Damn. "TRY" is one of those rare songs that has the malleability of a river through time. What that song meant to me when I first heard it can't be quantified. It was a staple on every mix tape I ever made. Years later, as I changed, I found more subtext buried inside - whether buried inside me or the song remains unresolved. Now today, staring down 50 and restarting my life after numerous missteps - or maybe not? - this song is momentum, is a champion of change, and even a bit of enivitability and destiny. There are maybe 10 songs like it in existence. Thank you for this gift, guys. It keeps giving.
Went through my old cds last night. Found 2 Billy Pilgrims. And I’m like I forget them but I need to listen to again. Insomniac is like a song about my second husband I met 10 years ago. I turned 59 today. And to hear that and Try again just made my day. I also put this on all my mixed tapes I made for my friends and for my road trips. Also Louisiana song. Omg I don’t have my glasses and I can’t read title and I just fkg listened to it. Hahahaha. Sorry I’m old. Great band and great memories
I became a better musician when I listened to you guys over 20 years ago, but in retrospect, I think your music made me a better man. I put down the guitar and locked the vocal box now for pretty much 7 years and guess what… You do it again!!! I watch this and I think its time to dusk off the guitar, look for the key and unlock the box again. What an amazing ride back into time… Thank you gents…
Wow. Just awesome. I’ll be honest last night I went through my old cds. Kept yours. Thank you for your music that got me through my 20s. 59 today. Haha
How well I remember that day back in early summer 1991 when you were playing the "Little Bit O' Country" stage in Six Flags over Georgia. Listened to ya'll for at least 2 hours that day and picked up a tape. We must have talked w/ each other for about 30 minutes after your set. Heck, you were still Hyra and Bush back then. I asked about a CD so I could put you on my radio show but you didn't have any at the time. I still have that tape to this day. How great it is to see you playing again.
Well, 2020 just got a whole lot better. Been waiting 20 years to see you guys back together. Last time I saw you was at Schuba's in Chicago and I think it was the last century. Truly one of the most underrated groups ever. Thank you for this, and I look forward to being able to see you live when we get to the other side!
Fantastic! I’ve been waiting and waiting for this to happen! Saw you guys at the Mercury Lounge in NYC back in 1996 (I think 96). Also at Jones Beach as the opener for Melissa Etheridge (“opening band blues “! Lol). So happy you are at it again and sounding great!! Oh! And Benji Shanks is great. Seen him with Blackberry Smoke several times. If you are not familiar, check them out!
Have I been living under a damn rock??! How did I not stumble on this sooner??! Andrew back together with Kristian and Brandon?!! Say what you will about this miserable Covid-tainted past year, but it just turned out to be a whole heckuva lot better than initially reported if it brought about this reunion of magical music chemistry!! \m/ \m/ PS - new BP music in the offing??
Damn. "TRY" is one of those rare songs that has the malleability of a river through time. What that song meant to me when I first heard it can't be quantified. It was a staple on every mix tape I ever made. Years later, as I changed, I found more subtext buried inside - whether buried inside me or the song remains unresolved. Now today, staring down 50 and restarting my life after numerous missteps - or maybe not? - this song is momentum, is a champion of change, and even a bit of enivitability and destiny. There are maybe 10 songs like it in existence. Thank you for this gift, guys. It keeps giving.
Went through my old cds last night. Found 2 Billy Pilgrims. And I’m like I forget them but I need to listen to again. Insomniac is like a song about my second husband I met 10 years ago. I turned 59 today. And to hear that and Try again just made my day. I also put this on all my mixed tapes I made for my friends and for my road trips. Also Louisiana song. Omg I don’t have my glasses and I can’t read title and I just fkg listened to it. Hahahaha. Sorry I’m old. Great band and great memories
Billy Pilgrim has always been about connecting with each other.... no matter where we are
I became a better musician when I listened to you guys over 20 years ago, but in retrospect, I think your music made me a better man. I put down the guitar and locked the vocal box now for pretty much 7 years and guess what… You do it again!!! I watch this and I think its time to dusk off the guitar, look for the key and unlock the box again. What an amazing ride back into time… Thank you gents…
Wow. Just awesome. I’ll be honest last night I went through my old cds. Kept yours. Thank you for your music that got me through my 20s. 59 today. Haha
That was lovely guys, Thanks! And I'm glad you're back!
Wish I had known about this at the time. Such great songs that I’ve always kept on my playlist. You guys sound outstanding.
Have always liked this duo.
Man, I needed this in my life! Brings back some great memories!
How well I remember that day back in early summer 1991 when you were playing the "Little Bit O' Country" stage in Six Flags over Georgia. Listened to ya'll for at least 2 hours that day and picked up a tape. We must have talked w/ each other for about 30 minutes after your set. Heck, you were still Hyra and Bush back then. I asked about a CD so I could put you on my radio show but you didn't have any at the time. I still have that tape to this day. How great it is to see you playing again.
"Try" is a gift.
great to have you guys back !!! much love from Berlin ❤
So much Joy
OMG "Try" brought tears to my eyes!
Live video starts at 1:50
Well, 2020 just got a whole lot better. Been waiting 20 years to see you guys back together. Last time I saw you was at Schuba's in Chicago and I think it was the last century. Truly one of the most underrated groups ever. Thank you for this, and I look forward to being able to see you live when we get to the other side!
Thank you for this. It was a gift to hear you singing again together. :) And I'm so glad I can buy your catalog now too!
Memories,memories.Michelle Malone,Kristen Hall,the Wagonwheels and these dudes before they became BP. Wish they would have played Sugarpie Sweet.
Fantastic! I’ve been waiting and waiting for this to happen! Saw you guys at the Mercury Lounge in NYC back in 1996 (I think 96). Also at Jones Beach as the opener for Melissa Etheridge (“opening band blues “! Lol). So happy you are at it again and sounding great!!
Oh! And Benji Shanks is great. Seen him with Blackberry Smoke several times. If you are not familiar, check them out!
Nice to see you guys again! Sounds great!
Have I been living under a damn rock??! How did I not stumble on this sooner??! Andrew back together with Kristian and Brandon?!! Say what you will about this miserable Covid-tainted past year, but it just turned out to be a whole heckuva lot better than initially reported if it brought about this reunion of magical music chemistry!! \m/ \m/ PS - new BP music in the offing??
Fabulous. This makes me so happy. Thank you!
While it has more restraint, "With You I'm Alive" seems like a song that could be playe alongside Jim Steinman's catalog. Brilliant.
SO MUCH LOVE TO BE BACK...LOVE YOU GUYS
I saw them at the CD release party at Eddies for Billy. I remember Kristian had a Star Wars guitar strap that he used. I thought that was awesome.
at 7:25, Andrew kicks into their wonderful song "Try", which has a delightful tipping point at 9:30 and a brilliant bridge at 10:25
my luvs
Where can I get the poster mentioned?