Ellen Cassedy
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“[The song] starts with an awakening and with pride. It directs some angry energy at the boss,”
Ellen Cassedy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Cassedy describes how the song "9 to 5" begins with an awakening and directs angry energy at the boss.
“After that, the American office was never the same.”
Ellen Cassedy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Cassedy reflects on the lasting impact of the 1980 movie "9 to 5" on the American office.
“perfectly encapsulates the grievances of women workers — and our dreams,”
Ellen Cassedy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Cassedy says the song "9 to 5" encapsulates the grievances and dreams of women workers.
“For the first time, working office workers like us were the main characters on the big screen,”
Ellen Cassedy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Cassedy reflects on the impact of the 1980 movie "9 to 5" in putting working office workers on the big screen.
“Then it summons a sense of common purpose – 'in the same boat with a lot of your friends' — and finally, it ends in triumph: 'The tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way' … We all owe Dolly a debt.”
Ellen Cassedy · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-26
Cassedy describes the arc of the song "9 to 5" from common purpose to triumph and says everyone owes Dolly a debt.