Back in the late 90's Van used to play this song a lot in concert. I especially remember one show I happened to be at in New York City( I think 98) which was a double headline bill with Bob Dylan...This was the 2nd night of a 5 day run and Van closed this night. He played Vanlose Stairway with such ferocity it brought tears to my eyes, like running down my face... he had thrown in the line " and the sign on the wall, said Killroy was here!" "Killroy was here" to great effect. To make things even more over the top Bob Dylan had watched Van's entire show from the audience a few seats from me and my date and walked out onto the street and into a waiting van right in front of the people exiting the show from my area! Marvelous night for a Moondance indeed!
This takes me way back many years ago Van giving this song everything in the Grand Opera House in Belfast. What a brilliant cover Jess. Isn't it amazing how many of Van's songs in this wonderful tribute have been re-imagined by such sweet female voices like Jess's. Looking forward to more of the same. Going to have to organise a poll to find out the people's top 5.
I remember that night too in the Grand Opera House. Still gives me goosebumps after all these years and this rendition renews those feelings and memories
@ConorMaguire said it all. Live at Grand Opera House have always been one of the greatest records ever. Ms. Kavanaugh rendition is fascinating and she got me under her spell on the two first verses... Top five of the 75 (IMHO): Vanlose Stairway; The healing has begun; In the days before rock and roll; Into the mystic; Caravan!
A rendition to the ages!! I can listen to it 10 times a day and each one is a combination of sheer pleasure and joy. Jess Kav where have you been hiding???
The Emerald Isle is a country with millions of most brilliant singers, songwriters, musicians, storytellers, they have also got a most brilliant artist called Jim Fitzpatrick, I am going to work hard, save all my money and visit that land as soon as it is possible
@ConorMaguire said it all. Live at Grand Opera House has always been one of the greatest albums ever. Ms. Kavanaugh rendition is fascinating and she got me under her spell on the two first verses... Top five of the 75 (IMHO): Vanlose Stairway; And the healing has begun; In the days before rock and roll; Into the mystic; Caravan! God, I can't believe I left Glen Hansard, Damien Rice and Imelda May off the list...please forgive me!
Back in the late 90's Van used to play this song a lot in concert. I especially remember one show I happened to be at in New York City( I think 98) which was a double headline bill with Bob Dylan...This was the 2nd night of a 5 day run and Van closed this night. He played Vanlose Stairway with such ferocity it brought tears to my eyes, like running down my face... he had thrown in the line " and the sign on the wall, said Killroy was here!" "Killroy was here" to great effect. To make things even more over the top Bob Dylan had watched Van's entire show from the audience a few seats from me and my date and walked out onto the street and into a waiting van right in front of the people exiting the show from my area! Marvelous night for a Moondance indeed!
Wow! Lucky you. Definitely a memory to last a lifetime.
I almost clicked away the first few seconds, boy am I glad I didn't allow impatience to tickle my fancy 😃
Wow, have not heard of this girl, what a stunning performance, bravo 👏👏👏. Totally agree, up there with Bronagh 🎶💚🎶
I think I've played this about 10 times now! Just a gorgeous interpretation.
A Van Morrison cover...very courageous indeed. You guys nailed it! Rave on, Jess, rave on, rave on, rave on....
This takes me way back many years ago Van giving this song everything in the Grand Opera House in Belfast. What a brilliant cover Jess. Isn't it amazing how many of Van's songs in this wonderful tribute have been re-imagined by such sweet female voices like Jess's. Looking forward to more of the same. Going to have to organise a poll to find out the people's top 5.
I remember that night too in the Grand Opera House. Still gives me goosebumps after all these years and this rendition renews those feelings and memories
@ConorMaguire said it all. Live at Grand Opera House have always been one of the greatest records ever. Ms. Kavanaugh rendition is fascinating and she got me under her spell on the two first verses... Top five of the 75 (IMHO): Vanlose Stairway; The healing has begun; In the days before rock and roll; Into the mystic; Caravan!
Up there with Bronagh.... stunning 👏👏
Absolutely agree 🎶💚🎶
Yep...Bronagh , Paul Brady and Jess best of them all !!
Loved this album. Check out Duke special ORANGEFIELD
Rave on Jess!
Fabulous.reminds me what a great song this is.
You moved me to tears like Van does
Una de mis canciones favoritas.great versión. thanks. I love Van music
Vanlose Stairway is a beautiful love song and your performance was absolutely amazing. Out of all the tributes so far, this is my favorite. ❤ 🍀 ✨ 🌠
Excellent.
Love it !
I bet that grumpy ol' fuck was smiling ear to ear when he heard this!! Great cover !!!
What a voice and what an arrangement. Class project.
A great cover with a great voice, great musicians and a great finale. It was a pleasure to be able to listen here! Thank you so much!
Beautiful with the magician Steve Wickham
Magical
And it reaches up to the moon! Thank you Van
beautiful feeling , sweet version !
This girl is simply great!
What a voice! Great rendition, Jess!
Be still my beating heart.....just perfect ❤
Loveleeee. Nailed it.
Brilliant!!
Sublime. I can't stop replaying it!!
Wow,this hits the spot Jess. What a rendition.
Oh yeh!! Brilliant!!
Wonderful! Thank you! ♥️
A rendition to the ages!! I can listen to it 10 times a day and each one is a combination of sheer pleasure and joy. Jess Kav where have you been hiding???
Wow...just fab...beautiful version
So so beautiful!!!❤
What a performance ..has to be the best of all the Van birthday performances .......absolutely brilliant !!
WOW. SOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!
Outstanding! Thank you
Beautiful. 👏👏👏
Wow, this is simply wonderful.
Brilliant Jess and all involved 👌👌
Really lovely cover ❤️
Awesome ❤️
Really good! Enjoyed it fully from the first note to the last.
Excellent
Love it!! xxx
So so so good
This is a great cover version , full of heart and soul.
The Emerald Isle is a country with millions of most brilliant singers, songwriters, musicians, storytellers, they have also got a most brilliant artist called Jim Fitzpatrick, I am going to work hard, save all my money and visit that land as soon as it is possible
Preciosa canción buenísimos músicos
Best one so far 🍀
@ConorMaguire said it all. Live at Grand Opera House has always been one of the greatest albums ever. Ms. Kavanaugh rendition is fascinating and she got me under her spell on the two first verses... Top five of the 75 (IMHO): Vanlose Stairway; And the healing has begun; In the days before rock and roll; Into the mystic; Caravan! God, I can't believe I left Glen Hansard, Damien Rice and Imelda May off the list...please forgive me!
Amazing that it is possible to play this tune without a guitar.
Thank you for this passionate, brilliant rendition. I'm fine without the yodeling.
This is so fuckingn good!
¿Donde está Mike?