The only The Waterboys song I’d heard prior to this track is their “Whole of the Moon.” Even with that one, I recognized the song but wouldn’t have been able to tell you who recorded it. But on one of those compilations I seem to pick up from time to time I found “The Soul Singer” and not only is it a great track, it’s hilarious.
If you’ve ever read up on musicians like James Brown or Miles Davis or… well, I’m not going to just make a list of bad people, then you’ll recognize the anecdotes that make up the lyrics. But more than just the humor and truth, the song is a great R&B track in itself.
I’ve tried to listen to more of the Waterboys, but as much as I enjoy artists who attempt a variety of styles of music, I can’t get into much else of theirs. However, if you’re looking for someone attempting this variety, their catalog may be the right fit.
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