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The Waterboys — Strange Boat
Album: Fisherman's Blues
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Released: 1988
Length: 2:54
Plays (last 30 days): 2
We're sailing on a strange boat
Heading for a strange shore
We're sailing on a strange boat
Heading for a strange shore
Carrying the strangest cargo
That was ever hauled aboard

We're sailing on a strange sea
Blown by a strange wind
We're sailing on a strange sea
Blown by a strange wind
Carrying the strangest crew
That ever sinned

We're riding in a strange car
We're followin' a strange star
We're climbing on the strangest ladder
That was ever there to climb

We're living in a strange time
Working for a strange goal
We're living in a strange time
Working for a strange goal
We're turning flesh and body
Into soul
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Saw them in D.C. at D.A.R. Constitution Hall for this tour. What a gem of a show. Mr. Scott is a genius songwriter. And his band was amazing. Thistlethwaite and Wickham pretty much stole the show. Stupendous! 
I am listening to a strange… song
Timeless song writing...this album has stood strong in the 30+ years since its release...that sort of ability to create something that clearly lives in its own timeline is truly impressive to me....
35 years old and a great song
As much as I love listening to music here at Radio Paradise, hearing this has sparked the desire to hear the whole recording.  Be back soon! 
Mike Scott is an incredibly interesting man - he wrote a great bio!
this album carried me thru my one pregnancy . . .
 sunybuny wrote:

Not a big fan of Waterboys but this could be another verse longer.



Praised by faint damning...
Yes, we are in the midst of very strange days.
Good tune!
Not a big fan of Waterboys but this could be another verse longer.
what a strange song...
Strange Boat Now that's better
What an album!
a friend gifted me this cassette that was given to him in an irish pub in Atlanta on St Paddy's Day circa '88.....I've considered it one of my favorite albums ever since :-)
wish to god Mike Scott would find his mojo again, he wrote some great songs
 RabbitEars wrote:
love love love
 

This is a truly great album.  
Indeed.
timely...
This is not one of the best songs on an absolutely amazing album. Still, nice to hear.
All for lack of a thesaurus....
love love love
 grahamdillabough wrote:

Interesting thought.  

Great album.  Always stops me in my tracks for a listen.

Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait

 
stops me in my tracks every time.
 grahamdillabough wrote:

Interesting thought.  

Great album.  Always stops me in my tracks for a listen.

Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait

 
i'd be more interested in shane mcgowan
 FamilyMan wrote:
I would like to hear what the Boss and the Big Man would do with this song.  I think it's perfectly suited to their style.

 
Interesting thought.  

Great album.  Always stops me in my tracks for a listen.

Graham
Somewhere in Kuwait
 vanillagorilla wrote:
Saw them live many years ago in a small venue in Toronto,they were fantastic...gorgeous fiddle player, always loved their unique sound. Fishermans blues was the hit that made me a fan but they have quite a breadth of great material to play for 2 hours.

 

Agreed. I caught them live in a marquee on Highbury Fields in London in the early 90s. Rained like no tomorrow and we were sloshing around in mud but just vibing to the unique sound of Mike Scott and his Waterboys. Nice memory.
Go offshore, come back, and then we'll talk.  :)
 kingart wrote:
The theme for the Era of the Junta of Trump. Strange fucking boat, indeed.  

 
I hate having wet socks.
The theme for the Era of the Junta of Trump. Strange fucking boat, indeed.  
Saw them live many years ago in a small venue in Toronto,they were fantastic...gorgeous fiddle player, always loved their unique sound. Fishermans blues was the hit that made me a fan but they have quite a breadth of great material to play for 2 hours.
 kazoo wrote:
"Sailing on a strange boat" - how appropriate for this election season.

 
yep, and I'm as nervous as a cup of coffee
"Sailing on a strange boat" - how appropriate for this election season.
Was never a big fan but my nephew gave this LP to my dad many years ago & it sounded mighty fine to me tonight.
Thank you!
good musicians perfect arrangements a 8
It's always been a special album for me!
 redtex wrote:
THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE GOING ON HERE!
 

Yah, I keep hearing that -over & over & over...
Probably my favorite album of all time. Timeless sound...great musicians, great arangements, and of course Mike Scott.
I would like to hear what the Boss and the Big Man would do with this song.  I think it's perfectly suited to their style.
THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE GOING ON HERE!
 gopre wrote:


Amen to that! Can't tell you how many times I've listened to this entire CD through. Wonderful, Mike.
 

Love this. And the Waterboys!!!
A phenomenal set, and utterly GREAT distraction from work.  Thanks, Bill!  {#Wave}
"....turning flesh and blood into soul..." Wow!
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Snort. Huh? Oh, yea, I rated it "ho hum". Okay? Yea. so.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
fredriley wrote:
Any song with the line "cows with guns" is a hit with me! Mooooo!
what?
great set Bill ~ sending love from the beach
Any song with the line "cows with guns" is a hit with me! Mooooo!
yawn . . .
A great song from a classic album. The Waterboys were one of the best bands ever. The real deal.
One of the all time great albums ever!
jdorn1 wrote:
9 for the song 10 for the Fishermans Blues CD
Amen to that! Can't tell you how many times I've listened to this entire CD through. Wonderful, Mike.
Navegamos en un bote extraño... Todos
Anybody know if Paradise, CA, has an ocean view? Bill's getting a bit wistful.
Great set although I had this odd sinking feeling.....*
Slipping into a strange nap.....
9 for the song 10 for the Fishermans Blues CD
ronny wrote:
Hear hear - anything from Fisherman's Blues especially
llazare wrote:
More Waterboys!
More Waterboys!