The song was written in1930 (Great Depression Years) and was part of a musical in 1932 called Americana. The singers who populatized the song were Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, and Rudy Vallee.
The 1936 dime features the profile of lady liberty. These dimes are very valuable if in mint condition ranging up in the thousands.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
One tenth of a dime is one cent.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt is depicted on the diime.
Warner/Chappel Music
Brother Can You Spare a Dime
Brother Can You Spare a Dime - 1975 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G USA:PG
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? by E.Y. "Yip" Harburg and composer Jay Gorney
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" is a book by Milton Meltzer that explores the Great Depression through personal accounts and photographs, not similes.
Brother or buddy can you spare a dime
The person saying it is begging for money. The "brother" bit is to make it sound friendly/familiar.
The song "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" reflects the disillusionment and despair of Americans during the Great Depression. It captures the irony of how hard work and patriotism, once celebrated, led to widespread unemployment and poverty. The lyrics convey a deep sense of betrayal felt by those who contributed to building the nation but were left destitute. Overall, it highlights the fragility of the American Dream and the struggles faced by individuals in times of economic crisis.
I would say for the beggar to be playing "brother can you spare a dime". That might get him some coins at least.
"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" reflects the disillusionment and despair of Americans during the Great Depression. The song conveys a sense of betrayal, as individuals who once contributed to the nation’s prosperity through hard work and service found themselves destitute and marginalized. It highlights the contrast between the ideals of the American Dream and the harsh reality of unemployment and poverty, capturing the feelings of abandonment and hopelessness experienced by many during this tumultuous period.
He could not spare a single dime. He had a spare tire and used it to replace the flat.
Hey Mister Spare a Dime - 2012 was released on: USA: 6 June 2012 (i48 Film Festival)