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Billy Bragg

BILLY BRAGG

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About Billy Bragg

Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957) is an English singer, songwriter, musician, author and political activist. His music blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, with lyrics that mostly span political or romantic themes. His activism is centred on social change and left-wing political causes.

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The Roaring Forty (1983-2023)

The Roaring Forty (1983-2023)

27th October 2023

The Million Things That Never Happened

The Million Things That Never Happened

8th October 2021

Radio Show: Episode 5

Radio Show: Episode 5

11th June 2014

Tooth & Nail

Tooth & Nail

18th March 2013

Mermaid Avenue Vol. III

Mermaid Avenue Vol. III

20th April 2012

Mr Love & Justice

Mr Love & Justice

4th March 2008

Billy Bragg, Vol. 2

Billy Bragg, Vol. 2

9th October 2006

Don't Try This at Home

Don't Try This at Home

9th October 2006

Brewing up With

Brewing up With

6th March 2006

England, Half English

England, Half English

4th March 2002

Mermaid Avenue Vol. II

Mermaid Avenue Vol. II

30th May 2000

William Bloke

William Bloke

1st September 1996

The Internationale

The Internationale

1st May 1990

Workers Playtime

Workers Playtime

1st September 1988

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

Talking With the Taxman About Poetry

22nd September 1986

Brewing Up With Billy Bragg

Brewing Up With Billy Bragg

1984

Life’s a Riot With Spy vs Spy

Life’s a Riot With Spy vs Spy

1st November 1983

Fight Songs

Fight Songs

Mermaid Avenue

Mermaid Avenue

The Peel Sessions Album

The Peel Sessions Album

Other Editions

The Roaring Forty (1983-2023) [Deluxe Edition]

The Roaring Forty (1983-2023) [Deluxe Edition]

27th October 2023

Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

20th September 2019

Live at the Union Chapel London

Live at the Union Chapel London

13th April 2014

Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)

Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)

21st October 2013

EPs

Bridges Not Walls - EP

Bridges Not Walls - EP

3rd November 2017

Bloke on Bloke

Bloke on Bloke

14th May 1997

Six Songs from Pressure Drop (EP)

Six Songs from Pressure Drop (EP)

You Woke Up My Neighbourhood (EP)

You Woke Up My Neighbourhood (EP)

Between the Wars (EP)

Between the Wars (EP)

Singles

City Of Heroes

City Of Heroes

28th January 2026

Hundred Year Hunger

Hundred Year Hunger

8th September 2025

End Times

End Times

26th May 2025

My Youngest Son Came Home Today (with Michael Stipe)

My Youngest Son Came Home Today (with Michael Stipe)

13th October 2023

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) (Pride Original Soundtrack Version)

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) (Pride Original Soundtrack Version)

15th September 2023

Fickle Fran (feat. Billy Bragg)

Fickle Fran (feat. Billy Bragg)

14th September 2023

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern

6th October 2021

Pass It On

Pass It On

3rd September 2021

Ten Mysterious Photos That Can't Be Explained

Ten Mysterious Photos That Can't Be Explained

6th August 2021

I Will Be Your Shield

I Will Be Your Shield

14th July 2021

Can't Be There Today

Can't Be There Today

1st May 2020

A New England (John Peel Session, 27th July 1983)

A New England (John Peel Session, 27th July 1983)

2nd September 2019

Bridges Not Walls

Bridges Not Walls

3rd November 2017

Gentle on My Mind

Gentle on My Mind

6th September 2016

Hobo's Lullaby

Hobo's Lullaby

15th August 2016

Hobo's Lullaby

Hobo's Lullaby

15th August 2016

The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore

The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore

6th July 2016

The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

16th May 2016

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) [Pride Original Soundtrack Version]

There Is Power in a Union (with FORTZA Choir & Tredegar Town Band) [Pride Original Soundtrack Version]

2014

No One Knows Nothing Anymore

No One Knows Nothing Anymore

10th February 2013

Upcoming Festival Appearances

Montreal Jazz Festival 2026

Jul 4

Tracks by Billy Bragg

50+ tracks in our catalogue

1 2 3 4 England, Half English (2006 Reissue)

A Change Is Gonna ComeThe Internationale

A Lover SingsBrewing up With

A Lover SingsBrewing Up With Billy Bragg

A Lover Sings (John Peel Session, 18th September 1984)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

1 2 3 4 England, Half English (2006 Reissue)
A Change Is Gonna ComeThe Internationale
3:59
A Lover SingsBrewing up With
3:54
A Lover SingsBrewing Up With Billy Bragg
3:54
A Lover Sings (John Peel Session, 18th September 1984)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019
4:06
A Miner's LifeThe Internationale
3:02
A New EnglandLife’s a Riot With Spy vs Spy
2:15
A New EnglandLife's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)
2:15
A New England (John Peel Session, 27th July 1983)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019
2:17
A New England (Live)Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)
3:42

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Lyrics

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California Stars

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The Internationale

The Internationale

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A New England

A New England

Lyrics

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Mika, Jade Bird and Billy Bragg have joined the Latitude Festival 2025 lineup

Mika, Jade Bird and Billy Bragg have joined the Latitude Festival 2025 lineup

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A Miner's LifeThe Internationale

3:02

A New EnglandLife’s a Riot With Spy vs Spy

A New EnglandLife's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)

A New England (John Peel Session, 27th July 1983)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

A New England (Live)Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy (30th Anniversary Edition)

A Nurse's Life is Full of WoeTalking with the Taxman About Poetry (2006 Reissue)

A Pict SongWilliam Bloke

A13, Trunk Road to the SeaLife’s a Riot With Spy vs Spy

A13, Trunk Road to the Sea (Saturday Live, 13th October 1984)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

Accident Waiting to HappenDon't Try This at Home

Accident Waiting to Happen (John Peel Session, 12th May 1991)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

Accident Waiting to Happen (Red Star Version)The Roaring Forty (1983-2023)

Aginst th’ Law

Ain'ta Gonna Grieve

Airline to Heaven

All Fall DownWilliam Bloke (2006 Reissue)

All You Fascists

All You Fascists 2010Six Songs from Pressure Drop (EP)

All You Fascists Bound to LoseLive at the Union Chapel London

All You Fascists Bound to Lose (Blokes version)Must I Paint You a Picture?: The Essential Billy Bragg

All You Fascists Bound to Lose (Live)Live at the Union Chapel London

Another Kind of JudyEngland, Half English

Another Man's Done GoneMermaid Avenue

As Long as You Hold Me (Demo)William Bloke (2006 Reissue)

At My Window Sad and LonelyMermaid Avenue

At the Dark End of the Street

Baby FaroukhEngland, Half English

Back to the Old HouseBrewing Up with Billy Bragg (2006 Reissue)

Bad PennyDon’t Try This at Home

Ballad of a Spycatcher

Be Kind to the Boy on the Road

Between the WarsBetween the Wars (EP)

Between the Wars (John Peel Session, 18th September 1984)Best of Billy Bragg at the BBC 1983 - 2019

Between the Wars (Live)Live at the Union Chapel London

Billericay Dickie England, Half English (2006 Reissue)

Birds and ShipsMermaid Avenue

Birds And Ships (feat. Natalie Merchant) [Remastered] - Remastered

Black Wind Blowing

Blake's JerusalemThe Internationale

Blood of the Lamb

Body of WaterDon't Try This at Home

Body of WaterBilly Bragg, Vol. 2

Bread & CircusesYou Woke Up My Neighbourhood (EP)

Bread And Circuses (Remastered)

BrickbatWilliam Bloke

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There Is Power in a Union

There Is Power in a Union

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The World Turned Upside Down

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Levi Stubbs' Tears

Levi Stubbs' Tears

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Between the Wars

Lyrics

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards (Live)

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards (Live)

Lyrics

Sexuality

Sexuality

Lyrics

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards

Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards

Lyrics

Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key

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Which Side Are You On?

Lyrics

Mika, Doves, and Billy Bragg join a star-studded lineup at Suffolk's Latitude Festival 2025, alongside headliners Sting and Snow Patrol.

27 Feb 2025 • 11:45 am

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Billy Bragg Tour Dates

NOV

12

Thu

OVO Hydro

Glasgow

NOV

13

Fri

Blackpool Opera House

Blackpool

NOV

14

Sat

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Nottingham

NOV

16

Mon

O2 City Hall Newcastle

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NOV

17

Tue

Stockton Globe

Stockton-on-Tees

NOV

19

Thu

Connexin Live

Hull

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