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Bill Arnett - Manura Manya

from The People Have Songs - Volume 2 by Various Artists

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I came to the folkie family by vicarious ways through exposure to Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan & Pete Seeger during the 1960s. My natural pixie tendency automatically picked up on toilet humour so this song was a natural. Later in life I learned that the song is actually a lament for past times while also a cultural comment about big business and the loss of the importance of the individual when a mogul has influence. It’s also great to sing along with. - Bill Arnett.

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I’ve heard men complain o’ the jobs that they’re dain’
When they’re hawkin’ the coal or diggin’ the drain
But whatever they are, there’s none that compar’
Wi’ a man that’s at shovellin’ manura, manya!

Wi’ manura manya, wi’ manura manya!
Wi’ manura, manura, manura manya!

Oh the streets o’ the toon were all kivvered aroon
Wi’ stuff that was beautiful gowden and broon
It was put there o’ course by a big Clydesdale horse
And its name was manura, manura manya!

I ha’ followed its track wi’ me shovel and sack
And often as no wi’ a pain in me back
It was a’ for the rent and the beautiful scent
Of manura, manura, manura manya!

But I’m feelin’ so sore for my job’s been took o’er
And everything noo is mechanical power
And there’s nought left for me but the sweet memory
Of manura, manura, manura manya!

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from The People Have Songs - Volume 2, released August 14, 2020
by Matt McGinn
sung by Bill Arnett

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Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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