On May 5, 1818, Karl Marx was born

[limpyhobbler]

On May 5, 1818, Karl Marx was born. Here's your birthday song, Charlie:

http://twitter.com/rosaluxnyc/status/331031347055448064

[Warpy]

1. Billy Bragg updated the lyrics and I think he did a great job.

Singing begins at 2:06 but it's a fun story

[limpyhobbler]

2. Very cool thanks. nt

[Starry Messenger]

3. Happy Birthday Uncle Karl.

He would have been a hell of a guy to hang out with. A pithy quote for today:

[socialist_n_TN]

4. Beautiful version.....

I had a little trouble with the accent, but as Billy Bragg said the lyric are pretty dated anyway. I loved the harmony though and just the feel really came through. A 100+ year old song can still bring tears.

I liked the updated lyric in the second vid too.

[socialist_n_TN]

5. Oh yeah.....

and a happy birthday to Karl too. Thanks.

[TBF]

6. I still love this version -

thanks!