Billy Bragg--30 on and still going strong

[jamestkirk]

...about the current state of England.
oh England, My Lionheart! (listen to some Kate Bush) A sad time for England.

Always one to care what happens to the state of man and the world.






So some great tunes by Billy. Everyone needs some Billy Bragg to keep them grounded.
I always new of Billy and his politics but never pursued his music. Thanks again, hour!!

Walk Away Renee...a bit of a different take
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuYHBDrb ... re=related

Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FknxIkLb ... re=related

California Stars...from his amazing Mermaid Avenue, bless him for bringing us the lost words of Woodie Guthrie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4RIkHRO ... re=related

Walt Whitman's Niece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GDU6ns2mRM

Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg1rdXJJ ... re=related

And one more song from Billy

Ingrid Bergman & Christ For President
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bry11iR_rzY

Well he is addictive...keep on playing!

[jamestkirk]

Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957), better known as Billy Bragg, is an English alternative rock musician and left wing activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. His music career has lasted more than 30 years.




From his new album Mr. Love & Justice...
2 discs...the solo disc

Sing Their Souls Back Home
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bragg

If You Ever Leave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxvg-Dq ... re=related

You Make Me Brave
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKyHT9mt ... re=related

I Almost Killed You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IgqrEqq ... re=related