A Night in San Francisco
Van Morrison · 1994
147 min · 22 tracks · jazz fusion
A vibrant live celebration blending jazz, soul, and Celtic influences, showcasing Morrison's dynamic vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moondance / My Funny Valentine — This medley showcases Morrison's ability to blend romantic balladry with jazz elements seamlessly, highlighting both his vocal range and interpretive skills.
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Did Ye Get Healed? Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the concert, combining spiritual themes with upbeat instrumentation that exemplifies Morrison's unique sound.
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I'll Take Care of You / It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World — This extended performance allows Morrison to explore emotional depth through soulful delivery, capturing the essence of his storytelling prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A vibrant live album showcasing Morrison's vocal prowess and improvisation, though it lacks tight cohesion across its extensive tracklist.
What we noticed
- Morrison's vocals are prominent throughout, often interacting dynamically with the instrumentation rather than following a strict verse-chorus format.
- The live setting captures audience reactions, which adds an energetic layer to the performances, particularly in the more upbeat tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- vibrant live energy and improvisation
- headphone detail hunting during solos
- late-night reflective listening experience
- cathartic storytelling through performance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — This live album is beloved by fans for its energy and showcases Morrison's improvisational skills.
- Themes
- San Francisco nights· live jazz fusion· soulful storytelling
- Career context
- By the time 'A Night in San Francisco' was released in 1994, Van Morrison was a seasoned artist with a rich catalog, coming off the critically acclaimed 'Enlightenment' in 1990. This live album captures his distinct fusion of genres, reflecting his ongoing evolution as an artist while connecting deeply with his audience in an intimate setting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Did Ye Get Healed? Start here 4:19
- 2 It's All in the Game / Make It Real One More Time 4:19
- 3 I've Been Working 3:23
- 4 I Forgot That Love Existed 6:17
- 5 Vanlose Stairway / Trans-Euro Train / Fool for You 6:55
- 6 You Make Me Feel So Free 3:13
- 7 Beautiful Vision 4:11
- 8 See Me Through / Soldier of Fortune / Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin 10:17
- 9 Ain't That Loving You Baby? 4:44
- 10 Stormy Monday / Have You Ever Loved a Woman? / No Rollin' Blues 6:08
- 11 Help Me 6:09
- 12 Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 3:32
- 13 Tupelo Honey 4:01
- 14 Moondance / My Funny Valentine 9:09
Disc 2
- 1 Jumpin' With Symphony Sid 4:48
- 2 It Fills You Up 4:42
- 3 I'll Take Care of You / It's a Man's, Man's, Man's World 16:23
- 4 Lonely Avenue / 4 O'Clock in the Morning 14:50
- 5 So Quiet in Here / That's Where It's At 5:00
- 6 In the Garden / You Send Me / Allegheny 9:40
- 7 Have I Told You Lately That I Love You? 3:50
- 8 Shakin' All Over / Gloria 11:30
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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