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The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3

Van Morrison · 2007

143 min · 31 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A soulful blend of jazz, rock, and Celtic influences that showcases Van Morrison's timeless vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • soulful moments for reflection
  • live performances energize atmosphere
  • warmth for evening gatherings
  • nostalgic themes throughout tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3' was released in 2007, Morrison had already established himself as a venerable figure in music with decades of influential work. This compilation followed his acclaimed album 'Magic Time' (2005) and highlighted his enduring appeal, particularly to fans seeking a curated collection of his best tracks from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Cry for Home 4:10
  • 2 Too Long in Exile 5:08
  • 3 Gloria 5:19
  • 4 Help Me (live at the Masonic Auditorium) 6:25
  • 5 Medley: Lonely Avenue / 4 O’Clock in the Morning (live) 7:54
  • 6 Days Like This 3:14
  • 7 Ancient Highway 8:52
  • 8 Raincheck 5:53
  • 9 Moondance 4:56
  • 10 Centerpiece (live) 3:16
  • 11 That’s Life (live) 4:30
  • 12 Benediction (remix) 3:01
  • 13 The Healing Game (remix) 5:17
  • 14 I Don’t Want to Go On Without You 3:27

Disc 2

  • 1 Shenandoah 3:53
  • 2 Precious Time 3:09
  • 3 Back on Top (remix) 4:20
  • 4 When the Leaves Come Falling Down 5:38
  • 5 Lost John (live) 2:57
  • 6 Tupelo Honey 3:37
  • 7 Meet Me in the Indian Summer (orchestral version, remix) 3:31
  • 8 Georgia on My Mind 5:37
  • 9 Hey Mr DJ 3:49
  • 10 Steal My Heart Away 4:11
  • 11 Crazy Love 3:43
  • 12 Once in a Blue Moon 3:30
  • 13 Little Village 4:31
  • 14 Blue and Green 5:41
  • 15 Sitting on Top of the World 3:20
  • 16 Early in the Morning 4:50
  • 17 Stranded 5:37

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