Bill Fay - Salt of the Earth (Official Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 янв 2020
  • "Salt of the Earth" by Bill Fay, from his album 'Countless Branches,' out January 17, 2020 on Dead Oceans.
    Download / stream: billfay.ffm.to/countlessbranches
    Edited by Miles Johnson
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Комментарии • 94

  • @dawnviolet9720
    @dawnviolet9720 3 года назад +27

    One of the most painfully overlooked artists & songwriters! God bless you Bill Fay

  • @scottpierce68
    @scottpierce68 10 месяцев назад +3

    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.

  • @anandrv81
    @anandrv81 4 года назад +41

    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.

  • @joshuabloodsworth9495
    @joshuabloodsworth9495 4 года назад +20

    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.

    • @stephenpeck933
      @stephenpeck933 3 года назад +1

      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.

  • @alekshai9629
    @alekshai9629 10 месяцев назад +2

    Such a true hidden Gem of our time

  • @francishickory287
    @francishickory287 6 месяцев назад +2

    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.

  • @lphil2660
    @lphil2660 2 месяца назад

    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

  • @JamesHarris-hl2bm
    @JamesHarris-hl2bm 3 месяца назад +1

    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.

    • @pen2199
      @pen2199 3 месяца назад

      Can't agree more just came across this fella, must say the same gunna listen to all....

  • @timball8429
    @timball8429 2 месяца назад

    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!

  • @RichardKoning
    @RichardKoning 3 года назад +15

    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

  • @DreamingInTechnicolor
    @DreamingInTechnicolor 4 года назад +19

    His voice, the music, the lyrics... are so hauntingly beautiful!

  • @senseblossomxxx5260
    @senseblossomxxx5260 4 года назад +17

    Bill Fay, you are a great musician and a great poet

  • @Y105066
    @Y105066 Год назад +1

    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

  • @robertpowell7484
    @robertpowell7484 4 года назад +40

    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

    • @santiagoona8177
      @santiagoona8177 4 года назад +5

      I share what you say, brother

    • @thecosmicboxer
      @thecosmicboxer 4 года назад +6

      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.

  • @nightspore73
    @nightspore73 4 года назад +17

    Thank you Bill, your music is such a gift.

  • @jxazaiobx6949
    @jxazaiobx6949 4 года назад +9

    Bill we really like you and your great music ❤️ thanks

  • @dianalauraroblesdeanda6359
    @dianalauraroblesdeanda6359 3 года назад +9

    Es un excelente músico, no entiendo por qué no lo había escuchado antes. Es sabiduría pura, esta canción es pilar de la vida.

  • @margroningen
    @margroningen 4 года назад +13

    Tears in my eyes... What a stunning song :)

  • @HAISITBON
    @HAISITBON 4 года назад +9

    Amazing, may God bless you, all the best from israel🙏

  • @mformiscellaneous1697
    @mformiscellaneous1697 4 года назад +3

    This man's song touches the deepest part of my heart, and I thought I don't have one.

  • @chrisaberk2020
    @chrisaberk2020 3 года назад +3

    Great song, great artist, great man.

  • @A1P36
    @A1P36 4 года назад +5

    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.

  • @Blakeano
    @Blakeano 2 года назад +2

    Qué pieza más frágil y sublime.
    No conocía a Bill Fay.
    Gracias por compartirlo!!

  • @thecosmicboxer
    @thecosmicboxer 4 года назад +9

    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.

  • @julienlepidus1498
    @julienlepidus1498 3 года назад +3

    Incredible song...by a genius. Thanks Bill.

  • @dedalus02
    @dedalus02 4 года назад +5

    I feel gratitude for Bill's music. He's a real inspiration.

  • @user-wv5kq1jg9f
    @user-wv5kq1jg9f Год назад

    I've been brought to tears by this song many times. & I needed it. Thanks Mr Fay

  • @mickymantle3233
    @mickymantle3233 4 года назад +3

    His songs are exceptional. They stroke the soul.

  • @theballadofamixtape
    @theballadofamixtape 4 года назад +5

    Wow. What an incredibly beautiful song

  • @JaneWillowMusic
    @JaneWillowMusic 2 года назад +1

    Wow. i love him.

  • @PEDROLOPEZ-pi6lz
    @PEDROLOPEZ-pi6lz 3 года назад +7

    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?

  • @user-wd7oe6ix5e
    @user-wd7oe6ix5e 4 года назад +5

    Я так счастлив, что Билл вернулся и пишет такую замечательную музыку!

  • @luisak1309
    @luisak1309 3 года назад +1

    Your work is a gift to my days

  • @mathiasdiehl2514
    @mathiasdiehl2514 4 года назад +4

    Melts my heart.

  • @addisonflux
    @addisonflux 3 года назад

    Beautiful songs like this, last forever.

  • @surroundtherapy
    @surroundtherapy 3 года назад +1

    OMG. This is utterly splendid!!! 💐 🌹 💐

  • @HerrTelef
    @HerrTelef 4 года назад +2

    Thank you, Mr Fay.

  • @oliviermeurville2304
    @oliviermeurville2304 2 года назад +1

    comment un tel génie a t'il pu sortir des radars pendant 30 ans!

  • @williepaterson6445
    @williepaterson6445 4 года назад +2

    Just ordered his new album out on January 17 cant wait to listen to it what a voice

  • @alekwlodarz
    @alekwlodarz 3 года назад +1

    he's a treasure

  • @timball8429
    @timball8429 3 месяца назад

    Man! Wow! ❤❤❤

  • @alekshai9629
    @alekshai9629 9 месяцев назад

    Master piece.. Love.. For Bill Fay

  • @winfrank1
    @winfrank1 2 года назад

    Great music thank you Bill

  • @philipbeuckels
    @philipbeuckels 4 года назад +2

    a late discovery, what an intimacy..classy..

  • @selfempower3960
    @selfempower3960 7 месяцев назад

    so beautiful

  • @poisoner
    @poisoner 2 года назад

    so lovely

  • @cheriephilp8584
    @cheriephilp8584 3 года назад +1

    Incredible!

  • @gonzalovillalbadelcanto
    @gonzalovillalbadelcanto 4 года назад +2

    Marvelous ❤️

  • @pml394
    @pml394 2 года назад

    Thats very beautiful and touching I didnt knew Bill Fay

  • @newmalden924
    @newmalden924 4 года назад +2

    LOVE from Korea

  • @tysfalsehood
    @tysfalsehood Год назад

    God bless Bill Fay

  • @martialdecomd
    @martialdecomd 3 года назад +1

    Great song .🎶

  • @kari7529
    @kari7529 4 года назад +3

    Me encantooooo😍

  • @robertocamponizzi5797
    @robertocamponizzi5797 3 месяца назад

    God bless you!

  • @joselaveriano6284
    @joselaveriano6284 4 года назад +1

    Larga vida a Bill Fay.

  • @Lakeslover1
    @Lakeslover1 2 года назад

    Beautiful 🌹

  • @conwaysuccess
    @conwaysuccess 4 года назад +2

    This is s beautiful

  • @sugarjanis3054
    @sugarjanis3054 2 года назад

    The salt of his voice !

  • @kari7529
    @kari7529 4 года назад +1

    Mi viiiiii😻😻😻😻😻❣

  • @djcavallino
    @djcavallino 4 года назад +2

    💜

  • @ChrisJensen23
    @ChrisJensen23 2 года назад

    Quite beautiful, Bill.

  • @user-cw3ub3mb1o
    @user-cw3ub3mb1o 3 года назад

    피아노치시는 주름진 손...감동입니다
    Impressed by his wrinkled hands

  • @salvadorpifarre5367
    @salvadorpifarre5367 7 месяцев назад

    Adorable.

  • @momen1854
    @momen1854 4 года назад +5

    Thanks, Bill ❤️

  • @eldiariodeeliasr.g.5691
    @eldiariodeeliasr.g.5691 4 года назад +2

    ¡Wou!

  • @lamelomane1656
    @lamelomane1656 4 года назад +2

    Impressive

  • @markarcherisinflorid
    @markarcherisinflorid Год назад

    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.

  • @kari7529
    @kari7529 4 года назад +2

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍awwwwwwwww

  • @cesarrubio1340
    @cesarrubio1340 4 года назад +1

    Inmensamente sensible

  • @Otteer
    @Otteer 4 года назад +4

    what a bop

  • @Di.sandoval_
    @Di.sandoval_ 4 года назад +2

    ❤️👌🏽🇲🇽

  • @andymasowski5648
    @andymasowski5648 4 года назад +1

    Piękne

  • @SaobTtirb
    @SaobTtirb Год назад +3

    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

    • @selfempower3960
      @selfempower3960 7 месяцев назад

      THEY AINT IN MAGAZINES, THEY AINT ON CINEMA SCREENS!!!!!!! you wally. how can you misquote this???????? missing the whole point of the song

  • @cgwalters1
    @cgwalters1 4 года назад +2

    👍

  • @13mollydog
    @13mollydog 4 года назад +8

    Amazing voice and a shame he's been so overlooked for so long. Looks frail now but the voice is still so good.

  • @santiagoona8177
    @santiagoona8177 4 года назад

  • @vasileiosfilis9284
    @vasileiosfilis9284 2 месяца назад

    !

  • @Nuitopluriel
    @Nuitopluriel 4 года назад +1

    Lyrics ?

    • @rtrepsas
      @rtrepsas 3 года назад

      See above comment: incomplete lyrics from lyrics genius on fortunately.

  • @joeimbesi99
    @joeimbesi99 Год назад

    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

  • @rtrepsas
    @rtrepsas 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @pepemolina
    @pepemolina 4 года назад +1

    no me convence

  • @kari7529
    @kari7529 4 года назад +2

    Tose who put him 👎🏻they are horrible

  • @MilaEsenin00
    @MilaEsenin00 3 года назад +2

    🖤