"I write songs. Then, I record them. And, later, maybe I perform them on stage. That’s what I do. That’s my job. Simple.”-Van Morrison
Van Morrison is one of our favorite artists, dating back to his days with the band Them, which produced a number of great songs, including "Baby, Please Don’t Go,” "Here Comes the Night” and, of course, the oft-covered "Gloria.”
After Them disbanded, Morrison embarked on a spectacular solo career marked by his characteristic growl and soulful saxophone. Of his approximately forty albums, several appear on our lists of Desert Island Discs. Moondance, Tupelo Honey, Wavelength, Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast and the hauntingly hypnotic Astral Weeks all share a special place in our collections. (With the help of Rock&Roll Guru)
