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Versatile

Van Morrison · 2017

68 min · 16 tracks · jazz fusion · Celtic music · blue-eyed soul

A soulful blend of jazz standards and classic pop, infused with Morrison's distinctively rich vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • soulful evening wind-down
  • dynamic flow with surprises
  • nostalgic sing-along moments
  • intimate gatherings with friends
  • smooth transitions between moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Versatile' was released in 2017, Van Morrison was a revered figure in music, having established a prolific career since the 1960s. This album arrived shortly after his critically acclaimed works 'Keep Me Singing' (2016) and 'Duets: Re-Working the Catalogue' (2015), continuing his exploration of jazz and traditional pop styles.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bob Dylan· John Hiatt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Broken Record 3:15
  • 2 A Foggy Day 3:33
  • 3 Let’s Get Lost 3:37
  • 4 Bye Bye Blackbird 3:45
  • 5 Skye Boat Song 4:00
  • 6 Take It Easy Baby 4:07
  • 7 Makin’ Whoopee 4:51
  • 8 I Get a Kick Out of You 4:09
  • 9 I Forgot That Love Existed 3:37
  • 10 Unchained Melody 4:32
  • 11 Start All Over Again 4:40
  • 12 Only a Dream 5:29
  • 13 Affirmation 6:03
  • 14 The Party’s Over 3:09
  • 15 I Left My Heart in San Francisco 6:01
  • 16 They Can’t Take That Away From Me 3:33

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata