Harry McClintock
Harry McClintock

Harry McClintock

AKA: Haywire Mac, Radio Mac

About Harry McClintock

Harry Kirby McClintock (also known as Haywire Mac) was an American singer, songwriter and railroader. Born in Knoxville Tennessee, he would run away from home and would drift around the world throughout his life. He would work railroads in Africa and supply aid to American troops during the American-Philippine war and journalists covering the Boxer Rebellion in China.

McClintock would also work on countless railroads in the United States, where he would learn many songs and stories from folks such as Wallace Saunders and Joe Hill. He would also participate in the Tucker Utah Strike and join the IWW.

He is mostly known for his song “The Big Rock Candy Mountain” which would reach #1 in Billboard’s “Hillbilly Hits” and would be played in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”.

Harry McClintock Q&A
When did Harry McClintock's first album release?

Harry McClintock's first album Haywire Mac released on Sun Jan 01 1950.

What is the most popular album by Harry McClintock?

The most popular album by Harry McClintock's is Haywire Mac (1972)

What is the most popular song by Harry McClintock?

The most popular song by Harry McClintock's is Hallelujah! I’m a Bum

When did Harry McClintock start making music?

Harry McClintock's first song Big Rock Candy Mountain released on Thu Jan 01 1970.

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