40 Hour Week (For a Livin')
Alabama
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There are people in this country who work hard every day Not for fame or fortune do they strive But the fruits of their labor are worth more than their pay And it's time a few of them were recognized Hello Detroit auto workers, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line Hello Pittsburgh steel mill workers, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line 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 You can see them every morning in the factories and the fields In the city streets and the quiet country towns Working together like spokes inside a wheel They keep this country turning around Hello Kansas wheat field farmer, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line Hello West Virginia coal miner, let me thank you for your time You work a forty hour week for a livin', just to send it on down the line This is for the one who drives the big rig, up and down the road Or the one out in the warehouse, bringing in the load Or the waitress, the mechanic, the policeman on patrol For everyone who works behind the scenes With a spirit you can't replace with no machine Hello America let me thank you for your time
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Written by: DAVID LOGGINS, DON SCHLITZ, LISA MIRIAM SILVER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
ReleaseFact: "40 Hour Week (For a Living)" was released on March 11, 1985, as a single by the band Alabama.
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AlbumFact: The song is the title track of Alabama's ninth studio album, which is also called '40 Hour Week'.
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Chart SuccessFact: The song was a massive hit for the band, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Country Chart in 1985.
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GenreFact: "40 Hour Week (For a Living)" is a country song, in line with Alabama's musical style.
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Song ThemeFact: The song honors the American working class, recognizing those who work hard in jobs like manufacturing, farming, and mining.
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SongwritersFact: The song was written by Dave Loggins, Lisa Silver, and Don Schlitz.
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Record LabelFact: Alabama released "40 Hour Week (For a Living)" under the RCA Records label.
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Lyrical ContentFact: The lyrics of the song personally address various American workers, including a Kansas wheat field farmer, a West Virginia coal miner, a Detroit auto-assembly line worker, and more.
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LegacyFact: The song is viewed as a tribute to hard-working Americans and is often played on holidays such as Labor Day.
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RecognitionFact: In 1985, the song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its sales.
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DurationFact: The running time of the song is 4 minutes and 04 seconds.
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Band LineupFact: During the time of release, Alabama's band members were Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, Jeff Cook, and Mark Herndon.
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Music VideoFact: The song's music video includes images of various American workers, in line with the song's theme.
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Commercial SuccessFact: "40 Hour Week (For a Living)" was Alabama's 17th number one single on the country chart.
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