Hey, guys, Van is alive and well and is still performing and recording. I think my favorite Van Morrison song is "Into The Mystic" (1970); it's worth a listen.
Still recording - some of his best work has been recently - I’ve been a Vanatic for many years now & he’s one of the very few that has kept it real, check out his last two albums - man!! Truth bombs everywhere - Van knows we are in a spiritual war with the rulers/psycho’s of this world - God bless Van for speaking out
Jennifer Whitaker ... Thst seems to have happened to many people ... Especially since Van decided to stop touring when the audiences shouted down his newest stuff, demanding Brown Eyed Girl. He got really pissed & told them all off. Then stopped touring the states.
Into the Mystic, And it Stoned Me, Crazy Love, Caravan, Wild Night, Moondance, Brown Eyed Girl, Domino,they are all nice, keep them coming! Nice reaction to this song. Love you guys!❤️
The last waltz is my fav version. And he just walks off the stage at end. Robbie Robertson is smiling the whole time during the performance. Then he walks off and he’s perplexed. Hahaha. That’s just how Van is. Never liked celebrity or interviews or attention. Just wanted to make songs. Respect that.
This is my “Tupelo Honey” story…my wife’s father had died back in 2016. My wife and I were going here/there. Had to get things done. Inform people. My wife was holding up as the super trooper she is. While we were running around on the H1 (Oahu, HI)…”Tupelo Honey” came on and as I kept driving…I noticed my wife was in tears and said “I lost my dad”. I immediately pulled over held my wife and we just cried together. During that moment that I kept thinking how strong my wife was holding up…I realized my wife was just a human being and that we all have the right to be fragile…even if just for a moment…and that it would all be OK. Every time this song comes on my playlist…I think back to this day. Think bout my wife. I then get teary eyed. I love “Tupelo Honey” so very much. Thank you Asia & BJ for reacting to it…and I don’t know who else would not have a genuine reaction to this song like you 2 did. It is a great song.
Releasing music right until today - that's right; don't just get stuck in the early songs - the quality never went away so I wouldn't just listen to I Want to Hold Your Hand & songs recorded around that time (using the Beatles as an example) and think that was the best - for Van it's songs from the 2020s,2010s,2000s,1990s (you get my drift...).
One of the most beautiful songs. It sends you to another place and you feel the love and intensity but in a quiet, peaceful way. I love seeing you two totally get it ♥️
your soul needs nourishment once in a while, the was sweet corn bread "honey" bacon wilted lettuce and beans seasoned just right. song sounded like appreciation to me.
Uh, Van Morrison is still alive. He released his 42nd album in 2021 and his songs were used extensively in Kenneth Branagh's 2021 film "Belfast." One of the most amazing studio albums you will ever hear is 1968's "Astral Weeks" by Van Morrison. In particular, you will groove to "The Way Young Lovers Do", "Beside You", "Sweet Thing", "Madame George" and the title song "Astral Weeks".
“Tupelo Honey” is an unreserved typically mystic take on the domestic happiness Morrison had found since he’d married his wife Janet. They’d met during his time with the Irish R&B band Them. She’d already been his muse for several of Morrison’s earlier songs. Tupelo honey is honey made from the sweet flowers of the tupelo tree, which grows abundantly in swampy areas of the Southern United States. Check out Caravan by Van
I love the way y’all feeling the song! Y’all get it. My wife and I have been married 33 years & our song is Van’s “Moondance.” I love the way she looks in my eyes when Moondance plays. We got to see him perform at the Beale Street Music Festival back in April. Blessings and love ❤️
YESSS, Van The man, Morrison is Awesome 👍. His song " Have I told you Lately" was the song my hubby & I Danced to at our wedding 27 years ago. He is still with us today, love him. Love you guys, keep up the fantastic work! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was the song we danced to 8 years ago. Second wedding. He is the only loyal true relationship I’ve ever had. I walked down the aisle to “Someone Like You”. We were both 49 and it just fit so well ❤️
If you ever want to go on a spiritual trip, turn down the lights, light some candles, and play almost any Van Morrison album or find a playlist on youtube.
I love watching you guys experience the genius of Van Morrison, his voice and his delivery has always hit me just like that too... sweet as Tupelo Honey... and Asia' s smile... love it, thumbs up!
Tupelo Honey. Into the Mystic and Have I Told you lately that I Love You are three gems and my favorites from Van but he has such a great music catalog and he's one artist you can listen to from recording to recording with such diverse music and all of it great. He just has that soulful voice and that vibe.
It wasn't until recently that I found out Have I Told You Lately was written by van Morrison as a prayer to our Lord. I've always loved that song and immediately added it to the songs I would want played at my memorial service when I pass away from this earth
I’ve always made mixed tapes and cds for people. Was even a deejay in high school. I love music but sharing it with someone and seeing them fall in love with it is just amazing. Why I loved watching asias face during this.
Agreed! Van has been pleasing my soul for decades. Seen him live 3 times and his back catalogue of great songs is amazing! My favourite is "Into the Mystic"
I grew up listening to Van the Man. I lost my dad 5 years ago, but every time I hear a song of his, it brings back so many memories of my Dad. Listening to the lyrics of his songs still explains a lot to me to this day about him. Try listening to Hymns to the Silence. ❤️ Keep on keeping on Van! You're songs live on to the next generation in my family, because now my kids are growing up with you too!
Van the man! With his music, Van Morrison has the ability to take you to a place with each and every song. One of my favorites is Redwood Tree, it tells a beautiful story,
I used to write off Van because I was so tired of hearing Brown Eyed Girl on the radio, then I dove into him a bit and listened to the Astral Weeks album and it blew my mind. What an album and what a musician. There is way more to his catalogue and what they play on the radio.
When my daughter was born I stayed home for the first couple of days with she and my wife. I went to work . I came into the house. My wife was there holding her. I walked in and over to the stereo and put this song on , held her my arms . When the refrain “ she’s an angel “ came on my wife just BURST into tears and said she IS an angel !” And I started crying . Because she was an angel and she still is an angel . It always be her song and I still cry when I hear it.
Your next love song should be " crazy love" by Van. He has a deep love for the Delta blues though he's from Ireland. He does a great tune with John Lee Hooker. He not only wrote, sang, he played piano, sax, harp, and some guitar. This is him playing sax on this tune.
Van Morrison the Irish singer/songwriter has been doing it since 1965 when he was only 19 years old with his first Band "Them." they wrote and recorded their first hit song "Gloria," that has been covered by other Bands and artists over the last 5 decades. Everyone knows him for his hit song "Brown Eyed Girl," but he has so many more wonderful songs, like the one you are reacting to here. So much soul in this man.
I'm sure it's our love for music that brought us here but watching you two keeping it real and showing your love towards each other keeps us coming back. Aloha you two - keep um coming!
Most people know him for Brown eyed girl. But Van was and is still today so much more. He is an amazing artist and has always so graciously shared his talents with us.
Go on a Van Morrison binge. For like a month. He is one of the most prolific song writers of the last 50 years. Some of my faves, Into the Mystic, Fuill Force Gale, Days Like This, The Healing Has Begun, I Will Sing .... No one writes love songs like Van. My wife and I just celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary and next St. Patrick's Day will be the 50th of our first date. And Van has been our soundtrack the whole way.
You two are prefect examples of what Van Morrison does to mature adults. You get it,you feel it and enjoy it for where it took you during the few mins it played.
He has become a cranky old Irish folksinger (he agrees with Eric Clapton that there was no need for the Covid 19 vaccinations). I’ve loved his music since the 60s, but I certainly wouldn’t listen to any health advice from him. ✌🏻🍀
@@charlessarver8350 It is a noro-virus-they mutate & become resistant to the vaccines, just like influenza. Some of us are naturally more resistant, but for those that are vulnerable, it’s a lifesaver. I don’t take medical advice from those unqualified to give it, no matter how much I appreciate their music.
@@shelleysparks210 yeah yeah yeah that's why Biden and company couldn't wait to take credit for the vaccine now suddenly their all about it's Trumps vaccine again🤣🤣🤣
The reason that Van Morrison is such a brilliant composer is that he actually plays nearly every single instrument on the planet. And he plays them all amazingly well. His music is full, dynamic, and so complex for sometimes such a simple sound. He is magnificent.
Van the Man not only has an extensive catalog of his own, but has so much blues, soul, jazz, and rock music of his influences cataloged in his head. He draws on this every time he writes or performs.
Van Morrison was a sax player before he gained recognition with THEM (Gloria). And you can hear it in his phrasing - he sings like he's playing saxophone. Listen to the scat at the end of this song, you'll hear it. Songs - Astral Weeks Into the Mystic In Haunts of Ancient Peace
@@laurarominger2073 I love sax, too. Saxophone and voice are like siblings. That family of instruments was made to embody soul. Tune into some Stan Getz music - you'll love it, Laura.
Yup, I am a Van Fan and Fair Play was one of my favourites but I now love Into the Mystic, the thing with him is his voice is a one of, so mellow and reaches notes so well but also his music is brilliant with, sax, strings, piano, trumpets, so much in each song, beautiful and what Jazz and Soul in his voice, The Best!!!!!
You could tell the lady was feeling Vans vibe... It does something to your whole soul this tune. Edit-- My man's was fully immersed by the end too! Respect to y'all from Ireland 🇮🇪
Recently seen van Morrison here in liverpool uk, he was amazing still sings brilliantly and plays saxophone superbly well, he’s a fantastic singer songwriter and musician if you get the chance go see him you’ll be glad you did, not many of these legends still around, sadly we are losing them as each year passes. Thank you van for all the great music ✌️
Tupelo honey is a real thing. It’s the sweetest honey I’ve ever tasted. More than that it has a flavor that’s like no other. It only grows in certain places in Georgia. But be careful I bought some online year’s back an it was fake , so make sure you get the real thing. Its gathered from the side of cliffs an is difficult to harvest. It really is very special.
Singe last thursday my sweetest 12 year old daugter is figthing for her Life at a intensive carte unit.Since that day,Vans wonderful Song hast a completely different meaning to me. Tanks van for the comfort.God blass you all.Special Childrens all over the world,and my tupelow honey amelie🙏❤❤❤Thank you and take care the one you love
Please Note Van Morrison's albums, Astral Weeks & Moondance should be listened to start to finish in their entirety & often! Tupelo Honey & Into the Mystic are my two favorite songs
Not only does he have a huge body of work that most people in the U.S. have never even heard, but he released an album this year called What's It Gonna Take? And is on tour currently in the U,S. Total of recordings: Compilation Albums: 9, Live Albums: 7, Singles 80, Studio Albums: 43. He is a master songwriter!
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE Van Morrison songs..My Husband and I used to slow dance to this song..(when first married)..Such a vibe Ms.Asia!!!..So AWESOME to see you 2 enjoying this...Sooo mellow !!!...He does sing from his soul..Thanks for the perspective as always..(Footsie)..U2 are hilarious 😄!!!
The version of Caravan in the Last Waltz with the Band is epic. Van is drunk as heck and gets last minute stage fright and had to be pushed onto the stage. He then proceeds to give one of the most iconic and primal versions of the song ever. By the end he's doing straight up scat singing replete with leg kicks. The guys in the Band are looking at him awe struck like "I cannot believe what I am seeing!" Lol.
Since the late 60s Van has been playing the sax, guitar, singing and drinking at the bar with the likes of Jim Morrison and others in legendary fashion. His unique timing and heavy Irish leaning pitch, seems like the blueprint for folk music, although he is mostly a blues artist.
Sounds like Church. I am not a religious person, but every Sunday I worship music by playing lots of old soul classics from Aretha, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Bill Withers. These are some of MY prophets of glory.
there were two Morrisons making music in this era - Van Morrison and Jim Morrison. Jim Morrison was lead singer of The Doors (and died very early) and Van Morrison...this song belongs to Van and as far as I know he is still alive.
Loved your reaction to this classic song. I've been on a musical odyssey to Van's extensive catalog for 25 years! One of my all-time favorite Morrison songs is from this very album, it's called YOU'RE MY WOMAN...check it out . 😉
Simply an amazing song. I'm so glad you both liked it. Asia, I always can tell if you are digging on a song with your sweet smile. You two keep on keeping with this YT channel.
Back in the 70's I worked in a nightclub here in San Francisco 'The Orphanage ', lots of famous bands played or stopped in to play with a band that was just starting to take off. They would also stop by after hours just to hang out and I remember Van Morrison stopping in asking if there was a party tonight, really nice guy. Great music, so talented. Thanks Asia and BJ for the memories.
Van at his best is a solid groove that can take you up and put your right there where he is. The depth of his love, his passions, his brilliance goes as far deep as anyone.
Another great British blue eyed soul man to try is Georgie Fame who done some sessions with Van over the years. I suggest 'Sitting In The Park' and the TV studio 1967 video so you can see why he was considered a heart throb back in the day. Americans will remember the Billy Stewart version which is also good, but Georgie adds a bit more jazzy soul in my opinion.
Ok. Got say this definitively. Asia and BJ: Van Morrison and Jim Morrison of the Doors are two different people making entirely different music. Not dissing, just saying. This is a great reaction, btw. I can tell how this song is hitting Asia without her saying a word. Beautiful stuff.
Now that you have heard the band Montrose play 'Bad Motor Scooter,' you might find it interesting to learn that guitarist Ronnie Montrose plays on this song. It was recorded way back when Ronnie was a studio session musician, long before "Montrose" formed.
@@noelmendez1674 You clearly don't understand the situation in Northern Ireland. If he thought himself Irish he would never have accepted a knighthood.
First of all I love you both, you bring a smile to my face, we know you’re both thinking of each other ❤️; Tupelo Honey and Into The Mystic are my two favorite songs from Van Morrison but I like all his music, this is a great slow dancing song
Hey, guys, Van is alive and well and is still performing and recording. I think my favorite Van Morrison song is "Into The Mystic" (1970); it's worth a listen.
Definitely!!!!
They reacted to Into the Mystic at the end of March
Still recording - some of his best work has been recently - I’ve been a Vanatic for many years now & he’s one of the very few that has kept it real, check out his last two albums - man!! Truth bombs everywhere - Van knows we are in a spiritual war with the rulers/psycho’s of this world - God bless Van for speaking out
He may be crossing him with Jim Morrison of the Doors. I did that for a while.
Jennifer Whitaker ...
Thst seems to have happened to many people ... Especially since Van decided to stop touring when the audiences shouted down his newest stuff, demanding Brown Eyed Girl. He got really pissed & told them all off. Then stopped touring the states.
Great reaction! Van Morrison has dozens of great songs going all the way back to 60s. Brown Eyed Girl, Moondance, Gloria, Domino and so many more.
Into the Mystic, And it Stoned Me, Crazy Love, Caravan, Wild Night, Moondance, Brown Eyed Girl, Domino,they are all nice, keep them coming! Nice reaction to this song. Love you guys!❤️
Van's been making music for decades. His catalog is deep and varied. All with a touch of Irish soul.
Northern Irish Soul
Very true.
Also check out his "Into the Mystic" and "Caravan" which can be found in the film The Last Waltz. Van Morrison is epic.
The last waltz is my fav version. And he just walks off the stage at end. Robbie Robertson is smiling the whole time during the performance. Then he walks off and he’s perplexed. Hahaha. That’s just how Van is. Never liked celebrity or interviews or attention. Just wanted to make songs. Respect that.
This is my “Tupelo Honey” story…my wife’s father had died back in 2016. My wife and I were going here/there. Had to get things done. Inform people. My wife was holding up as the super trooper she is. While we were running around on the H1 (Oahu, HI)…”Tupelo Honey” came on and as I kept driving…I noticed my wife was in tears and said “I lost my dad”. I immediately pulled over held my wife and we just cried together.
During that moment that I kept thinking how strong my wife was holding up…I realized my wife was just a human being and that we all have the right to be fragile…even if just for a moment…and that it would all be OK.
Every time this song comes on my playlist…I think back to this day. Think bout my wife. I then get teary eyed. I love “Tupelo Honey” so very much.
Thank you Asia & BJ for reacting to it…and I don’t know who else would not have a genuine reaction to this song like you 2 did. It is a great song.
Van is still very much with us. Recording and releasing fantastic music. Check him out.
One of the most prolific song writers of my generation. He just keeps going and going. Amazing artist!!
He just had another birthday the other day!
Releasing music right until today - that's right; don't just get stuck in the early songs - the quality never went away so I wouldn't just listen to I Want to Hold Your Hand & songs recorded around that time (using the Beatles as an example) and think that was the best - for Van it's songs from the 2020s,2010s,2000s,1990s (you get my drift...).
@@medmon3476 Totally agree and in fact I think a lot of his later stuff was even better.
@@Noelle0026 yes we did on August 31…
Favorite person that was born the same day as me!
She's an angel of the first degree is such a great line :) RIP mom
(she's an angel) can't hear that line without doing the back up! "knights in armour, bent on chivalry" is a favourite for me. RIP to your mom.
@@damotheman4196 Thank you
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I am not a huge Van Morrison song, but this song is impossible not to love
And guess what his dogs name was Tupelo Honey I worked for them back in the early 70s as a nanny I took a lot of ticks off that dog❤
Van, the main man! Smooth! Try “Jackie Wilson Said…I’m In Heaven When You Smile”. You’ll love t! Keep up the good work, you two! 😎🎶❤
One of the most beautiful songs. It sends you to another place and you feel the love and intensity but in a quiet, peaceful way. I love seeing you two totally get it ♥️
Thanks for listening
Asia & BJ, you’ll love his “Wild Night”, “Domino” and “Wavelength”!!!
your soul needs nourishment once in a while, the was sweet corn bread "honey" bacon wilted lettuce and beans seasoned just right. song sounded like appreciation to me.
Oh yes! Domino is my fave!!
Wavelength gets way too little love. A great song!
I play "And the Healing Has Begun", the 11:28 concert performance at least once a week.
songs like this turn puppy love into an epic love story . as my late wife used to say - its goosebumpworthy
Love that. Sorry for your loss ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Whenever my parents had van Morrison on the stereo they were dancing and when I was older I understood exactly why they were getting close
I'm glad you have that memory. Good stuff there!
Nice memories.
Uh, Van Morrison is still alive. He released his 42nd album in 2021 and his songs were used extensively in Kenneth Branagh's 2021 film "Belfast." One of the most amazing studio albums you will ever hear is 1968's "Astral Weeks" by Van Morrison. In particular, you will groove to "The Way Young Lovers Do", "Beside You", "Sweet Thing", "Madame George" and the title song "Astral Weeks".
“Tupelo Honey” is an unreserved typically mystic take on the domestic happiness Morrison had found since he’d married his wife Janet. They’d met during his time with the Irish R&B band Them. She’d already been his muse for several of Morrison’s earlier songs. Tupelo honey is honey made from the sweet flowers of the tupelo tree, which grows abundantly in swampy areas of the Southern United States.
Check out Caravan by Van
Van Morrison is still alive going strong at 77 yrs old
I love the way y’all feeling the song! Y’all get it. My wife and I have been married 33 years & our song is Van’s “Moondance.” I love the way she looks in my eyes when Moondance plays. We got to see him perform at the Beale Street Music Festival back in April. Blessings and love ❤️
YESSS, Van The man, Morrison is
Awesome 👍. His song " Have I told you
Lately" was the song my hubby & I
Danced to at our wedding 27 years ago.
He is still with us today, love him.
Love you guys, keep up the fantastic work!
❤️❤️❤️❤️
This was the song we danced to 8 years ago. Second wedding. He is the only loyal true relationship I’ve ever had. I walked down the aisle to “Someone Like You”. We were both 49 and it just fit so well ❤️
Bobble-heading, swaying, footsie and smilin’! 😊 Van Morrison will do that to you! Another great reaction!
Van has an amazing back catalogue of beautiful songs
A loving tribute to Women. Thank you, Van Morrison. BTW he's still alive. An honorary Soul Brother!
If you ever want to go on a spiritual trip, turn down the lights, light some candles, and play almost any Van Morrison album or find a playlist on youtube.
I love watching you guys experience the genius of Van Morrison, his voice and his delivery has always hit me just like that too... sweet as Tupelo Honey... and Asia' s smile... love it, thumbs up!
Tupelo Honey. Into the Mystic and Have I Told you lately that I Love You are three gems and my favorites from Van but he has such a great music catalog and he's one artist you can listen to from recording to recording with such diverse music and all of it great. He just has that soulful voice and that vibe.
I walked down the aisle to Someone like You and our first dance was Have I Told You Lately!
It wasn't until recently that I found out Have I Told You Lately was written by van Morrison as a prayer to our Lord. I've always loved that song and immediately added it to the songs I would want played at my memorial service when I pass away from this earth
You two make me love the music I've been listening to for decades even more! Music shared is a beautiful thing. Thank you!
Great reaction!
I’ve always made mixed tapes and cds for people. Was even a deejay in high school. I love music but sharing it with someone and seeing them fall in love with it is just amazing. Why I loved watching asias face during this.
@@laurarominger2073
Absolutely correct!
Glad you enjoy it!
@@AsiaandBJ awwww. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Love all of Van's music
Van is truly a national treasure. His songs are so well written, soulful and deep. You don’t just listen to Van, you feel it.
Agreed! Van has been pleasing my soul for decades. Seen him live 3 times and his back catalogue of great songs is amazing! My favourite is "Into the Mystic"
Never heard this song. It's pretty. I miss music like this. The way it just moves the soul.
"Irish Soul" Love me some Van Morrison. Next try "Into the Mystic"... Epic!
I grew up listening to Van the Man. I lost my dad 5 years ago, but every time I hear a song of his, it brings back so many memories of my Dad. Listening to the lyrics of his songs still explains a lot to me to this day about him. Try listening to Hymns to the Silence. ❤️ Keep on keeping on Van! You're songs live on to the next generation in my family, because now my kids are growing up with you too!
The whole Tupelo Honey lp is worth hearing.
Van the man! With his music, Van Morrison has the ability to take you to a place with each and every song. One of my favorites is Redwood Tree, it tells a beautiful story,
To me the late 60's and early 70's an amazing time for music!
I used to write off Van because I was so tired of hearing Brown Eyed Girl on the radio, then I dove into him a bit and listened to the Astral Weeks album and it blew my mind. What an album and what a musician. There is way more to his catalogue and what they play on the radio.
The man cannot make a bad song. He so soulful omg.
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When my daughter was born I stayed home for the first couple of days with she and my wife. I went to work . I came into the house. My wife was there holding her. I walked in and over to the stereo and put this song on , held her my arms . When the refrain “ she’s an angel “ came on my wife just BURST into tears and said she IS an angel !” And I started crying . Because she was an angel and she still is an angel . It always be her song and I still cry when I hear it.
Van has the ability to put you in a trance. Check out some of his live performances.
Your next love song should be " crazy love" by Van. He has a deep love for the Delta blues though he's from Ireland. He does a great tune with John Lee Hooker. He not only wrote, sang, he played piano, sax, harp, and some guitar. This is him playing sax on this tune.
Crazy Love is my favorite
Van Morrison the Irish singer/songwriter has been doing it since 1965 when he was only 19 years old with his first Band "Them." they wrote and recorded their first hit song "Gloria," that has been covered by other Bands and artists over the last 5 decades. Everyone knows him for his hit song "Brown Eyed Girl," but he has so many more wonderful songs, like the one you are reacting to here. So much soul in this man.
For the fourth time on here he`s British.
@@telstar4772 he's irish, someone from Northern Ireland is Irish, just like someone from Scotland is Scottish...its not that difficult.
I'm sure it's our love for music that brought us here but watching you two keeping it real and showing your love towards each other keeps us coming back. Aloha you two - keep um coming!
Most people know him for Brown eyed girl. But Van was and is still today so much more. He is an amazing artist and has always so graciously shared his talents with us.
Go on a Van Morrison binge. For like a month. He is one of the most prolific song writers of the last 50 years. Some of my faves, Into the Mystic, Fuill Force Gale, Days Like This, The Healing Has Begun, I Will Sing .... No one writes love songs like Van. My wife and I just celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary and next St. Patrick's Day will be the 50th of our first date. And Van has been our soundtrack the whole way.
You two are prefect examples of what Van Morrison does to mature adults. You get it,you feel it and enjoy it for where it took you during the few mins it played.
VAN THE MAN is my favorite Irish troubadour! Just about the best love song ever. ❤ I get chills everytime I hear it. 😎
I love to see Asia's smile get as big as it did here...that's proof of Van's style and vocals and legitimacy! Thanks for the great channel!
Our pleasure!
Agree there mate. Lovely smile. 👍🇬🇧.
One of my favorite songs.
Van Morrison is still with us. He's now 77 years old.
He has become a cranky old Irish folksinger (he agrees with Eric Clapton that there was no need for the Covid 19 vaccinations). I’ve loved his music since the 60s, but I certainly wouldn’t listen to any health advice from him. ✌🏻🍀
Cool. Glad he’s still kickin and has his head in the right place.
@@shelleysparks210 when you have people having taken up to 8 boosters and still catching it and dying I'd say they were right.
@@charlessarver8350 It is a noro-virus-they mutate & become resistant to the vaccines, just like influenza. Some of us are naturally more resistant, but for those that are vulnerable, it’s a lifesaver. I don’t take medical advice from those unqualified to give it, no matter how much I appreciate their music.
@@shelleysparks210 yeah yeah yeah that's why Biden and company couldn't wait to take credit for the vaccine now suddenly their all about it's Trumps vaccine again🤣🤣🤣
The reason that Van Morrison is such a brilliant composer is that he actually plays nearly every single instrument on the planet. And he plays them all amazingly well. His music is full, dynamic, and so complex for sometimes such a simple sound. He is magnificent.
The true epitome of a brilliant poet, lyricist and musician! ☘️💚☘️
Van the Man not only has an extensive catalog of his own, but has so much blues, soul, jazz, and rock music of his influences cataloged in his head. He draws on this every time he writes or performs.
Van Morrison was a sax player before he gained recognition with THEM (Gloria). And you can hear it in his phrasing - he sings like he's playing saxophone. Listen to the scat at the end of this song, you'll hear it. Songs -
Astral Weeks
Into the Mystic
In Haunts of Ancient Peace
So interesting. I’m not a musician. Love the sax. Didn’t know he started there. (I should!). Thx for sharing
@@laurarominger2073
I love sax, too. Saxophone and voice are like siblings. That family of instruments was made to embody soul. Tune into some Stan Getz music - you'll love it, Laura.
@@Blue-qr7qe Stan Getz. Will look it up.
@@laurarominger2073
Beautiful -
Yup, I am a Van Fan and Fair Play was one of my favourites but I now love Into the Mystic, the thing with him is his voice is a one of, so mellow and reaches notes so well but also his music is brilliant with, sax, strings, piano, trumpets, so much in each song, beautiful and what Jazz and Soul in his voice, The Best!!!!!
Van Morrison has such a timeless voice and sound. Love so many of his songs and haven’t listened in a while. Thanks for reminding me how great he is!
He hasn’t passed away. He’s still around. He’s 77.
My all-time Van Morrison song favorite. So much soul from a white man it's amazing van the man as the band dubbed him
He is so good live too. He has a huge catalog of songs. A class act.
This song these lyrics...beautifully sung. So I dedicated this song to my daughter when she was born in 70' shes 53 now. I still tear up.
💃💃☘️☘️🎶
You could tell the lady was feeling Vans vibe... It does something to your whole soul this tune.
Edit-- My man's was fully immersed by the end too! Respect to y'all from Ireland 🇮🇪
Soulful man from Ireland!! He has some feeling!! Love Van the man!!! He has it all when it comes to soulful stuff!!!❤️
Thanks for listening
Oh my mama told me, There'll be days like this - VAN MORRISON
right after The Shirelles and Sam Cooke (Mama Said) lol
Recently seen van Morrison here in liverpool uk, he was amazing still sings brilliantly and plays saxophone superbly well, he’s a fantastic singer songwriter and musician if you get the chance go see him you’ll be glad you did, not many of these legends still around, sadly we are losing them as each year passes. Thank you van for all the great music ✌️
You can’t stop Van from touching your soul. One of all the all time greats
Tupelo honey is a real thing. It’s the sweetest honey I’ve ever tasted. More than that it has a flavor that’s like no other. It only grows in certain places in Georgia. But be careful I bought some online year’s back an it was fake , so make sure you get the real thing. Its gathered from the side of cliffs an is difficult to harvest. It really is very special.
Singe last thursday my sweetest 12 year old daugter is figthing for her Life at a intensive carte unit.Since that day,Vans wonderful Song
hast a completely different meaning to me. Tanks van for the comfort.God blass you all.Special Childrens all over the world,and my tupelow honey amelie🙏❤❤❤Thank you and take care the one you love
I enjoy you guy sooo much. Thanks for the pick me up. Van was me and my father’s favorite 🥲 RIP
Nailin it here .
Van's inventory is as deep as it is soulful ...lover of truth .
Great artist, unique voice! I always loved”Moondance” great song
You just can’t go wrong with Van Morrison, anything and everything is great.
This used to be on my husbands and my “special” cd. I see Asia was feeling how this song makes me feel. Hahahahaha!
One of my all time faves ...such a beautiful hymn. --so wonderful watching you both enjoy it. -touches my heart.
Please Note Van Morrison's albums,
Astral Weeks & Moondance should be listened to start to finish in their entirety & often! Tupelo Honey & Into the Mystic are my two favorite songs
Such a wonderful song! ♥
Not only does he have a huge body of work that most people in the U.S. have never even heard, but he released an album this year called What's It Gonna Take? And is on tour currently in the U,S. Total of recordings: Compilation Albums: 9, Live Albums: 7, Singles 80, Studio Albums: 43. He is a master songwriter!
Keep up the good work, you two. We live in a crazy world right now, and you're helping hold it all together. Thanks for being a positive force.
Into the Mystic...it's one of my favorites by Van Morrison.
Wife here..One of my FAVORITE Van Morrison songs..My Husband and I used to slow dance to this song..(when first married)..Such a vibe Ms.Asia!!!..So AWESOME to see you 2 enjoying this...Sooo mellow !!!...He does sing from his soul..Thanks for the perspective as always..(Footsie)..U2 are hilarious 😄!!!
Thanks for listening
Love the smile on the young ladies face.
Such a cool tune. Get a load more of Van in your ears guys 🇬🇧👍👍👍👍.
The version of Caravan in the Last Waltz with the Band is epic. Van is drunk as heck and gets last minute stage fright and had to be pushed onto the stage. He then proceeds to give one of the most iconic and primal versions of the song ever. By the end he's doing straight up scat singing replete with leg kicks. The guys in the Band are looking at him awe struck like "I cannot believe what I am seeing!" Lol.
Since the late 60s Van has been playing the sax, guitar, singing and drinking at the bar with the likes of Jim Morrison and others in legendary fashion. His unique timing and heavy Irish leaning pitch, seems like the blueprint for folk music, although he is mostly a blues artist.
Sounds like Church. I am not a religious person, but every Sunday I worship music by playing lots of old soul classics from Aretha, Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Bill Withers. These are some of MY prophets of glory.
I listen to Van still, most days. SO many hits, love songs. "Crazy Love" is probably my favorite, but this one and too many more to listen to.
My alltime fave Van ballad, a desert island disc for me. Love the whole lp, and have for fifty years. Glad to see you too found the magic in it!
I love Van's songs and his poetic style..Van
Sir Van Morrison🥰 has a repertoire all
his own..Cheers Van❣
there were two Morrisons making music in this era - Van Morrison and Jim Morrison. Jim Morrison was lead singer of The Doors (and died very early) and Van Morrison...this song belongs to Van and as far as I know he is still alive.
Loved your reaction to this classic song. I've been on a musical odyssey to Van's extensive catalog for 25 years! One of my all-time favorite Morrison songs is from this very album, it's called YOU'RE MY WOMAN...check it out . 😉
Rock on!
Rainy day music, And we are thankful for the rain here. Nobody like Van the Man. What a vocalist. Ha!! Footsie! Great reaction! Thanks!
Van Morrison is still today an amazing performer, records, I love this song 💕 one of my favorite of Van's is Whenever God shine's His light on me.
Simply an amazing song. I'm so glad you both liked it. Asia, I always can tell if you are digging on a song with your sweet smile. You two keep on keeping with this YT channel.
Back in the 70's I worked in a nightclub here in San Francisco 'The Orphanage ', lots of famous bands played or stopped in to play with a band that was just starting to take off. They would also stop by after hours just to hang out and I remember Van Morrison stopping in asking if there was a party tonight, really nice guy. Great music, so talented. Thanks Asia and BJ for the memories.
“Into the Mystic” is a must!!
I just watched your reaction of it that you did in the past. Great job. I enjoy you guys and your channel. Stay safe and be well🇺🇸
Van the man definitely has a vibe all his own!!!
Van at his best is a solid groove that can take you up and put your right there where he is. The depth of his love, his passions, his brilliance goes as far deep as anyone.
Played that at my wedding, my beautiful bride walking down the isle, whoooo 💕 ya baby
Into the mystic. Next. You’ll love it. Big catalog 🔥💕
I never realized until recently that he’s talking about personal freedom and independence- I thought for years that he was singing about a woman
Por que no los dos?
Such a beautiful song. Listen to “Into the Mystic” equally as beautiful, also his performance from The Last Waltz.
Another great British blue eyed soul man to try is Georgie Fame who done some sessions with Van over the years.
I suggest 'Sitting In The Park' and the TV studio 1967 video so you can see why he was considered a heart throb back in the day.
Americans will remember the Billy Stewart version which is also good, but Georgie adds a bit more jazzy soul in my opinion.
Ok. Got say this definitively. Asia and BJ: Van Morrison and Jim Morrison of the Doors are two different people making entirely different music.
Not dissing, just saying. This is a great reaction, btw. I can tell how this song is hitting Asia without her saying a word. Beautiful stuff.
Them & The Doors did tour together in the US so the two Morrison's did meet & apparently Jim was influenced by Van's stage presence.
thank you!
Now that you have heard the band Montrose play 'Bad Motor Scooter,' you might find it interesting to learn that guitarist Ronnie Montrose plays on this song. It was recorded way back when Ronnie was a studio session musician, long before "Montrose" formed.
Van The Man doing his best Smokey Robinson impression, I have to admit it made me cry
Smokey Robison Impression ??
Yeah I always considered him to be an Irish Smokey Robinson. Smooth as all hell, well I could hear the influence. Van was a Motown fan.
Well he`s British not irish and Smokey Robinson is a good singer but not in the same league as Van.
@@telstar4772 Van Morrison was born in Belfast 1945. So he is Irish, and yes he is, but that's a matter of opinion .
@@noelmendez1674 You clearly don't understand the situation in Northern Ireland. If he thought himself Irish he would never have accepted a knighthood.
I feel this song too guys! Used to be played a lot at weddings for the 1st dance. Should be again...
First of all I love you both, you bring a smile to my face, we know you’re both thinking of each other ❤️; Tupelo Honey and Into The Mystic are my two favorite songs from Van Morrison but I like all his music, this is a great slow dancing song