Billy Bragg - Ten Mysterious Photos That Can't Be Explained [Official Video]

[@hwyisalive]

In a mid-1980's edition of The Rolling Stone Record Review, BB was described at "A contemporary, urban British folksinger". He's still every bit of that. Perhaps especially contemporary. The best song I've heard for our times right now. Brilliant.

[@douglasparkinson4123]

hes always present. back in the day hes protesting margaret thatcher, now hes protesting internet misinformation.

[@somena]

Now the angry old men Say it was better back when We used to Keep the Aspidistra Flying Now it may be the case That we can't change our fate But there's surely no harm in trying And ten mysterious photos that can't be explained Are draining away the best of my day And fragments of songs that I never wrote Are rotting in the pockets of my winter coat Now the world wide web is a wonderful thing You're just a click away from all of the facts But there's a downside if you've a curious mind It's like heroin for auto-didacts 10PHOTOS I've been down rabbit holes I've seen the rabid trolls Cackling in the twilight Of the Age of Reason One thing I've noticed As I get older Common sense, like art Is in the eye of the beholder Now the new breed of know-nothings Are flooding my screen Now they scare me they’re so god damn sure They look like reasonable folks But the next thing you know Is they're screaming "I don't want your cure!" 10PHOTOS The conspiracy acts The cyberchondriacs Gripped by their fevered imagination They switched the filters off Too much is not enough You know that you can overdose on information 10PHOTOS

[@Fregward]

"Common sense, like art, is in the eye of the beholder." Classic Billy. Another fantastic tune! :D

[@MrTeasand]

Another instant classic from Mr. Bragg. 🎶 "And fragments of songs that I never wrote Are rotting in the pockets of my winter coat" (This so hits close to home. ;) )

[@Tim.GsyBloke]

A wonderfully subversive song. Gets people dancing , clapping and singing along and then there's the "holy ****" moment where you actually really realise what you are singing about. Great song, great tune.

[@OurBelovedBungo]

"Cackling in the twilight of the Age of Reason" - nailed it!

[@Asklepios27]

Tin mysterious fowtos that can’t be exploiined

[@CplusO2]

Like heroine to autodidacts - you know that you can overdose on information. Love you Billy

[@saturdayboy4454]

Billy keeps chugging catchy meaningful songs!!!

[@ticktock479]

"...cyberchondriacs..." Pure gold!!!

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

One of the great songwriters

[@s.a.b9957]

Love this track

[@NZDND]

It's not so much that I've become an angry old man but I do rather think you were right way back when you observed that there is no real substitute for a ball struck squarely and firmly. Ten Mysterious Photos is a cracking song, mate.

[@AMajorOddity]

10 things I love about Billy...

[@timsandlemicrobiologist]

Superb, and much needed for these times we’re living in.

[@barney42goldie48]

Exactly , Billy always has his finger on the pulse.

[@peterdonaldson8516]

Hey Billy, as good as ever. Loved your work since the eighties. Hope you remember a party in Melbourne when we put a moped on the back shed roof..

[@carlozoccola1075]

A tune so catchy... Just like so many years haven't passed at all.

[@sharonkaczorowski8690]

Great song. At 70 I struggle nit to be “that” elder!

[@sparx550]

I had the pleasure of seeing billy at Salford Uni, 1985, supported by Hank Wangford and the Frankie Chickens. Great night.

[@ba7926]

Everything I hear I like, so many I haven't heard, they just seem to keep coming out of the woodwork...keep'em coming, keep on writing.... love'em all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@motrcycleboy]

Classic BIlly! First listen was like hearing Taxman for the first time when I was 16

[@geegeejardine4626]

I’m a 60’s kid so of course 🥰 ✌️♥️🥰💐😴👏👏

[@thomcosta4082]

Billy is such a great song writer! love the lyrics, I saw him back in the 80's and rediscovered him a few backs when I found a cd at a second hand store. brought back some nice memories, This song is so cool! thanks for all the music you have brought into the world Mr Bragg, and making us all think just a little...

[@davegreen1915]

Dear god this is good. As much as I love Worker's Playtime just BB keeps getting better

[@marcelburkhardt5027]

Great! Love it. Kind regards from Germany 🙂🍀

[@garrett2439]

Nice Orwell reference at the start.

[@stefgoff]

Lovin' this tune. Spot on.

[@Woodsy2013]

Great new song! Still delivering relatable hits

[@dkimuk]

Love Billy,.but is that the Magic Numbers I spy in the studio? Love them too.

[@rwhoman]

Best song from Billy in a while

[@usedtwins]

nice song 🤩

[@Pstaines439]

Jack looks good with your Tele!

[@jimwood1968CDcollectorCAVE]

Bill I love this . Just bought the box!. Love to have heard Chas n Dave cover this.lol

[@matteofollini9783]

Great song!! Thanks Billy!

[@joecoyote42]

Another great tune.

[@brand_holt]

I like that too

[@IsisMusic]

The rebel is getting old but he still writes catchy tunes

[@ryanm5497]

I love it. ! Saw you last night in Cambridge. This song has been in my head all day !

[@DeSledge]

Press Run brought me here.

[@DarbyandGill]

Rippa song!

[@thomasdungl8493]

Very fine great poem , as well as clipp, as in song - form ... thank you so much for sharing it!

[@garethjones6566]

Top tune, looking forward to the gig in Gateshead, taking my Fiancè to her first Billy Bragg gig.

[@liamkush5489]

Enjoy brother

[@garethjones6566]

We will, thank you Liam.

[@SuperNorini]

I like that too!

[@PenaltyKillah]

I was searching this song on KZbin to share with my friends... guess what's in the search results? A video literally titled "10 Mysterious Photos That Can't Be Explained" -- not the song, but actually photos! (And the comments will be full of "conspiracy hacks and cyber-chondriacs" lol) Billy Bragg is really two steps ahead, like everything else in he sings about!

[@deansopp7560]

Hi is brilliant I got is autograph at the UEA in 1986

[@feltbuzz]

I really love this track. And the video is excellent

[@MillyMiller84]

Wonderful Billy. Thank you.

[@gemes64]

Brilliant melody, Billy.

[@mascadadelpantion8018]

Such original beauty can only come from such a badass

[@Vishangro]

I like that too!🥸

[@hoovervilleofficiel7026]

Another great tune ♡

[@johnwright5344]

Omg it’s the magic numbers!

[@cjknotty]

Like it! Looking forward to seeing Billy on his tour this Autumn.

[@pauldaviesantiques1556]

Ooh! It's a ruddy winner!

[@zhendawes8802]

👏😊👍❤️

[@davidwhanley]

Awesome music

[@penguinuprighter6231]

Nice tune Billy

[@MrRoastedSnow]

Lets send a message to Boris, get this to Number 1

[@raticus65ify]

Luv it bill.

[@zygmuntthecacaokakistocrat6589]

Very good!

[@typewritermark]

So good!

[@Jaqaroo]

That's great!

[@dfmanton]

👍

[@locandro1]

Best commentary on the spread of conspiracy theory mentality.

[@MindFreeWay]

Only 36 comments in 3 weeks 🤔

[@johnboxxy3432]

Rabbit holes, rabbit trolls, sad but true.

[@joetotale6354]

I see stirring a SOCIALIST Chas 'n' Dave?!

[@MrDiscoseeker]

The Billy Bragg i once respected died a long time ago. He's now so much more than a stain on his once respected ghost. Billy, your father would be ashamed

[@matteofollini9783]

Great song!! Thanks Billy!