As we go marching, marching In the beauty of the day A million darkened kitchens A thousand mill lofts gray Are touched with all the radiance That a sudden sun discloses For the people hear us singing Bread and roses, bread and roses As we go marching, marching We battle too for men For they are women's children And we mother them again Our lives shall not be sweetened From birth until life closes Hearts starve as well as bodies Give us bread, but give us roses As we go marching, marching Unnumbered women dead Go crying through our singing Their ancient call for bread Small art and love and beauty Their drudging spirits knew Yes, it is bread we fight for But we fight for roses too As we go marching, marching We bring the greater days For the rising of the women Means the rising of the race No more the drudge and idler Tender toil where one reposes But the sharing of lives glories Bread and roses, bread and roses (Bread and roses, bread and roses) Our lives shall not be sweated From birth until life closes Hearts starve as well as bodies Bread and roses, bread and roses
What a moving version of this song. I've loved Bread and Roses for fifty years or so. I sent it to some friends today several of whom found this very moving. And I was getting near tears seeing the visuals you chose. Thank you. We have to keep on struggling.
Thank you, Judy! It is an honor for me to spotlight the women who came before us and fought for our rights. Happy International Women’s Day. Stay safe and strong!
I understand that Mimi (Baez) Farina did the music - and the lyrics were by J. Oppenheim (1912?) ... This is such a LOVEly rendition - so fitting today still! Love/peace, Elizabeth (91)
Per my niece: "Hi, Kate! I’m a girl from San Antonio, TX, and I would like to use this RU-vid video for my school history project about the Bread and Roses Strike of 1912. I hope you will accept this offer, and thank you!"
Hi Kate, is there any way you could share a downloadable copy of your song? One of the judges says that we can't link to RU-vid in my niece's project. If not, I understand - it was still great to see and listen to your video. Thanks!
Kate! This brought me to tears. The beauty of your voice and the your hand with your watercolors, just a perfect moment of art and beauty. Thanks so much for sharing!! Blessings, Nancy.
Jan. 11-12,1912-Bread and Roses textile strike begins in Lawrence, Mass. Remember this victory of labor! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OE9JTGxnCxY.html
As we come marching, marching, in the beauty of the day, A million darkened kitchens, a thousand mill-lofts gray Are touched with all the radiance that a sudden sun discloses, For the people hear us singing, "Bread and Roses, Bread and Roses." As we come marching, marching, we battle, too, for men-- For they are women's children and we mother them again. Our lives shall not be sweated from birth until life closes-- Hearts starve as well as bodies: Give us Bread, but give us Roses! As we come marching, marching, unnumbered women dead Go crying through our singing their ancient song of Bread; Small art and love and beauty their drudging spirits knew-- Yes, bread we fight for--but we fight for Roses, too. As we come marching, marching, we bring the Greater Days -- The rising of the women means the rising of the race -- No more the drudge and idler ten that toil where one reposes But sharing of life's glories: Bread and Roses, Bread and Roses! ___ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qNQs6gSOkeU.html
I love this! Congratulations. I've been looking around RU-vid to see different versions of "Bread and Roses," having been very moved by it when I saw the movie "Pride" recently. Beautiful multi-tracking with a beautiful voice and an incredibly emotional and courageous song. Thank you.
Thank you. I think this song should "come back" in today's fight for workers' rights, living wage, equal pay for women, etc. I've known this song for decades, but last summer visited Lawrence Mass. where the Bread & Roses strike took place.
Kate what a beautiful tribute to your Mother. I know what a difficult loss this is for you - but I can certainly see where you got your beautiful smile. This is truly lovely.
Kate, i enjoyed this so very much. The music and the paintings are beautiful. How nice it is to see our beautiful Ketchikan captured in water colors. I have had the music running through my head since I first viewed this yesterday. Thank you!
