Five summers paid my way through college,1969-1973, ore plant, blast furnace, masonry, etc. Tough but good memories. This song and video are a great reminder of the heart and lifeblood of the economy of several generations.
Daddy worked at Lone Star Steel and then for US Steel when they purchased it. Great song and brings back many memories of dad and his friends working there! ❤
I went through my electrical apprenticeship at LSS, starting in 1979. The scenes in this video accurately represent the places I witnessed firsthand across the plant, in Mechanical Tubing, the Pipe Mills, Rolling Mill, Open Hearth, etc. This brings back deep memories.
I’m in my 50’s - my grandfather was a mechanic here for decades. It was the Air Force that let him out in 1945, but otherwise a real similar tale. He retired around 1985. Was dead before age 70. Tough gig for tough people.
1:58 I worked at LSS for 31 years and have lived in Daingerfield most of my life! I love this song! Great story of company that supported many families in this area!❤️😊
I drive thru lone star all the time going to Oklahoma, the town is quite now, But you can feel the history there, and that old mill is a silent reminder of a once prosperous city.
I would love to write a book about LSS and the people who worked there. It provided a source of income for so many families after WWII. Both grandfathers, both my parents, and my FIL’s father all worked there at some point. Both grandfathers retired from there and it’s just so interesting to me!
My dad worked there from 1952 until his death from cancer in 1982. This song really hits home for me and so many of my classmates from Daingerfield-Lone Star. So well written and sung.
From this town, everyone worked here if you wanted to make money. My dad worked there for quite some time. Dangerous work too. It was in the history books in school, biggest Steel plant in the Sw of the States. Us Steel bought it and shut it down. Its still there though. When you drive in the town, its the first thing you see, its huge
Its a shame to see lone star steel in the shape it's in today it use to be booming and employed thousands over the years and now it's just setting there old and rusted
My dad worked there for over 20 years. He made sure my brother and I never went to work there.
Five summers paid my way through college,1969-1973, ore plant, blast furnace, masonry, etc. Tough but good memories. This song and video are a great reminder of the heart and lifeblood of the economy of several generations.
Daddy worked at Lone Star Steel and then for US Steel when they purchased it. Great song and brings back many memories of dad and his friends working there! ❤
I went through my electrical apprenticeship at LSS, starting in 1979. The scenes in this video accurately represent the places I witnessed firsthand across the plant, in Mechanical Tubing, the Pipe Mills, Rolling Mill, Open Hearth, etc. This brings back deep memories.
Thanks so much! Glad you liked it!
@@anthonybonnette good job capturing the gritty feel of the steel mill life! Thank you!
I’m in my 50’s - my grandfather was a mechanic here for decades. It was the Air Force that let him out in 1945, but otherwise a real similar tale. He retired around 1985. Was dead before age 70. Tough gig for tough people.
Thanks for sharing. Tough gig for tough people, that’s well said!
I worked there from 1974 -2017. Transportation, masonry,EAF,Coal yard. All around Open Heart. Thank you for this amazing song. 🇺🇸 LSS
Glad you liked it!
Jack spent 11 1/2 years out there myself.
My daddy worked in the blast furnace from the early 60s till 1989 when he retired. Thank you for this song, it gave me chills. ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks for listening, glad you liked it.
What year was that single blast furnace at Lone Star Steel shut down? Nobody seems to know.
A very true song. I grew up in Daingerfield and worked at that plant.
Thank you for listening.
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I worked at LSS for 31 years and have lived in Daingerfield most of my life! I love this song! Great story of company that supported many families in this area!❤️😊
Thank you for listening. Glad to hear you liked the song.
@@anthonybonnette❤
I drive thru lone star all the time going to Oklahoma, the town is quite now,
But you can feel the history there, and that old mill is a silent reminder of a once prosperous city.
Worked at the plant for 21 years. Best times of my life, met some great friends there
Thanks for listening!
Great song. My husband, father in law , 3 brother in laws worked at LSS . Your song was right on. Thank you !
Thank you for listening. Glad you liked it!
I remember you and the family good job on the songs your family
My grandfather worked there for years. Both sets of grandparents and mom and dad grew up in daingerfield.
Thanks for listening!
Awesome song! It's great live too!
Thankya young man.
My dad worked there for 32 years. Thank you! Great song and video!
Very cool!
I would love to write a book about LSS and the people who worked there. It provided a source of income for so many families after WWII. Both grandfathers, both my parents, and my FIL’s father all worked there at some point. Both grandfathers retired from there and it’s just so interesting to me!
Great idea, would love to read when you’re done. Thank you for listening.
Such an awesome song, Anthony! This one might just be a real East Texas Gem!!!
Thank you sir, I hope you’re right!
My dad worked there from 1952 until his death from cancer in 1982. This song really hits home for me and so many of my classmates from Daingerfield-Lone Star. So well written and sung.
Thanks for that. Means a lot.
From this town, everyone worked here if you wanted to make money. My dad worked there for quite some time. Dangerous work too. It was in the history books in school, biggest Steel plant in the Sw of the States. Us Steel bought it and shut it down. Its still there though. When you drive in the town, its the first thing you see, its huge
That’s cool, I was born in Lone Star, and grew up down closer or Ore City. Thanks for listening!
Love this.. ❤️
@@anthonybonnettedid you know a woman by the name of Mona Bonette? She was a good friend of my dad's.
Great song! Incredible talent, and a great video production too!
Thank you!
Great song my man. I grew up in Daingerfield.
Nice, I was born in Lone Star, and mostly raised at Camp Joy on Lake O’ the Pines.
The very definition of a real man. Great song, brother man 👍🏻
Thank you!
This is so good - a significant piece for East Texas
Thank you!
I hope you're right.
My father was a Millwright at Lone Star Steel .. Growing up in late 80 and 90 early 00 we never know how many was going get laid off at the plant.
Awesome song
Another great song by this talented man! Love it!
Thank you!
My grandpa loved working there
for the record this is a cousin of mine just throwin it out there small town southern man out
Thanks cuz!
Great Song, my Ex husband and so many men worked their asses off in that furnace!
Yes ma’am, thank you so much for listening.
Still singing just as good as you did in high school.
Thank you!
yeaaaa! buddy it am sho nuff guddd!
Thank you!
Great song and video so happy for you 🎉
Thank you!
Awesome song ol son
I appreciate that!
Love the song
I spent three summers working there 1973 - 1975 to make money for college. Spent time in the Inspection, Shipping, and Mechanical Tubing Dept.
Seems like good motivation to further your education!
It was very good motivation. Thanks for the comment.
Amazing!!! Cool video but that voice!!!❤❤
Thank you!
Love this song! ❤
Wonderful video!!!
Thank you very much!
My grandfather died from an accident at LSS around 1952. He may have worked there the same time as your daddy.
Sorry to hear about your grandfather.
Thank you for listening.
took me away!
Great song!
Thank you!
Your song needs a 👍🏻
Thank you so much, I’m really proud of it!
Awesome!
Thank you for listening!
Wow Anthony!! Great video and song!!
Thank you!
Great job son!
Thank you!
My husband worked out there for over 20 years also his son
It was an awful place to make a living
Good job Anthony and holly this is awesome
Thank you!
Cool beans 🫘
Its a shame to see lone star steel in the shape it's in today it use to be booming and employed thousands over the years and now it's just setting there old and rusted
Totally agree. Thanks for listening!
Your family was known all over Joshua county
That could be a good thing or a bad thing!
My hats off to ya Anthony,, hell of a job there with that song brother. Keep up the good work as always...
Thankya young man! Y’all ought to come out to a show some time.
My dad worked there for 32 years. Thank you! Great song and video!
Thank you so much!
Awesome song
Thank you!
It's your cousin Steven I got a new phone and I have a second account so that's why my @ tag is different from my other account