There are moments in certain tracks that pause and come back to hit you with an unexpected punch to the gut. “1975” by Billy Raffoul is one of those tracks. Raffoul is a songwriter that seems wise beyond his years, narrating stories of the past and life lessons. As I listen to this song several times over during this post, I hope to keep it together. I can’t make any promises, though.
Billy Raffoul has been on my watch for some time now. You may recognize his raspy acoustic sound from the TV series, A Million Little Things, hence the tears about to be shed. This song, off of his most recent EP with the same title, is beyond breathtaking.
“1975” takes you back to a time the young artist hadn’t experienced; storytelling from the perspective of a loved one. You’re there with the woman in the song. Even though the context is not clear, you can relate to her life-changing story. “She said time and time again, I wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for the summer of 1975.” “Everyone has a moment when it’ll never be the same again.”
The entire EP has back-to-back magnetic songs that pull the listener in from the first chord. I highly recommend you listen to both the track and the EP in its entirety. Let me know your favorite one! Also, while you’re at it, check out his newest single “Easy Tiger.” It’s all heartbreakingly beautiful.
Fair warning: You may need the tissues, but it’s guaranteed to tug on your heartstrings. Listen to the official audio of “1975” by Billy Raffoul below.
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