During the late 1930’s the CIO made efforts to organize farm workers in California. This song was recorded in 1940 in Bakersfield California by its author Ruby Rains. It was written and sung during the cotton strike at Arvin, California in 1939.
During the late 1930’s the CIO made efforts to organize farm workers in California. This song was recorded in 1940 in Bakersfield California by its author Ruby Rains. It was written and sung during the cotton strike at Arvin, California in 1939.
Great organizing tune – everybody already knows it! CICIO!