Catchy tune

[Odds]

Nah. Woke up on wrong side of the bed today....

It won't take long. Five minutes, maybe. Why not?

 

[Stadan20]

I listened to about 30 seconds of it and thought what a rip off .

 

[Odds]

I listened to about 30 seconds of it and thought what a rip off .

I suppose that's one way of seeing it.
BB intends his version as a retort to the views expressed in the original.

Bragg’s song goes on to posit unions as the way for workers to create problems for the “rich men earning north of a million”, and denounces Anthony’s individualist politics: “So, we ain’t gonna punch down on those who need a bit of understanding and some solidarity,” he sings. “That ain’t right, friends.”

 

[Stadan20]

I'm not really sure where you are coming from tbh . Can't see Billy's song being as popular though

 

[Odds]

I'm not really sure where you are coming from tbh . Can't see Billy's song being as popular though

Billy-boy Bragg doesn't give two hoots or a feather about 'popularity'.
His message stands alone.

 

[Stadan20]

Billy-boy Bragg doesn't give two hoots or a feather about 'popularity'.
His message stands alone.

Lol ok. How many downloads has he got in comparison I wonder.... the guy gets 30 million views , maybe Billy brag wanted abit of the limelight

 

[IT Minion]

Man writes song complaining about being badly paid, never complains about his employer. Just maybe the politics came before the complaint.

 

[Stadan20]

Man writes song complaining about being badly paid,

Gets a number 1 and then turns down 8mil ...

 

[Odds]

Lol ok. How many downloads has he got in comparison I wonder.... the guy gets 30 million views , maybe Billy brag wanted abit of the limelight

When people like Joe Rogan pick up on this kind of thing it tends to inflate its importance; especially when the Republican debate is due to kick off this week.

 

[Stadan20]

When people like Joe Rogan pick up on this kind of thing it tends to inflate its importance; especially when the Republican debate is due to kick off this week.

Suuuuurre....

 

[Odds]

Man writes song complaining about being badly paid, never complains about his employer. Just maybe the politics came before the complaint.

But he claims he isn't political: maybe just misunderstood?

 

[Stadan20]

I never mentioned politics , its you that seems to bring it up all the time !

 

[noseall]

I never mentioned politics

Is it OK if others mention politics, when discussing a political song, boyo?

 

[Stadan20]

Is it OK if others mention politics, when discussing a political song, boyo?

Got no time for you pal

 

[noseall]

But he claims he isn't political: maybe just misunderstood?

I think it was seized upon by the MAGA moron right wing. I like the fella, seems quite humble.