The Waterboys - The Whole of the Moon - Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 2014

[@dldave1978]

I’m a 46 year old guy. I LOVE 80s music but only heard this song for the first time last week watching the finale of The Affair. I’ve been totally captivated by this song. I must have listened to it 100 times over the past week via all the UA-cam versions. It’s such a beautiful song and makes me pine for younger days. It’s my new favorite song. I’m sad that it too me this long to discover it. ❤

[@oystonout8924]

I’m 43 and I play this song for the younger kids I work with. They don’t sing along with me but you can tell they appreciate it lol. Timeless

[@curleyhurleyfosho]

I can't tell you how much I love your post. It's perfect.

[@stephanemontour3842]

How can you not love that song ?? Impossible,,,

[@janiceianpasasadaba8682]

Heard this song last 2019 during U2's concert...nice song.

[@sartainja]

Those little 💩s do not know music if it knock their cell phone out of their hands. They only know what is trending.

[@dierkkoppenhagen9182]

Ich bin nun 54 und finde das ist ein fantastischer Song für die Ewigkeit 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼😁

[@JacquelineFuentes-iq2ui]

This reminds me of my sister Robin who died at the young age of 24 seven days before her 25th birthday.......she always saw .....The whole of The MooN.....you saw it My angel.....Lovingly j 🕊

[@GaryGrace-pl6si]

❤

[@jamboz]

​@@GaryGrace-pl6si❤

[@trevorlucas4628]

all my love

[@coldeb8911]

Probably one the greatest songs ever written...I want this to be the last song I ever hear before I shuttle of this mortal coil !

[@Asp3891]

I'll always be back here to say this song is a masterpiece

[@diegeeleel]

you will probably never have any idea how much this type of music means to poor people in third world countries or people anywhere who are disadvantaged. may God bless you

[@delanodegenie6970]

How good is his voice still?.. This song is and always will be a classic... An amazing tune.

[@coldeb8911]

It's never changed has it !

[@gerald9442]

Saw them a few weeks ago. He's still unbelievable. And it is amazing how he pronounces every syllable perfect. His beautiful lyrics are there to pick up. Even for a non native speaker, every sentence he sings is spot on to enjoy.

[@lisabell4396]

This should have a million likes ….perfection right here

[@shaebryant1916]

Someone needs to let the crowd know they’ve chosen to be there. They’re allowed to enjoy it😂

[@retrosound72]

RIP Karl Wallinger. Thank you for the music

[@travisgauthier1120]

I watch this video 4-5 times per day every single day. It's beautiful and pure, honest magic.

[@meurigjones9770]

This song has stayed with me for 30 years, it was absolute class live back then, and here it is now...still class.

[@rossjohnson4462]

THE GREATEST SONG EVER WRITTEN.

[@peachpiano]

One of my favourite songs ever!

[@seantaylor3558]

Brilliant. Utterly brilliant. Stand up and take a bow. 30 odd years on, it's as fresh as the first time I heard it. This is part of the soundtrack of my life.

[@damotheman4196]

Well said sean,a gem of a song/set of lyrics it brings a feelin of singin AT someone..they dont exist but you care enough to warn em! Lol...(that is more after a few pints tho lotta finger-pointin goin on!)

[@judydeangelis3240]

My life too.

[@Raggio4036]

Absolutely ❗ I Agree The Waterboys still sounds as good from the 70's. Yes Definitely "Take A Bow"🎶👏🎙🎸🎹🎶

[@Raggio4036]

Typo, Meant The 80's 👏🎙🎸🎹❤🌙🌕

[@alanpenn8515]

Such a wonderful song and the original just has a beat that re-energizes your spirit

[@cjcheetham3367]

A song that you can’t hear enough - lovely version

[@christsaves72]

totally amazing! Scottish people always have great songs with very strong lyrics! awesomely in poetry! ♡ greetings from the Netherlands!

[@irishking1414]

This is about Ireland Dublin to be precise

[@tgregory7867]

@@irishking1414 no it’s not

[@bruhe]

Perfect music perfect lyrics

[@jeanpierredupuis7006]

Merci the 🧷🧷🐞waterboys je flotte.tout parait si calme.et je me laisse entrainer par ce fabuleux rythme ......

[@WhatsHappenin27]

Drummer kills it in this performance! 👌👌

[@peterfreeman9369]

How can anyone who has reasonable hearing not like this Masterpiece.?

[@uskoelle1442]

The song of my youth - so many memories - when the time comes, I will take it with me to my grave

[@verybiggreensteameng]

For Debby ,I loved you but you let me go ,36 years later I still think about you when I hear this song,

[@DiegoOliveira0]

i love this song, my soul be peace while i listen this.

[@veerchasm1]

Dang, his voice is still so perfect

[@injanhoi1]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard!

[@stevencochran5301]

Loved it on radio.

[@davidkm81]

I've watched this video loads of times and I've only just noticed at 4.41, Mike Scott uses the microphone to push his glasses up. Brilliant. Amazing song ❤️

[@tblightningbolt8902]

That’s SO amazing

[@catherine711]

the mans a legend

[@brandonwilson2732]

One of the best tunes ever made! 🌙 🌚 🙌🏻

[@Pauljennings66]

Song of my youth

[@raymondshawver4204]

Mike Scott is a treasure! He is unbelievable song writer. He is definitely pure natural talent when it comes to song writing . Thank you Mr Scott you are amazing in my book . Great Song writer , did not go unnoticed with me ...love you brother!

[@a.c.r3660]

I was 15 when this song came out in 1985 -i also saw the whole of the moon.
I miss those days so much , chasing girls and drinking beers smoking weed and long hot summer nights-oh dear ive given myself a lump in my throat thinking about others that saw the whole of the moon to many times -RIP you guys

[@misteredd8694]

andrew R Wow, I was 16 and did the same.. Nice memories. Happy new year :)

[@christsaves72]

andrew R lol I was 12! 😂 ♡

[@dennisemerson2803]

AC R yubètube

[@alphilips6212]

I was in my 20's, very naughty and loved every minute of it!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

Big Tasty, why RIP? They aren't dead.

[@DaveDriver]

I saw The Waterboys several times in the 80s. It was always impressive to see how well they played their instruments and how good they were live, and that they were able to put a new spin on their excellent songs. This song is the only Waterboys song that ever gets played on the radio, and much as I love it, it gets tedious when there is so much excellent music from them to choose from. I would be a bit disappointed if they were still playing this song in 2014 exactly the way they recorded it in 1985, when they had other band members including Karl Wallinger.
I loved this.

[@kendavid891]

Good to see my old band still rocking.I was 17 then in 1985 cranking this in my car with friends...priceless

[@caskstrength7629]

I was 16 back then.🤔

[@ricardoabreu69]

I was 18.

[@Abuamina001]

This is still such a great song after all these years. Remarkable and profound.

[@lizbourn4192]

This song will be played for ever - timeless.

[@bslcouple]

I heard it for the very first time last night on "The Affair". What a really great song. Oh My My!

[@Stephan74]

Brilliant one of the best bands to come out of Scotland.

[@eddiebreen5933]

They are Irish

[@catherine9433]

Love this laid back mellow version. Mike Scott timeless.

[@buitreschubert6408]

Amo a esta banda justamente por este tema. Esta versión es grandiosa, épica! Aguante Mike Scott, Steve Wickham y Ralph Salmins!

[@lapirata77]

Saw them play this almost 30 years ago in 1986. What a mind trip.

[@dangermouse6561]

Simple Minds at Milton Keynes???

[@robpersons6501]

@@dangermouse6561 Rock am Ring. Simple Minds were there too.

[@barbaracameron-smith7093]

All these years later, such a fabulous live performance of a stand out song by a poet/singer extraordinaire and his merry men.

[@beverlytaylor6452]

Love this song...I hear it on the final series..The Affair...it brought tears to my eyes. It was played at Whitney's wedding and at the ending. Bravo to the writer!!!!

[@adrianrijkeboer2185]

I love this song epic

[@RebeccaThalhofer]

Totally agree! I recorded the scene on my phone and the song is just sooo moving!

[@Annawaveluk]

Yes it was wonderful, in the last episode.

[@catherine711]

top of the pops

[@LE5ervin]

THIS MY BEST SONG EVER SINCE EVEEEEEEEERRRRRR!!!!!!!

[@billbrotherston5442]

Reminds me of my grandmother. Passed last year at 84. She was the Whole of The Moon. A wonderful lady lost.

[@adiktivity]

Loved the Waterboys ever since I heard this song 30 years ago. Great new arrangement!
Saw them play this almost 30 years ago in 1986. What a mind trip.

[@andreduplessis508]

Love the way he adjusts his spectacles with the mic

[@998cooper]

I've just revisited them and need to give myself an uppercut for not been with them for the last 10 years. So much great music here. I'm now totally committed.

[@tomrobinson6672]

A great song, performed by mind blowing band. I was hooked back in the 80's and it still lifts the spirit 30+ years later.

[@markdavids2511]

Beautiful song, brings a tear to my eye.

[@stephencouldwell9874]

The Waterboys created the ultimate pop song with this.

[@willowbark5649]

It's more than a pop song. It's an anthem.

[@user-oh5kq4yl5m]

I love this song ,a masterpiece.

[@dominiccassella1887]

Brilliant and Beautiful!

[@johnj9130]

masterpiece
Probably one of the best songs ever written and performed as perfectly as 1984.....

[@nwmrt]

84 I got a job, she traveled on and saw the whole of the moon. Goodnight chesty where ever you are.

[@marilynwarner895]

Go find her!

[@LE5ervin]

This SONG is on of the greatest EVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnnyjoey]

Loved the Waterboys ever since I heard this song 30 years ago. Great new arrangement!

[@soniamedina6433]

I LOVE this song so much!!!!💕

[@penguinmama88]

The Affair brought me here, Fiona Apple does an amazing cover & there is a flashmob wedding dance in the Finale Cheers you Waterboys!

[@juliusd.jacksonjr.5448]

You gotta hear the Prince cover of this. 🔥

[@pamrogers5979]

nah too angry - denies the marvelling and light in this song

[@jemimajust827]

So rare bands really sound like they did when they first released their tracks, but this! Brilliant :)

[@dorokaboroka6320]

I was just thinking the same..

[@PlopstoperGames]

How tho

[@Idonteatdog]

No way it's exactly the same. His voice lost some power, his performance is more discrete, he can't reach the higher notes like before.

[@marco13funky8]

This is a great version of a classic 80s tune it’s not only brilliant it’s beautiful and I love it and I’ll always love it and the 80s the best times forever

[@crackerjack5210]

Really? have another little listen....

[@gerardooga2254]

From to argentina love song ❤❤

[@renatowg10]

my favorite band!!!
greetings from Brazil!

[@brittneyangeloro2160]

Love this laid back mellow version. Mike Scott timeless.
I heard it for the very first time last night on "The Affair". What a really great song. Oh My My!

[@framurray5282]

sheer class......saw them back in the late 80's here in Ireland and were one of the best bands live I have ever seen....

[@kevandfrank1]

Amazing....Up there with the best songwriters of all time. Timeless smooth vocals...

[@donndelfin1312]

How can people dislike this video.This brings tears in my eyes 80s are golden years...

[@calam8286]

Gorgeous song. Timeless. It topped the charts when I was barely out of nappies but still magnificent.

[@Sam-yx9ry]

calam Calam related to Lawleys?

[@ivanc9149]

masterpiece

[@pmayer65]

Perfectly summed up in one word.

[@Daniel-sz7hz]

George Harrison darkness

[@JamieJobb]

We gotta love those Northern Bands and their unique lyrical point of view.

[@themagicofd]

One of my favorite bands from my youth. Glad to see them still at it!

[@angielilliank.1109]

Makes me feel so great, every time I watch. ❤️ the killer outfit. He looks sharp!

[@arielschulz1513]

I absolutely Love this song! Such amazing lyrics 😊

[@travisgauthier1120]

This is the most amazing song I have ever heard. LOVE it.

[@brenellhornsby6566]

I have no idea where I was when this song first came to the airwaves but somehow I missed it! I just found it and I am so deeply moved by what I interpret to be the meaning of the stunning lyrics! It is one of the most whole-brain intelligent songs I've ever heard! I just read that this beautiful piece was written as a tribute to Prince! What a complete honor from Mike Scott, the front man! Wow!

[@corysinclair9148]

Mike Scott said this is untrue.
It wasn't a tribute to Prince.

[@erikrobin6547]

Attended the concert in Bremen/Germany in autumn '19 and received truely a nght to remember.
THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@leondelanconi4834]

Estou no Brasil e não acredito nisso, que maravilha, meu DEUS.

[@adolfsson2705]

Wow his voice without changes!! Love this song kind of nostalgia!

[@tictocbang7443]

Saw them two nights in a row opening for U2 way back when. Amazing band!

[@caskstrength7629]

His voice sounds amazing 👍🎤

[@TheSamoht67]

One of the songs that is part of my life, wonderful

[@imdjc4]

Still.... It's one of a handful of tunes that sometimes moves me to tears.

[@Vaderd2k926]

Lol. Who else is here after the finale of The Affair? Great song! 1985? I guess I’m better late than never.

[@Ludo1950]

Me :-) I can't get enough of this song after listening to it on The Affair

[@lolazamorano2384]

Me too!!! Great end!

[@bslcouple]

@@lolazamorano2384 Me Too!

[@ridicule35]

Awesome

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

Ditto, now gotta learn that flash mob dance routine!😁

[@Johnny-wc2nl]

Timeless

[@mikegibbs4118]

Forgotten how wonderful this Celtic Rock epic truly is after all these years - loved it all over again in that wonderful series The Affair - brits to the fore in the acting stakes but loved the dance finale! Keep going boys and keep getting better as you always do.

[@clarewardrope2413]

Frickin Awesome.....what an amazing sound!!

[@chriskelly5099]

Age does not weary class 👏

[@bengrange3309]

Brilliant as ever! Cannot wait to see this version at the Cropredy Festival in August! What a great band they are!

[@patriciaoakes8689]

saw WATERBOYS ,Llandudno November 2015,fantastic show,crowd were bopping,!!!

[@GuadalupePicasso]

His voice has barely changed!

[@harley70]

Marvelous !!! This is my song of life. My all time favorite song al time. Saw them a few times live. Hope to see them again.

[@highlander72b69]

Probably one of the best songs ever written and performed as perfectly as 1984.....

[@PomskieSaints91]

One of the greatest songs I've ever heard in my life ❤️

[@Itdxvb11]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS VERSION XXX

[@ladyjane2323]

That voice!!😍😍❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@yourjokesaretotallyfromthe8909]

6 years past, I still remember I were there in the faceless crowd.

[@janedawson335]

From then to now - just love

[@KyleEasonAnimation]

What a blessed experience to have seen. Let us hope for many more from Mr. Scott. The lyrics and tone of Mike Scott's masterpiece are of humility in the face of innate and effortless brilliance. The tempo is expectant and steady. Praise and full recognition for one surrendering to natural genius. I am moved to near tears by this tune nearly every time I hear it. Let us all listen to the genius within - that still, quiet voice whispering from across the millennia.

[@nickjonesCSM]

It’s wonderful to see real musicians producing real music, faultless.

[@dnwojeoemdwhowsbhdbd1381]

Love this laid back mellow version. Mike Scott timeless.
Saw them play this almost 30 years ago in 1986. What a mind trip.

[@johnchatterton2710]

Brilliant!!!!
What an excellent band