Songs of the Line Trade: A Musical Tribute to Lineworkers
Using the power of musical melodies and carefully crafted lyrics, artists have conveyed the grit, courage and passion of the line trade. In a new monthly series for T&D World's field audience, we are releasing specially curated playlists that celebrate lineworkers. This playlist was inspired by another brand for Endeavor Business Media, Construction Equipment, which offers another playlist that you may enjoy called "Joystick Jams."
Our first playlist, "Living the Line Life," shines the spotlight on those songs that are all about the line trade. One of the first songs that may come to mind is "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell, but did you know it has many variations? On this playlist, we are including several renditions by James Taylor, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Webb (featuring Billy Joel), and R.E.M.
Beyond this popular song, there are many other melodies about the line trade on this one-hour-long playlist, which includes 18 songs. If there is a song that you think we should add to this playlist, please email it to Amy Fischbach, Head of Content for T&D World.
Also, if you have a playlist that you listen to in your bucket truck while you're on the road or while relaxing from home, please share it with us or message us through Linemen World on Instagram. We look forward to hearing from you!
Songs on Line Life Listens Playlist #1
About the Author
Amy Fischbach
Electric Utilities Operations
Amy Fischbach is the Field Editor for T&D World magazine and manages the Electric Utility Operations section. She is the host of the Line Life Podcast, which celebrates the grit, courage and inspirational teamwork of the line trade. She also works on the annual Lineworker Supplement and the Vegetation Management Supplement as well as the Lineman Life and Lineman's Rodeo News enewsletters. Amy also covers events such as the Trees & Utilities conference and the International Lineman's Rodeo. She is the past president of the ASBPE Educational Foundation and ASBPE and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. She can be reached at [email protected].