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* Johnny Cash & Johnny Rodriguez cover a 1948 Woody Guthrie composition…

Some of us are illegal, and others not wanted,
Our work contract’s out and we have to move on;
Six hundred miles to the Mexican border,
They chase us like rustlers, like outlaws, like thieves.

Tell us what’s going on by you.

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 7:47 am

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The Highwaymen did a cover as well, there was a live video of them doing it but looks like it go taken down. Oh well, here’s the album version.
https://youtu.be/awKLW7WgGB8?si=NYmH5ppYlhTE_wp6

We definitely need more compassion for immigrants in this country (and everyone else), but I don’t think Johnny made much of a dent back then and he’s not going to now.

Comment by CA-HOON Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 8:03 am
A strong message from two of the great “Johnnys” in music history, and I believe Mr Rodriguez recently passed away.

Comment by Linus Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 9:18 am
On my way north for a bit, stopping at the Eagle River Roasters - the first small business I have seen to advertise (prominently, with explanation) a surcharge for tariffs. Wonder if others have noticed this is Illinois.

Comment by Yooper in Diaspora Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 10:54 am
If Coca Cola stops using high fructose corn syrup in its signature beverage will that impact Illinois agribusinesses?

Comment by Not Orion Samuelson Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 2:34 pm
Cool day in the 60827, although quite humid. Nice break from the heat.

Comment by thisjustinagain Thursday, Jul 17, 25 @ 7:40 pm