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(Former folk singer known for Goodnight-Loving Trail and Daddy, What's a Train?) Utah Phillips was an American labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet who advocated for labor unions, direct action, and workers' struggles. He identified as an anarchist and emphasized the importance of collective action and solidarity among workers. Phillips actively supported the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) through his music and poetry, dedicating his professional life to advancing the rights and interests of laborers through art and activism.