8.7 The Soup Song ca. 1930

Teaching Labor's Story

The Soup Song ca. 1930

Photo: Courtesy of National Archives.

“The Soup Song” uses humor and sarcasm to convey workers’ experiences and attitudes during the Great Depression.  As a widely popular participatory song, it was an effective tool for labor organizing.

For Students: Primary Source
For Teachers: Teaching Guide

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Another Version

Listen to this excellent rendition by Tony Paris

Primary Source (pdf link)

Teaching Guide (pdf link)