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12 songs to play on your way to the plant

Jan. 25, 2018

What do Iggy Pop, the Commodores, the Thompson Twins, and Bon Jovi all have in common?

What do Iggy Pop, the Commodores, the Thompson Twins, and Bon Jovi all have in common? They have all recorded songs that illustrate the world of industry and manufacturing. Two weeks ago, The Guardian asked its readers to nominate songs that incorporate industrial themes or use mechanical equipment as instruments. Featuring tracks such as "Mass Production," "The Assembly Line," "You Take Me Up," and "Livin' On A Prayer," the reader-curated list is worth a listen, but it is far from a definitive list. Here are a few of the Plant Services team's favorite industry and manufacturing songs.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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