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| Posted by: togo 24-Dec-2008, 06:53 PM |
| In my researching celtic music this band name has popped up. Apparently I missed the boat on them in the 80's. Where was I?? From what I have read they were a happening! It sounds like they were different and were a pretty significant band. They seemed to have a very devoted following. I'm getting hooked myself on their music. Anybody here a fan and can give some insight on this group and their history?? |
| Posted by: Rindy 26-Dec-2008, 12:39 PM |
| Hi togo. I really like the sounds that this band has put out over the years. I have them on myspace it is pretty informative. There's a lot of history behind this band. You might also wiki them. I hope this helps some what. http://www.myspace.com/mikescottwaterboys Slainte |
| Posted by: togo 27-Dec-2008, 08:59 AM |
| Thanks Rindy. Very helpful. Anyone have any personal Waterboys expereinces?? Seen them live? Was aware (unlike myself) of their musice duirng the 80's? |
| Posted by: zeryx 03-Jan-2009, 04:35 AM |
| I've only recently discovered them for myself after hearing them on the radio but I had heard of them as a friend has been following them for years |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 07-Jan-2009, 07:31 AM |
| I first heard of the Waterboys back in 1988. But I only have one of their cd's: Fishermans Blues, which is fantastic!! There is another cd from that period that I want to pick up - Room to Roam. I understand it is as good as Fishermans Blues. From what I understand, the Waterboys have gone through many personnel and style changes over the years. What you hear on Fishermans Blues may not necessarily be what you'll hear from the band today - this is just my opinion. Someone with more current knowledge about the band may have better insight. |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 09-Jan-2009, 02:54 PM |
I saw on amazon that the cd, "Room to Roam" was re-released as a special 2-disc set. The reviews were absolutely glowing. Guess I'll have to plead with the missus to let me order it! |
| Posted by: haynes9 09-Jan-2009, 07:17 PM | ||
JP, I've heard of the Waterboys, but don't know much about them. Would you describe them as Trad or more contemporary (at least, from the older recordings you are familiar with)? Have a great day! |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 09-Jan-2009, 07:40 PM |
| Haynes - Their earlier recordings would probably place them in rock with a definite traditional Irish-Scottish-British folkie flavor. |
| Posted by: Frazley 22-Feb-2009, 02:57 PM |
| On the Room to Roam re-issue The Waterboys do a fantastic live version of the song Twa Recruitin' Sergeants. It's worth the price of the CD on its own. |
| Posted by: j Padraig moore 25-Feb-2009, 06:57 AM | ||
Gotta agree! I also love the second song on the extra cd, "My Morag". |