In 1937, something new appeared on the Broadway stage in New York City -- a musical called "Pins and Needles" written by Harold Rome and starring members of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU). It ran for 4 years and was revived in 1962. At that time a largely unknown young singer called Barbra Streisand featured in its cast and stole the show.
"Pins and Needles" features songs like "It's Better with a Union Man", "Not Cricket to Picket" and "One Big Union for Two" -- the lyrics to all the show's songs can be found here.
We're delighted to be playing the entire show throughout the week on Radio LabourStart.
Posted by ericlee at September 6, 2004 08:38 AM