We Ain’t Gonna Give It Back
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This Old Town
The Pressroom
Centralia Massacre
Ballad of Labor Law
Saturday
You Must Pay the Rent
It’s a Dirty Old Hole
We Won
Illinois Is A War Zone
500 Scabs and 500 Soldiers
Carpal Tunnel
They Locked Your Old Man Out
Don’t Come into These Woods (With Scabbin’ On Your Mind)
I’m Gonna Join the Union
The Triangle Fire
There is a Strike in South Africa Today
We Ain’t Gonna Give it Back
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John Paul O'Connor 
January 30, 2012 at 5:57 pm
I’m wondering about one of your songs in particular. They locked your old man out. Is this about a strike in a rail yard? Is it possible to get the words?
Thanks!
November 10, 2013 at 4:26 am
My wife and I heard you sing at the Seattle Union Hall sometime between 94 & 96 and you sang a song about Seattle you said would come out a future album. Did it and how can we get it?
October 12, 2015 at 6:54 am
I asked my question in 2012 above and still no answer. Wow, no wonder we are still having such a hard time organizing!
October 12, 2015 at 1:59 pm
We’re having a hard time organizing because I forgot to answer your question? I had not heard that analysis before. I’ll pass it on to Steve Early. In answer to your questions, the song is about a lock out at a shipyard. The lyrics are on the album, We Ain’t Gonna Give it Back. You can get the words by ordering the CD. Thanks.
April 18, 2016 at 6:42 pm
Songs of our times is a classic album! It brought us to see you at a house concert in los angeles in the 90’s. Just a wonderful album!
July 28, 2020 at 4:42 pm
What is the street (release) date for “We Ain’t Gonna Give It Back”?
Are you aware that CDBaby is no longer a retail outlet for music?
July 28, 2020 at 7:39 pm
Hi Dennis – The most recent version of We Ain’t Gonna Give It Back (expanded) came out in September 2018. And yes, I am aware of CD Baby. I will edit my website. Thanks. John
April 5, 2023 at 9:26 am
Now that CD Baby no longer sells CDs at retail level, where can I purchase We Ain’t Gonna Give it Back?
September 13, 2023 at 5:50 pm
Sorry, this has taken so long. I missed this message. Email me at tojohnoconnor@gmail.com with your name and address and I will send you one with an invoice and how to pay. Thanks, James. John