Roy Bailey, MBE (born in London on 20 October 1935; died in Sheffield on 20… Read Full Bio ↴Roy Bailey, MBE (born in London on 20 October 1935; died in Sheffield on 20 November 2018) was an English socialist folk singer.
Bailey began his musical career in a skiffle band in 1958, and later joined folk 'supergroup' The Three City Four (as a replacement for Martin Carthy). His first solo album was released in 1971.
In the 2000 Honours List, Bailey received the MBE for services to folk music. On the 23rd August 2006, he returned the MBE in protest at the UK government's foreign policy with regard to Lebanon and Palestine. By doing so he joined the List of people who have declined a British honor
In 2003, Bailey together with Tony Benn were awarded "Best Live Act" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, for their hugely successful programme "Writing on the Wall." Tony Benn cited Bailey as "the greatest socialist folksinger of his generation."
Bailey was an Emeritus Professor of Social Studies at Sheffield Hallam University. He was also the patron of Towersey Village Festival, Shepley Spring Festival and the Music on the Marr Festival based in the village of Castle Carrock, Cumbria. He was the father-in-law of Martin Simpson, the British singer and guitarist, whose wife Kit is Bailey's daughter.
Bailey began his musical career in a skiffle band in 1958, and later joined folk 'supergroup' The Three City Four (as a replacement for Martin Carthy). His first solo album was released in 1971.
In the 2000 Honours List, Bailey received the MBE for services to folk music. On the 23rd August 2006, he returned the MBE in protest at the UK government's foreign policy with regard to Lebanon and Palestine. By doing so he joined the List of people who have declined a British honor
In 2003, Bailey together with Tony Benn were awarded "Best Live Act" at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, for their hugely successful programme "Writing on the Wall." Tony Benn cited Bailey as "the greatest socialist folksinger of his generation."
Bailey was an Emeritus Professor of Social Studies at Sheffield Hallam University. He was also the patron of Towersey Village Festival, Shepley Spring Festival and the Music on the Marr Festival based in the village of Castle Carrock, Cumbria. He was the father-in-law of Martin Simpson, the British singer and guitarist, whose wife Kit is Bailey's daughter.
Everything Possible
Roy Bailey Lyrics
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Judy Small We have cleared off the table Leftovers saved Washed the dis…
Shaina Noll We have cleared off the table The leftovers saved, Washed th…
The Flirtations Michael "Well, we're coming near the end of the show, so…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Roy Bailey:
Ain't Misbehavin' No one to talk with, All by myself, No one to walk…
Are You Working You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true And I…
Are You Working? Where are you Where have you gone without me I thought you…
Moonlight Becomes You Moonlight becomes you, it goes with your hair You certainly …
More Than Enough Listen, baby Ain't no mountain high Ain't no valley low Ain'…
Two Good Arms TWO GOOD ARMS (Charlie King) Who will remember, the hands s…
You Are Too Beautiful You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true And I…
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@andycap1188
Always loved Roy's work and especially the messages in his songs but I think this recording highlights his beautiful voice the best of any I've heard. It's just glorious and so heartening. If only more people could take it on board and share it with their kids the world would be a much better place.
@sheilarawlings9381
Totally wonderful! It is the most beautiful version of this amazing song that I know. Roy Bailey's voice is so pure & true that it brings it all to the fore & - yes bonoyster - it makes me weep too! I LOVE IT! <3
@sadieredpath7441
Just listening to this song with my boy and decided to look at the comments. The above was made by my mum who died 3 years ago this August...ðŸ˜
@untiltheygo
I'm so glad this was a part of my childhood. I want to sing it to my own kid(s) someday but I'll probably start crying halfway through.
@JeffFreemanPresents
When you cry singing this song to your children, you will be giving them a gift they will never, ever forget.
I cherish the memories of my mother singing songs like this for me. <3
@carolinebeardsmore1446
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@carolinebeardsmore1446
Played at my husbands funeral five years ago.. It meant such a lot to us both...
@elainejones8636
We played this at our brother's funeral ten years ago. Beautiful song sung by our favourite folk singer.
@erra404
I love this song. Thanks for the beautiful rendition!
@stematfisnyc
This song brings tears to my eyes and hope to my heart.