Song 9 -- Do Re Me

This song was actually written by Woody Guthrie around 1940. This song's story takes place in 1930's during all the migration to the West. This song talks about the harshness of the Dust Bowl migration. Not just the actual journey, but trying to set up a life in California. It was only a pleasant life style if people had plenty of money. Otherwise, people were much better off in the places they came from. Guthrie writes this song with a play on words. Normally, Do, is considered a ,musical not. But, Guthrie means it to be dough, as in money. Saying, if you don't have money, stay put, there are too many people already trying to make a life for themselves out in California. I liked this song a lot, the music and the lyrics. I thought it was pretty. Di Franco sings it with such heart it makes the song just pop! This song tells of a time when life in California was harsh and unpleasant. But, the fact that everyone wanted to go there, makes it clear that it wasn't so great in other parts too. Life was hard for a farmer in the 30's. Hence the term, "Dust Bowl".