Celebrating labor on Labor Day, Tennessee Ernie Ford-style

The nation's economy may still be in the crapper, but our corporate masters let us take Labor Day off anyway -- and bless them for it. The Latest Word will be back tomorrow with the usual gusher of content. In the meantime, those of you who are also enjoying a...
By Michael Roberts
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The nation’s economy may still be in the crapper, but our corporate masters let us take Labor Day off anyway — and bless them for it. The Latest Word will be back tomorrow with the usual gusher of content. In the meantime, those of you who are also enjoying a break from your job can sit back and enjoy listening to Tennessee Ernie Ford sing “16 Tons,” the ultimate lament about work without end, Amen. See you again tomorrow.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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