Billy Bragg - Upfield (Official Video)

Single from Bragg’s 7th album ‘William Bloke’ released in 1996 charted at #46 in the UK charts. The upbeat song celebrates having `a socialism of the heart’ with a video to match
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Lyrics:
I'm going upfield, way up on the hillside
I'm going higher than I've ever been before
That's where you'll find me, over the horizon
Wading in the river, reaching for that other shore
I dreamed I saw a tree full of angels, up on Primrose Hill
And I flew with them over the Great Wen till I had seen my fill
Of such poverty and misery, sure to tear my soul apart
I've got a socialism of the heart, I've got a socialism of the heart
I'm going upfield, way up on the hillside
I'm going higher than I've ever been before
That's where you'll find me, over the horizon
Wading in the river, reaching for that other shore
The angels asked me how I felt about all I'd seen and heard
That they spoke to me, a pagan, gave me cause to doubt their word
But they laughed and said: "It doesn't matter, if you'll help us in our art
You've got a socialism of the heart, you've got a socialism of the heart"
I'm going upfield, way up on the hillside
I'm going higher than I've ever been before
That's where you'll find me, over the horizon
Wading in the river, reaching for that other shore
Their faces shone and they were gone and I was left alone
I walked these ancient empire streets till I came tearful to my home
And when I woke next morning, I vowed to play my part
I've got a socialism of the heart, I've got a socialism of the heart
I'm going upfield, way up on the hillside
I'm going higher than I've ever been before
That's where you'll find me, over the horizon
Wading in the river, reaching for that other shore
#BillyBragg #Upfield #TheMillionThingsThatNeverHappened

[@mitchellsaunders3546]

There’s a train line in Melbourne called the Upfield Line - I sing this song every time I see it on the schedule 😊

[@vanThomzen]

Rock, good mood and green fields - what more do you want? Thx Billy!

[@emilyjim]

I was singing this song whilst having a c section on my second child. The dr was asking where the music was coming from, and then they all peered over the surgical curtain and there I was. Singing. He turns 19 today ❤

[@ba7926]

If I had just one artist to listen to, it'd be Billy Bragg

[@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689]

Frank Zappa most likely, for the humour, the musical inventiveness and the healthy dose of cynicism.

[@frangarcia7774]

Best Motown song not recorded in Detroit

[@therushden]

still got the t-shirt somewhere, socialism of the ❤

[@iamthelazerviking23]

I got a socialism of the heart, too, Billy 🖤

[@jericotorres9139]

Love this album. I bought it on October 31, 1997. Listened to it on my walkman in the bus on the way home. Still love it to this day.

[@medes5597]

I didn't even know this song had a video. Love this one - such a joyous celebratory song.

[@handsonthroat]

I'll never forget when he played this in Philly. What a mensch. ♥️

[@jimmyzbike]

One of my favorites! Billy Bragg Big Band for President!!!!

[@sarahcain9577]

One of my favorite BB songs, and I never saw the video. Yes, keep ‘em coming!

[@mackymac3479]

You gave me the gift of Billy Bragg's music and for that I love you Clare.

[@leb9797]

Thanks billy

[@monkeezorg]

Keep 'em coming.

[@GPBX01B]

Perhaps my favorite BB song.

[@ciarlidelbuono5157]

Billy Bragg fa bene all'anima

[@ba7926]

Oh, keep um coming and keep reminding us of the old classics!!!!!

[@ianreynolds6845]

Love the horns !

[@sukhhayre]

My favourite Billy Bragg song. (although I prefer the instrumentally stripped down version you do in concert) From one pagan to another, "I Keep Faith"!

[@clivesnowden4348]

Another video I've never seen before. Such an underrated song, this one. Cheers, Braggy!

[@mikeschofield5500]

Great song, why have I only just found this channel. Great gig in Bristol recently Bill.

[@douglasparkinson4123]

one of my favourites.

[@mrsainsburys1]

Fan tastic, what a lovely Friday treat ❤️🙏👍

[@douglasparkinson4123]

am i nuts or is that the hill he did the Ode To The NHS on?

[@stanislav182000]

I love it

[@welshexile1963]

Excellent ❤

[@swthirteen]

great song and known actors - awful video

[@WillyBraggTV]

I seen Billy Bragg many times. One day, I will have to have him as a guest on my show, THE WILLY BRAGG SHOW 🌹☮️