Today, as we pay tribute to the working men and women of America, our choice for Sharp Notes Monday comes from an Englishman who adopted New York City as his home. 

John Lennon’s “Working Class Hero” is a raw and barebones description of what it is like to work long and hard with little appreciation or financial reward. 

Recorded with just Lennon’s vocals and acoustic guitar, the song appeared on his 1970 album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, his first album after the break-up of the Beatles.

As part of our “Sharp Notes, Sharp Thoughts” music and social media project, we share a song every Monday to start your week.

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