from Oannes *

Σήμερα είναι η “μέρα της μαίας” [βλ. προηγούμενο post]. Χτες όμως ήταν, εκ μεταφοράς, “πρωτομαγιά”, τουτέστιν, όχι αργία αλλά απεργία.
Ο FZ έχει κάτι να πει επ’ αυτού. Από το άλμπουμ του των middle ’80s, The Man From Utopia.

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Today is “midwife day” [see prev. post]. Yesterday though, here in Greece, was the 1st of May [redirected from Holy Saturday], which, according to the narrative, is celebrated not as a common holiday, but as a “strike”.
FZ has something to say about that. Here’e a song from his middle ’80s album The Man From Utopia.

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❝ This is the song about the union friends
How they fucked you over and the way they bends
The rules to suit a special few
And you gets pooched every time they do (hey, hey, hey)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
Once upon a time the idea was good
If only they’d a done what they said they would
It ain’t no better, they’s makin’ it worse
The labor movement’s got the mafia curse (hey, hey, hey)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
Don’t be no fool, don’t be no dope
Common sense is your only hope
When the union tells you it’s time to strike
Tell the motherfucker to take a hike (hey, hey, hey)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together
(You know we gotta stick together)
You know we gotta stick together ❞

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Enjoy!

and

Stay Safe!

As always, I’m happy to hear your thoughts, however I’d highly recommend a direct dialogue with the …’source’ so please visit Oannes’ page where you can also listen to the song !

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* For my friends who didn’t know, or first timers here, Oannes [aka Socratis Papahatzis] is my husband, partner in life and music and the one with my undying admiration. Together we have a band MK-O [the music of Marina Kanavaki & Oannes]. So, it’s my pleasure to share with you his [and sometimes mine] musical selections. • Do visit his site. He has my highest recommendation!