Dad left me 40 years ago Jan 15,1984. This song for all of us who lost our dads, I just turned 21, now 61. Enjoy parents, they're not forever. Thanks Billy
@joemaddox7066Ай бұрын
I lost my Dad when he was just 55 and I was in my 20s. This song always reminds me of him
@richardnewman898311 ай бұрын
😢my beautiful amazing son died at Christmas he was only 28 never been in trouble never took drugs. He had a massive heart attack and I am devastated I am disabled and he was my world my everything. The pain is unbearable the loss is like no other. This song and the James blunt song Monsters is what will be played at his funeral which is even more unbearable because I don't have the money to cremate my beautiful boy . So thank you Billy for making such a heart felt song so meaningful and always makes me cry 😢and now my mum is in hospital for end of life care. I would love to hear you make a song for mums. Take care Billy From Richard.
@funtimekid11993 жыл бұрын
I'm 21 my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer 3 months ago and he died two weeks ago he was 60 this song hits all the feels and lyrically fits almost perfectly with where I'm at right now
@keithroberts73172 жыл бұрын
Feel you Bud.......
@kidicarus2000 Жыл бұрын
Wishing you the best. Stay strong
@Pumpeduse2 ай бұрын
I played this song on my father’s funeral ❤️ I feel you !
@mendiprouleur9035 Жыл бұрын
It’s 10 years to the minute that my Dad died. I still miss him, wish I could have had more time with him. Love you Dad
@christopherkruk6 жыл бұрын
Billy Bragg is partly responsible for me being a decent human being.
@bookishification5 жыл бұрын
Me too
@catbhoy3 жыл бұрын
What a great comment. 👏
@crampedbanshee2 жыл бұрын
And me.
@bonusgrooves Жыл бұрын
My dad would have been 84 today, 18yrs gone. I Hope he is sleeping well.
@1923monty4 жыл бұрын
Lost my Dad 32 years ago and i still sob like a child every time i hear this song.
@freddiewadling2090 Жыл бұрын
guess we're always children, eh?
@charliepage48162 жыл бұрын
My Dad would have turned 97 tomorrow. This song always brings a tear to my eye.
@GrahamHarvey-g7x5 ай бұрын
What a song, so moving, absolutely beautiful and so sad , braggs classic
@snowwhite37944 жыл бұрын
8 years ago today! I miss you dad! You'll always be with me!
@peterdolan25555 жыл бұрын
I wish I could share this with my Dad.
@MartinVengadesan2 жыл бұрын
Listen to this song - speechless. With a lump in the throat. Billy Bragg's single most powerful work, imo.
@datemonthyear5 жыл бұрын
God..could this be the saddest song ever? thanks Mr Bragg, long may people write songs that have this kind of impact.
@maryb3855 Жыл бұрын
I have always loved this song but it has an extra special place in my heart now that I just lost my sweet dad.
@Myrkailln6 ай бұрын
Heartbreakingly beautiful
@betsy-beehomewood24653 жыл бұрын
Guys that kid who was literally crying was my dad 20 years ago !!!!!
@chrismorrison28054 жыл бұрын
I saw him play this in Chicago in 1991. There was not a dry eye in the house. It was like a church. Love you Billy
@catbhoy3 жыл бұрын
Billy at his finest … goosebumps every listen
@poorpaddy7803 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful - up there with Loudon Wainwright III's Sometimes I Forget in terms of songs about grieving for a father
@christopherkruk4 жыл бұрын
This song, as many others by Billy Bragg, is highly underrated.
@horse54075 жыл бұрын
That piano and that young chaps face.. gets me every time.
@sochegeorge79622 жыл бұрын
Probably his best song
@standenberg6 жыл бұрын
An incredibly beautiful song that's very special to many of us, me included. No-one does this type of thing better than the English. Thanks for uploading this poignant gem.
@Uppercut4433 жыл бұрын
The Germans make the cars, the French make the wine, the Italians make the food, and the English make the music.
@JoeBalance5766 жыл бұрын
Brilliance. Hard hitting brilliance.
@tendercomrade23306 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of a tear jerker at times for me
@greebo7144 жыл бұрын
I love this song x
@maxliga724 жыл бұрын
He left the that guys speechless.
@billythakidd20092 жыл бұрын
Best kids ever!
@Marie-HenriBeyle-mk3hk5 ай бұрын
I think someone must be slicing an onion near me.
@Uly_Sandoval_3034 жыл бұрын
Don't Try This at Home, Masterpiece that tomorrow, September 17, will be 29 years old (1991)
@biguglystick3 жыл бұрын
Way to make us feel OLD! Yikes.
@duncancameron54686 жыл бұрын
probably my favourite billy song apart from Shirley !