PJ Harvey - "Down By The Water" (plus fun story!)

PJ Harvey opened for U2 during the first leg of their Elevation tour in 2001.  I think most of us had heard of her, but no one knew her music all that well.  And during the first shows, some fans weren't that into it (she's "alternative," and is not for everyone, but she's very talented and I really respect her as an artist).

I don't remember all of the details (and please comment if you do), but someone had heard her say in an interview, or maybe noticed her reaction on stage, that she was disappointed that she wasn't reaching the U2 audience with her music.  So this person came up with a brilliant idea: cut fish shapes out of fluorescent-colored poster board (colors that can be seen at a dark concert), and hold them up during the part of this song where she sings "little fish, big fish, swimming in the water."

A bunch of fans at one of the shows held up their fish and moved them around to make it look like they were swimming.  And PJ LOVED it.  She was so happy!  It was kind of like the fans were welcoming her to the tour, and I've never seen anyone do something like this for any other opening act.  It carried on for the rest of the shows she opened for U2.  A few of us got to see her in Philly later that year, and we brought the fish and I think she said "thank you" or somehow acknowledged how much she loved them.  I've been pretty lax with keeping up with her music, but I need to change that!

Here's the song - it's really dark and intense and awesome - enjoy!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbq4G1TjKYg