I have just found out that, due to a late cancellation, that we are going to see Boo tonight live in Kirkby Stephen. There was a proviso which said "bring plenty of drink with you".
I have put this on to see what he is like. I did not expect this.
Let's just say that I am now very much looking forward to seeing him tonight. What a beautiful song.
Reckon it's an "A7" (progression from "C"). If I'm right; as he's capoed at the fifth, the fingering is from "G" to "E7". Let me know if you agree! (I'd love to see a vid of him doing "16 Miles" live. Anyone got one?
Boo wrote this song and Eddi made it famous...think it won a Brit award. He wrote this after a woman waved at him from a double decker bus...he was looking out of his flat window. He is a lovely fella, met him at a songwriting workshop and I now prefer to listen to him singing his songs than Eddi singing them. She's damn good dont get me wrong but i love his voice more.
anyone notice how much this guy sounds like beck with a bit of bono?
funnyfrog11 1 week ago
had the pleasure of seeing boo at the thunderbolt in bristol for the 1st time,just fantastic,eyes welled up at white lilies,where have you been boo.
makidew 9 months ago
The Bible! are reforming for a 25th anniversary gig at the end of September 2011. Check out Boo Hewerdine's facebook page for more details!
Redkez 11 months ago
It doesn't get any better than this.
TOBERT001 1 year ago
so so beautiful
benedictemor 1 year ago 2
I've just produced the backing track for this, the Eddie Reader version, and Boo actually approves! It's on his Facebook page.
steveshadforth 1 year ago
Could someone please tell me what chords he is playing... im trying to figure it out but it difficult for me. Cheers. thank you x
laurashiels 1 year ago
I have just found out that, due to a late cancellation, that we are going to see Boo tonight live in Kirkby Stephen. There was a proviso which said "bring plenty of drink with you".
I have put this on to see what he is like. I did not expect this.
Let's just say that I am now very much looking forward to seeing him tonight. What a beautiful song.
TOBERT001 1 year ago
und I prefer auch neuerdings diesen song...
harlekin0263 1 year ago
great, but I prefer the duo with Darden Smith...that's something like hammer!!!
I guess. It's called "Evidence"...
harlekin0263 1 year ago
I play just a normal E it seems to fit then to Am
billysadam 1 year ago
I love Boo's version of this on 'A Live One'. Difficult to play though. The strumming can easily through you off. 'Joke' is an easier cover, I think.
navim49 2 years ago
Guitarists: What is that sneaky transitional chord at 1.59- please anyone??
atwistoflemming 2 years ago
Reckon it's an "A7" (progression from "C"). If I'm right; as he's capoed at the fifth, the fingering is from "G" to "E7". Let me know if you agree! (I'd love to see a vid of him doing "16 Miles" live. Anyone got one?
TheWebbo69 2 years ago
looks (and sounds) like an E7 @ 1.59 then onto Am again.
Hope that helps!
slagorourke 2 years ago
The chord you want is E7
slagorourke 2 years ago
great talent 5****....Mel
amazongift 2 years ago
Boo wrote this song and Eddi made it famous...think it won a Brit award. He wrote this after a woman waved at him from a double decker bus...he was looking out of his flat window. He is a lovely fella, met him at a songwriting workshop and I now prefer to listen to him singing his songs than Eddi singing them. She's damn good dont get me wrong but i love his voice more.
fartyfairy 2 years ago
Freakin' awesome.
ScooterNerd 3 years ago
An artist like Boo comes along rarely, in troubled times he makes it all nearly make sense.
Stew0202 3 years ago
i'vemet boo to he's ace...x
CNEH92 3 years ago
I thought Billy Bragg wrote this song..or was it Kirsty MacColl...?
Cayke1 4 years ago
no it was boo hewerdine for sure
but eddie reader recorded it
billy may have covered it
bonoyster 4 years ago
he wrote it for eddie reader. But billy bragg is a god!
stoatyboy 3 years ago
I love this song!
Great job!
bgrulzz 4 years ago
This song is beautiful...
coffeedonkey 4 years ago
Great Song
clannzu 4 years ago
Incredible. Boo Hewerdine is marvellous.
Jon1Eve 4 years ago
saw you at the Blues and Roots blue mountains in 2007. Amazing! This was one of my favourites!
magoo2406 4 years ago