Billy Strings - Love And Regret (Official Music Video)

“Love And Regret” - from Billy Strings, off his newest album Renewal, available everywhere now!
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Starring Billy Strings, Mary Booth & Travis Hudson
Directed by Nick Ray McCann
Produced by Cattivo Films and Bella Mazzola
1st AC: Andy Hawkes
Special Thanks to Dee’s Lounge and Sacred Dog Farm.
Commissioned by Billy Strings
About BILLY STRINGS:
Michigan-born and now Nashville-based, Billy Strings is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician, who arrived on the scene as “one of string music’s most dynamic young stars” (Rolling Stone). Strings is in the midst of a triumphant year after winning Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd GRAMMY Awards for his critically acclaimed record, Home. Produced by Glenn Brown, the record also led Strings to top Billboard’s 2020 year-end charts in both Bluegrass categories-Top Bluegrass Artists and Top Bluegrass Albums-and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Of the release, The Associated Press proclaims, “it is his creative musical storytelling, paired with solid vocals on Home that should seal the deal, pleasing fans of the genre and creating some new ones…the perfect blend of pure talent and pluck,” while The Wall Street Journal declares, “Billy Strings has clearly emerged as a premier guitar flatpicker of this era.” Since his debut, Strings has been awarded Guitar Player of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the 2019 International Bluegrass Music Awards, selected as one of Rolling Stone’s “New Country Artists to Know” and performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and PBS’ “Bluegrass Underground.” Known for his electric live shows, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour throughout 2021 including upcoming shows in Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Austin, Atlanta and Nashville among several others.
Out now via Rounder Records, Renewal was produced by Jonathan Wilson (Conor Oberst, Roger Waters, Father John Misty) and solidifies Strings’ position as a singular artist-one who honors the history of the music that inspires him, while continually pushing it forward. With the record’s sixteen tracks, Strings shares a more personal and honest perspective through his songwriting, while incorporating his wide range of influences with elements of bluegrass, classic rock, metal, psychedelic music and more.
LYRICS
(Apostol / Allen)
Down by the river
The water’s cold
Used to have a girl but that’s alright
She came to me in a dream
And slipped away like a running stream
The hours of silence
In the light of the moon
Brings to me a sense of ease
There’s nothing else that I could do
For that woman won't be pleased
I see her running
But I’m not the same
I’ve chased after pleasure
To bury my pain
But it’s resurrected
When I say her name
My love and regret are one in the same
The scream of a raven
The screech of an owl
A heartbroke and lonesome coyote howl
Those old Hartford records that we used to play
And the silence when she went away
A flower illustrated in bloom
Floating on a wisp of consciousness
She rides innocently down the river to
the place where the light lives
And shrugs off enchantment with a sigh
Dreaming from the first moment of her life
Unheard songs bathed in silver ring out as
morning rolls into the endless
I see her running
But I’m not the same
I’ve chased after pleasure
To bury my pain
But it’s resurrected
When I say her name
My love and regret are one in the same
I keep wandering back
To a place in my mind
Where moonlight reflections return to her eyes
To gaze at the water once more
Before turning again to the sky
Down by the river
The water’s cold
Used to have a girl but that’s alright
She came to me in a dream
And slipped away like a running stream
#BillyStrings #Bluegrass #Guitar
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[@lisaaustin8127]

we were so honored and excited to be a part of this project! we have such a special place here just outside nashville , we are regenerative farmers and animal rescuers! Our sweet little homestead is shining so bright in this perfect beautiful song! come visit us !

[@kuebby]

That's beautiful. What do you grow on your farm?

[@simpsimpson5175]

@@kuebby marijuana

[@kuebby]

@@simpsimpson5175 Not in Tennessee they don't lol

[@lisaaustin8127]

@@kuebby We rescue animals and we’re holistic farmers so I grow lots of immunity syrups elderberries garlic anything you compare with the fire cider immunity syrup and then I have a whole pollinator garden just for the bees and butterflies

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@@lisaaustin8127 Wow, that's wonderful!

[@brianvoith4235]

Billy!!! Do you even realize what you're sitting on? I mean I think you do, but brother there are no limits, just take it and run. Keep it real, genuine ,from the heart. You and yours are a beacon in a world gone mad, and I don't think I'm overstating this. Let your love light shine. Let it shine. Let it shine.

[@keithbordeau4874]

You put it into words nicely. Billy is the fucking man.

[@hobiegillis9453]

U did not overstate anything, words merely understate what they do unless some new language is invented.

[@erichfetterolf3720]

Let it shine on me! Lovelight🙏🏾❤️

[@MeetMe-at-TheCreek]

Truly an amazing talent . Just hope he stays true and doesn't go towards the currupt route. Hopefully he stays true to the music and fans and away from the evil oligarchs

[@michaelfrizzell6023]

I totally agree he's from another planet

[@mbbalsl]

In a world full of ugliness, Billy and the boys bring such a refreshing joy and lightness with their music. Thankful to watch the journey to the top. Keep being that light for those of us in the dark.

[@1bigbillz]

Ugliness? The worlds amazing gamma

[@cainearcher8684]

Can be amazing and gloomy just depends where you are/where and how you feel but that lyric I chased after pleasure to bury my pain God dam .......

[@moparky43]

@@1bigbillz world is bat shit crazy ..Media spreading lies, riots, shootings , hatred..etc I don't even wanna think about what it'll be like when my kids get my Age or older.. I'd give anything to Teleport back to the 80s and 90s

[@MrMobileVortex]

@@moparky43 You choose to live in this world. It's easy to cast that to the side. let the circus run itself, that's all it is.

[@universeishostile810]

damn your world must be ugly if this is joyous and lightness LOL. but you got that right sir, these guys are talented!

[@jadarahn3509]

I can listen to this song over and over. It's beautiful and melancholy.

[@-darthperrock-1987]

Nothing ever sounds so good as heartache.

[@k20nutz]

I'm not denying this, but have you ever heard a blown, cammed, big block Chevy? It's pretty close to the same level of emotion.

[@scoobtay]

It’s refreshing to have a Billy Strings song come along that a mere mortal can pick up a guitar and play along to

[@JamesSmith-re9gr]

haha they are far and inbetween

[@ZeligUbique]

Exactly , and it’s such a good little ditty to sing and play

[@criffsk8]

Enough to leave....another good one to sing and play...... without being a guitar legend!

[@iansmith7321]

PURE MICHIGAN, Thanks for keeping it strong.

[@erichfetterolf3720]

Yeah buddy!!

[@jakethesnake-84]

Billy Strings and the rest of the band are simply some of the best to ever live.

[@k20nutz]

Thank you for not expressing this in the animal equivalent.

[@andrewtucholski9709]

Ol blue made her debut. Love it keep rocking Billy

[@JanetH.215]

What a beautiful song. Words of a poet.

[@robsol123]

Billy strings is the guitar hero of the 20’s *21st century* 🌅🎶🎸🧡

[@michaelenders3600]

WOW, just WOW! My 1st time hearing Billy, and he is EVERYTHING I remember about County/Bluegrass as a kid growing up in the 70's! THANK YOU!

[@grahamdillinger7338]

Thank you billy for sharing your talent to the world. We love you

[@jrc7660]

That middle melancholy part reminds me of a Morrison poem. Amazing song from a great album that imho shows great lyrics are in BMFS bag of tricks as well.

[@chasphotography]

GREAT SONG !!!!!! I'm so used to seeing live videos of Billy doing live shows doing covers it's cool to hear an original in his true individual voice instead. And seeing a conceptual artistic cinemagraphic translation in the video instead of just concert footage. Like a new petal in the blooming of his journey unfolding.

[@billystringsprivate976]

Thanks for your love and support

[@heatherroselockwood]

Please share more music soon. We can't get enough. Congrats to you and your sweet wife❤ surely that poem was about her.

[@jakereeves8172]

Going through a hell of a traumatic break up right now and this song and Wargasm are in constant rotation. Thank you Billy strings.

[@1965kid]

If you're gonna call yourself Billy Strings you better be a great guitar player! And by golly, he is!

[@ekomanurung]

Love you Billy. Big support far from Indonesia.

[@masterbastard7521]

So grateful this exists! Blessed are those who will view this

[@imawallass]

My friend was mad cause I showed him this song and he cried! That is damn good songwriting!

[@stevehomegrown4294]

This is pure poetry. Beautiful song. I’m showing it to everyone I can. I’ve been with my woman for 7 years now. I’m 28 years young. But even if you’re happily taken, this is somewhere we have all been, and therefore can appreciate the story of heart ache. Bravo Billy…. Bravo.

[@matthewalanprice]

Is that Jesus from Walking Dead? Seriously I think I've watched this 10000x times. Can't get enough. Thank you Billy!!!

[@MonicaDBrini]

That was hauntingly beautiful.

[@billystringsprivate976]

Thanks for your love and support

[@wiggyandtaco]

I saw billy for the first time @ the mission ballroom in Colorado. He came out and covered Pink Floyds "Fearless" From the first strums, I knew, then and there, that I was standing in front of the best band to ever grace a stage. Much like what it would have been like to see a hendix or santana!

[@irocket100xs]

I love his voice! Whimsical, backwoods, bluesy and lighthearted.

[@Kevin-zy2xz]

Much respect billy! Since I started listing to your music, my life has felt right where it should be.

[@hazknow12]

Impeccable music- noted the star in the fire too...such a subtle note to display...quite beautifully brilliant 🥰 ❤🥰

[@johnm.5913]

Bro I too was like these fools did not put a pentagram in the fire lol. It's beautiful.

[@hazknow12]

@@johnm.5913 it wasn't inverted - upright is Wiccan- which indicates a symbiotic(of mutual benefit) relationship with the Earth ❤

[@lisaaustin8127]

we call that spot down by our creek the witches hut!!

[@_Cicero_]

Jeff Austin is smiling down from the Great Beyond. Thank the gods for Billy & the bois 🙏

[@faithyates7826]

Oh my god, you are just amazing!

[@billystringsprivate976]

Thanks for your love and support

[@chadcarverwfinelinedesigns9790]

You remind me of Ronnie Van Zant on your vocals and you pick like and just as good as Gary Rossington who ive always considered one of the best guitarist in my opinion. Great material on "Renewal" but my fav is in that almost empty room while wailing out the preacher and the bear on that box, You was making them strings talk! I really think that video will never be topped. There are many of the top great artists that you could rank right up there with them on that one. I wish i could play like that, from years of me trying trust me, that style cannot be learnt from a lesson but thats a gift you born with! Even if lessons taught you, the same lessons cant teach everyone, the gift! Blessed Billy!

[@35dola]

That was you at the pool . I love this song

[@seanmcgrath9167]

why am i sure i think ive heard this before.....its like a old pair of slippers. love this

[@azariah636]

This song will be on Yellowstone season 5. Calling it now.

[@NineteenEighty8]

thank you billy, really.

[@BadBoysBailBondIndiana]

Another masterpiece by Billy and the crew. Speaking of masterpieces, I’d LOVE to hear you do “When I Paint My Masterpiece” live then maybe dive right into “Never Trust A Woman” as an extended jam. 🥳✌️❤️‍🔥

[@Kingspeakbackcountry]

Thanks Billy for kickin' my ass with that song. Married 20 years, separated for 4 and now divorced... but then I will listen to California Sober and I'm all good 👍everything you said in this song happened to me....and then to have the genius to end your song chiasmically.....BRO!!!!!! LOVE IT

[@paulaspeier3493]

Billy this is devine, I seriously don't know how you could sing better but there it 8s! Enjoy yourself young man and don't forget God, your parents and from where you came. And those who have loved you since your humble beginning. Exquisite!!!!

[@ahutch3835]

Thunder don't get you, then the lightning will. Family all Day ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BigBurlyGarage]

Downright dig dis ditty.

[@WilliamMonroe13]

Just beautiful ❤

[@bhuffman1928]

Should have won the Grammy. Also , the band is not Grateful Dead junk. They are the Billy Strings band. He's a one and only and his band is too. ---Like all the greats.

[@patriciawallenmusic]

You guys are the best!!

[@anthonywozniak7373]

The Highway Men walked, so Billy Strings could run.

[@melissajorgensen7917]

Beautiful!

[@lonegypsyy4341]

This is Grammy worthy

[@josephworrell8557]

3:33… pentagram in the fire. Just saying. 🤘🤣🤘

[@samekstrom7681]

Billy Strings Mr. Steal ya Girl

[@bhuffman1928]

Damnit, Billy and band, you all give my soul a lovely warmth. Great lyrics ,great musicians . Thank you.

[@ShermTheGerm77]

fantastic song. Pain and suffering never sounded so damn good.✌️

[@joshiewhite]

Saw him play this live 2 days ago. Already want to see him again. Met so many people who had been to 20+ billy shows! So insane.

[@yazzapp]

Imagine this beautiful piece in the k-rose radio channel while driving to an unknown destination in the desert.

[@wmrustycox]

What a great song...

[@specific78]

such good music. i guess that's why i have it playing in the background all the time 😂

[@johnm.5913]

Ur putting urself in that straight up good dimension my friend.

[@mswhat298]

I have no words…simply magnificent. Bravo Billy.

[@checkitooot]

Great writing, great vocals, great production and GRATE playing by the band. Billy, Billy, Jarrod, Royal, + John and Spencer - Thanks boys!

[@oreanna.anez.romero]

Down by the river The water's cold Used to have a girl but that's alright She came to me in a dream And slipped away like a running stream The hours of silence In the light of the moon Brings to me a sense of ease There's nothing else that I could do For that woman won't be pleased I see her running But I'm not the same I've chased after pleasure To bury my pain But it's resurrected When I say her name My love and regret are one in the same The scream of a raven The screech of an owl A heartbroke and lonesome coyote howl Those old Hartford records that we used to play And the silence when she went away A flower illustrated in bloom Floating on a wisp of consciousness She rides innocently down the river to The place where the light lives And shrugs off enchantment with a sigh Dreaming from the first moment of her life Unheard songs bathed in silver ring out as Morning rolls into the endless I see her running But I'm not the same I've chased after pleasure To bury my pain But it's resurrected When I say her name My love and regret are one in the same I keep wandering back To a place in my mind Where moonlight reflections return to her eyes To gaze at the water once more Before turning again to the sky Down by the river The water's cold Used to have a girl but that's alright She came to me in a dream And slipped away like a running stream

[@joycemcfee1829]

What a beautiful song! It transcends all kinds of music genres, if I'm saying that right. You are so talented. Please stay safe in this crazy world.

[@derekeboyd]

Thanks for the tunes, Billy! You're a bright light in a dark world!

[@Beenthere61]

Wondering if Billy Strings comes to Toronto, Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 we would love to see him here & live would be amazing…😊🕯❤️✌️

[@jjjli21]

I hope we are blessed to many, many years of the boys doing what they do!

[@leftovercheese]

Hey now! Sweet license plate (~);} We love you guys

[@vwald]

2:31 ;)

[@brendahanlon6640]

Billy's music keeps me keeping on

[@rickypalmer1142]

This guy's gonna do great things for music for (good Lord willing) a long long time to come. 🖤🙏🖤

[@erichfetterolf3720]

Is doing!! Is doing!!😄

[@konnorkilgore9112]

“I keep wanderin back, to a place in my mind, where moonlight reflections return to her eyes, to gaze at the water once more, before turning again to the sky” that line gives me chills every damn time!!!

[@xbluebells]

Nice mellow Willie Nelson vibe! Chill out Music. Thanks Billie and Crew.

[@bryanlafferty4631]

Billy strings to the top!

[@hobiegillis9453]

I spend days listening to your songs. I absolutely love the lyrics you write. Huge poetry fan. I pray you never stop. You're the Michael Jordan of country/bluegrass. Much love brotha

[@mamabear7110]

Such talent. Beautiful song!

[@spongeorpete7289]

Ohh. I love this song. Probably the best on renewal. Allways thought it needed a video!

[@Jillian60]

Beautiful song...I love the chords...I was camping out in my van last summer in Newport and I could hear their music traveling in waves...Live from the Folk Festival... 🎶

[@billystringsprivate976]

Thanks for your love and support

[@Jillian60]

@@billystringsprivate976 You’re Welcome...Thanks for the Music

[@Wqsmh]

Beautiful song. Thank you Billy

[@kruger]

Let's go, Billy! ✌👊💪

[@donnascheanonskaruppa8788]

Amazing Independent Artist 🎼💯

[@JakeHemphill]

What a master!

[@cherylwilliams904]

🌼 33 🌼 SEEDS OF LIFE BLOOM ~AETHER~ THANKS FOR ALL THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC RESTORING THE CRYSTAL LIGHT DOME❄️♎🎵

[@paulomarins]

This guy is a great artist.

[@tomgillespie9815]

Another Masterpiece Billy. They just keep coming. ✌🪕🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@michaeltreadway5420]

Oh Billy, you've done it again 👏

[@Loydamus]

Not only can he cut some fucking heads but he also writes beautiful songs. Best all around.

[@erichfetterolf3720]

He could have beat Ralph Macchio in “Crossroads” ha🤪

[@GettingItDoneNorthOf7]

Awesome Billy! Luv seeing your car in the video.

[@operator0]

Is Billy taking vocal lessons? It seems to me, over the past year or two, his vocals have gotten much, much better.

[@nicoledraper5780]

Your listening lessons are just paying off 😌

[@erichfetterolf3720]

Yes he does

[@dirttrackdemons5396]

Love listening to how Billy sings and strings and blings and i'm sure he probably has wings.🙏

[@difranco2k7]

Refreshing to hear raw & uninhibited words of poetry as such. Very awesome.

[@michaelmaas5544]

We sure miss Billy here in Traverse City ! So glad I took every opportunity I had to see him while he was here.

[@highlonesome-coloradobluegrass]

Love it Billy!

[@swhaley83]

outstanding

[@eddiesmithermusic]

👍

[@anonymous-oc5wd]

Love ur music from my dead head parents ur Def on my play list always

[@iangoodisDMX]

New fan here. Love your music, Billy! You guys are tops.

[@shanemcbride28]

Beautiful, relatable pain.

[@DaveW74TVN]

Impeccable! The arrangement is next level.

[@Bluegeek1]

That is a beautiful song I love everything about it

[@FRAN2639]

Dreamy voice. The versatility of your vocals and playing are beyond amazing!

[@thetrimgym]

Your music lifts me up and brings much joy in these dark yet incredible times . Thanks so much .

[@TheREZMobile]

Delicate and Delightful. Well played G

[@asage261]

This song makes me cry every time. Just perfect ♥️

[@waderogers9399]

Thanks billy n co. I needed this tonight. Love that moon n that sky.✌

[@anonymous-oc5wd]

I love this song love u William

[@danielnicholson239]

90th! Some strange KZbin algorithm brought me here months ago, I liked it. I never left. Thank you

[@aliciafrost2775]

Beautiful music & lyrics ❤