The Essential Van Morrison
Van Morrison · 2015
157 min · 37 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul
A soulful tapestry of rock, jazz, and Celtic influences woven through Van Morrison's evocative storytelling.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks evocative storytelling for reflective moments soulful sounds for afternoon relaxation
- Context
- Released in 2015, 'The Essential Van Morrison' came during a period of retrospective celebration for the artist, following decades of influential music that established him as a cornerstone of rock and soul. This collection encapsulates his extensive catalog, highlighting key tracks from his debut with Them in the 1960s to his later solo work, showcasing his evolution as a musician.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, Celtic music, blue-eyed soul
The Essential Van Morrison is an album by Van Morrison, released in 2015. A soulful tapestry of rock, jazz, and Celtic influences woven through Van Morrison's evocative storytelling. This compilation serves as both an introduction and a comprehensive overview of Van Morrison’s career, featuring classics that have influenced generations of musicians. It achieved commercial success, charting high and reaffirming his status as a major figure in popular music, while also receiving critical acclaim for its curated selection of timeless hits. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Essential Van Morrison sound like?
A soulful tapestry of rock, jazz, and Celtic influences woven through Van Morrison's evocative storytelling. Rooted in jazz fusion and Celtic music.
What makes The Essential Van Morrison by Van Morrison notable?
This compilation serves as both an introduction and a comprehensive overview of Van Morrison’s career, featuring classics that have influenced generations of musicians. It achieved commercial success, charting high and reaffirming his status as a major figure in popular music, while also receiving critical acclaim for its curated selection of timeless hits. Released in 2015, 'The Essential Van Morrison' came during a period of retrospective celebration for the artist, following decades of influential music that established him as a cornerstone of rock and soul. This collection encapsulates his extensive catalog, highlighting key tracks from his debut with Them in the 1960s to his later solo work, showcasing his evolution as a musician.
Who is The Essential Van Morrison for?
The Essential Van Morrison works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, evocative storytelling for reflective moments and soulful sounds for afternoon relaxation.
How many songs are on The Essential Van Morrison?
The Essential Van Morrison has 37 tracks, running approximately 157 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Gloria 2:38
- 2 Here Comes the Night 2:46
- 3 Spanish Rose 3:06
- 4 Brown Eyed Girl Standout 3:05
- 5 Astral Weeks 7:06
- 6 The Way Young Lovers Do 3:11
- 7 Moondance Standout 4:32
- 8 Crazy Love 2:36
- 9 And It Stoned Me 4:33
- 10 Into the Mystic Standout 3:30
- 11 Domino 3:09
- 12 Wild Night 3:33
- 13 Tupelo Honey 6:57
- 14 Jackie Wilson Said (I’m in Heaven When You Smile) 2:58
- 15 Warm Love 3:23
- 16 Fair Play 6:15
- 17 Caravan (live, from The Last Waltz) 5:56
- 18 Hungry for Your Love 3:44
- 19 Cleaning Windows (live) 4:24
Disc 2
- 1 Bright Side of the Road 3:46
- 2 And the Healing Has Begun 7:59
- 3 Tore Down a la Rimbaud 4:08
- 4 Someone Like You 4:05
- 5 Irish Heartbeat 3:51
- 6 Whenever God Shines His Light 4:54
- 7 Have I Told You Lately 4:20
- 8 Real Real Gone 3:41
- 9 Enlightenment 4:06
- 10 Why Must I Always Explain? 3:51
- 11 Days Like This 3:13
- 12 That’s Life 3:49
- 13 Rough God Goes Riding 6:18
- 14 Precious Time 3:49
- 15 Once in a Blue Moon 3:30
- 16 Magic Time 5:08
- 17 Playhouse 4:13
- 18 Sweet Thing (live) 5:37
Release Date
August 28, 2015
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
157 min 56 sec
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