Martyn Joseph - Nye : Song for the NHS (2015)

Martyn Joseph's “Nye”, written for the Sweet Liberties project, in which he pays tribute to the NHS - to Nye Bevan its founder, and all the staff that make this amazing organisation something we should be proud of and fight for.

[samscott]

I think this is the most powerful song I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. Hats off to all the NHS heroes

[madoldbatwoman]

The courage and fortitude of our wonderful dedicated NHS workers during this pandemic is amazing. They're exhausted, heartbroken and afraid - but still gently holding the hands of those dying away from their families. What many are going through is beyond me imagining. They deserve so much more than they get. We have to fight for them, because that's what they do for us no matter where we come from, how we voted or what we have in the bank. Nye Bevan's ashes must be whirling like a bloody fidget spinner. Then again, he probably wouldn't be surprised.

[LyndaOtvos]

Genius-Martyn related his process for this song at his 2022 Berkeley concert; his story reverberates as I listen.

Truth spoken in every line and best chorus. “The purpose of power is to give it away…”

[seancoppinger]

4 years later, and I still cannot listen to this song without shedding tears. Martyn hit so many nails with this one.

[bethwebb]

I keep re-listening to this. It's my life's inspiration.

[leTsangs]

Happy 75th birthday NHS. Thank your Nye. The beautiful thing you believed was possible to be birthed has served people long after you have gone. I hope to think you might have dared believe it

[DGaskell_Music]

If there has ever been a time to appreciate the NHS for what it is, it’s now!

[nwenban]

Brilliant, as ever - I'm an NHS employee - so Thank you for this song. Saw him perform it live on the recent tour - unmissable!

[tonycrimes]

Lovely man - not many with your conviction around these days, Martyn - thank you for this powerful song.

[brendamatthews]

Martyn Joseph is my hero, his songs say so much especially what’s happening with the NHS this moment.

[wendylund]

I carried your guitar once, seeing you to your car back in the 80s at Spring Harvest in Ayr. Full of admiration that you continue to sing meaningful and thoughtful lyrics.

[xaverneidinger]

This and "On this Celtic Morning" are the most passionated songs that you have ever written Mr. Joseph - find this emotion for all of your songs and you are still born at the right time and you will reach the hall of fame as many did before U ;-)

[brucenichols]

Just heard this man on Radio 2, words fail me brilliant!

[derekdavies]

Hi Martyn… That was absolutely brilliant… It says so much about what’s going on right now with our NHS.. We owe them so much respect 👏👏👏

[lockfield]

Thank you Martyn. Let's protect our NHS.

[latblaylock]

Such a wonderful tribute to the genius of Nye and his winning work, seems to me also to be a justification of socialism.

[davidfauncesmith]

What a great song. Fantastic lyrics! And pretty nifty guitar playing too!!

[noidealmao]

Damn proud of having the same birthdate (excluding year) as him. My dad introduced me to him around a month ago and I instantly started to love his music.

[davidthomas]

In these days this should be our anthem!

[davidhewaters]

Well Amen to that. Please never stop writing songs Mr Joseph. Songs with meaning, morals and passion.