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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.

Why this album works

Best for
dynamic live performance energy celebratory sing-alongs with friends wave-like pacing throughout
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.
If you like
jazz fusion, Celtic music, blue-eyed soul

Live at Austin City Limits Festival is an album by Van Morrison, released in 2006. A vibrant fusion of jazz, rock, and soul that captures the spontaneity of live performance. This album exemplifies Morrison's dynamic stage presence and received positive acclaim for its lively interpretations of classic tracks. It stands out as a significant live recording in his discography, highlighting his influence on the genres of blue-eyed soul and jazz fusion. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Live at Austin City Limits Festival sound like?

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

What makes Live at Austin City Limits Festival by Van Morrison notable?

This album exemplifies Morrison's dynamic stage presence and received positive acclaim for its lively interpretations of classic tracks. It stands out as a significant live recording in his discography, highlighting his influence on the genres of blue-eyed soul and jazz fusion. 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.

Who is Live at Austin City Limits Festival for?

Live at Austin City Limits Festival works well if you're into dynamic live performance energy, celebratory sing-alongs with friends and wave-like pacing throughout.

How many songs are on Live at Austin City Limits Festival?

Live at Austin City Limits Festival has 19 tracks, running approximately 97 minutes.

Tracklist

19 tracks·97:52

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 Standout 5:28
  • 3 Moondance Standout 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 Standout 4:21
  • 9 Gloria 8:46

Release Date

January 1, 2006

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

97 min 52 sec