The Waterboys :: Spiddal Reunion

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There was magic in the air at Park Lodge Hotel in Spiddal on September 2012 as the town welcomed back the legendary Waterboys for two special reunion gigs, which were attended by fans from all over the world.
Mike Scott and The Waterboys spent six months in Spiddal in 1988 when they recorded their iconic Fisherman's Blues album. In his recent memoir, Adventures of a Waterboy, Mike Scott referred to the impact the village had on his life and music.
However, their first ever formal concerts in Spiddal were in September 2012, when Mike Scott, Steve Wickham and Anto Thistlethwaite reunited for a memorable day and night.
These concerts were organized by the Spiddal based Strange Boat Donor Foundation to raise funds for the National Commemorative Garden in memory of organ donors. This is being planned for Salthill.
Hundreds of visitors from Ireland, Europe, the US, and from as far away as Australia and South Africa attended the concerts -- in fact some fans attended both the first one at 4pm and the second at 8pm. Erwin Rademaker, who traveled from Holland, has attended Waterboys concerts since l985 and described the Spiddal gig as "the best".
Other musicians also performed, including the well-known composer Charlie Lennon who played on Fisherman's Blues,and singer Eleanor Shanley, who released the Waterboys' song Strange Boat in 2008 to raise awareness of organ donation.
The event came to a rousing and emotional finale when the musicians came together for the song, Saints and Angels in memory of local man Éamonn Goggin, whose organs were donated following his death six years ago.

[@johanvanslooten6585]

Mad as the Mist and Snow has got to be the Waterboys' best song ever. Probably.

[@eimearking]

Can’t believe I’ve only found this now, I was there😃.....8 years, wow, and the weather was mental, thanks for the memories🙏🏻

[@janekellie3472]

Same here ...Walk On, Walk On Waterboys

[@fionaodea5098]

Fabulous little film... wish I’d been there.

[@84jbones]

Mike Scott is a great song writer , so underrated.

[@pcastrobarba]

❤

[@janekellie3472]

Awesome

[@martinagoggin2204]

What an amazing and brilliant night that was, and how beautifully it was captured on film.

[@cathsalazar9930]

Damn definitely right!!!!!...... he gave fives & always will this is solid gold!!! Killer version!!!! 👍❤️😻☮️🔥🎶🇺🇸

[@cathsalazar9930]

Sure wish I’dbeen that server giving it to Mike god of music damn so lucky!!!!! ❤️👍😻🙀

[@0PTin0]

Great film Myles. I really hope there's more.

[@czeringue]

It ranks up there with his best which says a lot.

[@thomasfioriglio]

Nice little film. Thanks for sharing this.

[@darencreeksea]

Great watch!...I can feel a rewind comeing on soon!!

[@yeoldbristolian]

Great video and wonderful intimate gig which I'm delighted to be able to say I was at.

[@NotAFanAnymore]

So fecking wonderful to watch n hear Great job all around

[@danielrussell7010]

Powerful

[@nualaforde8397]

How good is this. Very happy to hear this. Even here in Greece I explain to my kids about organ donation. They are up for it. Your night was great and do it again. For the kids the music is ok but not great, but to me it's wonderful. Generation Gap! but the reason is good.

[@sunnyslopebrand]

Great! So happy to see and hear a small part of the reunion. The equal emphasis on the musicians, the fans, and the surroundings reminds me a bit of "Jazz On A Summer's Day", which is my favorite music movie. Thanks for this!

[@LookHereFilms]

Great film Myles! Well done. Wish I was there. But watching this is a close second.

[@dazmalski]

Even without the Waterboys this is a lovely film.

[@lorianapauli2709]

How very well filmed!

[@turgsh01]

it gets good after 4:10... 2 great songs

[@monicaaasland]

Cool!

[@kaybenson2097]

Like your channel Myles, thanks

[@BilnBax]

Thanks for this!

[@edwardscott4562]

Watching this reminded me to have look at some footage from Milton Keynes 1986. How come Mike hasn't changed one jot, but poor old Steve has? Somewhere there's a loft with a painting..................

[@ezrabiggins90]

I'm in the wrong country.

[@legin3753]

Nah

[@patkelly3966]

I'm in the wrong century

[@Dave_In_Boston]

Is there a video of the whole concert? I’d love to buy it.

[@angelcastellanosmartinez2412]

❤️