I was introduced to Billy's music in Germany when I was in the U.S. Army back in the mid 80s. I even got to see him in a small joint in Nashville TN and he kept giving me stares and smiles as I was the only one there that had ever heard his music and would scream titles of his songs to play. As an American, I thank Billy for his work on putting old lyrics recently found by the "Guthrie" family of Woodie's to music. Only a musician of his caliber could ever do it.
"The temptation to take the precious things we have apart must be resisted..." - is the some of the best relationship advice ever. This album is the sound of man who was in love deep for the first time but then it all turned to sh*t and now he is in in pain. You can hear it in his voice, completely authentic.
It's bad timing and me We find a lot of things out this way And there's you A little black cloud in a dress The temptation To take the precious things we have apart To see how they work Must be resisted for they never fit together again If this is rain let it fall on me and drown me If these are tears let them fall Must I paint you a picture About the way that I feel? You know my love for you is strong, girl You know my love for you is real It took a short walk and a talk To change the rules of engagement While you searched frantically for reverse And them claiming That virtue never tested is no virtue at all And so I lost my ignorance And now the bells across the river chime out your name I look across to them again Must I paint you a picture About the way that I feel? You know my love for you is strong, girl You know my love for you is real All your friends said come down It will never fly And on that imperfect day We threw it all away Crisis after crisis With such intensity This would never happen if we lived by the sea Most important decisions in life Are made between two people in bed I found that out at my expense And when I see you You just turn around and walk away like we never met Oh we used to be so brave I dreamt the world stopped turning as we climbed the hill I dreamt impossible dreams that we were lovers still Must I paint you a picture About the way that I feel? You know my love for you is strong, girl You know my love for you is real [Repeat]
my favorite Billy Bragg song. you can find this song on the Walking and Talking movie soundtrack, it's placed in the perfect spot at the end of the movie ;)
"And now the Bells across the river chime out your name! I look to them again!" Even this big macho guy here gets a bit girlie whenever he hears this song.
That line about the most important decisions in life being made by 2 people in bed is so devastating. I'm not even sure it's true, but it just stops you dead to think about it. Awesome song.
I am amazed this song hasn't been covered more. A wee lyric change here & there, or not, if a woman wants to sing it & this is just a perfect song for anyone to sing. Bravo Billy
Someone reccomended me this song as being very appropriate about a piece I'm writing. I have to say that I agree with him wholeheartedly. Painful and winsome all at the same time.
loved this song for a long time, think ive listen to it every day for the last 28years never stopped loving it.Its about me not about love lost I just love it.sitting here listening to this track what can i say the perfect song
'Most important decisions in life Are made between two people in bed I found that out at my expense And when i see you You just turn around and walk away like we never met Oh we used to be so brave I dreamt the world stopped turning as we climbed the hill I dreamt impossible dreams that we were lovers still' Fantastic lyrics
A little black cloud in a dress... (yep been there)...short walk nd a talk..while we searched frantically for reverse..(.nice if we could..!) this would never happen if we lived by the sea...bring it on MArgate (sorry Southend)...
Good stuff , no picture necssary , hope my spelling 's o.k. best wishes from the peoples' republick of Lancashire , carry on Bill ! Some people eh ? Upwards & forwards ! ! ! Who is the dutchy of Lancashire anyway , ( answers on a post card no text or Emails .) Best wishes to good music . The 5 th wealthiest country , time for sharing it out , hey friends , NHS .
But it's just the power at be have some sick tryst with Windsor. Didn't have to involve me at all I could of just fought the American invasion of my country.
Billy must of truly been in love when he wrote this. Its a classic.
He was, I heard him talk about it in a radio interview with Jo Wiley. Really moving
I was introduced to Billy's music in Germany when I was in the U.S. Army back in the mid 80s. I even got to see him in a small joint in Nashville TN and he kept giving me stares and smiles as I was the only one there that had ever heard his music and would scream titles of his songs to play. As an American, I thank Billy for his work on putting old lyrics recently found by the "Guthrie" family of Woodie's to music. Only a musician of his caliber could ever do it.
Can we take a moment to acknowledge Danny Thompson on bass? Taste for days, just sublime.
I thought it was Bruce Thomas on bass? I'm glad if it aint. And respect to Mr. Thompson
if so x
Now I'm second guessing myself. I know Danny played on that album but perhaps not on that track. Fantastic regardless.
Always made me cry..still does now!
Thanx Billy for your music!🫶🏻
M,54y,Germany.
'Walking & Talking' is one of my favourite films & this song features in the closing scenes. So beautiful! Love it! 💖
Me too
Gives me goose pimples listening to this , the man is pur class . Never gets the recognition he deserves
The bells across the river bit gets me every time. Such emotion.
Thank you Billy
This is one of the really special musicians. The impact he has on people is profound.
"The temptation to take the precious things we have apart must be resisted..." - is the some of the best relationship advice ever. This album is the sound of man who was in love deep for the first time but then it all turned to sh*t and now he is in in pain. You can hear it in his voice, completely authentic.
It's bad timing and me
We find a lot of things out this way
And there's you
A little black cloud in a dress
The temptation
To take the precious things we have apart
To see how they work
Must be resisted for they never fit together again
If this is rain let it fall on me and drown me
If these are tears let them fall
Must I paint you a picture
About the way that I feel?
You know my love for you is strong, girl
You know my love for you is real
It took a short walk and a talk
To change the rules of engagement
While you searched frantically for reverse
And them claiming
That virtue never tested is no virtue at all
And so I lost my ignorance
And now the bells across the river chime out your name
I look across to them again
Must I paint you a picture
About the way that I feel?
You know my love for you is strong, girl
You know my love for you is real
All your friends said come down
It will never fly
And on that imperfect day
We threw it all away
Crisis after crisis
With such intensity
This would never happen if we lived by the sea
Most important decisions in life
Are made between two people in bed
I found that out at my expense
And when I see you
You just turn around and walk away like we never met
Oh we used to be so brave
I dreamt the world stopped turning as we climbed the hill
I dreamt impossible dreams that we were lovers still
Must I paint you a picture
About the way that I feel?
You know my love for you is strong, girl
You know my love for you is real [Repeat]
my favorite Billy Bragg song. you can find this song on the Walking and Talking movie soundtrack, it's placed in the perfect spot at the end of the movie ;)
When the female vocalist comes in I always start to well up in my eyes.
Absolutely stinkin beautiful.
Who is she?
Cara Tivey
I'm a hairy arsed bricklayer and this song and tank park salute get me everytime 😢
been listening to the legend that is billy bragg since i was 14 now at 43 he can still bring a smile or a tear
Me too Tez legend
I'm now 43 and can say the same!
"And now the Bells across the river chime out your name!
I look to them again!"
Even this big macho guy here gets a bit girlie whenever he hears this song.
That line about the most important decisions in life being made by 2 people in bed is so devastating. I'm not even sure it's true, but it just stops you dead to think about it. Awesome song.
It's about havin a baby mate
Thanks for upload it. GREAT songs
Love you
"Virtue never tested is no virtue at all" - I know Billy Bragg wasn't the first to say this, but it's one of the truest things I've ever heard.
Yessssss
This gem brings tears to my eyes. I saw Billy and Cara Tivey in Regina, Sask.. It was a most special evening.
True Love I Pray can be found if one chooses to seek what they lost or realize what they truly have in what they have found.
I am amazed this song hasn't been covered more. A wee lyric change here & there, or not, if a woman wants to sing it & this is just a perfect song for anyone to sing. Bravo Billy
Too Beautifull for the real world..the honesty of this song can hurt the best of us.
So beautiful. Means so much to me this song.
Loved this song for so long. Hadn't heard it in a while, but have had it in my mind the last few months....sigh...
Genius. I'm glad my bro introduced me to this back in 1988. Love all his music.
Cant believe how few people have listened to this or Aztec Camera and Deacon Blue come to that either
Yea love them all
Best song he ever will do, just beautiful.
My favorite Billy Bragg song! ❤️❤️❤️
This would never happen if we lived by the sea....my dream.
just brilliant love this and grew up listening to Billy back in the 80's !!
This is true genius...
Someone reccomended me this song as being very appropriate about a piece I'm writing. I have to say that I agree with him wholeheartedly. Painful and winsome all at the same time.
Still loving it, beautiful
loved this song for a long time, think ive listen to it every day for the last 28years never stopped loving it.Its about me not about love lost I just love it.sitting here listening to this track what can i say the perfect song
still listening after all of theres years perfect
still here
still
You are not alone. 'Little black cloud in a dress'
@@loosersic still listening
Seeing him Friday in Auckland !! Im from the same town as Billy so a reunion of sorts.
Always makes me feel sad, such a lovely song.
'Most important decisions in life
Are made between two people in bed
I found that out at my expense
And when i see you
You just turn around and walk away like we never met
Oh we used to be so brave
I dreamt the world stopped turning as we climbed the hill
I dreamt impossible dreams that we were lovers still'
Fantastic lyrics
I listened to this everyday at 15. 48 now. Still the same. Bronya
What an artist a.voice on par with Dylan and.Strummer
What a song
I spent 5 hours where we sat like two of the most pathetic things; five hours with her sitting on my lap. Five of the best hours of my life.
+Robert Murphy I though was a quote from a book, or something. Huh. That's actually really sweet.
Well Put, man. Well Put.
Sad but lovely all at the same time ...
This is my break up song to my love Danielle. Thanks for the good times, My beautiful children, The memories. I live in hope x
How did the hope work out?
I was a tourist from Chile who walks on Brightons streets for long time ago , when i found thats old " vinilos" I love this music.
The Clash and the Smiths rolled into one. WHO but MR. Bragg coulda pulled THAT one off?
Totally off. His type of music comes from a different area.
I know, right? I've listened to it about a thousand now, but man! Holy shit is very apt!
Magic song.
I LOVE BILLY BRAGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Billy loves you too
Why don't you marry him. With all those exclamations, you wouldn't need anymore. Lol
I love Billy and the only person that's invited at my funeral xxxxx love you folks and respect!!!!!! Amazing it is.!!!!
@@redbug3485 really funny 😂😂😂😂
I too, got burnt by the 'Little black cloud in a dress'.
This song is eternal. Mr. Braggo musically and lyrically at his peak. Great musical influence of Cara Tivey at the piano & backing vocals.
this song kills me and i love it,xx
Thank you Billy
I really love this...reminds me of how i should feel great song,great singer , brilliant guitar rock on stay rude stay left wing
Beautiful
He's really good, love it :)
There was a time we were all brave. Makes you wonder...
wow man that is really nice. very fitting for me.
Love this so much
oh my god :3 this brings up memories of my early childhood hehe. this song is amazing ;3
I love you billy
the original, one and only working class hero
wonderful, stunning, brillian Billy !
legend
grew up on billy bragg
My Love You are the one I hope you see my picture for us goes on forever. MY LOVE IS REAL.
I know D... I always know... Love you....
first time hearing this.... holy shit
Ah this is so good!
Anyone else from the UK listening to this today and thinking of Europe?
Really? You don't have school? Culture, music and art? I don't understand. But respect, it's not your fault.. Xx
Afwall. It's not a problem, we'll help you. Bye
Totally not my kind of music.. But.. WOW.. This is.. Amazing.
Life summed up
im going to see him tormorrow :) in amsterdam :)
Really? Omg
its like he means everything he sings! his words mean far more to me than yours @hoolifart
you cant be turned off billy bragg
Fabulous
One of my comedian friends kind of has a political slant and I told him..I am STILL waiting for the great leap forwards..
La lucha continua Billy.
A little black cloud in a dress
Yes, I need the picture. :)
Send me your mail address and i'll send one..
Are you serious? You know, people gotta be scared about things like this... but is that a picture of you and your girls? Great art by the way. :)
I am sorry, but I have no refefence to this mail....
What are you wanting?
A little black cloud in a dress... (yep been there)...short walk nd a talk..while we searched frantically for reverse..(.nice if we could..!)
this would never happen if we lived by the sea...bring it on MArgate (sorry Southend)...
The best
Who was the female singer? She's wonderful.
Cara Tivey - she has been a regular for Billy's albums rather than just a session muso...
I honestly wish she wasn't on here
..picture painted
Good stuff , no picture necssary , hope my spelling 's o.k. best wishes from the peoples' republick of Lancashire , carry on Bill !
Some people eh ? Upwards & forwards ! ! ! Who is the dutchy of Lancashire anyway , ( answers on a post card no text or Emails .) Best wishes to good music . The 5 th wealthiest country , time for sharing it out , hey friends , NHS .
If this is rain?
we like
i love you
it is right so right
oh, remember to county how many go up and down
I like turtles
i love turtles too
Me to, I have of them I my garden.. Really..
I missed being English even after seeing gun death I still missed being English. Some thing about being human that I just wanted for my life
This song goes out to my ex 🌹
billy is the shizznickel!
yes you must :-)
Tää on kyllä hieno biisi, millä mittarilla vaan. Ja hei, käsin sävelletty!
How does he reach those high notes at 02:30??
He isn't singing.
decisions?
Reminds me a bit of a certain Costello...
Other way round mate
This is a political song really..the politics of love.
marry me billy
Did he?
But it's just the power at be have some sick tryst with Windsor. Didn't have to involve me at all I could of just fought the American invasion of my country.
art for hearts ache