This is one of the absolute most beautiful songs of all-time. Two years ago when my father was dying, this song played constantly in my head since he was one that Bill was singing about. I'm happy to have lived in the same time as Bill Fay.
So much love for Mr. Fay. Shamefully his records sat in the purgatory of albums that didn't sell. Over the years I have discovered so much great music that just wasn't played on radio. Warren Zevon, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, Can, Suicide, the Flying Burrito Bros and Gram Parsons, ...... All music I never heard growing up in the 70's and 80's. Hearing Bill Fay for the first time was a revelation. The first song I heard from him was "I hear you calling" and I have celebrated his entire catalog ever since. What an amazing singer, songwriter, artist and human being. I thank Wilco and specifically Jeff Tweedy for introducing me to this artist.
Bill Fay is my greatest musical discovery of 2024. I literally can’t stop playing his music. Such a tonic for my ears. Delicate, heartfelt, poignant, human. Thank you!
This song reminds me of my mother. A small woman who has given so much to everyone except herself. Constantly striving, moving, worrying for the rest of us. I know there are many like her in this world and this song reminds me that such people are a great gift to all of us. Thank you Bill.
Bill's voice is like something deep from within the Earth's heart that speaks deeper than just ordinary words. It comes from a place of love, wisdom & understanding.
This song is always very emotional for me and your comment pushed me over the edge as the tears stream down my face. Thank you for saying so well everything I feel about this song and artist.
An honor well-deserved That phrase reserved For the salt of the earth That only Lord knows They, ain't in magazines They, ain't all Cinema screens They're hidden from view An honor well-deserved Known by their deeds In every race or creed To a child or elderly Known by their deeds The salt of the earth The salt of the earth Hidden from view The salt of the earth The salt of the earth Hidden from view
I was in the same class at school as Bill for 4 years and also knew him at University. He hid his light at that time under a ton of bushels, although I did bump into him once playing and singing in one of College's music rooms, and was blown away! It was only years later that I learned of his prolific song writing talent and moving piano playing
Bill’s songs have led to me crying in public several times. He’s the only artist who can do that for me. There’s a profound depth to his songs that makes me stand still and appreciate life.
Bill just discovered you recently, your music is beautiful and wonderful. love your songs on your 69 album and also the song tiny is on repeat. more power to you my friend from Edinburgh.
Breathtaking Bill. I named my solo music after his song Cosmic Boxer. The gravity of the vocal on this song is beautiful. Bill makes me strive to be a better human being and to live in gratitude. Thank you Mr. Fay.
Today I'm discovering these sung poems. I particularly like the sobriety, the piano, the fragility, everything is stronger I like. Thank you for this beautiful interpretation. Deafening
This is just another example that the great ones are the ones you don't hear. I am truly humbled. There is so much talent here. One of the most beautiful, as well as beautifully rendered performances ever. Now, I must hear everything by Bill Fay.
A veces siento que como especie estamos condenados, que el hombre de una manera intrínseca tiende al mal, pero me encuentro con milagros como esta canción y siento que aún tenemos esperanza de rozar la belleza aunque sea por unos minutos. ¿A que sí?
This song has haunted me for quite some time. Haunted. Went to bed thinking of it. Woke up wondering about it. I did my best to transcribe/create a version on guitar that will never come close. I have come to accept that.
An honor well deserved A phrase reserved For the salt of the earth That only the Lord knows They in magazines They on cinema screens They're hidden from view Known by their deeds In every race or creed To a child or elderly Known by their deeds The salt of the earth The salt of the earth Hidden from view The salt of the earth The salt of the earth Hidden from view
Love this poetic brilliance..I always feel the aching loneliness..why has he been Shamefully neglected by mainstream..I know advertising dollars from Gaga and co songs
Incomplete song lyrics the best I could do on lyrics genius. Missing the line about “ they ain’t in magazines”: Igenius.com/Bill-fay-salt-of-the-earth-lyrics
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One of the most painfully overlooked artists & songwriters! God bless you Bill Fay
This is one of the absolute most beautiful songs of all-time. Two years ago when my father was dying, this song played constantly in my head since he was one that Bill was singing about. I'm happy to have lived in the same time as Bill Fay.
So much love for Mr. Fay. Shamefully his records sat in the purgatory of albums that didn't sell. Over the years I have discovered so much great music that just wasn't played on radio. Warren Zevon, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, Can, Suicide, the Flying Burrito Bros and Gram Parsons, ...... All music I never heard growing up in the 70's and 80's. Hearing Bill Fay for the first time was a revelation. The first song I heard from him was "I hear you calling" and I have celebrated his entire catalog ever since. What an amazing singer, songwriter, artist and human being. I thank Wilco and specifically Jeff Tweedy for introducing me to this artist.
Bill Fay is my greatest musical discovery of 2024. I literally can’t stop playing his music. Such a tonic for my ears. Delicate, heartfelt, poignant, human. Thank you!
This song reminds me of my mother. A small woman who has given so much to everyone except herself. Constantly striving, moving, worrying for the rest of us. I know there are many like her in this world and this song reminds me that such people are a great gift to all of us. Thank you Bill.
Such a true hidden Gem of our time
Bill's voice is like something deep from within the Earth's heart that speaks deeper than just ordinary words. It comes from a place of love, wisdom & understanding.
This song is always very emotional for me and your comment pushed me over the edge as the tears stream down my face. Thank you for saying so well everything I feel about this song and artist.
An honor well-deserved
That phrase reserved
For the salt of the earth
That only Lord knows
They, ain't in magazines
They, ain't all Cinema screens
They're hidden from view
An honor well-deserved
Known by their deeds
In every race or creed
To a child or elderly
Known by their deeds
The salt of the earth
The salt of the earth
Hidden from view
The salt of the earth
The salt of the earth
Hidden from view
I was in the same class at school as Bill for 4 years and also knew him at University. He hid his light at that time under a ton of bushels, although I did bump into him once playing and singing in one of College's music rooms, and was blown away! It was only years later that I learned of his prolific song writing talent and moving piano playing
His voice, the music, the lyrics... are so hauntingly beautiful!
Bill Fay, you are a great musician and a great poet
I have only a few artists I listen to that make me weep and move me so deeply , Mr Fay is one of those , can’t wait for the album. God bless you
I share what you say, brother
Bill’s songs have led to me crying in public several times. He’s the only artist who can do that for me. There’s a profound depth to his songs that makes me stand still and appreciate life.
Bill we really like you and your great music ❤️ thanks
This man's song touches the deepest part of my heart, and I thought I don't have one.
Wow. i love him.
Great song, great artist, great man.
Thank you Bill, your music is such a gift.
I've been brought to tears by this song many times. & I needed it. Thanks Mr Fay
Es un excelente músico, no entiendo por qué no lo había escuchado antes. Es sabiduría pura, esta canción es pilar de la vida.
Bill just discovered you recently, your music is beautiful and wonderful. love your songs on your 69 album and also the song tiny is on repeat. more power to you my friend from Edinburgh.
Amazing, may God bless you, all the best from israel🙏
Qué pieza más frágil y sublime.
No conocía a Bill Fay.
Gracias por compartirlo!!
Tears in my eyes... What a stunning song :)
Beautiful songs like this, last forever.
Breathtaking Bill. I named my solo music after his song Cosmic Boxer.
The gravity of the vocal on this song is beautiful.
Bill makes me strive to be a better human being and to live in gratitude.
Thank you Mr. Fay.
Yes
Incredible song...by a genius. Thanks Bill.
Today I'm discovering these sung poems. I particularly like the sobriety, the piano, the fragility, everything is stronger I like. Thank you for this beautiful interpretation. Deafening
Your work is a gift to my days
I feel gratitude for Bill's music. He's a real inspiration.
His songs are exceptional. They stroke the soul.
Beautifully put.
OMG. This is utterly splendid!!! 💐 🌹 💐
Thats very beautiful and touching I didnt knew Bill Fay
The salt of his voice !
Wow. What an incredibly beautiful song
so beautiful
Master piece.. Love.. For Bill Fay
God bless Bill Fay
Just ordered his new album out on January 17 cant wait to listen to it what a voice
This is just another example that the great ones are the ones you don't hear. I am truly humbled. There is so much talent here. One of the most beautiful, as well as beautifully rendered performances ever. Now, I must hear everything by Bill Fay.
Can't agree more just came across this fella, must say the same gunna listen to all....
Thank you, Mr Fay.
Melts my heart.
Great music thank you Bill
comment un tel génie a t'il pu sortir des radars pendant 30 ans!
A veces siento que como especie estamos condenados, que el hombre de una manera intrínseca tiende al mal, pero me encuentro con milagros como esta canción y siento que aún tenemos esperanza de rozar la belleza aunque sea por unos minutos. ¿A que sí?
Incredible!
God bless you!
This song has haunted me for quite some time. Haunted. Went to bed thinking of it. Woke up wondering about it. I did my best to transcribe/create a version on guitar that will never come close. I have come to accept that.
Man! Wow! ❤❤❤
Я так счастлив, что Билл вернулся и пишет такую замечательную музыку!
he's a treasure
so lovely
An honor well deserved
A phrase reserved
For the salt of the earth
That only the Lord knows
They in magazines
They on cinema screens
They're hidden from view
Known by their deeds
In every race or creed
To a child or elderly
Known by their deeds
The salt of the earth
The salt of the earth
Hidden from view
The salt of the earth
The salt of the earth
Hidden from view
THEY AINT IN MAGAZINES, THEY AINT ON CINEMA SCREENS!!!!!!! you wally. how can you misquote this???????? missing the whole point of the song
a late discovery, what an intimacy..classy..
Great song .🎶
LOVE from Korea
Beautiful 🌹
Larga vida a Bill Fay.
Quite beautiful, Bill.
Marvelous ❤️
피아노치시는 주름진 손...감동입니다
Impressed by his wrinkled hands
Me encantooooo😍
This is s beautiful
Adorable.
Mi viiiiii😻😻😻😻😻❣
Thanks, Bill ❤️
🖤
💜
Love this poetic brilliance..I always feel the aching loneliness..why has he been Shamefully neglected by mainstream..I know advertising dollars from Gaga and co songs
Impressive
¡Wou!
Amazing voice and a shame he's been so overlooked for so long. Looks frail now but the voice is still so good.
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍awwwwwwwww
Lyrics ?
See above comment: incomplete lyrics from lyrics genius on fortunately.
Inmensamente sensible
what a bop
👍
❤️👌🏽🇲🇽
Piękne
Incomplete song lyrics the best I could do on lyrics genius. Missing the line about “ they ain’t in magazines”:
Igenius.com/Bill-fay-salt-of-the-earth-lyrics
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no me convence
Tose who put him 👎🏻they are horrible