Billy Bragg - Waiting For The Great Leap Forwards

[@YOURGIRL1769]

This man is criminally unknown by the masses!

[@massimoravedoni7881]

Criminally. He is probably one of the most valuable living artist

[@saianjuma1]

I had a professor in college in 1989 say that he thought Billy Bragg may be the only musician that will save us all. 27 years later, I think he was still right.

[@betrizla2013]

I love this , I think your professor may have been right too .

[@lalljp]

But he didn't save us all. No musician has had much impact on activism since the 1960s

[@saianjuma1]

Roger Dodger he didn't say. :)

[@saianjuma1]

And now that's... 32 years ago. :)

[@powerofthetime]

Socialism Sucks - but not this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3PCeKtmabCYlbM Join the Surf wave channel

[@shnixbot]

This is so much more than just a song

[@almendelsohn]

Just for clarification, he has updated this song CONSTANTLY over the years. I first saw Billy in the mid-80's and have seen regular concerts since. The lyrics always reflect the times.

[@powerofthetime]

Socialism Sucks - but not this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3PCeKtmabCYlbM Join the Surf wave channel

[@np02058]

@@powerofthetime Socialism has its flaws but not half as bad as corporatism that controls so much. More of a Pirate party person myself but i can see the good Socialism has done for the world. Even of a lot of their modern politicians are quite dim. although that describes politicians in general i suppose

[@dadon6055]

there should be nuremberg trials over how underrated Billy's music is... His music is that good.. it's a crime to not recognize it.

[@widlwood-wisdom]

Thank you Billy for still being out here doing what you do, speaking up in your lyrical way - singing truth to power.

[@chrisocony]

This song has that chill down the spine quality.

[@daverationality2268]

one man and a guitar and he controls the mood. whatta master

[@powerofthetime]

Share my version, i am a capitalist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3PCeKtmabCYlbM ///

[@franciscobarbosa726]

This machine kills fascists.

[@morganahoff2242]

Yeah, I first heard Billy Bragg in 1983, and it blew me away how he could command a stage and carve out a musical space, just one man with a guitar and a HUGE voice.

[@danielwindham2457]

This song reminds me that it's been 17 years and almost nothing has changed, despite my best efforts. Dam that hurts!

[@briantomcollins]

I think about that often. All these great songs that are decades old, and sadly, just as relevant.

[@Krantzstone]

When I grow up, I want to be Billy Bragg. ;)

[@Krantzstone]

warriorprince101010 Yeah, I am a Toys 'r' Us kid.

[@JamesBarrett23]

Krantzstone Tories are Us ...ha ha...get it.

[@CelticSaint]

What a multiculturalist who lives in the whitest part of England. Grow up and be hypocrite too. What fun.

[@Raelspark]

I wanna be Bill Gates

[@eugeniamacca2737]

me too

[@Kieran84ire]

I saw Billy Bragg last night in Dublin and it was brilliant, he is a very funny man and very inspiring. he played this song last and everyone joined in, thanks for a great night Bill!

[@mrsainsburys1]

seen him in 1990 in a small gig in birmingham england, was so quality! thats when i fell in love with the bragster,seen him loads since, the first time was with the great johnny marr x

[@emdummy]

Still waiting

[@absinthephrenz]

Ahhh what a perfect song. I want it played at my funeral!!

[@jlaleknas]

I understand why he does it - to keep it fresh and current, but - part of the joy of a Billy Bragg concert is singing along!!

[@TheIkaraCult]

Billy is a classic example of Punk Rock being our modern folk music, as John Robb has described it.

[@natashacook8785]

Billy has been grounding me and showing me the way forward now for nearly thirty years!

[@seemreal]

The Billy Bragg song is so good is almost brings into existence the better world it talks about.

[@michaelkleinegesse4717]

2 Legenden für immer....in einer Show....Henry Rollins und Billy Bragg....grinse die ganze Zeit!....

[@040setti]

Billy´s just great! I loved his songs and shows as early as mid-80`s (in Helsinki, Stockholm & Roskilde). Thanks! It´s great to have his voice, guitar and guts around - VERY empowering on times like these, with the big money telling so-called politicians what to do...

[@DrRichardPiper]

What a version! Every version he does of this contains the original genius, but this takes it up another level. What was he on at this time...? Stunning.

[@iannewton3286]

This is the best version I've heard. Love it. Let's hope he does a Trump version eh?

[@Pacquaio]

heard a number of different versions of this between 1991 and today superb stuff keep them coming Billy

[@jimishawcross7409]

Billy Bragg.......My favorite Bloke....

[@alisonlaing4212]

Spot the Aussie xxx

[@DaveK511]

Sing it Billy, sing it. One of my favorite songs.

[@edmcgowan1570]

Hat tipped, Billy. Listened to your bike shop version tonight, loved it, and felt a little hope. Still waiting.

[@shadow27b]

I like how he has updated the lyrics.... 20 odd years on this song still gives me the chills...

[@christophersmith1475]

Philip Shade I’ve seen and heard him perform this one dozens of times! The only duplicates are the recordings.... it’s as if he makes it up as he goes along. Close enough, anyway.

[@billobrien2599]

I just saw Billy Bragg last weekend. He's updated his lyrics again! Great concert! Still waiting for the great leap!

[@lonelyteenage7144]

I miss the Henry Rollins show 😢

[@oddjam]

Times are hard, but they won't get better if we don't persist. Solidarity y'all.

[@itsjoeyyyyyyyyy]

This is great. One of those songs you can listen to over and over.

[@freedomfyter]

This guy is a real artist's artist.. musician's musician

[@JessicaPrinciple]

billy bragg is amazing! intelligent and adaptive... love this new version that brings current issues into the spot light while maintaining the the classic sound of this great song

[@JamesBull-ks8um]

Billy Bragg what I call a visionary something needs to leap forward, a leader of the UNITED KINGDOM,😊

[@caitaintdead]

Probably one of the greatest songs I've ever heard. What a lyrical genius.

[@mattstapleton9584]

But if you wait you’ll wait forever ...

[@benharris4795]

great tune billy love u mate...

[@mindrolling24]

Love the update! Brilliant man.

[@staceyfriedrich2273]

How does this man get better with age? I mean Billy!

[@filthymags]

I saw him last night, he's still getting better

[@deadelectromix]

This is probably my favorite song right now. I saw him this morning at SXSW, I was blown away.

[@simpsons721]

Billy Bragg rocks!

[@RuggerFlail]

I love this song, Definitely a step up from the other version. Fantastic.

[@ckyfan969696]

Yea, it's really powerful because he is singing about so many serious things that I am witnessing right now. It's good to know he's still thinking about this shit.

[@alisonlemon2240]

love Billy always

[@toninhomoura3690]

Uma das mais lindas vozes do rock

[@ba7926]

You are the best musician...ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BrassMunkey19]

I love Billy's theme song.

[@Liamski06]

Forever true, forever my man, never compromise

[@SilverHammer1]

"will KZbin give MTV the sack" lol I guess we know how that turned out

[@Cathye3]

My favorite Billy Bragg song.. love it..

[@jesterface69]

This is so beautiful, thanks for uploading.

[@BETILYO]

Jajaja i suposed he must tryed a couple of telecaster guitars and they didn´t last! great men! thank you again! Hope to see more of billy this year!

[@eastroad]

Billy Bragg , This geezer should be in Westminster, he has inspired us so much Thanks to our Dad for introducing us to his L.P collection

[@redpillguru111]

Wakes me up every time i hear this!!!

[@tcda9699]

"In the former Soviet Union, the citizens demand, to know why they're still the target, of strategic air commands". If only the west had listened.

[@kathleencarson]

@diabloblanco75 your words are as much an inspiration to me as Billys are. To hear a marine talk as you do gives me great hope. LONG LIVE FREEDOM TO THE HUMAN RACE. Where ever you live and whatever your political or religious belifes, freedom to you. Long live DISSIDENCE. For we are not human without it

[@JJ62]

Oh man, that is absolute fucking brilliance. God bless Billy Bragg.

[@philmcelhinney]

Brilliant Video. Thanks for posting.

[@ashbyboy]

Still the only artist who can make my 39 year old non-dancer body move in a way it has not moved in a while...I just wish there was a big ole dancer floor with a bunch of people looking scared in the periphery, like the old days in the eighties.

[@jeremyput]

This is brilliant.

[@phosphorfilms]

These new lyrics are outrageously great and funny. I want an archive of all the iterations of this unbelievable song.

[@zx1cr]

Cheers Billy..:) I really liked the new lyrics..:)Great man...All respect

[@BarrysDebster1]

Billy -- you are my hero, and my prophet.

[@herc_ules_therealone]

Great song. Thanks for the upload.

[@e.c.martello2750]

Awesomeness.

[@nihilizt]

amazing!

[@davegreen1915]

My favourite version of my favourite BB track

[@fouldsie1]

Our hero has checked in - and you are quite correct ! He tells me that it is in fact an Australian guitar called a Jim Dyson TV De-luxe, not an instrument I'm familiar with. So there you are...

[@TheRedflagflyer]

Wot a legand Long live Billy Bragg

[@Theghostswithin]

Brilliant xx

[@chinaman612]

No no no no no no Billy. How could he drop the greatest line in rock and roll history "here comes the future and you can't run from it, if you've got a black list I wanna be on it".

[@blazak]

The world needs Billy now!

[@gusbourgeaiseau]

Bragg is awesome!

[@annikee59]

Love you Billy!!!!!

[@Chappuisat]

good song!

[@lowgens02]

Great lyrics,great song!

[@TheFirerazor]

it`s great ! thanxxxs !

[@atomicFlyer]

Great remake!

[@BETILYO]

OOOH YES! thank you so much! just cheked them out and Jim Dyson is no longer making this ones, to bad! i love that sound!

[@andyreeve4711]

Bravo Billy!!

[@aussieevonne7857]

Dude is a stone cold legend. Always has been.

[@Ledvolta]

Amazing!

[@BagofSunshine1001]

its cool how he changed some lyrics around to match up w/ todays times not many ppl do that

[@letmegoletmego]

I might love Billy Bragg.

[@LauraP014]

My Idol

[@Biffbradford]

Henry AND Uncle Bill ... awesome.

[@wesmatron]

Great variation on this Bragg classic

[@kathleencarson]

ah billy. your the man

[@Liamski06]

Go our BB!!!!!!!!

[@StanPomeray]

Sir Billy!

[@canuckleheadlimey]

Class

[@SAM-zt2uy]

Seen billy many a time even managed to bumb into in the crowd at another gig

[@PDauphin]

Such an uplifting track

[@geometrybot]

love this fuckin' song. makes me want a tele.

[@shieldaigbencher]

Legend

[@watthead]

Love both Rollins and Bragg.

[@livefreeallways]

Love this song : )

[@jeffmilligan7030]

A great, great reworking of the original

[@comaradella]

a country`s greatness comes from listening and learning, from dissidents sheep have no business in it

[@alisonlaing4212]

Thanks Billy, it is my theme song too :D

[@constantinethe27th33]

"Will the KZbin give MTV the sack?" It did but it seems to be headed down the same path of corporate sell out that MTV was, but not if the community has anything to say about it, just look at Rewind this year

[@CelticSaint]

I'm absolutly speechless.