Stunning album by Van The Man, one of the "classics" of his immense career. The exhilarating Soul/R&B vein of the Irishman merges or stands alongside Country-Folk in a perfect blend. The album has just one track that seems "minor" to me ("I Roo You" excites me less than the rest) and then a cascade of beautiful songs: from the deadly opening with "Wild Night," a simply irresistible track, to the applause-worthy finale with "Moonshine Whiskey" (even though there's a nice version of the traditional "Down By the Riverside" among the bonus tracks), passing through the sensational one-two punch of "You're My Woman" and the title track, two more masterpieces to add to his long list; one after the other, these two beautiful songs, dedicated to his wife, emotionally overwhelm the listener and celebrate Morrison's stunning voice. A beautiful album.
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