It's not a new song but a cover of a song from 1985 by The Waterboys from the album "This is the Sea". Thier album "Fishermen's Blues' is particularly good as well. I was fortunate enough to see them twice on that tour.... brilliant shows.
I live in a town called "Crescent" on the edge of a town called "Moon" right outside of Pittsburgh. This song knocks me into a different place every time I listen to it, and that's a lot. Absolutely gorgeous.
I pictured a rainbow You held it in your hands I had flashes But you saw the plan I wandered out in the world for years While you just stayed in your room I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon The whole of the moon You were there at the turnstiles With the wind at your heels You stretched for the stars And you know how it feels To reach too high Too far Too soon You saw the whole of the moon I was grounded While you filled the skies I was dumbfounded by truths You cut through lies I saw the rain-dirty valley You saw Brigadoon I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon I spoke about wings You just flew I wondered, I guessed and I tried You just knew I sighed But you swooned I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon The whole of the moon With a torch in your pocket And the wind at your heels You climbed on the ladder And you know how it feels To get too high Too far Too soon You saw the whole of the moon The whole of the moon Unicorns and cannonballs Palaces and piers Towers, trumpets, and tenements Wide oceans full of tears Flags, rags, ferry boats Scimitars and scarves Every precious dream and vision Underneath the stars Yes, you climbed on the ladder With the wind in your sails You came like a comet Blazing your trail Too high Too far Too soon You saw the whole of the moon The whole of the moon (by Mike Scott & The Waterboys)
I just heard this song for the first time last night on Sirius XM and I fell in love with it immediately. Thank you for this heartfelt song . ❤❤❤❤❤❤ This is real music for real people without all of the artificial enhancements that most music contains today .
Fabulous! I don't know who first had the idea to tackle songs that began life in other musical genres with a bluegrass treatment but it's a great idea, one that will increase the appreciation of bluegrass.
@@Emando_comGood point! I like Jimmie Rodgers (as does Jimmie Dale Gilmore whom has accepted his influence) but what would you say is the tradition that Rodgers represents if not country music? Or was Rodgers more representative of popular music in his day? I guess what I'm trying to ask is: is Rodgers' influence on Bill Monroe the same as the McCourys embracing popular music (outside of country music) of today? I'm interested in what you think because you made a great point.
Great sounding harmony and musical ability..i love bluegrass songs that cover other genres of music..adds another dimension to the song..like someone commented..this song just easy to hear and flows like water..great job band..no autotune.no loud guitars or drums or screaming vocals..just raw talent personified in the simplest form..magical..try learning the words to that song..hard assignment but masterfully done by a non lead singer
It's a fantastic song, but something's missing. For me, the vocals are far too polite. I understand that not everyone can sing as passionately as Mike Scott, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.
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Ladies and Gentlement, The Bluegrass Waterboys!
That's definitely a "Turn it up!" song. I'm glad it has been getting a lot of airplay.
Alan Bartram has a great voice! I love that The Travelin' McCourys highlights each of the band members.
I absolutely love this song! Can’t get enough
What incredible musicianship! The very best of the best!! Bluegrasses answer to the Eagles!!!
Absolutely BRILLIANT version - dare say best ever - of this fabulous song!!!
This is a great song, great performance, and Alan has a fantastic voice. Would love to hear him sing more.
My absolute new favorite song that I can't get out of my head.❤❤❤❤❤❤ LOVE IT!
It's not a new song but a cover of a song from 1985 by The Waterboys from the album "This is the Sea". Thier album "Fishermen's Blues' is particularly good as well. I was fortunate enough to see them twice on that tour.... brilliant shows.
Del is leaving a rich legacy with these guys.
I live in a town called "Crescent" on the edge of a town called "Moon" right outside of Pittsburgh. This song knocks me into a different place every time I listen to it, and that's a lot. Absolutely gorgeous.
Such a pure tune
Brother Alan Bartram has a great voice! Beautiful song! Great job boys!
This song has absolutely grabbed my heart and so I had to look into it and check at all the versions and I absolutely LOVE this one by far ❤️
Smooth as cool mountain water!
OMG!! GOOSE BUMPS!!!
So perfect. Alan's vocals make this so special! I've got this one on repeat. ❤
Gimme a fiddle and precision harmony, and I am a happy human.
I pictured a rainbow
You held it in your hands
I had flashes
But you saw the plan
I wandered out in the world for years
While you just stayed in your room
I saw the crescent
You saw the whole of the moon
The whole of the moon
You were there at the turnstiles
With the wind at your heels
You stretched for the stars
And you know how it feels
To reach too high
Too far
Too soon
You saw the whole of the moon
I was grounded
While you filled the skies
I was dumbfounded by truths
You cut through lies
I saw the rain-dirty valley
You saw Brigadoon
I saw the crescent
You saw the whole of the moon
I spoke about wings
You just flew
I wondered, I guessed and I tried
You just knew
I sighed
But you swooned
I saw the crescent
You saw the whole of the moon
The whole of the moon
With a torch in your pocket
And the wind at your heels
You climbed on the ladder
And you know how it feels
To get too high
Too far
Too soon
You saw the whole of the moon
The whole of the moon
Unicorns and cannonballs
Palaces and piers
Towers, trumpets, and tenements
Wide oceans full of tears
Flags, rags, ferry boats
Scimitars and scarves
Every precious dream and vision
Underneath the stars
Yes, you climbed on the ladder
With the wind in your sails
You came like a comet
Blazing your trail
Too high
Too far
Too soon
You saw the whole of the moon
The whole of the moon
(by Mike Scott & The Waterboys)
Quite possibly the greatest song ever!!!
A song that transcends every genre!
That is tremendous 👏
A lot of artists have performed this song but this is my favorite version.
been waiting since delfest for this. thank you!!!!
I just heard this song for the first time last night on Sirius XM and I fell in love with it immediately. Thank you for this heartfelt song . ❤❤❤❤❤❤ This is real music for real people without all of the artificial enhancements that most music contains today .
Such a lovely song ❤
This is beautiful ❤❤❤
Saw them do this at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival!
❤ Love this song
I love this soooo sooooo much!! Well done gentlemen.
One of the best covers ever!
This song is so beautiful!!
Can't get enough! OUTSTANDING! 👏
Beautiful🎵
Great fiddling!🎻❤️
Such a sweet sounding voice that brings out the soul 💙
Awesome done song❤️🔥❣️
Donna 🫶🙋🏻
Fabulous! I don't know who first had the idea to tackle songs that began life in other musical genres with a bluegrass treatment but it's a great idea, one that will increase the appreciation of bluegrass.
Well, since Bill Monroe covered Jimmie Rodgers songs, I'd say the idea goes back to the very beginning.
@@Emando_comGood point! I like Jimmie Rodgers (as does Jimmie Dale Gilmore whom has accepted his influence) but what would you say is the tradition that Rodgers represents if not country music? Or was Rodgers more representative of popular music in his day? I guess what I'm trying to ask is: is Rodgers' influence on Bill Monroe the same as the McCourys embracing popular music (outside of country music) of today? I'm interested in what you think because you made a great point.
Great sounding harmony and musical ability..i love bluegrass songs that cover other genres of music..adds another dimension to the song..like someone commented..this song just easy to hear and flows like water..great job band..no autotune.no loud guitars or drums or screaming vocals..just raw talent personified in the simplest form..magical..try learning the words to that song..hard assignment but masterfully done by a non lead singer
Beautiful!
Song is beautiful! love it!
Well done
Thank you..very good song contry bluegras
An awesome tune
So very beautiful…thankyou
gorgeous
This song is just so beautiful and sweet 😭👏🏻
Bass guy singing lead!
Mike Scott of The Waterboys approves
Favorite
Love this cover. Wish you had it up on Spotify
It IS on Spotify!!
Wow what a spin on original
What song is this?
It's a fantastic song, but something's missing. For me, the vocals are far too polite. I understand that not everyone can sing as passionately as Mike Scott, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't try.
Really....?