The Swan Song Podcast #75 ft Mike Scott (The Waterboys)
Mike Scott is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and musician. He is the founding member, lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of rock band The Waterboys. He has also produced two solo albums, Bring Em All In and Still Burning. The Waterboys have had huge hits including “Whole of the Moon”, “Fishermans Blues” and “How Long Will I Love You”.
In this epiosde of The Swan Song Podcast Mike talks about writing his songs “Fishermans Blues” and “Whole of the Moon”. He also talks about “Marjorie” by Taylor Swift as his choice for a song about bereavement. This song was written about taylors grandmother.
Find links to these songs as well as the podcast below.
“Fishermans Blues” By The Waterboys – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4UQJwd3awQ
“Marjorie” by Taylor Swift – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP6QpMeSG6s