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Working Man (song)

"Working Man" is a song title used by several recorded works by different artists.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Working Man" is a song title used by several recorded works by different artists. The most notable version is the 1974 song by Canadian rock band Rush, released as the closing track on their debut album *Rush*. Other songs with the same title include recordings by Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Conlee, Rita MacNeil, and others.

Rush song

The best-known "Working Man" in the provided results is the 1974 song by Rush. It appears on the band's debut album and is described as the album's final track.

Other recordings with the same title

Several other artists have released songs titled "Working Man" or "The Working Man," including Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Conlee, Rita MacNeil, and Larry Fleet. These are distinct compositions rather than versions of the Rush song.

Title disambiguation

Because multiple songs share this title, the topic is best treated as a disambiguation entry unless a specific artist or recording is intended. The canonical title supplied here refers to the general song title rather than one single recording.

Key facts

  • The title "Working Man" is shared by multiple songs by different artists.
  • The Rush song is identified as the last track on the band's self-titled debut album.
  • Rush is a Canadian progressive rock band.
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded a song titled "The Working Man" in 1968.
  • John Conlee released a country song titled "Working Man" in 1985.
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Canadian context

Rush is a Canadian band, so the best-known version of "Working Man" has direct relevance to Canadian rock history.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Working Man" one song or several songs?
Several songs share the title, including recordings by Rush, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Conlee, and Rita MacNeil.
Which "Working Man" is most notable in the provided results?
The Rush song from 1974 is the most clearly identified in the results and is the canonical topic here.
What album is Rush's "Working Man" on?
It is on Rush's self-titled debut album, *Rush*.
Is Rush a Canadian band?
Yes. Rush is identified as a Canadian rock band.
Are the other songs with the same title related?
No direct relationship is indicated; they are separate songs by different artists.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_Man
    Supports: Identifies "Working Man" as a song by Canadian rock band Rush.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_Man
    Supports: States that "Working Man" is a 1974 song by Canadian progressive rock band Rush and the last track on the debut album *Rush*.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_Man_(John_Conlee_song)
    Supports: Provides details for John Conlee's 1985 song "Working Man."
  4. Genius — https://genius.com/Creedence-clearwater-revival-the-working-man-lyrics
    Supports: Shows Creedence Clearwater Revival's song "The Working Man" and attributes it to John Fogerty, released in 1968.
  5. Genius — https://genius.com/Rita-macneil-working-man-lyrics
    Supports: Shows Rita MacNeil's "Working Man" on the 1988 album *Reason to Believe*.