The Waterboys - Don't Bang The Drum, Live 10.03.2012 in Oslo, version 2

[@paolog7856]

Mike Scott and the boys still delivering their wall of sound and plenty of emotions....one of the best and underrated rock band ever

[@lynnalexander9674]

absolutely

[@neilfield3229]

Underated no in the eighties they didn't want the lime light these guys are legends I no that I grew up with there music😊

[@nicholassdroogendijk2790]

They play big festivals even as headliners. They play in relative small venues 1500-2000 spectators. And rock the house. Because they want to. And they are totally enjoying themselves on stage. The only person who doesn't show, but that's probably because he is hard to read, is James. And it's a pity that Steve is not available for touring anymore.

[@jameskamp2977]

When I was a bit younger, around 1984 and on, I wished with all my heart that The Waterboys would come to the U.S. midwest. As far as I was aware, they never did. The rare photos in magazines like Musician would be just a live shot of Mike Scott, top half of his face hidden behind hair. I did believe they had to be the best live band, though. Later, when The Live Adventures Of The Waterboys came out, I finally realized I was right! Now way after then, they still are.

[@alanstrom2221]

Vale Karl Wallinger Karl Wallinger was one of the best and greatest musicians/ composers / producers and collaborators in music history. Sadly the great man has died aged 66. He passed away peacefully at his home. My throat is tight and my eyes fill with tears. Karl's music holds a very special place in my heart and soul. RIP mate you were a genius of the music world. Always in our hearts.

[@czeslawbednarek]

in poland was GENIUS genius NIEMEN / 63 , NALEPA 61, ETC

[@gloriaadora391]

12 minutes and 33 seconds of utter bliss... Mike Scott... where Genius meets Madness...

[@scotttait2197]

Madness meets genius !

[@lenjones4606]

I just found this in 2022. How the hell can anybody be this good? I've always loved The Waterboys but this is off the scale.

[@PJL7095]

Well…. I guess it’s talent. The Waterboys were up there with bands like U2 back when they were beginning their music journey.

[@MrJimmyoc00]

For sure!! now I'm sunk deep into everything from This Is Sea to Modern Blues, which is a fantastic album!! Love the new stuff so much...going to Dublin from Chicago in July for 2 shows!! Can't wait to catch them live again ❤️🎶

[@albertosilva3709]

A friend of mine said that when they composed this song they were out of their minds.

[@BronwynHibbs]

​ñ😅to0good

[@satansalley6526]

It was pretty mad.

[@mikesmith9501]

The ULTIMATE concert opening tune. Amazing.

[@M4BoarBiker]

Just fantastic, one of the best bands ever. Mike Scott is a genius !

[@phil2003ashleigh]

Genius is used to freely, but Mike Scott is on the top table. Think he’d be the seat next to John Lennon ?

[@stephenchristie5046]

When Steve Wickham is with him he's incredible

[@Kat-I-am3333]

@@phil2003ashleigh. Better

[@asturcom8888]

A glorious way to start the gig. A glorious song that does not get old. Eternal glory for The Waterboys and Mike Scott, who has been the person that more times has changed my mood to happiness not even being nearby or knowing it. That is powerful magic!!!

[@susankelly4911]

Mike Scott and the boys are like a fine wine they just get better with age. I absolutely love them. Mike is a legend with his vocals and guitar playing. They all play their part. But hats off to Steve Wickham on the fiddle. Especially on Fisherman's Blues. Fantastic. He is a master. You all have a great time on that stage and you give the crowd a great time watching you. Thank you for the great music Mike, Steve and all the band. Much love and God bless you all. Susan xxxx❤❤❤❤👍💖💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏🎶🎸🎻

[@petrolhead1960]

Steve Wickham on violin. Just amazing.

[@jamestwinn-in5cj]

One of the greatest live bands you’ll ever see ! Mike Scott always delivers !!

[@vrossi2596]

Yep .. and i'm seeing him live soon , can't wait 👍

[@ctoland3425]

By far! One of thee best bands in the world!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Okay, I'm exhausted. What a performance. I've seen them live but this was epic.

[@SLB4523]

This is absolutely awesome.

[@roystonmacadam3916]

One of Prince's favourite bands!

[@PaulMichaelKelly27]

Good to know. Where did you discover this?

[@SerafinDrake]

One of the most underrated bands ever. And this is a great clip of a live performance. Thank you. I remember them from my younger days - it's good to see they're still around.

[@michelewalteraltieri6935]

Visti due volte in Italia...nel 2004 a Chiari-Brescia e nel 2013 a Roma... Spero di vederli ancora!!!!

[@alipiusmuller9599]

Interrupting mind-blowing and breathtaking music like this with a commercial break should be treated like a crime against humanity. Seriously, google. I know it's all about the dough, but can there not be this one instance where you just... just... just... DON'T?

[@marcomoschetta4453]

Why don’t you use the Brave browser?

[@suesutton9226]

ok, after hearing this ( and a heap more of their other songs tonight here ) IT IS official . . . I have a new favourite band . . . .and I see they played Auckland a few months back . . . . .I am mortified, I MUST see them . . .

[@swampy5]

+Sue Sutton I feel the same Sue - cant believe this band passed me by in the 80s - stumbled across them via one of the sound tracks (How Long Will I Love You) from the excellent movie About Time - a google search and very soon I was in touch with Mike Scott's amazing music - that was a couple of weeks ago - thank god for KZbin for bringing these delights to us - we live in enlightened times!

[@gailwilliams2678]

And I "discovered" them while binging on the CBC series "Republic of Doyle." "Fisherman's Blues" was played over an end scene, and I went on a hunt!

[@ramonarellano4988]

Tony Marsh , back in the late 80's Rolling stone magazine gave a review of their album "This is the sea", and i went searching for it, later, when i heard "fishermen blues", it bacame clear to me that i liked this band, not mainstream though.

[@stefanodogg280]

I only knew they existed because the coolest ever scene in Miami Vice featured "Be My Enemy" (season 5 shootout) and have now rediscovered the band

[@davidhowarth1647]

Sophie Morgan

[@ojtveito]

Ah, great! Found this first now! I was there! Unforgettable, as all Waterboys concerts! They practically define my life!

[@andrewmccambridge5546]

Wow! Greatest rock band in the world!

[@hjelmmeister]

Never get tired of this song. I have listened to it since the 90s. Was lucky to catch them in Copenhagen many years ago. Thanks for sharing this video, really great performance!!!

[@christianew.2367]

Please once again You with t.rex behind stage etc⚡🌙

[@Eminemfan692]

They are the best band in the world mike scot my hero lyrical legend

[@gusscott1422]

Excellent band and an especially good tune. I heard them a lot as a kid, I appreciate it more and more with age.

[@phillysucculents6091]

Most performers wane as they get older. OMG, Mike Scott still kicks butt! This version is way better than some of the other others posted.

[@springbay1]

I promise, when you are as electric as this, I would never dream of banging the drum. Mike Scott you are my medicine bow.

[@dsimarrov]

Thank you for being able to keep your feet still listening to this song

[@TerriMaglott]

Love your comment ❤

[@Jimsky1234]

Unbelievable....I always knew they were great...but not this great! I'm seeing them again on Sunday 20th May.....and now I'm sooooooo excited. My third time in 20 years but I gotta feeling....it's gonna be a good night. Many thanks for sharing this video...awesome xx

[@frankmurphy4004]

Absolute brilliance....timeless ageless quality music....Who the f.... plays this good in the 2000's??

[@SuperToscoman]

Sorry for the Portuguese... Estava vendo esse vídeo, faz tempo que não ouvia esta música. Caramba! Que som legal! Que emocionante! Que letras! Impressionante.

[@Analhk47]

Eu também curti essa música, fazia muito tempo que não ouvia, fiquei umido

[@Revelnoc]

one can never have too much of the Waterboys... Excellent .. a big thanks for posting :)

[@izabelagmerek5640]

steve and mike what else....wow mega duet,love them,love the waterboys

[@MrRobert950]

17/10-15 Just bang the drum! One of the best band in the world.....pepole don"t now it,.. Sad but True,,,,

[@hermanpouderoyen2634]

still, makes me cry....

[@rickstill122]

I was absolutely DEHYDRATED by this version. Thank you!

[@shineharveymoon]

SUPERB!!! One of the tracks to my youth!!!

[@truwth]

And the award for "Best Placement of Yelps in a Song, Ever" goes to ... Mike Scott, Don't Bang The Drum.

[@marcojimenez2677]

Great band from my younger years ! And still do well.

[@carvalhofilho7667]

Amazing song. Perfect!

[@christinavanassen8342]

Oooohh reallyy! The best performance I've ever seen!

[@davidcook3334]

I’ve seen them play this a few times but this performance is one of the best!

[@DuncanLawrie-ho2bv]

these guys are really amazing

[@Noelito40]

Love the drumming!! 😁

[@ColtTalbot]

This is epic... thanks for the upload

[@damotheman4196]

Truly original.. "the big music" nothing wasted. Not a word. Sign of a great writer "but if I know you..."

[@alessandrocimino]

God bless you dear Mike - thanks for posting this bro!

[@LeonElRay]

so inspiring.........Good music never die.

[@KindoMalay]

We saw them last night in Auckland, NZ and they played a stripped down version of this, keyboard by Mike Scott and Steve Wickham on the violin - absolutely brilliant, worth the ticket for that alone

[@hectorsmith6680]

One of the two epic rock albums ever..."This is the Sea"...together with the album "From the Lions Mouth" by the Sounds...I have managed to see The Waterboys in Athens in 1995!!!...when they used to real bang the drums because they were young...Such an amazing experience...Thanks a lot lads...

[@kaidanangell]

The best concert i ever seen, please come back soon..

[@peaceofiona9198]

31 of May they play in Tonsberg if you are writing from Norway

[@christianew.2367]

⚡You sent this , right ? Mindblowing live This song one favourite sinceclong YOU and this song I can imagine very well, with this band, and Yours, a celebration ✨

[@Squeaky1423]

I've never seen them live, and wow, I cannot wait, they look soooooo good in concert!

[@frodebenjaminsen1711]

Fabulous band. Fabulous song. Fabulous performance.

[@adampepper5495]

I've seen a couple of fantastic live performances of this 'Don't bang the drum'. One amazing performance in Copenhagen years ago. But this seems to have been a truly great night!

[@thebloodyshambles]

Mike Scott is a genius. Always has been always will.

[@Jibbahrish1]

Great performers/musicianship! Rock on!

[@robertatuck1533]

Jesus! Just heard this..right now! Wow! They're up there..at..Same Level as.. FLEETWOOD MAC! OMG!

[@cathsalazar9930]

No comparison to fleet wood Mac these dudes r 100% better no doubt best in the biz!..... bravo Waterboys & Mike Scott no one comes close to you & band genius icon epic legends at work!....... damn this is killer!.......👍❤️😻☮️🔥🙏🎶🇺🇸💎

[@robertatuck1533]

@@cathsalazar9930 Hey! Thats a damm gud comment! Im still smiling.. lov yur poetry.. "these dudes" 👏 🔥 🎸 🎻 🎶👑

[@cathsalazar9930]

Roberta Tuck thanks so much loved hearing from u !!!!! Bless u!!!! 🤟❤️👍😻☮️🙏🇺🇸

[@dirkbogarde44]

Fuck yes. Life affirming ! Without doubt one of the best live performances of a song I have ever heard.

[@Stratman389]

It doesn't happen every night, but sometimes there is a power.... The next minute is fuppin awesome! !!

[@robertoc2485]

Fantastic live sound 🤟🤟 thanks 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@martinmcdonald9575]

Outstanding.

[@Jimsky1234]

There is something deep about this.....but I cannot tell you what it is......it just is! Please enjoy xxxx

[@fotodivision]

Absolutely Brilliant!! What a BAND!! LOVE LOVE LOVE..... THE WATERBOYS!!

[@paulovalderramas5830]

Amazing! Congratulations to all!

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

By chance I met the fella who played the opening trumpet intro whilst building a shed for the sax player of the Kickhorns. I said that there were two pieces of trumpet music that made me cry, this one and Rufus Wainwright's Beautiful Child. He played both of them.

[@janetteplatana4742]

What was that player’s name?

[@JasonUmbrellabird]

@@janetteplatana4742 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kick_Horns

[@janetteplatana4742]

@@JasonUmbrellabird Thank you.

[@dsimarrov]

thank you from Spain

[@filomenamagano1805]

Magnífica interpretação ❤️🎶

[@benmyqwe1209]

The Best Intro i ever Hurt.Marveles.

[@StratsRUs]

Reallly great line up. Every line up is great ! Bass is cool a f too.

[@xxchecolifexx0w022]

Excelente de las mejores bandas

[@johnboothr1]

totally excellent vid. saw them in 1984 when they supported U2 at the barrowlands in glasgow

[@74sjakie]

Wow what a sound 👍🏻

[@ewaldbaron4453]

Unbelievable good, especially the Guitar solo , that was a mobile video? Really Great sound! Oslo people you have been very Lucky!

[@giovannilombardi99]

Absolutely fantastic band

[@kenmckenzo9465]

Everything rock n roll was, is, and should be, right here folks.

[@jamestwinn-in5cj]

Love this band !! Always good live !!

[@PROPORIOFFICIAL]

One of my favourite songs ever🎶🙏

[@dvora_elyashar]

Awesome ! the drummer is great and powerful, Mike scott is unique one-of-a-kind, the rest of the band is flew with amazing harmony...... the violinist also fantastic....thank you Waterboys for those great moment, I bought that CD "this is the sea" in 1985

[@thebrightsideofthemoon5829]

Cd in 1985 ?

[@michaelofthefamilycampbell8447]

Thanks Waterboys Edinburgh playhouses regards MICHAEL Campbell

[@losrobotonicslosrobotonics5333]

Mike Scott con esta banda formidable the Waterboys Don't bang the drum...

[@ellenfar1]

A mighty version !!!

[@nachoalaniz]

Me encanta esta banda...

[@alejandrohernandezyanez2695]

Extraordinarios!!!!!!

[@Jimsky1234]

Seeing the boys again on Friday @ Wickham, can't wait......you gotta love Mike in this video, absolutely superb. Once again ElGorillos1, thank you so much for this video, you are a true Gent Sir.......I salute you :)

[@ManuelValverde]

What great records those!! Masterpieces are the albums The Waterboys, A Plagan Place and This is the sea. He never had the creativity of those first albums again

[@darkheartlightsoul]

Fisherman's Blues is not bad either

[@peterd0058]

Epic performance from best band in world.

[@jankristoffersen578]

Excellent Waterboys:-)From Norway"Oslo"Live:-)My Town:-)

[@pamelakain9368]

Just what I needed so tired of the world right now.

[@willrichardson519]

My love is my rock in the long low weary land...

[@guillermovazquez6328]

absolutely brilliant, worth the ticket for that alone

[@carlosherraiz7096]

Superb!!!!

[@DashRiprock1]

Absolutely Amazing ! ! ! (Goodie Powder)?

[@splycito]

QUE BUENOS SON

[@rorymcdonagh8223]

Bloody love this band😊

[@chriscat2426]

MAGNIFICENT

[@SkipWay]

EXCELLENT. thank you.

[@cogleypeter6697]

yes fantastic love it thank,s for posting only 6 years late

[@trevorduffy1225]

MAGIC, BEAUTY, TRANCE LIKE, SWEET SOUL,

[@Alberto-fj2nn]

Impresionante!!

[@jezevans8697]

Great recording bruh

[@998cooper]

Stunning .... at the top of their game

[@marcojimenez5243]

Love the last part. Emotion.