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The Waterboys — Strange Boat
Album: Fisherman's Blues
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Released: 1988
Length: 2:58
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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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nothing has touched me as much as the water boys gives me goosebumps 
Posted 3 weeks ago by brendanharford4    [ Reply ]
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! 
Posted 8 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
I am listening to a strange… song
Posted 1 year ago by walter.lucchesi    [ Reply ]
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....
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
35 years old and a great song
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
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! 
Posted 1 year ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Mike Scott is an incredibly interesting man - he wrote a great bio!
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
this album carried me thru my one pregnancy . . .
Posted 2 years ago by nancy.misner    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:

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



Praised by faint damning...
Posted 2 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
Yes, we are in the midst of very strange days.
Posted 2 years ago by Philipirata    [ Reply ]
Good tune!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of Waterboys but this could be another verse longer.
Posted 2 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
what a strange song...
Posted 3 years ago by boc_monkey    [ Reply ]
Strange Boat Now that's better
Posted 3 years ago by hunterronson    [ Reply ]
What an album!
Posted 4 years ago by cassanjp    [ Reply ]
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 :-)
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
wish to god Mike Scott would find his mojo again, he wrote some great songs
Posted 4 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:
love love love
 

Posted 4 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
This is a truly great album.  
Posted 4 years ago by Dazzerb    [ Reply ]
Indeed.
Posted 4 years ago by mortrates    [ Reply ]
timely...
Posted 4 years ago by sjmorrison2    [ Reply ]
This is not one of the best songs on an absolutely amazing album. Still, nice to hear.
Posted 4 years ago by NelsonBlack    [ Reply ]
All for lack of a thesaurus....
Posted 5 years ago by missaloria    [ Reply ]
love love love
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 6 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 7 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 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
Posted 7 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 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.
Posted 7 years ago by fredhatman    [ Reply ]
Go offshore, come back, and then we'll talk.  :)
Posted 7 years ago by daaave    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
The theme for the Era of the Junta of Trump. Strange fucking boat, indeed.  

 
I hate having wet socks.
Posted 7 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
The theme for the Era of the Junta of Trump. Strange fucking boat, indeed.  
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 8 years ago by vanillagorilla    [ Reply ]
 kazoo wrote:
"Sailing on a strange boat" - how appropriate for this election season.

 
yep, and I'm as nervous as a cup of coffee
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
"Sailing on a strange boat" - how appropriate for this election season.
Posted 8 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
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!
Posted 8 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
good musicians perfect arrangements a 8
Posted 8 years ago by slandering    [ Reply ]
It's always been a special album for me!
Posted 14 years ago by Stranglersfan    [ Reply ]
 redtex wrote:
THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE GOING ON HERE!
 

Yah, I keep hearing that -over & over & over...
Posted 14 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Probably my favorite album of all time. Timeless sound...great musicians, great arangements, and of course Mike Scott.
Posted 14 years ago by stickers11    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 14 years ago by FamilyMan    [ Reply ]
THERE'S SOMETHING STRANGE GOING ON HERE!
Posted 14 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
 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!!!
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
A phenomenal set, and utterly GREAT distraction from work.  Thanks, Bill!  {#Wave}
Posted 15 years ago by goodpunk    [ Reply ]
"....turning flesh and blood into soul..." Wow!
Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Snort. Huh? Oh, yea, I rated it "ho hum". Okay? Yea. so.... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Any song with the line "cows with guns" is a hit with me! Mooooo!
what?
Posted 17 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
great set Bill ~ sending love from the beach
Posted 17 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Any song with the line "cows with guns" is a hit with me! Mooooo!
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
yawn . . .
Posted 17 years ago by davezilko    [ Reply ]
A great song from a classic album. The Waterboys were one of the best bands ever. The real deal.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
One of the all time great albums ever!
Posted 17 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
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.
Posted 17 years ago by gopre    [ Reply ]
Navegamos en un bote extraño... Todos
Posted 17 years ago by 34bogas    [ Reply ]
Anybody know if Paradise, CA, has an ocean view? Bill's getting a bit wistful.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Great set although I had this odd sinking feeling.....*
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
Slipping into a strange nap.....
Posted 17 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
9 for the song 10 for the Fishermans Blues CD
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
ronny wrote:
Hear hear - anything from Fisherman's Blues especially
Posted 17 years ago by scozzie    [ Reply ]
llazare wrote:
More Waterboys!
Posted 17 years ago by ronny    [ Reply ]
More Waterboys!
Posted 21 years ago by llazare    [ Reply ]