The Hey folks and welcome to episode

and song rating this is Brian here with my pizan Simon 74 of Soda Jerker on songwriting.

This is Brian here with my Pizar and Simon and joining us today is a true master of his craft.

A literate, highly melodic and breathtakingly prolific singer-songwriter who for over three decades has

fronted one of the most revered bands to hail from these shores the

water boys we're thrilled to welcome to the show the wonderful Mike Scott I think

a lot of our listeners will be very excited about this one as of course are we

Mike is an amazing talent and a very smart thoughtful guy and we feel very fortunate

that he agreed to speak to us we've been playing the current Water Boys album Modern Blues practically on a

loop here at Soderger Towers have we bro? We certainly have. It was released just a few months ago and it's a terrific

record not only in terms of the songs but also the warmth of the production and

when I first heard the lead-off single November tale on Radio 2 it didn't

immediately sound like a water boy's song as it started but I was instantly

grabbed and as soon as the unmistakable vocal kicked in and those effortlessly elegant lyrics came tumbling out I was like nah okay.

Who else could it be?

It could be said that Mike has quite a way with a choice turn phrase.

A wordsmith part excellence.

I think that is Twitter bio.

It should be.

They're probably one of the most constantly evolving bands in pop history too, aren't they?

In terms of personnel, I mean?

Yeah, I think Mike estimates they've had upwards of what 60, 70 members over the years.

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