Billy Bragg - St Swithin's Day

[@TexasSapphires]

There aren’t a whole lot of perfect songs in existence. This is one of them.

[@davidroyle2569]

I was an uneducated exsoldier and the album "brewing up"it kickstarted something within me, it's a long story,but it started me on a path of self awareness thinking and education, I'm very grateful.

[@stevebishop728]

Me too.

[@GordKapasky]

Music fucking matters, right on!

[@philbo-ns]

same .. very grateful .. his music has done the same for me too ,,,

[@iananthonyjames]

The Polaroids that hold us together will surely fade away like the love that we spoke of forever on St. Swithin's Day.

[@paulhancock1530]

Those four lines, just make me break down, every time.

[@dermot51]

Probably my favourite quatrain in pop , ever July 15th, so much to answer for especially when it pisses down on day one

[@kennethcollins6494]

Like a train they’ve gone by so fast

[@stephenalderson6279]

Where did i place all those yesterdays ?

[@cryon7260]

@@paulhancock1530 A farewell eternal a death itself. That can happen.

[@philbo-ns]

this song will never ever get old ... when Billy strums on his guitar in between verses, it still sends shivers down my spine ...

[@davidsweeney4021]

Brilliant song - my younger brother, very sadly passed away introduced me to Mr Bragg a long time ago by lending me the first 2 albums. Love the close, sounds like church bells

[@ghostrider2664]

One of Englands very best. Cherish him while you have him. We dont last long.

[@spoton7683]

As the old adage goes, be wary of meeting your heroes... Well, MANY moons ago, circa 1992, I managed to bluff my way past the grumpy staff clearing up after a memorable gig in 'Parco' - a small club in central Tokyo - and had a leisurely chat with Billy... I am happy to report he was EVERY bit as genuine, gracious and warm as I fould EVER have hoped... A THOROUGHLY nice chap and certainly one of my musical heroes... Oh, the melodies... the lyrics... the memories... ... ... Music with a MESSAGE ... Kia KAHA (ever be strong) from Kiwiland, y'all... ✊😉👍

[@GordKapasky]

Me too, Toronto 1986, a great discussion on the pending free trade deal. A man of truth.

[@antonydyatlov5651]

He's probably the most unguarded lyricist ever. Who else would have the balls (no pun intended) to say, with all seriousness "with my own hands, when I make love to your memory"?

[@flip65515]

I trust the songwriter much more when they put their shit on the line

[@jamiegoddard693]

Heart breaking poignant song one of billys best

[@SuperBroonie]

How could anyone put thumbs down to this? I used to listen raw after breaking up with Julie Walterson in Lerwick. I thought and believed love was ever but I guess something about me has never worked cos I loved and lost every single one, and why?

[@craigdavenport21]

Why indeed? It seems that love is something you yearn for yet never truly find.

[@cryon7260]

Got a package back of unopened letters without knowing why. I was ready to and to leave everything for her. I guess that has been my main fault.

[@ba7926]

David, hope you are still around, we need more like you, free thinkers but loyal to the people..

[@dadon6055]

[Verse 1] Thinking back now I suppose you were just stating your views What was it all for For the weather or the Battle of Agincourt And the times that we all hoped would last Like a train they have gone by so fast And though we stood together At the edge of the platform We were not moved by them [Verse 2] With my own hands When I make love to your memory It's not the same I miss the thunder I miss the rain And the fact that you don't understand Casts a shadow over this land But the sun still shines from behind it [Verse 3] Thanks all the same But I just can't bring myself to answer your letters It's not your fault But your honesty touches me like a fire The Polaroids that hold us together Will surely fade away Like the love that we spoke of forever On St. Swithin's Day

[@xhk508s]

Oh God, the memories. St Katharine's Dock, London, Friday, 15th July 1988. St Swithin's Day. Where is she now?

[@PeteB764]

I hope you find her my brother.

[@cryon7260]

Rewe parking lot, springtime 2005, Frohnhausen/Lahn

[@tindarlee]

big day out at the gold coast u swapped with the 12 man ,,,,,,and when u finally got up .....u asked for requests ....i yelled out 'this guitar says sorry' and u played it like a champ ...my lady of 17 years had never seen u before and was wrapped how you looked at us when you spoke ..political ...and about racism which u gave a great power to u and your audience This song How ever, always gave me hope in finding love ...thanks billy the Polaroid z that hold us forever will surely fade away ...but not in this digital age.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. ..

[@ntleaver29]

That's the song i would have shouted out for too ! 👍👍

[@Eoaiyer21987rhei]

God bless Billy Bragg

[@madamemarmot]

Oh, the memories..........

[@SuperLoveablemusic]

How beautiful and sad!!!

[@cryon7260]

In the end it'sad only.

[@ericzwarts3759]

Frist Billy graag song I ever heard in the eighties, Love this song since!

[@switoran]

This is a love , a man I knew gave all

[@redbug3485]

Thank you for posting!

[@marcledger]

Love him x

[@EireAnPoblacht]

Love the story of this song.... How he played it for his girlfriend, and she just cried..... It's that poignant and beautiful....

[@douglasparkinson4123]

since this song released, i have thought the last words shouted by billy were "maybe im scottish". it is only now, in late april 22 that i realise it is "beam me up scotty"

[@ClayAsbury122]

And the times that we all hoped would last Like a train they have gone by so fast And though we stood together At the edge of the platform We were not moved by them

[@murraymckay5183]

One of best song write about break up

[@spoton7683]

🙏🙇‍♂️🙏

[@smeldrick]

this video and all the other cooking vinyl videos don't play. :-(

[@dianagreen7920]

this video is not working.... none of the cooking vinyl archive videos are playing today - drat!

[@hamasmillitant1]

HUMANITY, THE SPECIES THAT TRIED TO KILL ITSELF

[@gerardgreen2739]

No Surrender

[@sspillane2562]

Grew up with this guy and even as a person with Irish republican views I love and respect him.

[@matthewstetson711]

That's a start. You didn't kill him. Chuckle.

[@ceterisparibus6261]

love forever please... where are you woman.... = (

[@jayclouston7734]

Playing fine for me just took awhile

[@michaelmugge8641]

Depression. A life lost bahaha

[@coitspurs33]

Billie bragg

[@Anybloke]

Best thing ever written by the Barking socialist millionaire.

[@cryon7260]

Let him go wrong politically...He di great songs instead

[@bbbl8910]

Sell out. Sing us God save Your king.