Lucy Fitzgerald 
I’m genuinely moved by Daniel Osborne’s “More Than Just a Job”. Released April 22, 2025, out of Orange County, CA, this track is a heartfelt anthem that marries outlaw country grit with blue-collar Americana warmth. From the first metallic clang of a steel beam to Danny’s gravel-soaked vocals, you can feel generations of ironworker pride pouring through every note. Clocking in at just over three and a half minutes, the song wastes no time slipping into its groove. The driving acoustic riff, punctuated by slide guitar flourishes, immediately evokes the clang and clatter of a construction site.
Danny’s lyrics—tempered by his real-life experience as a fourth-generation union ironworker and union rep—never feel contrived. Lines like “we weld our names in iron frames” and “these beams… they hold more than steel” resonate deeply, honoring the sweat and danger behind America’s skylines. What really stands out is the raw emotion in Danny’s delivery. There’s a Johnny Cash–meets-Woody Guthrie honesty in his storytelling, but he reframes it for the modern working class. You get the sense he’s singing alongside his fellow laborers, celebrating the camaraderie that forms at 100 feet above ground.
Personally, I find “More Than Just a Job” both invigorating and poignant. It’s refreshing to hear a country-folk song that dives unapologetically into the pride of labor, without glossing over the risks. Danny has found a perfect balance of melody, message, and muscle. This song isn’t just a tribute—it’s a rallying cry for every worker who’s ever clocked in before sunrise and laid down after sunset. Highly recommended for anyone craving authenticity in their music.
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