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A folk song named after labor activist Joe Hill, the song originated as a poem by Alfred Hayes before being adapted into music by Earl Robinson in 1936. The composition describes a dream sequence featuring Joe Hill's appearance, in which he asserts his continued presence among workers despite claims of his death.
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The song depicts a dream encounter with Joe Hill, who maintains he was wrongfully accused of murder and executed by authorities. He expresses his enduring presence among laborers organizing and striking across various American regions and industries.
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