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Released 20 years ago

Live at Austin City Limits Festival

Van Morrison · 2006

97 min · 19 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and soul that captures the spontaneity of live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live performance energy
  • celebratory sing-alongs with friends
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • nostalgic evening gatherings
  • spontaneous moments of joy

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of quick gratification
  • prefer structured studio albums

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2006, Van Morrison was experiencing a resurgence in his career following the critical success of his album 'What's Wrong with This Picture?' released in 2003. 'Live at Austin City Limits Festival' showcases his enduring appeal and live performance prowess, reaffirming his status as a vital figure in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Back on Top 5:45
  • 2 Big Blue Diamonds 3:06
  • 3 Playhouse 5:30
  • 4 Days Like This 3:02
  • 5 Muleskinner Blues 5:49
  • 6 In the Midnight 5:24
  • 7 Bright Side of the Road 4:29
  • 8 Don’t You Make Me High 3:05
  • 9 Cleaning Windows 4:37
  • 10 I Can’t Stop Loving You 5:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Real Real Gone / You Send Me 5:36
  • 2 Saint James Infirmary 5:28
  • 3 Moondance 6:20
  • 4 It’s All in the Game / You Know What They’re Writing About 7:21
  • 5 Precious Time 3:52
  • 6 Don’t Start Crying Now / Custard Pie 5:23
  • 7 Wild Night 4:18
  • 8 Brown Eyed Girl 4:21
  • 9 Gloria 8:46

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