Billy Bragg – A New England

I was introduced to Billy Bragg’s music by a girl who lived across the hall from me my junior year of college. She had his album Back to Basics. I loved his witty lyrics and was charmed by his accent.

Usually when I’m posting a Billy Bragg song it has something to do with politics. But I first fell for Billy because of his songs about unrequited love. He just pierces my heart with his tales of missed chances and failed opportunities.

Seeing as how it’s Thanksgiving, I would like to say that I’m thankful for Billy Bragg. He is funny, smart, courageous, talented, really just everything you want a man to be. Thanks for writing songs that make me smile through the tears and thanks for writing songs that get my fist up in the air in solidarity.