veteran , i say Thank You, but i cannot speak for all Servicemembers though, because i stepped up to defend this country & i still honor my Oath of Enlistment

  • @rhondaboncutter5812
    @rhondaboncutter5812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    God bless all of the farmer's out there! It's a hard job! You have my support!

  • @ethanhurl8202
    @ethanhurl8202 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm 16 now and it makes me sick to my stomach knowing that there are so many lazy people in my generation. I don't like to credit myself but I'm a hard worker that never complains at any job and I only wish more people knew what hard work is

  • @michaelkassars6292
    @michaelkassars6292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BLESS Each And Every One Of Ya'll Bless you all

  • @a.s.l711
    @a.s.l711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such respect for an average class worker. Cool!

  • @denisevandermey3501
    @denisevandermey3501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    During. This Coronavirus time, makes me appreciate what people do for a living in this country.

    • @goodliving1972
      @goodliving1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Denise,hope you’re doing okay ?