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  | VAN MORRISON ~ INTO THE MUSIC
WARNER BROS. 075992624824 (Barcode: 075992624824) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1979 Released: 1990
This is the 11th studio album by legendary Northern Irish singer / songwriter Van MorrisonFind albums by this artist, who is accompanied by a splendid group of musicians, which includes violinist Toni MarcusFind albums by this artist, pianist Mark JordanFind albums by this artist, guitarist Herbie ArmstrongFind albums by this artist, bassist David HayesFind albums by this artist, drummer Peter Van HookeFind albums by this artist and a brass section with saxophonist Pee Wee EllisFind albums by this artist and trumpeter Mark IshamFind albums by this artist. This was the first album featuring Ellis, who became more or less a permanent recording artist on future Morrison’s albums. The album presents ten tracks, nine of which are originals by Morrison and one is his adaptation of song by other songwriters. This was the last album Morrison released in the 1970s.
Musically the album offers the usual mix of Blues, Folk, Gospel and Celtic, but, as always, it is a mixture of cross-genre songs, all blessed by Morrison’s outstanding ability to weave beautiful melodies and write heartfelt lyrics, like only a few others Artists are able to do. There is also a slight jazz touch in the background, which characterizes everything Morrison recorded.
Overall, this is a piece of music that is worth being remembered, and although Morrison’s recorded legacy offers a few dozen releases, he never recorded a bad album and everything he ever put out is worth an honorable place in a decent record collection. It is one of those Artists you can never have too much of…
| | Updated: 01/01/2025Posted: 30/12/2024 | CD 1 Recommend To A Friend |
  | VAN MORRISON ~ TUPELO HONEY
POLYDOR 731453745025 (Barcode: 731453745025) ~ IRELAND ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1971 Released: 1998
This is a reissue / remaster of the 5th studio album by legendary Northern Irish singer / songwriter Van MorrisonFind albums by this artist, who is accompanied by a splendid group of musicians, which includes pianist Mark JordanFind albums by this artist, guitarist Ronnie MontroseFind albums by this artist, bassist Bill ChurchFind albums by this artist, drummer Rick SchlosserFind albums by this artist and a brass section. The album presents nine tracks, all of which are originals by Morrison. This was the 3rd album Morrison released in the 1970s.
Musically the album offers the usual mix of Country, Blues, Folk, Gospel and Soul, but, as always, it is a mixture of cross-genre songs, all blessed by Morrison’s outstanding ability to weave beautiful melodies and write heartfelt lyrics, like only a few others Artists are able to do. There is also a slight jazz touch in the background, which characterizes everything Morrison recorded.
Overall, this is a piece of music that is worth being remembered, and although Morrison’s recorded legacy offers a few dozen releases, he never recorded a bad album and everything he ever put out is worth an honorable place in a decent record collection. It is one of those Artists you can never have too much of…
| | Updated: 22/01/2025Posted: 22/01/2025 | CD 1 Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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