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Van Morrison

Musician
Forfans of classic rock, soul/r&b and folk-jazz, plus curious newcomers seeking essential albums and deep cuts.
35 Reviews 31 Definitions 222 Charts
Blues Folk R'n'b

The Profile

Van Morrison (born 31 August 1945, Belfast) is a Northern Irish singer‑songwriter who fused R&B, soul, jazz, folk and Celtic traditions. After early success with Them (“Gloria”), he launched a landmark solo career with Astral Weeks (1968) and Moondance (1970). He was knighted in 2016 for services to music and tourism.

Lead singer of Them before his solo career; signature works include Astral Weeks and Moondance; known for the song “Brown Eyed Girl” and the live set It’s Too Late to Stop Now.

DeBaser’s reviews paint Van Morrison as a singular voice bridging blues, jazz, folk and Celtic soul. Astral Weeks and Moondance get towering praise, while live shows and some eras split opinions. Recent writeups highlight returns to blues roots and stronger late-career form. Expect love songs, spiritual quests, and the odd grumble about onstage manners.

Notable Quotes

❝ I think that listening to ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ makes life better.
❝ “smell the sea and feel the sky, let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic.”
❝ This is one of the absolute masterpieces of the Morrison saga.
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