I’ll start this post by saying this… we here at the bb site have been nothing short of BLOWN AWAY by the overwhelming and sincerely adulatory response we’ve received since launching this project. I personally, want to thank each and every one of you who have put forth SO MANY kind thoughts, compliments and good wishes. From conception to fruition and everywhere after, this is now, and will continue to be a collaborative and interactive effort. I’m gonna do my absolute best to keep you current with everything we’re doing and everything that transpires along this dusty ass little road you’re walking with me.
In that spirit, we managed to throw together a little something while on location in Shreveport, Louisiana. Some of you might know that for the past couple months I was there filming a pretty groovy and I think, pretty bad ass (somewhat adult) 3D action road picture (directed by Patrick Lussier) with Nicolas Cage called “DRIVE ANGRY”. On one of the few days that I had free, I had the good fortune of being visited by my close friend and up and coming filmmaker Devon Gummersall. He and I both thought it might be a sweet opportunity to shoot some unplanned, guerilla style footage for an impromptu video for “REMOVED”. My super-cool wife and best pal Pollyanna Rose agreed to play with us and thus, we set forth on a one day into night excursion to see what we could come up with. As you’ll see we started out on the deserted streets of Shreveport and ended up literally, in the closet of the house we were renting.
So alright, listen… admittedly we’re not shattering any earth or reinventing any wheels with this thing. We just wanted to give you all something visual and perhaps visceral to experience while we prepare the “drop” of the record and I really wanna thank my friend Devon for rocking us with his talents. Anyway, if you get any mild entertainment, amusement or even a bad taste in your mouth from it, hit us with a comment below this post, over at youtube, twitter, facebook or wherever you’re so inclined. We installed a comment reply notification here on the site so if myself or anyone else responds to your comment you’ll be notified by email.
I can’t tell you all how invaluable your involvement has been in helping spread the word about this album. Again, thanks so much for all the kind words. As I write this, the rest of the record is being completed and mastered. We’re still on schedule for a June 22nd release. It’s really been quite cool for me to have this place to communicate with you all in a more personal setting. That said, I’ve been a bit lame lately due to a non-stop schedule in terms of responding to your comments and emails. I WILL get better.
With sincere gratitude and as always much love, I hope you all enjoy seeing me in my underpants…
-bb
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The video was AH-mazing!!!! Best part was the smile at the end!!! Definitely my favorite!!! =D I can’t wait to hear more from you!!! I’m excited for the release of your album!!
Oh – btw – loved that little “Daddy Charlie” smile there at the end! lol
Hi Billy – I just saw your Removed video. I honestly thought it would be like the rest of movie-stars-turned-singers. But omg it is great. You have a sound that is so unique. Beautiful! I am surprised! Great luck on future music and/or videos. I will be a fan not only of the movie star but also the singer!
Thanks Billy!
The video was down to earth and I loved it. Not overly dramatic or overdone. I am sooo happy for you and glad that you went for your dream. Patiently waiting for the album to hit stores in June. Congrats again! Your voice is so sultry and captivating. Enjoy being “blown away” because it is well deserved. Thanks to Devon. Great Job!!! Take Care and lots of love. I will share with my friends. =)
Love it…love it…love it…especially the smile at the end!!!!!
Tu video es increible…tienes una voz calida y de gran fuerza…disfrute mucho del video porque la letra de la cancion es poderosa y las imagenes no desentonan con ella… el detalle de los rieles del tren es fantastico y la manera en que tu y ella se pierden en ellos es genial.. Es el mejor abreboca de un album que he visto en mi vida. Gracias por hacer un video que va mas alla de lo esperado: Gracias por sentir y expresarte de una manera tan autentica…Gracias por existir…
two words……..LOVE IT! Can’t wait to hear more!!!! It already plays constantly in my car….I can’t get enough
Thanks BB!
wow! beautiful song and very beautiful voice! is the first time I’m listening but certainly not the last! I want to understand the words then i must to listen to many times … my English is not good! …meanwhile the music is very sweet, and i like it!
bye!
This song is soooo beautifu and emotionall! I love it so muchhh! I listen it at least 20 times a day! Your voice is so adorable *-* I will never cease to say that you are very talented!
p.s Sorry for my stunted english but i’m italian 
This has been a long time coming Billy. It was worth the wait! Congratulations over and over again from a hometown fan.
Julie
The lyrics speak to me personally, so I love the song just for that…but then you throw in your unique voice, mellow melody and a catchy chorus! The video is simple yet artistic. Love the settings and the fact the video wasn’t just a bunch of those cool shots thrown together. I was actually entertained by it…Not to mention BOTH you and your wife Pollyanna Rose are Hot!
Seriously, great job. I highly anticipate more!
I am diggin this song. Very John Cougar, with a hint of New Orleans blues.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Missy
Cool. A man and a place I hold both in high regard. Thanks Missy -bb
..Woooow..Really I ♥ this Song!! Billy u sing so well, I love the music.. & I love ur music.. & Yeah!! Give us more.. =D ..GOD bless u so much!!
That was … wow, your voice is seductive and soulful. I listen to the song everytime I log on to my computer before anything else.The video was simple and beautifully done; kind of what I pictured in my mind when I heard it the first few times. You and your beautiful wife look amazing. Looking forward to more wonderful music and videos from you. All the best in all your endevours and thanks for sharing your music throughout the process.
It actually reminds me of some of the best videos from the 1990′s that were pretty much about the song and the people that inspired it (and before the cost of a music video rivaled that of a summer movie). Again, it’s a great song, and funny enough the video’s exactly as I assumed it would be, except I had *no* idea that was your wife in it! She’s so purdiful
! You guys are officially my new Axl Rose and Stephanie Seymour…without all the you know, crazy.
Thanks for acknowledging those of us who really want to see you do even better than you dream of, by the way! Often words like these are written knowing that it’s a “lost in cyberspace” thing that will at least be a positive wish for the artist, and it’s nice to know they mean something to you guys.
Hope to see you perform ’round the Bay Area sometime!
Love this video and your voice/music. Also, in case you didn’t know, a very large Team Charlie exists. We love you too!
Still loving the song, and now the video too – your wife is so beautiful. I think it´s cool she helped you make it. It´s pretty obvious that you love your fans very much, you show that by working so hard, making this video just for us and after all, you’re still so humble.
Whatever reason ppl (myself included) have for checking out your music and video are not important. You deserve this time to be all about the music and the art of it. So Chief Swan aside for a minute, and you still kick ass
I hope your music gets out in Europe too – good luck with it all….
Love from Denmark
I LOVE this song, the video was great! Such a chill song love love love it! And your wife looks absolutley amazing! So beautiful! And you look very handsome as well! Definately looking forward to the allbum, love your work. Much love from Australia!! xo
I just love this song so much.
I’ve listened to it about 10 times today.
And it really brings the pages of the book I wrote to life.
Love it. Looking forward to hearing more.
much love ~ Kimberly
Loved it! Great song…sexy video…You got my vote!
Your wife was beautiful in this video especially since she recently had a baby. I had one and my body is out of wack. She is totally stunning! The song is very good…leaves us wanting more….give us more!
Thanks LaRica. That was actually my first reaction upon seeing the footage. Forget ME, I was totally preoccupied with how gorgeous that chick was. And Yes, more is coming. -bb
Great! Love the soulful Billy… can’t wait for the album! : )
Hey Billy! My hubby (who is also a musician) & I just listened to your song – brilliant! We really enjoyed it. Great mellow music, we are definitely looking forward to the entire album. Keep Rockin’ and supplying us with great music. We wish you much success!
Glad ur diggin’ it Rhonda. The rest is on the way. Tell ur hubs I appreciate.
Thanks to u both -bb
Billy, Gotta say I loved the video! I dont know how many times I have listened to your song now, I lost count. Eagerly awaiting the albums release! Best of luck and keep up the good work!- Greg
Much appreciated, Greg. Thank you -bb
Awesome chill out music :0)
Hi…..Very very nice….I like both the song & the video…very chilled
I just wanted to say thank you, for taking the time to send this out to all of us. I’ve passed it on to Afghanistan, I know the boys there will enjoy it. I have watched you for ….years and always look forward to the next thing you do…And your freaking kidding me, You got to work with Cage!!!! I have taken note and will be looking for it when it hits. As soon as I get my hands on the new album, I will be a happy camper! I do enjoy your voice, and the stories you tell in your songs, brought back some very good smiles from times gone by.
Thanks man… and oh ya …I think you made it to the ” I wanna be a rock star part!!” Enjoy, ya done good….
Thanks Ramona. Makes me quite proud that my music is being heard by the boys lookin’ out for us. Got mad respect for what they do and someday down the road (when I actually put a live band together) I’d love to play a USO show if they’d have us. Working with Cage was quite fun so… no disappointments there. X -bb
Let us all know if you ever plan to do any touring, and the guys would love to have you. Good to hear Cage is still a nice guy too.
Thanks again
Really digging the song and the video is great! Have the song on my ipod and always pleased when it comes up on rotation. Great job – can’t wait to hear the rest of the album! Will post the vid on my twitter and facebook!
Thank you Christine for passing it on. I really appreciate it. More coming soon…
LOVE the video!! Great job, Billy! The ending is priceless and I love that you filmed it in the town I was born.
I’ve posted it to my facebook page for all of my friends to see!
Thanks Jennifer. Love The Shreve -bb
Freaking awesome! Thanks for sharing it with us.
Loved the video! It so compliments the song, so many videos today are so overwhelming that the song gets lost in the hoopla. I really enjoyed the simple, straight forward style. I am really looking forward to the rest of the album and I agree with some other posters about using at least one of your songs in one of the Twilight movies, that would be awesome.
Yeah, I’m a big fan of simplicity. Glad you dug it, Robbin. Thank you -bb
I love the song! Love the ending of the video too, not because it’s the ending and I’m thanking god its over, but because it has character to it. Real cool, real cool.
Keepin’ it fresh,
Andee
=P
This is one of my favorite songs of the moment. It’s on my current “Singing In The Car” iPod playlist and I seriously get goosebumps when I hear the first few notes. Awesome voice billy … side notes: love you in My Boys and your wifey is gorgeous.
Great song! Very good chill song! Good luck with the album can’t wait to listen!
I can’t wait to hear what the rest of the album sounds like. What I hear so far and see so far in the video sounds great! I’m very impressed!
Great! enjoyed the song and the video so much. Wow! who knew? Thank you!
Outstanding! Really enjoyed your song and video and I hope you enjoyed / are enjoying Louisiana! (I’m biased as I live here, though ;-D)
Well, I don’t normally post comments on websites, but here goes. Please don’t take this the wrong way, but I listened to your song out of curiosity. I think you’re a good actor, and I was honestly curious. That said, I’m duly impressed. Not just with your music but with the way you *talk* about your music. I read your story and, much to my surprise, I completely related to it. I guess you just never know when or how something is going to resonate. This must feel like such a personal arrival and triumph, and while I don’t know you, I can’t help but feel happy for you. I’m looking forward to a proper listen on June 22nd and wish you much joy and success.
Hey Billy, I absolutely LOVE your song! I cannot wait until the album comes out, I will buy it right away! I love the video too
Congratilations!
I love the video (and the song of course). I’m very happy for you success ^-^
Best wishes and greetings from Chile.
I love, love, LOVE your song!!! And I’m absoulutely crazy about your voice!! Its got that raspy, soulful quality that’s just enthralling. Can’t wait to hear the rest!!
Song and Video BOTH rock! Don’t know if I admire your acting skills or musical skills better. I guess I’ll just admire you for the damned fine artist you are no matter what! Keep rockin and keep acting…I’d miss you in either genre!
I enjoyed the video…love the song…I think your music career is really going to blossom!
ExcELleNt. SoNg. ViDEo. LoVE it. CaN’T WaIT foR MoRe!!!
41 year old reading teacher and new FAN!!!
I really enjoyed your music. I love that you included your wife. Thanks for sharing.
Billy -
Thanks for the GREAT video for “Removed”!! It definitely rocks!
Loved the video!
Hi Billy,
Just wonderin’ if I could get the lyrics to this song? It is fantastic and I’m a lyric freak…I need to know all the exact words! I am so glad to of gotten a copy of it. Thanks for still singing…
Hello! Thank you for offering a free download for this single! I love it!
And a huge thank you to Billy Burke, who has great talent.
PS: I’m French and I’m sorry if I speak bad English …
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Salut ! Merci de proposer un téléchargement gratuit pour ce single ! Je l’adore ! Et un énorme merci à Billy Burke qui a beaucoup de talent.
PS : Je suis française et je suis désolée si je m’exprime mal en anglais…
I wasn’t able to download the song or listen to it. Imagine how surprised I was when the video and the song became available to me. What a surprise! Mr. Billy Burke is not only a very handsome actor but singer/musician! The whole time listening, I kept thinking – what if they gave you a break and played one or two tracks on the Twilight series? Good luck and some tighter jeans might make some ladies happy in the next video!
I really like the song, it makes me dream. The video is great!
hey this song is amazing. its very supriseing to here you sing and it was way better then i expcted.
Dear Billy: I really enjoyed your video, your wife is delightfully sweet & you are so handsome & talented. “Removed” is such a lovely song; very soulful & soothing. I absolutely love it! I’ll be turning 40 yrs old in June, & have 2 children 10 & 7, who only listen to wild pounding dance music – lol. So, when I get to listen to your music, I find it very refreshing. Your voice is so smooth & sultry that I could listen to it for hours. I definitely I can’t wait for your album. Keep up the great work. Thank You & Best Wishes from Nova Scotia, Canada.
I loved the video. Shared it on facebook as soon as I watched it. Most of my friends know that Rob & Jackson can sing so I just had to share this! I listen to the single all the time. Can’t wait for the album! Best of luck in all you do, but don’t think you need it
great vid! love your voice,keep hitting us with your music.
greetings from belgium.
hey,,, I REALLY LOVE UR VOICE, AND UR SONG,,
u r so amazing, 
The Video, is awesome,
Hey Billy, enjoyed your song/video. You must be doing things right to have such a great wife & friend to help you put the video together. I have a 14 year old daughter, so in this household you will always be known as “Bella’s Dad”:) My husband looks enough like you that he and she dressed up as Bella & her dad for a school function!
loved the song and the video is so raw, which makes it so good!! Looking forward to the full album!! Take care and good luck!!
Lacey from
South Carolina!!
I love loved it!! It is a song that I relate to right now in my life too!!! Nevermind how distracting you were too!! LOL!! Seriously- I love it!
xx
Hi,
Received your email letting me know how many people viewed your video in 24 hours. Awesome!!! I was one of those people and I thought it was incredible what you accomplished in just one day of filming. I went ahead and posted it on my blog. Hope you do not mind. You are taking a refreshing, original approach by going directly to your fan base and it allows us to see you not just as an entertainer but an actual person who like any of us, appreciates positive constructive feedback. I look foreward to hearing more of your music, and of course, seeing any movie work that you do. I think this proves that you were right in taking your song directly to your fans, and allowing us to see your work in progress. Sometimes, it is a good thing for the audience, to be allowed to take some of the journey along with the artist in the process of putting together some of his music. We, then, also feel ownership in the final product…something we hardly ever get to experience. Thank you for giving us this opportunity ! I wish you the best, as your career continues to unfold and I look foreward to seeing your future movies, and hearing more of your music.
LOVED the song!!
Amazing video,congratulations!
I love this song!
Greetings from Hungary!
The video is really nice and realistic. Calm, not pushing – just complimenting the song. I think that the simplicity of the video helps to comprehend the lyrics and the mood very well.
Also thanks for the free single !
Best wishes from Estonia!
Really love this song. Have it on my phone so I can listen to it everywere. I cant wait for the album, Im first in line for it.. Sharing all I can..
Great video Billy really goes well with the song. Well done to you, your lovely wife and Devon for putting together such a cool video
Sharon from the UK.
oh, i forgot – you’re too sexy. do not hide it.
wow, Billy, you’re a great musician. i really love your voice. <3
xo
You rock, the video rocks, your wife is gorgeous! So much truth in the song and lovin the laid back vibe!
Love the video just as much as I love the song! Can’t wait for the album to come out! So many things to look forward to in June! Great job, Billy!
Hey There Billy! Totally awsome! Totally Loved It!!! For real, really liked the video, set the song off perfectly,,and still sitting in my beach chair listening to the “Island” melody that I think your song has,,,Now if the Jersey shore would just cooperate with a little sunshine! Looking forward to the album release, Best Regards, Katmandu
Loved the video – Shreveport fit the mood well. Can’t wait for more!
BB~
So, I didn’t really think I could love Removed anymore than I already do.. until I saw the video. I freakin love it!!! And well.. kinda nice seeing ya’ in your underpants..LOL!!
I can’t wait to hear more of your music… I really love your voice!
Kristi
I love this song. looking forward to hear the rest of the songs. You got a great voice. Take care.
Well this I told you, your song accompanies me every day on my ipod and now the video too.
But next time no caps or hats are allowed to see your hair, you’re too handsome to hide
I love this song !!!! I love the video !!!!
Big kiss from France !!!
Compliments, I absolutely loved it! waiting for the album! a kiss for you!
This song is wonderful!
And Billy has a beautiful voice!
I can not wait to buy the album
Lovely song, gorgeous video. Your wife is very pretty and you have such a cheeky smile it reminds me of my other half
.
It is lovely to see an artist who is relying on their talent and not post production. Thank you for a song I am loving to get on the iPod.
Carol (Scotland)
I really love this video. I can’t wait for the album!!Thanks to share with us and to let us discover your first single for free
here that advert for you ! I love your music video like your music ! Frenchies are back you for support !!!!!
Have fun, Lily
I really like removed, you sound great.
cant get it to play :’(
We don’t see much of your underpants, do we ? lol
Ok, my comment won’t be very original or imaginative or anything of that sort. I just like the video the same way as I liked the song and that is it. They (song and video) fit together (is that good english ?) if you get what I mean.
Keep on this way. Keep your…er…freshness (cannot find a better word).
Thanks for the free download
waiting for the album
Just wanted to say,,,” WOW” ! You can be sure that I will be there when the album is released. Congratulations on setting your goals high and working hard to achieve them. Seems like they are paying off for you, great acting and singing careers, marriage and fatherhood. May you continue to have great success in all ! My next big goal is to live till at least next November to see the final Twilight movie(s). ( Looks like I’ll made the short goal to see Eclipse) Wish I could toast you with a cold “vitimin R” and a Kokanee.
Love to you
OMG!!!! I love your song!!!!!…Thanks for the chance to share this!!!…Kisses fron Chileee!!! =)
Best of luck!!!
anf i have to say….that I’m a twilght Fans!!!!
Me too: I too am a Twilight fan! P.S. Who is not?
xD
Absolutely LOVE the song. The video is awesome too. Looks like you guys had fun making it. Truly blown away. I think you are a great actor and now that I have heard the single, a great musician as well. Good luck with everything!! Can’t wait for the rest of the album. Much love from North Carolina Girls!
You were really good. Have you ever thought about doing a song with Robert Pattinson,because you guys have the same type of voice or something like that. Your is more country than he’s,but I think it would be a big hit. You look real good in it. Congrats.
Love the last scene in the closet, it was the perfect ending to the video for sure and I enjoyed the entire video a lot. I wouldnt mind having those sunglasses! Too cute!
Magnifique … Amazing …
youre an amazing actor.youre the best in twilight aside from robert.nice song
Am absolutely loving this song. I can’t wait to hear the rest of your album. Thanks for the chance to share this. best of luck…
i love it it really goes with the song keep up the good work
so, i’m not sure what i was expecting…. but i was absolutely blown away. the raw-ness of it just shoots itself straight into your soul. i listened to it 4 times in a row, and on the 5th, i grabbed my son and made him dance with me! (much to his dismay!) best of luck with the album, can’t wait to here more.
Amazing. I absolutely loved it! I will most defiantly be buying your album when it comes out! Best of luck!!!
I love your style Billy! Except for the grey hat…LOL! I am surprised at how much I love your song as this is usually not my style of music, but I’m glad I decided to listen to it before judging. I’ve actually put it replay, often. I’m looking forward to the rest of your music.
It’s a good thing I have my earphones on, as my boyfriend would probably get tired of me listening to the same song, over and over again!
Nice shot with the underpants…LOL!
Keep on doing what you love to do. I find it always turns out the best when it’s a passion than when it’s an obligation.
When I read the letter above the video I didn’t think I would have any comments. I was wrong. I loved how you used Walmart in your video. It made it seem really down to earth. It allows your fans to connect and see how your just like everyone else even if you are in movies on the big screen. You guys looked like you had a great time making this video. I would love to be able to do projects like this. Once again I loved it. Way to go Billy!
First thank you for the download. That was a totally awesome thing for you to do. The video is great. It is not often I find new music I like. You have succeeded. Am certainly sharing.
I just wanted to say that I love this song. I am really looking forward to the album. I shared this on my facebook because I thought they might like a new kind of music to listen to from a great musician. Thanks so much for your time, and really enjoyed the video.
I don’t care what anybody else says, this is very cool. Love the band, love the voice, love the video, love the lyrics, love the arrangement. I just have one question. What the hey is that hairy thing under your bottom lip!? It is very distracting from your usually over all sexy appearance. Wife is lovely, though.
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