Jake Bugg - Trouble Town

[@nickshires3200]

Brilliant song, brilliantly sung. Great choice for "Happy Valley" series

[@pauls7803]

Would be better sung if he dropped the fake American accent though.

[@annalishagoring]

It is

[@paulcornish4155]

One of the best TV dramas top bins

[@GMObkirchner]

Wow!!! I just started watching Happy Valley and I had to look up the title song, it is so good! Never in my life would I have expected a 17-year old lad to be the artist behind this brilliant song. Totally blown away!

[@carlawestlund4429]

Hey I'm thrilled Soo down with you on this so the first 2 episodes of Happy Valley a year ago just hooked u yesterday at my library for the Third but the song didn't ring a bell. Does he rock or WHAT Holey Cow I'm in love why in the world didn't any record company sign him up❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FedericoZara]

Concordo!!!❤ Uno splendido brano, per una bellissima serie.👏

[@msp5087]

I love the song ever since I found it on Happy Valley and Jake's voice is brilliant very old school!

[@tomreilly1061]

Found him 12yr ago and still shocked he's not huge compared today's TALENT!!

[@americangirlx4]

The big record companies aren't interested in "talent." They only promote those that do exactly as they're told to push their "sick" agenda. Watch that old interview with Bob Dylan on who he's aligned with to get where he is!

[@Loser4]

He's such a gifted boy.

[@domingof7701]

Why are you commenting all of his videos?

[@tazzron]

Dirty Harry He's looking for a deeper reason. I could engage in stoning adulterers in Saudi Arabia and state the reason as "no law prohibits me from doing so", but that doesn't explain anything, does it?

[@Gexrge_OSRS]

***** He doesn't need a reason to comment on a KZbin video. The comment section is open for anyone to use, and that's exactly what he's doing. Obviously he admires Jake's talent, and wants to express his admiration via the comment section. Is that a deep enough reason for you and Domingo F?

[@tazzron]

George Fleming Yeah.

[@lalinhasonhadora7603]

Verdade

He looks a lot like a young Keith Richards. Very refreshing to see a talented kid like him. He has the musical maturity not seen in your typical teen.

[@rebeccaherald5154]

I just love the tone of his voice!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pauls7803]

What about the fake American accent though?

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Very Bob Dylan

[@pauls7803]

@@TheFakeyCakeMaker Who is actually from America

[@JamesBrown-ij1px]

Fantastic song! Great talent. I found you through this song on ‘Happy Valley’!

[@omengaming9391]

It's amazing to think he recorded this in 2011 when he was around 17, amazing song writer and singer.

[@nancyrosow924]

I find his lyrics meaningful/soulful and his melodic sense is what's been missing from music for 30 years. I can't stand the way "Broken" was recorded - way too much reverb on the vocal but, yet, it puts in tears three bars in. Incredible

[@aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219]

I dont understand how this kid isnt huge. I mean Im glad he isnt in a way. But man, what a talented kid.

[@sevensolaris]

+Chris Tompkins It doesn't make sense to me either.

[@fannyschmeller4531]

20 mill net worth. He's doing fine.

[@fadingwalls9670]

he's got such an old sound to him... first time i listened to him i thought he was a 60s thing, dead and burried by now :p gosh he's amazing

[@DG-wu7ke]

We got to see him live at the Station Inn (Nashville) 3 years back. He is incredibly talented and is the most humble young artist

[@ShalomYal]

The radio only plays auto tuned crap

[@CroxleyEducator]

Jake himself revealed that this was just a run-through when they were recording - and it was perfect, so they used it.THAT's how bloody good he is.

[@Michelle_Schu-blacka]

The amount of classic and iconic songs that happen by accident will amaze you. My friends still performing are obsessed with a 'professional' sound where I prefer to just let the vibe take me wherever it goes, generally take whatever comes out at the end and try and write something before I'm out of the moment.

[@elkbirabencherif5435]

In the 90's he would have been an idol

[@EllieJayden]

I relate so much to this song because I live in a shit hole of a town.

[@ashessx0]

EllieJayden Same here... it sucks but I love this song.

[@lokaikoyuki2809]

+EllieJayden Look on Google Rochdale, United Kingdom, have a look there, you'll say "that is worse than mine", I know this because Rochdale is the worse place to live in, in the United Kingdom, there's drunk people-druggys, you name it, its here, we even got hookers down in town. xD, maybe not so much hookers, well how am I to know, I don't go town late at night. XD

[@lerky1984]

+Lokai Koyuki (LokiBoy) Rochdale is nowhere near the worst place to live in U.K you have lead a sheltered life if you really believe that. Rochdale is a great place to live.

[@lerky1984]

im not the judge of all towns, I havnt been to all the towns to be able to judge them & I suspect you havnt either.

[@lokaikoyuki2809]

Hm, not really, out off Haywood and Rochdale, if you don't live in any of these places, you really wouldn't know, oh and Leeds. But every part of these places has their own 'gang' and Rochdale has a lot of kids running about cavving it up. But everywhere has Chavs.

[@neiltritschler608]

Debut album released 10 years ago this year and I still play it! 😀

[@kalympsia]

You're saving our generation. Thanks ! Great song !!

[@vickyvale831]

I've been waiting for music like this- to finally be proud of my generation's musical talents

[@albaperez7876]

Stuck in speed bump city Where the only thing that's pretty Is the thought of getting out There's a tower block overhead All you've got's your benefits And you're barely scraping by In this trouble town Troubles are found In this trouble town Words do get 'round Kick the bottom make troubles flee Smoke until our eyes would bleed Sparkle pop the seed Hear the sirens down the street The kids get light on their feet Or they'll be in the back seat In this trouble town Troubles are found Sitting on the pavement Boy you've missed your payment And they're gonna find you soon If there's a beating in the rain If there's a little bit of pain, man You're the one it happens to If I talk of getting out I only hear the laughter loud It's gotten ugly at home Somewhere there's a secret road To take me far away I know But til then I am hollow In this trouble town Troubles are found In this trouble town Fools are found Sitting on the pavement Boy you've missed your payment And they're gonna find you soon If there's a beating in the street If there's a feeling of defeat You're the one it happens to Stuck in speed bump city Where the only thing that's pretty Is the thought of getting out

[@82ferrits]

If it wasn't for you I would not be able to sing this song because It is so long

[@fredrickaappletree3402]

Thanks 👍🏻🙂

[@unagordon1309]

I'm older than most of you guys (especially the band) but you know what - your voice grabbed me - raw/real/honest and the same feeling when I first heart Bob Dylan. Please keep going and keeping it real.

[@cherylreznor181]

Thanks xx

[@cherylreznor181]

@@unagordon1309 I actualy thought it was Bob Dylan!! Was shocked when I found out it wasn't lol

[@LordFunzo]

Bloody fantastic, wouldn't shoot him down as a copy cat, the lad is only 17 and everyone has their inspirations, this guy is like a breath of fresh air these days even if he wouldn't have been 40 years ago music is quite circular like that. I cannot wait for his first album! im sure his own sound will develop more and more.

[@vivianp6474]

I had to look who sang this!! Loved Happy Valley!!!❤ I’m a jake bugg fan and thought it was so cool it was him! Love British shows and all the actors I’ve gotten to live.

[@PBowyer123]

Got so much time for this guy. Reminds me of the music legends back in the day. Keep it up, may not get world famous, but you'll sure as hell get the respect from people who know real music.

[@dhutch12345]

I love the intro song and the series ,it’s awesome.🎼🦅🕊️✌️

[@ESTXX00001]

Please keep this sound in your newer songs it is amazing!

[@VantiveMan]

everytime I watch 'Happy Valley' I think of this song!

[@hellhightide]

+VantiveMan ikr

[@James-gc5if]

+VantiveMan Because it's the theme tune maybe?

[@LiamBarlow]

+VantiveMan I don't like Jake Bugg but because it was on Happy Valley, i really don't mind it xD What a TV series, I cannot wait for series 3, if the make one.

[@VantiveMan]

+Liam Barlow Surely ..after that ending ...there HAS to be a 3rd series..... if the BBC can afford to commission it... otherwise Red Production Company may have to sell it to Amazon, Netflix, like happened to Ripper St...which then died............... PS I like Jake Bugg..like a young Dylan only a better singer and great lyrics...but not sure if he can progress...turn electric like Dylan did? Who knows?

[@gabipooks]

+VantiveMan Season 3 has been confirmed :)

[@musiclover9361]

He's come a long way! I saw him in 2012, when he played 'The Den', the smallest stage at the Cambridge Folk Festival. He's headlining next year's Sunday night!

[@NaticzkaKaminskaHenryDolphin]

People write that they heard it on 'Happy Valley' but I heard it for the first time on the unaired pilot of the American TV show 'Hatfields & McCoys' from 2013. It's here on KZbin if you want to watch it. The idea was quite good but they should have made it a Western, and it would have been picked up by the network then, in my opinion. Anyway, brilliant song! Greetings from Poland!

[@snowhitedyke]

Can't say his music is exactly my taste but can't knock he's got an awful lot amount of talent. And this song in particular is stellar.

[@kanailal]

My mom is from Cambridge, my dad is from New York. I grew up going back and forth between the US and the UK. Love this song, reminds me of my childhood.

[@02hilles]

he is in his own league, one word AMAZING!

[@jamescandler8322]

First peice of music Ive heard in the charts all year, that actually has meaning in its lyrics and originality in the rhythm. Jake bugg is awesome

[@Kirkunik1]

The lyrics are great. How can one argue with "Stuck in speed bump city where the only thing that's pretty is the thought of getting out"? Or...."it's got an ugly echo"? This is the kind of stuff you'd hear on the back roads in the rural south. Raw, real and meaningful. Not just yelling and having a fit. It's telling a story with artistry and skill.

[@shapirothehero4818]

S Kirk it’s about Clifton, Nottingham in the east midland not the south

[@sevensolaris]

Love that stanza: There's a tower block overhead All you've got's your benefits And you're barely scraping by It really paints a picture of contemporary England; the misery of Orwellian living situations and the absence of any good jobs.

[@dlawlis]

I try to avoid speed bumps because they make me spill my beer.

[@Arctica88]

@@shapirothehero4818 He's referring to the American South. This style of music was born there.

[@wakeup2thelies908]

Johnny cash from the north of cuntland

[@jamesmckinley7686]

Just watched happy valley and could not get this song out of my head. I love it

[@f.valencia163]

the new guy who revives the good music!!!!

[@sineadQ24]

I'm sick of listening to older music and wishing I was around when it first came out..then I heard of Jake Bugg..glad to be 15 in 2012 now!

[@vivianf.1449]

In love with this song again after all this times. Thank you for all those great songs Jake ♡ Luv ya

[@MJPICKify]

Serious talent. Great to hear such a young lad play this kind of music. Its blues man!!

[@darien4969]

i still don't know why he is not so popular ....... such a shame

[@emmahines2114]

+Aneddam Mouad u don't like him wow u need work

[@jklhjkhjl]

+Emma Hines and you need some reading lessons people in glass houses lol

[@nunnster446]

two things - he is popular, and he’d be ruined by the media and fans if he was super popular and famous/he wouldn’t get his authentic style if he was extremely popular

[@vermilion1752]

Becoming popular isn't usually a good thing. Look at Kings of Leon.

[@terrismith9662]

Happy Valley brought me here. This song is BADASS!

[@isabellastrunk9525]

A decade later and it's still one of my favorite albums! 🤘🎶

[@grumpydocc]

“Happy valley “gosh really good serie thought first was a classic USA soundtrack

[@therickman1990]

How can anyone dislike this, its been so long since we heard some good music instead of a quick finished half ass cover. Lots of festivals this year, hope I get to see him :D

[@ellipsisp1601]

Shame didnt discover this before as it is such a good song. But Happy Valley brought me here and is an absolutely bloody good series! i recommend it.

[@leticiadantas3174]

Meu Deus, como eu amo as músicas desse cara!

[@emmahall8041]

leticia dantas no English.

[@rodsreel]

Solid songwriting, a song with balls about it well done the young uns the whole band are spot on.

[@aguferro]

Simplemente ¡fantástico! auténtico sonido de los 60. Mucha carrera musical le queda Mr. Bugg

[@ztyn95]

His music is like a throwback.

[@angiemolek8865]

yeah boiiii!!! you got it right... please please be my next Dylan!!! don't lose your folk feel boy you are a freaking legend!!

[@kaisatyr]

He abandoned the folk :(

[@aardvaarkisgood]

This talented fellow has all the makings of a John Lennon in the making, just waiting to blossom. Imaginative lyrics, strong melody line, pertinent subject matter, all the necessary ingredients of a great talent.

[@Queenofginger1717]

Happy valley ❤

[@vivafontanelli]

❤

[@AndreaJohnson27]

I hope this is a start of a trend. Our generation needs more talented musicians so far he's the only one I've found.

[@whollyrocks]

This will DEFINATELY bring decent music back into the charts!

[@CoolCumber187]

i live like 20 miles away from where this dude grew up he's legit man big future i hope

[@sandymorales9552]

me encata Jake Bugg mi artista favorito ;)

[@AlexisWhiteWright]

Excelente participación en el corona capital. Tienes todo para llegar mas lejos. Jake Bugg it's awesome. Thanks for visit méxico. come back of again.

[@kwood9307]

Just discovered "Happy Valley" on Netflix (the despair was palpable) and heard this song...so I slid over here to YT...and dammit this guy's good...I'm now a fan.

[@Bubbles-od2tv]

Same 🙂

[@caroljohnson8570]

Series 3 just started on our BBC - an acclaimed drama - lives up to its praise - and yes Jake is still playing with the cover tune.- trouble town.

[@alexreeed]

These lyrics really mean something about his home town of Clifton, good stuff

[@andymccabe6102]

At the risk of sounding patronising, I am well chuffed that your sound is so real, authentic and from Clifton. I like your style Mr Bugg. I thought you came across really well on The Graham Norton Show... Humble with lovely manners. Maybe we can have a jam one day.

[@pauls7803]

How can the sound be real when he sounds American? He's from Nottingham

[@love-lp9pu]

12 years later and still one of the best albums truly the bob dylan of our generation

[@LawyerDells]

Happy Valley brought me here! Love it :-).

[@fransvanprooye1446]

Me too. Never heard of him b4. But then like his songs.

[@AlleHamstra]

Im 64 and I love this !! A new Dylan is born !!! Super !!!

[@lordmuck1]

Amazing!! This kid is great and should be huge... Johnny Cash must be looking down with a big smile on his face :)

[@emilyfinch8136]

I have no idea what to do with my Monday mornings now that HV is over but listening to this helps. ☺️

[@danielbrito5390]

he opened for the black keys, he blew me away.

[@blondieblueeyz1]

Love the fact his songs are short but sooo sweet it leaves you wanting more...

[@Theteresamonster]

We need this music. This can soothe the savagery, even if for a moment. Bring us back to the vinal record era of Moody, Neil, Beatles, Cat, and Ted. Get er done youngin!

[@gemmadavis8931]

absolutely brilliant - love that you can hear lots of amazing artists when he sings like, especially bob dylan. And the fact he's northern is great!

[@Grahamgusbull]

Theme song to one of the best TV series EVER!

[@pauls7803]

Could have gone for Chumbawamba or someone though, who actually sound Yorkshire rather than fake American.

[@chuckkrew]

This kinda takes me back fifty years ago to the folk movement. The big time music producers are going to hate it if it takes off again. They are the real stars of the top 40, not the song and dance artists who front their drivel. This stuff doesn't need bells and whistles, thunder and lightning, sound FX and a fancy video with half naked people strutting around. It has all it needs: heart and soul.

[@eunicejimenez2040]

me agrada mucho su voz :)

[@vwkeen]

Universal themes. Unique voice. Hope he can capture this again.

[@themanwithnoname2816]

Happy Valley finale on the 5th February 2023, anyone excited?

[@joshuaboote8868]

Me!

[@antechinus100]

hereabouts on the 19th April 24. Repeated over the next 2 evenings.

[@carlawestlund4429]

Tyetye sign me up❤❤❤❤

[@carlawestlund4429]

Story of my life.. 😂I'm late oh well only for this comment stuff happy to be hook n up with the glad tidings of this beat

[@aleksj3489]

Jake, please come to New York!!! We need you here!

[@emmahines2114]

Spectacular

[@liamdkb1]

Music may just be getting better, all kinds are on the attack with a few good artists leading the way for good music. Thank god, this week macklemore and american rapper sold 78000 albums independently and now the UK has this man creating mind blowing music.

[@TheWeiterman]

Great song , great voice. The new Jhonny Cash!!!

[@kathrynhettinger1321]

No, the first Jake Bugg.

[@charliemcviar9649]

Kate Boe Bate couldn't have said it better myself!

[@espiasrock8424]

Here in Argentina we are many followers of Jake Bugg. And his psychedelic voice traps us. It is already an indisputable influence in my music.

[@Charlie25188]

I came here because of Happy Valley BBC One.

[@longlivethekingisded]

Such a good show!

[@AlmightySarlac]

That's the point, under the surface of a supposedly happy, small Calder Valley community where everyone knows each other, lies rape, murder, kidnapping, conspiracy and drug addiction. A brilliant series and a perfect choice for theme song.

[@nspector]

Yeah, me too. I thought the singer was female and American..... :o

[@AussieTPP]

Me too

[@mindrolling24]

Charlie25188 Me too. Good show but I found myself hanging out for the music over the credits. Always great to find 'new' talent (I'm 50 soon so I might be a bit slower at catching up with more recent stuff because I have to listen to my old favourites as well. It's been The Psychedelic Furs and The Blue Nile that I've been bingeing on again lately.

[@StephenSeaborn]

Saw him at Enmore Theatre Sydney nearly a decade ago. Brilliant!

[@BubblyJubbly]

“I’m Catherine, by the way. I’m 47, divorced. I live with me sister who’s a recovering heroin addict. I’ve two grown up children. One dead, one I don’t speak to and a grandson, so...” “Why? Why don’t he speak to ya?” “It’s complicated. Let’s talk about you.”

[@Shamelyay]

Exactly!

[@gb2536]

Awesome iconic couple of lines....

[@maryk0505]

@@leannem4601 The quote from “Catherine” is from the first episode of Happy Valley, a British crime drama. “Trouble Town” is the theme song. It’s brilliant. Today’s the series finale on BBC.

[@leannem4601]

@mark k absolutely love that series... One more to go! Yeah.... Jake Bugg - trouble town 👌 great track! And of course... Catherine! Excellent intro! Haha! But honestly... That's real for so many and I really do applaud it!

[@lindsaytrelford81]

That is writing that you expect from Sally Wainwright - she's always written like that. That intro is definitely Sally's written voice x

[@syafiqakmal7198]

his voice is great !

[@raybarnes3699]

way ahead of his age

[@Gentamoru]

+Ray Barnes S A D B O I S

[@elliewills3250]

going to see him on his tour, and i really cant wait!

[@renegadetimelord9065]

She got her happy ending ❤

[@joannesmith7987]

Terrific. Keep playing.

[@andypriteun]

I am here because of Happy Valley 😃

[@shnuggumsvr]

Same 😂

[@OOOSHHUK]

Here cause I've driven through Nottingham many times... 🤣🤣🤣

[@abdulalziz10alshbab76]

Sam 😂

[@cosmicgirl9007]

Best Artist and singer of the whole world ✨

[@gustavov.2940]

handsome !! from brasil bjokas

[@GPaDLA]

Most talented singer-songwriter in the world today.

[@MrsFlowers777]

It says its not available in my country. The 1234567990th reason to move to England.

[@fashonlover857]

why england? you can watch it anywhere else in the world except for your country:P or just block your ip...

[@kathrynhettinger1321]

I'm in America and I can watch it. Where are you?

[@fashonlover857]

Kate Hettinger me? argentina. or just block your ip

[@hrry3896]

Jackie H Get a VPN

[@PFKRHRUR049JDIOR]

A very cool wee man. My son recommended I listen to him ! making him a cool wee man to. Nice one Rue for keeping yer Ole man down with the kids.

[@unidentifiedvoice4801]

Thought Jake Bugg was just another teen pop shit person, using Bob Dylan influences as a "coolness veil" (my own little phrase). But this song is genuinely great (it does help that it was the Happy Valley theme tune, gives him more credibility to be associated with a show like that)

[@nealallenallen7183]

I agree with you :) this music singer is awesome

[@fransvanprooye1446]

You young people judge too fast!

[@krackowkid6618]

Don't be nasty

[@pippapink6431]

At least he knows who Bob Dylan was and good he took his inspiration from him. Now take Jake Bugg for who he is and his own music. Thankfully still young musicians who take songwriting seriously. Jake Bugg will stay in music.

[@warrenbaldwin1385]

Paul Weller cool at times Jake!

[@klhlime]

I love this so much, so much talent!! This guy is going places!!!

[@nickydani1]

I think the Beatles would like him

[@elizabethwindsor4491]

He’s more similar to Bob Dylan

[@pvt.rickert4002]

We all live in the yellow submarine!!..

[@devinjerryfreedomisfree4599]

Elizabeth Windsor exactly they loved the folk bob dylan

[@jeksixten5751]

Bob Dylan

[@joshcauser4480]

I mean buggs need to stick together right. Jk lol

[@epipd5712]

What an awesome singer. Dunno why he reminds me a bit of a young Dylan. Love it!

[@tomek1189]

son of The Beatles

[@DopamineSchizo]

it sounds like old music but then again very up to date. timeless

[@ZiggyKrueger]

Dear Universal music Group. I am special agent Bugg, I have successfully infiltrated the hearts and minds of those who you have failed to win over in the past. By posing as the arch-nemesis to the mass-produced pop and pretending I'm an authentic and "real" song writer, I have convinced these people that I am the saviour of music. They are yet to realise that I am massively manufactured to present this image. By criticising others for not writing their own songs, I have successfully distracted them from my 3 man team of songwriters who assisted me in writing "my" songs. The image you carefully manufactured for me, has been a huge success, and those who question me are considered to not know "real music" thanks to the self-perpetuating myth of my genius. A myth you and the NME created, I thank you again for that. Adding noises to my record to make it sound poorly recorded and "real" has endeared me to millions. They are yet to realise that this makes my music just as manufactured as the pop songs they despise. My carefully chosen words and persona in interviews has convinced them that I am the answer to the problems in modern music and that I am the new Bob Dylan (even with my 3 man team of co-writers!). My songs about having a tough life, drugs, the police etc have made them forget that I am only a child and my only experience of any of these things was in my grand theft auto video game. Also, thank you for vetoing my suggestion of a song about the very hungry caterpillar, I appreciate now that my life must be presented in a certain way to win their affection. My tales of a "terrible" life growing up in a first world country with food, water, shelter and an education was another master-stroke. They think I've had a hard life and this makes them like me even more. They surely do not know the meaning of a hard life. Your mission has been a success, we have pulled the wool over their eyes. The decline of genuine song writers throughout the land has been assured, they are condemned to playing in pubs for another 10 years. I hail your glorious victory Yours special agent Bugg ( I can't take credit for this, i got this from a review on Amazon. Credit where its due)

[@liveybeha]

THE SIXTIES HAVE RETURNED! MY BOHO HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS DAY! THANK YOU JAKE BUGG!

[@jellyfuu]

those boys are the same boys from two fingers. So are they Jake's real friends?

[@scooby1204]

Yes, best friend and two cousins.

[@jellyfuu]

scooby1204 thanks for your answer, I could finally find the name of my fav one, its Grant Bugg, his cousin. :)

[@horseshoulder]

how do you people know that

[@scooby1204]

+TheTurtlemans I met them all at his show at Royal Albert Hall in London.

[@AxlRose07s]

+scooby1204 They're good folk?

[@ladym111XxX]

Nottingham, mate. I've never been so proud to come from here.