Billy Bragg-Eisler

[iheartvintagekeys]

this song is about Hanns Eisler being deported from the U.S. during the Red Scare of the 1950's. He was a talented composer, first exiled from Nazi Germany then from his new home in the United States. Woody Guthrie was a contemporary and this song is about his friend's exile.

[baldpipeguy]

what does "brother's on the vinegar truck" and "sister's in the tickly bush" mean?

[rlegear19]

this song and" ingrid bergman" are wonderful time capsules from around 60 years ago. Billy should be applauded for bringing them to life.

[westphalianprinz]

After hearing this song, everyone should look up Hanns Eisler's story.

[lyonsarmy]

fantastic! it doesn't get much better than billy bragg solo.

[webba2001]

the greatest