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Haywire Mac

Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock
Haywire Mac Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock (1882–1957) was a man of many colors. In addition to serving in the Philippines as a civilian in the military during the Spanish-American War, he worked on the railroad, as a cowboy, stevedore, and as a union organizer with the "Wobblies" (Industrial Workers of the World). In the 1920s he got his start in radio. Sam Eskin, folk singer and folk song collector of renown, made these recordings of Haywire Mac in 1953. In addition to Haywire Mac’s singing, some tracks include brief snippets of Eskin interviewing Haywire Mac. Liner notes provide biographical information for both Haywire Mac and Sam Eskin.

Track Listing

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Hallelujah, I'm a Bum Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:57
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The Big Rock Candy Mountain Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 05:03
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Long Haired Preachers (Preacher and the Slave) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 03:42
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Casey Jones (The Union Scab) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:35
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Anecdote on Joe Hill Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 00:26
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Marcus Daly Enters Heaven Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 07:57
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Subic Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 03:03
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Casey Jones (Saunders' original version) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 03:36
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Jordan Am a Hard Road to Travel Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:24
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Poor Boy Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:14
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Paddy Clancy Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 01:40
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Utah Carl (Carroll) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 01:34
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Uncle Jim's Rebel Soldier (Oh, I'm a Good Old Rebel) Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:35
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Anecdote on Pete Wells, Canal Boat Fireman Harry "Haywire Mac" McClintock 02:49