Kate Rusby - Bitter Boy

[@robhoey]

My son Brian was murdered in 2014. This song brings him back--a little. I can cry like a baby when I hear this song. No parent should have to go through this feeling.

[@andersm1415]

I feel so sad for you. You’re right, no one should go through that. I can only offer heartfelt sympathy.

[@bieuxyongson]

What a lovely, sad song. So beautiful, her songs always bring back memories.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Such an under rated singer.

[@PDCRed]

Search forever and you'll not find a more beautiful song.

[@stephenmcewan2460]

true

[@stephenmcewan2460]

just discovered this singer -- WOW she's great and this song!!! :)

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Givers have to set limits because takers rarely do.” ― Henry Ford . Will

[@johnwatts328]

Sad

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

@@johnwatts328 My friend let share some the bottom-line truths. . "What we allow, will continue." Unknown . “The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we think. We do this because we're afraid. We fear we will not find love, and when we find it we fear we'll lose it. We fear that if we don't have love, we will be unhappy.” ― Richard Bach . “No amount of soul searching would fix my past. There was no magical Band-Aid I could stick on my heart, no special glue I could use to make myself whole again. I had shattered to pieces like a fragile vase on concrete; some fragments could be roughly cobbled back together, but many of my vital parts had simply turned to dust, pulverized and scattered by the first gust of wind.” Julie Johnson, Like Gravity . When you are confronted with the impossible, go with the cornerstone of every "Recovery" program, for the past 50 years. . "God, grant me the Serenity To accept the things, I cannot change... Courage to change the things I can, And Wisdom to know the difference." . Read it, say it, live it. . I made a career of trying to save fish from drowning. No matter how much you love them, you can't save anyone from themselves, Please Be Well, and Stay Strong, Will

[@johnwatts328]

@@RIDETHESUNSHINE Hi Will, my observation was not directed at your post: it was a reflection on the state of human existence if Mr Ford's comment was universally true. All the best, John.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

@@johnwatts328 My apologies. Please Be Well, Will

[@joss63]

The finest songwriter in the world today.

[@unamed2516]

joss63 yes she is wish there were more like her

[@eric333666]

She's incredible can't believe I've only known of her for such a short time

[@sullieskye]

she has such a nice voice

[@djStrimmer]

Reminds me of a friend I have just lost. She has not died but she is lost but I still love her.

[@marconatale8741]

Thank you Kate for your lovely music

[@nicholassalohcin2351]

She has such a pretty voice

[@mcwarty29]

Amazing song, i listen to this over and over

[@Folkskammer]

I love this song too. Greeting from germany

[@UnicornBandit]

My horse Kate died in a tragic accident 6 years ago. Whenever I hear this song I am transported back to the long rides with her in the sun, and I can't help but cry. Thank you for this song and hopefully I will be back there with her one day.

[@twanmasala2181]

I am very sorry for you Hollie. Animals are the best en most pure friends a human being can have! Wonder sometimes if we deserve it.

[@bieuxyongson]

My heart breaks for you. I lost a lovely mare many years ago. She was my heart. I still miss her so much.

[@kenwilson61]

Words fail to do justice to this

[@missmeganlake]

SERIOUSLY MY FAVOIRITE SONG LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE SEEING HER IN CONCERT IN OCTOBER

[@shym9933]

Steven ....my Marine..Going to miss you and I will always wish you well. Others have come and gone but you are worth remembering.

[@Happyboymargarine]

Very beautiful

[@bobaldo2339]

Perfection!

[@robertcox8527]

i watched a movie. saw the credits and listened to the closing soundtrack the wild goose.spent two years trying to find the artiste responsible for this amount of effort. TIME WELL SPENT .

[@craigmarks7217]

That's how I found her too, some Hallmark Christmas movie.

[@Rzwerdling]

truly wonderful

[@robhoey]

I miss you, Brian

[@contrawise]

There's a jazz standard called "Nature Boy". Written in 1947 by Eden Ahbez, and first popularized by Nat King Cole. The son "Bitter Boy" seems like that song's younger cousin.

[@terryoneilp1421]

Nice track.

[@colinrandall5525]

Moved to mention this because I have been binge-listening to Kate again on KZbin for the last couple of days. When I interviewed her (not for the first time) a few years ago, she named this as her "favourite own song" though she may well feel she has written better since. That comment can be seen at www.salutlive.com/2007/09/conversations-1.htm, the last section of a very warm and open three-part interview (there are links to the other two). There are also one or two dead links; it's been a while.

[@TrueImmortality]

I have discovered another artist upon which I want to spend all my money. Kate Rusby: take my money! XD

[@Fatima-yl9jc]

He would listen to this song and tear up, telling me he was the bitter boy. And here I am wishing to God that I cannot feel it. Am I stupid or was he mean.. how did he know. How did I not

[@stranglykarma5537]

Jay me or does this song make you think about what goes on in the world

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

I guess that I do not understand the story of the song, but I like it whatever it means perhaps someone can explain this.

[@andycap1188]

+1

[@Monkshabit1]

she wrote it in memory of her uncle who never married but who promised his dad he would look after his mum after he died. Kate told this in one of her concerts I went to.

[@contrawise]

@@Monkshabit1 It would be interesting to know the path of gestation from uncle, through mother and father, to their daughter, and to the song. Or whatever other path the Muse illuminated.

[@gumbylives1]

Ever have your heart ripped out of your chest? I'm thinking you have not.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

"Love is the child of illusion and the parent of disillusion." Miguel de Unamuno . . . . . Will

[@unamed2516]

This song makes me feel hate and bitter inside😞

[@joss63]

Kiara Thompson I know what you mean Kiara - only Kate can move people in this way

[@bunionfeet1]

must be related to bitter lemon then!

[@Bushwhacker-so4yk]

I was looking for this reference.