But, in the end, even a song that's as politically bland as Blowin in the Wind, you probably wouldn't get up and sing that now, whereas some of Bob Dylan's love songs that were contemporary with that, like say Girl from the North Country, you can still get up an play now.
Billy BraggThat's what I'm about -- getting engaged. Too many people don't wade in the mud with the politicians.
Billy BraggThere are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.
Billy BraggOur neighbors shake their heads And take their valuables inside While my countrymen piss in the fountains To express their national pride.
Billy Bragg