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Garbage and Other Songs of Our Time

Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio
Garbage and Other Songs of Our Time

Joe Glazer’s musical efforts on behalf of workers and union struggles earned him the nickname “Labor’s Troubadour.” In 1970, he founded Collector Records, primarily to produce records supportive of the struggles of working men and women.

In this recording, Joe sings topical songs from the 1960s and 1970s that are primarily of his own composition and are heavy on humor and satire. The subject matter ranges from civil rights to politics to defense of environmentalism. The Charlie Byrd Trio provides the accompaniment.

The liner notes offer background information and historical context for the songs, biographical information about Glazer, and complete song lyrics.

Track Listing

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Ping Pong Diplomacy Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:38
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I Belong to a Private Club Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:22
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Automation Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:35
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Looking for the R in Hahvad Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 01:26
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Robert Briscoe Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 01:33
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Don't Tear it Down Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:12
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Garbage Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 05:01
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Twenty-Two Minutes from Town Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 03:16
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Ballad of Richard Nixon Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:37
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Congressman's Blues Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:49
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Four Day Week Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:50
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Fashion Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:53
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Ecology Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:48
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Fight That Line Joe Glazer with Charlie Byrd Trio 02:55