One-Time Supergroup The Watergirls Cover “The Whole Of The Moon” In Tribute To Optimo’s JD Twitch
Lately the Waterboys' Mike Scott has been busy posting AI slop and recording a star-studded album about Dennis Hopper . But to me, the biggest Waterboys story in recent years has been the endurance of their spellbinding anthem "The Whole Of The Moon" as a modern standard. Though 1988's Fisherman's Blues is arguably the UK folk-rock/post-punk band's definitive album, noteworthy musicians keep…
The Waterboys, specifically frontman Mike Scott, has been making waves with their recent work, including an album honoring Dennis Hopper. However, the most captivating story in recent years involves their enduring hit "The Whole Of The Moon." Despite being from their 1985 album This Is The Sea, the song has seen various artists reinterpret it over the years.
Notable renditions include those by Fiona Apple and Bleachers in the last few years, as well as earlier renditions by Jennifer Warnes, Tom Baxter, and others. Bluegrass ensemble the Travelin McCourys and solo artist Jack Garratt have also joined the list of musicians contributing their own versions. The latest addition to this impressive lineup is The Watergirls, who have performed a tribute to Optimo's JD Twitch. This one-time supergroup's cover adds another impressive chapter to the song's legacy.
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