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Labor Day has an interesting history in America. Getty Images

With Monday marking the Labor Day holiday, workers across the U.S. are being honored for their hard work and contributions to society. Not only does Labor Day celebrate the American worker, but it is also considered the unofficial wrap-up to summer.

This is cause for celebration with that one last barbeque at that final summer get-together. It is also the perfect opportunity to kick back and listen to some favorite tunes, some of which celebrate the working man and woman. So, pull up a chair and create this ultimate Labor Day Playlist 2022 that honors that American worker on this special holiday.

#1 "9 to 5" by Dolly Parton

#2 "Working for the Weekend" by Loverboy

#3 "She Works Hard for the Money" by Donna Summer

#4 "Blue Collar Man (Long Nights)" by Styx

#5 "Bang the Drum All Day" by Todd Rundgren

#6 "Take This Job and Shove It" by Johnny Paycheck

#7 "Workin' for a Livin" by Huey Lewis & The News

#8 "A Hard Day's Night" by the Beatles

#9 "Takin' Care of Business" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive

#10 "Manic Monday" by Bangles

#11 "Allentown" by Billy Joel

#12 "Working Girl" by Cher

#13 "Career Opportunities" by The Clash

#14 "Working on the Highway" by Bruce Springsteen

#15 "Working Day and Night" by Michael Jackson

#16 "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon

#17 "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA

#18 "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits

#19 "Working Man" by Rush

#20 "16 Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford

#21 "40 Hour Week" by Alabama