I lost my closest friend on Christmas Morning 2017. A young woman I loved dearly, and still do. She took her own life. I think she’d had enough of being here. This is my song for her. Because it’s simply astonishing. And so was she.
Too Close To Heaven..Mike Scott Your A Genius, Thankyou..... Sometimes Smiling Is Impossible..When We're All Hiding Tears ...Sometimes , Our Prayers Are Not Always Quiet, or Polite...Sometimes we just sit in our prison cell like bedroom in silence. Jesus feels the Tears of Our Hearts..Without Saying A Word..( Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd, x..Thankyou Mike n Waterboys..Love You Guys... Because We have Hearts...Not Swinging Bricks x
Recorded live @ Pradiso, Amsterdam on nov 19th 2001. And guess what: I was there!!! It was one of the last shows of the Eruopean Tour. And like Mike said it himself; "I guess it'sone of these nights".
bob has a thning or two to say here but agree..mice scott,neil young,,they almost reach Dylans knees. answer to ya question.. many ,,but if ill pic one right now in these times.. Murder most foul. man won the noble price in littrature. his song is pure magic also.... it has taken me trogh some tough times ..wich are almost ......always......until I got to close too heaven.. im a heronist and im not lying.
@@joachimdahl233 Dylan isn't in Scott's league. His voice alone is enough to put most people off. Scott has probably the best folk / rock voice ever. Nothing in Dylan's back catalogue even approaches the Fisherman's Blues era when everything that Mike Scott, Steve Wickham and their band touched, turned to gold.
This song and The Waterboys don’t get enough praise for this masterpiece! I saw them live before and Mike Scott is amazing live! ❤ this is my anthem for weary days when I need a mood lifter! Just smile for me baby.
"The best song ever sung". I'm still waiting to see them playing it in Madrid. The most sensivity drums in the original recording. Simply PERFECT! Thanks.
Yep believe it myself bro!!!!! At 71 still loving this legendary musician & music epic poet god of all music Mike Scott for his gift of writing singing!........ hope it never ends!......... 👍❤️😻🔥💎
In heaven the sounds will be greater than what has been revealed on earth. Not only will there be tones that are new, but the level of involvement will be greatly heightened and expanded. There will be an orchestration of sound not limited to 3 dimensions. Jesus stands at the door and knocks. What is the height, depth, breadth and width of His love towards us? 4 dimensions, there is no greater LOVE. Everlasting and expanding LIGHT.
What another awesome live gig thanks for sharing!!! Lol love my Waterboys & Mike Scott rocks my life & world!!! What a gift in having him in music!!!!!! Lol ❤️👍😻☮️🎶🙏🇺🇸💎
"You want to wrap your arms around your head, turn out the lights And roll yourself into a ball." This song should be prescribed for anyone who has ever experienced really dark times...stunning version too. I've only ever heard it performed live once- would love to hear it again.
Never mind wordsmith, poet or if youve seen them live. Who cares! Stop being pretentious and just accept that we are fortunate to be alive to hear such great songs
This is the one. The live version that is only on a megabox set. I wonder why it took so long for them to release such an incredible gesture. It is majestic without being anthemic. Romantic but not sweet. The music and lyrics and his delivery...all of a piece. His phrasing could not be matched by anyone because he wrote it from his soul. Cannot say enough about this song.
@@pmmerol I was looking for this version somewhere else since 60.00 is way out of my budget. And it's not available for single purchase on iTunes. I started with them around the time of Fisherman's release. Followed them off and on since then. The prices for used copies are crazy. I get the money part for the band and the label. It is just frustrating.
I haven't bought anything from Discogs before. As it turns out, the available copies are shipping from Europe. Due to the virus there is some stuff about getting items through customs, etc. etc. I am going to wait a bit and see what happens. I need to test out using Discogs anyway. Thanks again.
Tutti i tuoi guai saranno finiti, così come il tuo dolore vedrai quei cieli azzurri esplodere attraverso la pioggia Più sali in alto, più cadi in basso Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui Ora al mattino puoi piangere quanto vuoi - passeremo l'intera giornata a piangere Adesso voglio che tu appoggi la tua testa stanca e lasciami vederti dormire Hai camminato in giro baby, infiammata e vergognosa sentendoti come se fossi alta un pollice Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui Sei troppo dura con te stessa baby - hai sbagliato alcune cose piuttosto basilari Non mi crederesti se ti dicessi perché ti ho scritto in questa canzone Stai guardando il tuo cuore baby, e lo chiami nero ma come Icaro e come Saul Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui Ora so che questo dolore che stai provando - ho provato le stesse cose anch'io Ho degli spazi molto in profondità dentro di me che sono solo lo stesso di te Vuoi avvolgerti le braccia intorno alla testa, spegnere le luci e arrotolarti in una palla Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui Sei accecato dallo splendore? Sei abbagliato dalla Luce? Perché non vedo altro che vuoto nei tuoi occhi stanchi e sconfitti che una volta erano luminosi So che non puoi fare a meno di correre quando senti quella dolce voce chiamare Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui Ho camminato un miglio per te, tesoro quindi non vuoi sorridere per me, tesoro?
I lost my closest friend on Christmas Morning 2017. A young woman I loved dearly, and still do. She took her own life. I think she’d had enough of being here. This is my song for her. Because it’s simply astonishing. And so was she.
Too Close To Heaven..Mike Scott Your A Genius, Thankyou..... Sometimes Smiling Is Impossible..When We're All Hiding Tears ...Sometimes , Our Prayers Are Not Always Quiet, or Polite...Sometimes we just sit in our prison cell like bedroom in silence. Jesus feels the Tears of Our Hearts..Without Saying A Word..( Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd, x..Thankyou Mike n Waterboys..Love You Guys... Because We have Hearts...Not Swinging Bricks x
Still one of the best songs ever. Just brilliant
I'm addicted to this song. What a piece of magic!
ye s God is truly in this song. Amen.
Recorded live @ Pradiso, Amsterdam on nov 19th 2001. And guess what: I was there!!!
It was one of the last shows of the Eruopean Tour. And like Mike said it himself; "I guess it'sone of these nights".
best live band i have ever seen ,mike is such a sensitive wordsmith, a pure soul indeed
Listening too The Waterboys is like being in love for the first time.
Too Close to heaven. Lyrically, tell me a better song. Utterly superb. Mr Scott, thank you!
There isn't one
My my hey hey.
bob has a thning or two to say here but agree..mice scott,neil young,,they almost reach Dylans knees. answer to ya question.. many ,,but if ill pic one right now in these times.. Murder most foul. man won the noble price in littrature. his song is pure magic also.... it has taken me trogh some tough times ..wich are almost ......always......until I got to close too heaven.. im a heronist and im not lying.
@@joachimdahl233 Dylan isn't in Scott's league. His voice alone is enough to put most people off. Scott has probably the best folk / rock voice ever. Nothing in Dylan's back catalogue even approaches the Fisherman's Blues era when everything that Mike Scott, Steve Wickham and their band touched, turned to gold.
@@bothyrat hehe
What a stunning masterpiece. 1 million likes from me.
I can confirm. I have seen more as 300 bands in the last 50 years. Waterboys was the best
This song and The Waterboys don’t get enough praise for this masterpiece!
I saw them live before and Mike Scott is amazing live! ❤ this is my anthem for weary days when I need a mood lifter! Just smile for me baby.
Earphones on....eyes closed.....too close to heaven!!!!!! Smile for me baby!!
indeed; just close your eyes
"The best song ever sung". I'm still waiting to see them playing it in Madrid. The most sensivity drums in the original recording. Simply PERFECT! Thanks.
Play, ,,boy ,xxx
Mike Scott is a legend(a word not to used lightly). He gets me everytime. This song is so wonderful for words.
My favourite piece of music ever and ever and ever...
If this doesn't bring a tear, then nothing in life will.
so true...
this is a fantastic live performance of a great song - this is "Real Music" - love it xxxx
I been looking for this song since a long long time ago, at least 20 years, thanks for posting it!!!!!! imposible to dislike
Just saw them in NYC, Irving Plaza....Magnificent....been a fan 30+ years...too close to heaven is heaven sent...;))))
I dont want to ever ackedging to meet how this is a genuis masterpiece this song is I am leaving the planet to this song #
Been a massive fan for years & just discovered this song , ... amazing
It’s an extraordinary piece
Same here
A melhor musica de sempre., adorava vê los outra vez... Obrigado Portugal Aveiro
More than brilliant. Maybe the best song ever made.
Yep believe it myself bro!!!!! At 71 still loving this legendary musician & music epic poet god of all music Mike Scott for his gift of writing singing!........ hope it never ends!......... 👍❤️😻🔥💎
heaven iz spread across the earth,yet very few see it-----great tune
Heaven is, upon Earth. ... As it is only here upon Earth that we shall hear music so wonderful.
In heaven the sounds will be greater than what has been revealed on earth. Not only will there be tones that are new, but the level of involvement will be greatly heightened and expanded. There will be an orchestration of sound not limited to 3 dimensions. Jesus stands at the door and knocks. What is the height, depth, breadth and width of His love towards us? 4 dimensions, there is no greater LOVE. Everlasting and expanding LIGHT.
Wow! That blew me away!
It does me every time
Absolutely beautiful!
Again the Waterboys have taken me to Heaven
Wow what a song,this one of the best songs l have ever heard.You put so much into this song.
Brilliant! Mike Scott stands alone.
What another awesome live gig thanks for sharing!!! Lol love my Waterboys & Mike Scott rocks my life & world!!! What a gift in having him in music!!!!!! Lol ❤️👍😻☮️🎶🙏🇺🇸💎
Awesome song... the haunting violin is so beautiful.
Great, great sound quality! Thanks a lot! I´ve seen Mike Scott/The waterboys only seven days ago and I´m feel like flying even.
very excited... waited 30 years to see in Melbourne next month
well at a level that makes great bands :) this is one of them
Thank you so much for posting such an amazing quality version. xx
My deathbed song the whole point fecking awesome I love the waterboys free spirits the most amazing song ever xxx
my fav.song.
Yes! Magical!!!
The best song ever brill
Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!
2 words PURE ARTISTRY
Perfection xxxx
Mike shows how to sing with spirit and balls. Brilliant.
this is briljant.
My angels last song......
Brilliant!!
superb greatband with manny great songs
Definition of poetry
Magical!
brilhante! mike scott é um genio..
MIKE SCOTT, WATERBOYS 🎶I'M SPEECHLESS..🎻 🎷😅YOU HAVE A🎼 BEAUTIFUL SOUL!! 🎹
awesome band playing an awesome song
Literalmente "muito perto do paraíso"!❤️
Perfection
This is Music.
Speechless
I play this every night
"You want to wrap your arms around your head, turn out the lights
And roll yourself into a ball."
This song should be prescribed for anyone who has ever experienced really dark times...stunning version too. I've only ever heard it performed live once- would love to hear it again.
Que maravilla. Da la sensación que vas al cielo, cuando la escuchas
I was there and trilled
la mejor canción compuesta y por componer, interpretada por los músicos con mas implicidad de la historia. chapo!!!!!
Muito bom, tenho saudades desta banda
MAGNIFICO!!! MAGNIFICO!!!
oh my fucking God. This sounds fantastic. Who's responsible for the recording? I want to kiss them. Greatest live band ever..
Fantastic
Thank you.
bellissima!!!!
Don't be so hard on yourself! What a song!
so good lost for words
I've heard The BIG MUSIC!!
Never mind wordsmith, poet or if youve seen them live. Who cares! Stop being pretentious and just accept that we are fortunate to be alive to hear such great songs
amazing
Son los mejores
My funeral… this my song!
Hi, what about the rest of the concert must be awsome : }
❤
This is the one. The live version that is only on a megabox set. I wonder why it took so long for them to release such an incredible gesture. It is majestic without being anthemic. Romantic but not sweet. The music and lyrics and his delivery...all of a piece. His phrasing could not be matched by anyone because he wrote it from his soul. Cannot say enough about this song.
ck3644 this version was released on a 2xCD “Fisherman Blues part 2”. Back around 2001
@@pmmerol I was looking for this version somewhere else since 60.00 is way out of my budget. And it's not available for single purchase on iTunes. I started with them around the time of Fisherman's release. Followed them off and on since then. The prices for used copies are crazy. I get the money part for the band and the label. It is just frustrating.
@@ck3644 there are a couple of them available at discogs for less than $20, if that helps
@@pmmerol thanks. ill check it out now
I haven't bought anything from Discogs before. As it turns out, the available copies are shipping from Europe. Due to the virus there is some stuff about getting items through customs, etc. etc. I am going to wait a bit and see what happens. I need to test out using Discogs anyway. Thanks again.
brilliant
Smile for me ...
I walked a mile for you baby
So won't you smile for me baby?
@BluberRri you welcome
Tutti i tuoi guai saranno finiti, così come il tuo dolore
vedrai quei cieli azzurri esplodere attraverso la pioggia
Più sali in alto, più cadi in basso
Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui
Ora al mattino puoi piangere quanto vuoi
- passeremo l'intera giornata a piangere
Adesso voglio che tu appoggi la tua testa stanca
e lasciami vederti dormire
Hai camminato in giro baby, infiammata e vergognosa
sentendoti come se fossi alta un pollice
Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui
Sei troppo dura con te stessa baby
- hai sbagliato alcune cose piuttosto basilari
Non mi crederesti se ti dicessi perché ti ho scritto in questa canzone
Stai guardando il tuo cuore baby, e lo chiami nero
ma come Icaro e come Saul
Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui
Ora so che questo dolore che stai provando - ho provato le stesse cose anch'io
Ho degli spazi molto in profondità dentro di me che sono solo lo stesso di te
Vuoi avvolgerti le braccia intorno alla testa, spegnere le luci
e arrotolarti in una palla
Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui
Sei accecato dallo splendore?
Sei abbagliato dalla Luce?
Perché non vedo altro che vuoto nei tuoi occhi stanchi e sconfitti
che una volta erano luminosi
So che non puoi fare a meno di correre quando senti quella dolce voce chiamare
Ti sei avvicinato troppo al paradiso, tutto qui
Ho camminato un miglio per te, tesoro
quindi non vuoi sorridere per me, tesoro?
when you think about it it not very far is it? :P
Genial
mike scoth long way to the light
💞🌍🌎🌏💞
Ao que parece só homens gostam...
how can i find this cd? it's a masterpiece....
It's on Fisherman's Blues Part Two. I can see a used one on amazon and a few of them on discogs
tim cannon mike scott the best there is !!!
What is it about this song?
please don't be cynical about heaven we need to have a fe have a dream to hang on to
???
🤔 The noise of the crowd in the background,
Where is it? 🤷♂️
Club Paradiso in Amsterdam
@@pmmerol
My favorite version, the audience gives a sense of companion... now I understand why , Amsterdam 🙃
Thank you