The Authorized Bang Collection
Van Morrison · 2017
180 min · 63 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
A nostalgic blend of soulful melodies and storytelling, encapsulating youthful exuberance and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- dynamic collection of moments
- soulful melodies for casual listening
- playful energy for gatherings
- introspective storytelling through tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking concise, standalone singles
- prefer high-energy, constant pace
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, 'The Authorized Bang Collection' serves as a retrospective of Van Morrison's early career during the 1960s. This collection revisits his formative years with Bang Records, featuring tracks that defined his style before he became a staple in rock and soul music. At this point, Morrison was celebrated for his extensive catalog but aimed to provide fans with a comprehensive look at his roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Brown Eyed Girl (original stereo mix) 3:06
- 2 He Ain’t Give You None (original stereo mix) 5:12
- 3 T.B. Sheets (original stereo mix) 9:42
- 4 Spanish Rose (original stereo mix) 3:07
- 5 Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) (original stereo mix) 2:48
- 6 Ro Ro Rosey (original stereo mix) 3:04
- 7 Who Drove the Red Sports Car (original stereo mix) 5:21
- 8 Midnight Special (original stereo mix) 2:46
- 9 It’s All Right (original stereo mix) 5:01
- 10 Send Your Mind (original stereo mix) 2:45
- 11 The Smile You Smile (original stereo mix) 2:53
- 12 The Back Room (original stereo mix) 5:25
- 13 Joe Harper Saturday Morning (original stereo mix) 2:53
- 14 Beside You (original mono mix) 6:06
- 15 Madame George (original mono mix) 5:17
- 16 Chick‐A‐Boom (original mono mix) 3:04
- 17 The Smile You Smile (demo) 2:20
Disc 2
- 1 Brown Eyed Girl (original edited mono single mix) 2:59
- 2 Ro Ro Rosey (original mono single mix with backing vocals) 2:59
- 3 T.B. Sheets (take 2) 7:34
- 4 Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye) (takes 10 & 11) 3:27
- 5 Send Your Mind (take 3) 3:14
- 6 Midnight Special (take 7) 2:54
- 7 He Ain’t Give You None (take 4) 6:57
- 8 Ro Ro Rosey (take 2) 2:42
- 9 Who Drove the Red Sports Car (take 6) 4:07
- 10 Beside You (take 2) 4:48
- 11 Joe Harper Saturday Morning (take 2) 5:55
- 12 Beside You (take 5) 6:28
- 13 Spanish Rose (take 14) 4:23
- 14 Brown Eyed Girl (takes 1–6) 8:37
- 15 Brown Eyed Girl (takes 7–11) 6:51
Disc 3
- 1 Twist and Shake 1:17
- 2 Shake and Roll 0:58
- 3 Stomp and Scream 1:13
- 4 Scream and Holler 1:14
- 5 Jump and Thump 1:08
- 6 Drivin’ Wheel 1:12
- 7 Just Ball 0:59
- 8 Shake It Mable 1:12
- 9 Hold On George 1:29
- 10 The Big Royalty Check 1:36
- 11 Ring Worm 1:31
- 12 Savoy Hollywood 1:00
- 13 Freaky If You Got This Far 1:04
- 14 Up Your Mind 1:12
- 15 Thirty Two 0:59
- 16 All the Bits 0:53
- 17 You Say France and I Whistle 0:53
- 18 Blowin’ Your Nose 1:24
- 19 Nose in Your Blow 1:01
- 20 La Mambo 0:51
- 21 Go for Yourself 1:20
- 22 Want a Danish 1:04
- 23 Here Comes Dumb George 0:55
- 24 Chickee Coo 1:10
- 25 Do It 1:00
- 26 Hang On Groovy 0:56
- 27 Goodbye George 1:17
- 28 Dum Dum George 1:27
- 29 Walk and Talk 1:06
- 30 The Wobble 1:02
- 31 Wobble and Ball 1:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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