Billy Franks Fulham Court @ The Troubadour

[@davidmattock229]

I never realised Billy had died, so sad. I saw the Faith Brothers supporting The Alarm in 1985 and they music has stayed with me to this day, never got the credit they deserved . RIP Billy

[@jamela218]

So true never did get that recognition Billy really deserve it never understood why?!?

[@poolsnookered3446]

I saw them supporting The Alarm in 1985, Think it was Hammersmith or somewhere in SW London. Awesome

[@mjh5437]

@@poolsnookered3446 That gig was at Hammersmith Palais I think,I went too.

[@MPress-nr6eo]

From an American fan who found Billy via "A Far Cry From Sunset" on an Amazon search for rock and roll books 2 years ago, I just tonight heard this version for the first time and am floored. I thought "Mass" was unsurpassable but this is at least it's equal to my ears. Happy to have both Faith Brothers CDs and now four of Billy's CDs. His "under-discovered" talent truly astounds and frustrates me. Thank you for giving us your great music.

[@jeffsmith8830]

So sad I never got to meet Billy and to tell him what a legend he was to me and so many others. What a songwriter and such a great man!!

[@darrenclarke736]

Once told Billy that I believed this was the 2nd greatest tune ever written, and he was chuffed. Still believe it now. Gonna miss this guy so much, such a sad loss. Thanks for the great songs and memories. Top man.

[@theleadshoes]

What's your first greatest tune?

[@jamela218]

It still is and anyone that has fond memories of Fulham Court will identify with this tune and the words, ❤️

[@dtilils]

God I miss Sunday evenings, down The Troubadour. listening to Billy. Sometimes to only 6, maybe 7 people. Such beautiful times.

[@apktime3468]

Wow! The man a genius. A few months before he passed, I asked him if he could help teach my son how to play the guitar. He said "of course I can, but you better be quick before I go to America". That unfortunately was the last I heard from him. Billy you were a great man. Long may you legend love on.

[@jofish21]

One of the greatest songs ever written. X

[@mjh5437]

What a voice,so much Soul..White Man.

[@mikeheadington3396]

In 2019 in England this song cries out throughout the land. I miss you so much Billy and so does this angry world. Sleep tight buddy xx

[@afroduckofdoom]

Billy, great gig last friday at Kingsmeadow, brought back fond memories of the mid/late 80's, good to hear all your classics again, and to shake the hand of the great 'unknown songwriter' !!!!

[@dixongerry]

i love this song forever

[@BillyFranks]

Thanks, Darren. My love affair with this song, still remains strong..

[@anniezagAnnie0854]

Great voice. Singing coming from the heart aiming the listener;s heart. Beautiful song. Excellent performance. Thank you Billy!

[@steveahernonline8638]

Bill this reminds me of the arch back in the day. RIP Mate - I'll never stop playing this - The Putney Boy xx

[@jamela218]

Fulham Court Archers i remember him and his band anyone that grew up on the estate 1980s knew them and always heard his band down them deep stairs, in fact I used to babysit for him and sue..?? , sad to hear of his passing a very genuine guy.

[@ottbrook]

R.I.P Billy your music will live on

[@paultimson2358]

RIP Billy, your genius lives on

[@jamela218]

Billy sings lovingly about when we came from and grew up fulham Court ❤️

[@MsKcr123]

RIP Billy. From a Fulham girl xxx

[@LouOkill]

Gosh Billy .....beautiful.....truly....all the best mate....

[@degsdexter]

Heartbroken to hear of Billys passing. RIP Billy and thank you for the music.

[@simonthornhill8539]

what a song! miss ya man!

[@jasmineandpoppyadventures6738]

An amazing guy - taken too soon. Sleep peacefully Billy xx

[@petecole]

Sleep well my friend x

[@s8wrd]

Pure Class !!!!!

[@michaelmclaughlin808]

Miss you.

[@MrBridgehill]

Ive just bought your book A Far Cry From Sunset looking forward to reading it as im on nights next week. Saw you 3 times in Newcastle in the 80's twice the Faith Brothers were support once at the Riverside main act happy days!

[@paulhayes4937]

I WAS AT THAT GIG WHEN THEY HEADLINED,FANTASTIC GIG

[@Iamsome61]

Gosh this is beautiful! I like Billy Franks (aka one of Ornshaw's buddies) =) - Shari

[@NikJass]

Tis a treat. Thanks :)

[@cartmanrago1]

hey i remember you from back in the day, i went to school with your daughter alison, i also remember you doing our year 6 play at holman hunt, i think we did that beatles song help if my memory serves me correct, glad to see your still doing your thing,

[@oldnrone]

Great!

[@BillyFranks]

We did All My Loving, Help & My Girl. Great Fun...

[@mjh5437]

Rest In Peace Billy....From another good Fulham boy,born & bred since 1963.xx

[@cartmanrago1]

Thats right good memory mate its all come back to me now, ive always thought you were very talented and its good 2 see your still going strong, i myself grew up in around fulham court, obviously 4 security i cant say my name but if you say to alison im the guy that owes her a fiver from year 6 she might remember me (we used to joke about it)

[@francescaparkin3438]

Wow.

[@MrBridgehill]

Class

[@uilium]

What are your influences?

[@JanineBooth]

So gutted. RIP.