Small Time Laboring Man
George Jones
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A dollar an hour, eight hours a day Will soon make a young man wither away I work for my family with my wrinkled hands For I'm a small time laboring man. Six long days each week I toil and I sweat But on Sunday my family gives me comfort and rest Then again Monday morning I'll make tracks in the sand For I'm a small time laboring man. I'm a small time laboring man Fighting against trying as hard as I can I fight for my country with my caloused hands For I'm a small time laboring man. Twelve long months each year my life stays the same Making my honest dollar in the sun, snow and rain No, you don't see my family on the starvation plan For I'm a small time laboring man
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Written by: EARL MONTGOMERY, GEORGE JONES
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10 facts about this song
Song Classification"Small Time Laboring Man" is classified under the genre of country music, one of the signature genres associated with George Jones.
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Song CreatorGeorge Jones is the singer and songwriter of "Small Time Laboring Man." Jones is considered as one of the greatest country music artists.
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Album InformationThe song "Small Time Laboring Man" was featured in the album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." This album was released by Musicor Records in 1970.
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General ThemeThe song "Small Time Laboring Man" embodies the working-class spirit, highlighting the theme of tireless working men who make small earnings for their labor.
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Notable LyricsOne of the notable lyrics in this song is "I'm a small-time laboring man, Just doing the best I can, I'll keep on laboring, with these two hard-working hands."
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Historical Relevance"Small Time Laboring Man," like most of Jones' songs, reflects the reality of labor in the rural American south during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Vocal PowerJones showcases his distinctive singing voice in "Small Time Laboring Man," further cementing his reputation for powerful emotional delivery.
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ReceptionWhile "Small Time Laboring Man" may not be George Jones' most well-known song, it still enjoys popularity among die-hard fans of his music.
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Music CareerThe release of "Small Time Laboring Man" was part of Jones’ middle career, a period marked by his switch to deep, soulful ballads that sharply contrasted the traditional honky-tonk sound of his earlier years.
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InfluenceJones' song has inspired other artists. Performers like Alan Jackson and Randy Travis have cited George Jones and songs like "Small Time Laboring Man" as major influences on their music.
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