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Joe Hill

by Sunshine Boys

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Presenting our take on Joe Hill, the 1938 Alfred Hayes/Earl Robinson composition that pays tribute to the Swedish-born labor organizer and songwriter who was executed in 1915. It's been covered many times throughout the years but it's the Joan Baez 'Woodstock' version which provided the inspiration for us.

The basic tracks were recorded by Matt Allison during the final sessions for Work and Love, and Dag overdubbed guitars and vocals at home, pandemic-style.

We will be donating 100% of the April/May sales proceeds for Joe Hill to The Sister District Project (sisterdistrict.com) a volunteer organization devoted to improving people's lives by advancing progressive legislation at a state level.

Love and thanks,
Jackie, Freda, and Dag

lyrics

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night,
Alive as you and me.
Says I "But Joe, you're ten years dead"
"I never died" said he,
"I never died" said he.

"The Copper Bosses killed you Joe,
They shot you Joe" says I.
"Takes more than guns to kill a man"
Says Joe "I didn't die"
Says Joe "I didn't die"

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night.

And standing there as big as life
And smiling with his eyes.
Says Joe "What they can never kill
Went on to organize,
Went on to organize"

From San Diego up to Maine,
In every mine and mill,
Where working-men defend their rights,
It's there you find Joe Hill,
It's there you find Joe Hill!

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night.

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night,
Alive as you and me.
Says I "But Joe, you're ten years dead"
"I never died" said he,
"I never died" said he.

I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night.

credits

released April 30, 2021
Written by Alfred Hayes/Earl Robinson, arranged by Sunshine Boys.
Produced by Sunshine Boys with Matt Allison.
Recorded and mixed by Matt Allison.
Mastered by Kevin at L. Nix Mastering.
Art assistance by Jim Montes.

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Sunshine Boys Chicago, Illinois

Sunshine Boys are a Chicago-based trio of veteran recording and touring artists from some of the most revered bands in indie rock. Featuring Freda Love Smith (Blake Babies, Antenna, Mysteries of Life), Jacqueline Schimmel (Justin Roberts, Big Hello), and Dag Juhlin (Poi Dog Pondering, The Slugs), Sunshine Boys offer a propulsive, melodic take on pop rock.

Color photos by Jeanne-Marie Greiner.
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