"they didn't sing for a note. they sang for a feeling".... maybe the greatest thing that you have ever said, Lex. ... and you have said lots of great stuff. love you guys
Yes, I have told my wife that a thousand times, when we watch American Idol. She thinks the ones singing in tune and hitting perfect notes is the thing. I tell her, "if you haven't convinced me that you have lived what you just sang, I don't care about hitting notes or staying in tune".
You guys are fantastic! You deserve nothing but good luck in this world! Would love to hear more Van! Here in Ireland we consider him to be a national treasure! Would love to hear reaction to any of the following, Astral Weeks, Madame George, Sweet Thing, Ballerina, And it Stoned Me, Domino, Warm Love, St Dominic's Preview, And the Healing has Begun, Summertime in England, Jackie Wilson Said, You Dont Pull no Punches.........oh God somebody stop me. Too many greats from his late 60's and 70s to mention!
A lot of people feel Lex is sweet, but it's most valuable to her that you do Brad--so it was really nice to see you share that with her. I'm sure things like that are a part of what makes her such a happy person. Thanks.
Yep. My favorite album by Van also. Has Ronnie Montrose on the guitars. Old Old Woodstock and When that Evening Sun Goes Down are a couple of great tunes. But every song is awesome.
You guys should react to more Van Morrison… "Crazy Love", "And It Stoned Me", "Someone Like You", "Sweet Thing", "Gloria", "Domino", "Caravan", "Days Like This", "Here Comes the Night" 🎸🤘
Many years ago, an older friend of mine invited me over to have dinner with him and his wife. He told me he would teach me about what he considered real music. Being a young dope under twenty, I said sure, Kevin. When I arrived, he and his wife put on a Van Morrison album, and class began. That may have been when I realized older people, including my parents and grandparents, had opinions and life lessons worth listening to.
Lots of people come to the realization that as you age you gain wisdom and knowledge. At 19 you seem to have come to appreciate it earlier than most of us. Perhaps you were more receptive since he was a friend and not a parental figure. Also your friend gave you a gift of and an appreciation Van's beautiful music. A good friend of mine turned me on to Van over 50 years ago and I appreciate it to this day. He recently passed and never got to thank him for it.
@@steveullrich7737 My dinner with Kevin was in 1979. I'm now 62 years old and think about him and that night whenever I hear Van Morrison. Sadly Kevin passed away only a few years later from agent orange exposure in the Vietnam war.
@@kerrylewis2581 Hopefully you've also been able to pass on to others a love for his music. My daughter likes him as I would play his music in her presence.
This has been my favorite song since I was a teenager and that's a long time. You just can't go wrong with Van Morrison. Please dive in. You'll be glad that you did.
I saw Van Morrison live at Ronnie Scott's in London many years ago, he's one of the most engaging performer's I have ever seen. He feels every word, every note of every song. Its magical.
I have only seen Van Morrison once and it was a big disappointment. He was wasted and mumbling the lyrics. What a shame because he's such an immense talent.
@@Chatta-Ortega Sounds like you caught him in his 'incoherent period' which was very likely at one time. He did a live band performance and interview on the excellent "Old Grey Whistle Test" BBC music programme a 'long' time ago and was totally out of it and incoherent; a couple of the band members had to field the questions.
I grew up listening to Neal. Ever since he went, unprovoked after Joe Rogan, I will never listen to him again. When you try that cancelling bullshit on people that merely speak their mind or said a bad word 10 years ago, there is nothing left to say. He has now shown himself to be a bitter old man that has become completely irrelevant. If he would have just spoke out and that he didn't approve of these things, that's fine and he has every right to that opinion. Now ge's just a bitter old fukk
Before watching this video, I'd just listened to the whole album two hours ago, I've got virtually everything Van has recorded, so good to see young people reacting to the greatest singer in the world. PS I'm 81 years young and still rocking, mainly in my rocking chair. Love and peace from Australia 😎🖐🎶🎵🎶
Van The Man is lounging around the back yard, swinging on the 2 person swing, smoking a fatty music. Dude is so chill in his music. Grew up in the late 60's as a hard rock metal head but man o man Van Morrison was fuckin killer. In to the Mystic is his best in my opinion. Peace and love frim Ottawa , Canada
Van is one of very greatest soulful voices that has blessed this little world. When I first heard him I thought it was the first time I had heard real singing..
So many artists from this era were reflecting what we were feeling and defining what we felt. Pure emotional connection far beyond what the lyrics “mean.” Not about what you think they mean, more about what you feel. Not always literal.
I've been watching the both of you for a while. I just wanted you both to know that this white man that was a teenager in the 80's loves the both of you, and wish I had you in my life as friends. Tim from Maggie valley nc loves you both. If you're ever in the mountains of NC, look me up!! Keep on keeping on❤️
Hey that was fun listening with you on this Morrison masterpiece. Very moving and the exact reason these reactions are so cool. Helps a fan remember what we liked about the song in the first place. So thanks! :)
Oh thank you for reacting to this! I'm well over 75, and still remember the first time hearing Van Morrison sing this, and how much I loved it then - still do! One of the best songs ever, sung by the most perfect voice for it. Wonderful, love you two also!
Many more than these 2...Sweet Thing...hell all His songs are romance... he's not exactly a protest singer or the Sex Pistols is he?..Ha ha every single song actually is romance.
When you guys switched seats I lost my mind. That was genuinely one of the funnier things I've seen on RUclips in a while. You guys rock. Much love from the Great White North. 🇨🇦 ✌️, ♥️ & 🍻, Eh!
@@deanmandel2710 Ugh! My old man brain seems to have taken over and I can't remember. Well worth the search though. They do each other's mannerisms brilliantly. I'm hoping someone comes to the rescue with the answer though, I'd be more than happy to watch it again.
I was born in 1975. When my parents first met, they used to listen to Van Morrison and Beatles records together at his house in Laurel Canyon as a date! They were in their twenties, not teens, but to them, this was the cutting edge hip music of the time :) I love to think of them experiencing that time.
I like so many songs by other musicians but Van Morrison is one of the best and most versatile of them all. He can easily serve any genre without stealing anyone's sounds. He just does it well and sometimes even better. I just like his music and his incredible voice. Best wisches from Hamburg (germany) @ you all
Steady block capitals man...yeah to answer original poster.. Caravan is one of the best performances of the entire show...The very very best is "Old Time Religion" by a coked up exhausted band filmed back stage chillin and fooling around...best bit of "impromptu" music I ever heard in my life.
Mellifluous: 1. Flowing like honey. 2. (figuratively) Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).
Van the Man does it all -- Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues. A great writer, wonderful voice, great band. This song is one of the greatest arrangements and instrumental recordings ever!
Lex...I could tell that the song reminded Brad of you because he made a move where he was going to pause but he gave a quick eyeball glance over at you and saw how much you were enjoying it and let the song go on....so you may be sweet...but Brad is definitely sweet on you!!!
Ok, you two focused on the line, "Sweet as Tupelo Honey" But I didn't hear you guys contemplating how the actual the verses tied in with that.. "You can take all the tea in China and put it in a big brown bag and drop it in the deep blue sea." And the line, "You can't stop us on the road to freedom, you can't keep us cause our eyes can see"...." Men with insight , men in granite". It almost sounds like references to the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, granite statues of the founders of the nation etc. Maybe "She's as sweet as Tuplelo Honey" is really referring to 'freedom' from Tyranny rather than a girl. Freedom is sweet as Tupelo Honey. I don't know, but those are some interesting lyrics.
It's a love song from the early 70's, and it's about a man's love for a woman who he thinks is very special. All that other stuff you're going on about is only in your American mind.
You guys are just so adorable. Big smile on my face. Lots of great imagery in this reaction. Others have suggested great songs by Van morrison. I had so many friends that knew every one of their songs and I only ever knew their hits for some reason. But I even covered Brown Eyed Girl in my Honky Tonk band to Great audience response. As far as holding your lighter up? It didn't really have to do with any one specific thing. It had to do with greatness. If the majority of the people in the crowd felt like they were witnessing an incredibly wonderful or important moment together, that's when you brought out the lighters. And you had to be very judicious because there was only so much butane in any given lighter and it would run out. And if you were like me and used your pocket knife to damage it, that would make it flame out like a 3 ft flame in the air. But it wouldn't last very long at all. So it really is just a sign of respect for a great moment that everyone is sharing together.
I love Van Morrispn and I love this song. I've been listening to and performing his songs since 1967.His live album "Its too late to stop now" is an absolute blinder. It will blow your socks off.
Loved watching Lex groove to this.....I think that's how I must have looked when I first heard Van....such poetry, such passion and beauty. He's one of my all-time favorites.
Love your reactions and love Van Morrison. His music has so many layers and he digs deep into his soul for his vocals. All of his songs have so many nuggets of gold to discover.
IMO his greatest albums are: "too late to stop now" (listen to the lion); common one, and the magical and marvellous "veedon fleece" (you dont push the river, fairplay to you)
Im so happy you found Van the Man and that you seem to enjoy his music! I think he doesn´t get enough credit for his great catalogue of music. Try the hidden gem "Hyms to the silence", a long slow song that speaks straight to your soul.
Brad you are absolutely right. Lex is so sweet and I can't think of anybody who is even more sweet as your girl. Van Morrison has a knack for putting these feelings into words with a beautiful, enchanting melody. Did you pick up his strong Irish accent in his songs? Lex you mentioned his voice before. Probably due to Guinness and Irish Whiskey. Æx 🙏
the "SHE" in the song is freedom.. freedom is sweet like tupelo honey, its an angel of the first degree...the men in granite is Mt Rushmore.. the part about the tea in china and drop it in the sea is a allusion to the boston tea party. With Van being Irish he understands the importance of freedom.
Hmmm, seems like you have something else going on there in that interpretation of the lyrics of this song. But, hey, words and music affect us all differently, and who am I to upset your apple cart? Glad you love the song.
This is what reaction videos are all about. Seeing pure joy listening to great art. And yes as a teenager of the 70’s this is exactly what I thought about the girls I admired.
There is a beautiful live concert by Van Morrison from Montreaux, Switzerland from 1980. All the songs from there can be listened also separately in RUclips. The best songs there are 1) Troubadeurs 2) Satisfied 3) Tupelo Honey
Van Morrison should watch your reaction to this one. If it didn't make him smile, it would make me wonder why the hell not. :) I'd say he'd be overwhelmed.
Van could open the dictionary, or a phone book, and start singing and it would be wonderful! I'm an old guy, so the old stuff really holds me, but it's all really fine! You could literally have an entire Van Morrison Channel, there's that much material!
This was my favorite reaction from y'all. Brad nailed it...Y'all as sweet as tupelo Honey...and a lovely break from my current existence...thanks guys😊
I hear ya Brad. From what I can tell, Lex is a sweet lady. Loved both of your reactions and appreciation of this song. It's one of my favorites, by any artist. The whole album is great. Perfect for listening to, from start to finish. Y'all will love all the songs on it.
Honestly, the song you must must must review is the studio version of “TB Sheets” ….. mind blowing lyrics and superbly sung. The story of a man visiting dying tuberculosis sufferer. It is phenomenal song.
@@tomroome4118 hello Tom… since I read your comment I went back and listened to the track again and now I can’t stop listening to it. Funnily enough my daughter. who heard the song just once, is now a Van Morrison fan. From listening to Rap music to Van Morrison ….. Wow!
The reaction is on par with the first degree......... you guys really make this fun. Van Morrison has made a lot of great music! I love his Keep it Simple record, A LOT ( Lover Come Back and End of the Land transports me away......from here). The hole is extraordinally deep. Thanks for reacting guys.
Lighters. They were/are used on ANY song that MOVES You to "FLICK YOUR BIC"! Mainly it's an action by the crowd as fans of the Bands song are motivated to show appreciation. I have sat in 20,000+ seat arenas where the Crowds, Lighters cast a Candles Glow in an otherwise dark hall.The band finished it's song list, they exit the stage the crowd is going wild with excitement and wants to hear MORE. Cheers, Clapping, Whistling, High 5's and Lighters are how we show the Band we loved them and need to hear ONE More Song! Jackson Brown sang about this very thing in the song Load-out/Stay. Give it a Listen.
Van the Man is the best! I live close to Tupelo (MS) and there are a few Tupelo gum trees in the back yard. However, Tupelo Honey mostly comes from the Florida Panhandle and is greatly prized and eagerly sought after. It is claimed to be amongst the best in the world. So... "She's as sweet as Tupelo honey" is a huge compliment and high praise.
my best friend, his young daughter got me onto this song. Thank you D, now I think of you when hearing this song. BTW D was 13 at the time. Rock on Brad & Lex
The song is a tribute to his first wife Janet who inspired him and his music, others say it is about Freedom. Maybe it's a reference to both, or maybe he felt the freest with his wife or maybe it's about two things he loved most. either way it's a beautiful song.
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"they didn't sing for a note. they sang for a feeling".... maybe the greatest thing that you have ever said, Lex. ... and you have said lots of great stuff. love you guys
Agreed
Yes, I have told my wife that a thousand times, when we watch American Idol. She thinks the ones singing in tune and hitting perfect notes is the thing. I tell her, "if you haven't convinced me that you have lived what you just sang, I don't care about hitting notes or staying in tune".
@@royalway12 well said👍Did anyone care if Janis hit the”correct” notes?
@@willasacco9898 Only the ones that don't get it.
@@royalway12 Yes
You guys are fantastic! You deserve nothing but good luck in this world! Would love to hear more Van! Here in Ireland we consider him to be a national treasure! Would love to hear reaction to any of the following, Astral Weeks, Madame George, Sweet Thing, Ballerina, And it Stoned Me, Domino, Warm Love, St Dominic's Preview, And the Healing has Begun, Summertime in England, Jackie Wilson Said, You Dont Pull no Punches.........oh God somebody stop me. Too many greats from his late 60's and 70s to mention!
Bright side of the road
Cleaning Windows
Into the Mystic
Blue money
Moondance
Bring it on home to me, with Tom Jones, and Jeff Beck
Seconding sweet thing and astral weeks!
Hello from Ohio Conor!
Hymns to the Silence...
TB Sheets
A lot of people feel Lex is sweet, but it's most valuable to her that you do Brad--so it was really nice to see you share that with her. I'm sure things like that are a part of what makes her such a happy person. Thanks.
It’s called feeling love and doing good for her,his gift to her and to himself
Brad ~ " This reminds me of you, Lex, as sweet as tupelo honey."
(This is why I watch these guys.) Beautiful!
This whole record is just filled with terrific songs. One of my favorite Van records.
Yep. My favorite album by Van also. Has Ronnie Montrose on the guitars.
Old Old Woodstock and When that Evening Sun Goes Down are a couple of great tunes. But every song is awesome.
You guys are so cute together. I love the way you respect each other's opinions and are kind to each other. Give me hope.
You guys should react to more Van Morrison…
"Crazy Love", "And It Stoned Me", "Someone Like You", "Sweet Thing", "Gloria", "Domino", "Caravan", "Days Like This", "Here Comes the Night"
🎸🤘
Madame George ,that's a great song also!!!!!!!!!!!
Ohhh the water!
carmelita , and ish fcked up.
Jackie Wilson Said
Moondance
Many years ago, an older friend of mine invited me over to have dinner with him and his wife. He told me he would teach me about what he considered real music. Being a young dope under twenty, I said sure, Kevin. When I arrived, he and his wife put on a Van Morrison album, and class began. That may have been when I realized older people, including my parents and grandparents, had opinions and life lessons worth listening to.
Gave me chills reading this! Thanks for sharing 😊.
A lost concept.
Lots of people come to the realization that as you age you gain wisdom and knowledge. At 19 you seem to have come to appreciate it earlier than most of us. Perhaps you were more receptive since he was a friend and not a parental figure. Also your friend gave you a gift of and an appreciation Van's beautiful music. A good friend of mine turned me on to Van over 50 years ago and I appreciate it to this day. He recently passed and never got to thank him for it.
@@steveullrich7737 My dinner with Kevin was in 1979. I'm now 62 years old and think about him and that night whenever I hear Van Morrison. Sadly Kevin passed away only a few years later from agent orange exposure in the Vietnam war.
@@kerrylewis2581 Hopefully you've also been able to pass on to others a love for his music. My daughter likes him as I would play his music in her presence.
One of the greatest songs of one of the greatest singer and song writer on the planet. Doesn't get much better than this! 😍👍
This has been my favorite song since I was a teenager and that's a long time. You just can't go wrong with Van Morrison. Please dive in. You'll be glad that you did.
I saw Van Morrison live at Ronnie Scott's in London many years ago, he's one of the most engaging performer's I have ever seen. He feels every word, every note of every song. Its magical.
I have only seen Van Morrison once and it was a big disappointment. He was wasted and mumbling the lyrics. What a shame because he's such an immense talent.
@@Chatta-Ortega Sounds like you caught him in his 'incoherent period' which was very likely at one time. He did a live band performance and interview on the excellent "Old Grey Whistle Test" BBC music programme a 'long' time ago and was totally out of it and incoherent; a couple of the band members had to field the questions.
@@joyfulzero853
It was the late 90s. I think he was totally shit faced. The audience was yelling lyrics to him. I can laugh about it now.
Neil Young once said that conveying the message was more important than hitting all the right notes.
Well he would say that, its not like he's known for his singing voice.
I grew up listening to Neal. Ever since he went, unprovoked after Joe Rogan, I will never listen to him again. When you try that cancelling bullshit on people that merely speak their mind or said a bad word 10 years ago, there is nothing left to say. He has now shown himself to be a bitter old man that has become completely irrelevant. If he would have just spoke out and that he didn't approve of these things, that's fine and he has every right to that opinion. Now ge's just a bitter old fukk
Says the guy that can’t carry a tune in a bucket
@@nathaneley6486 ruclips.net/video/trE7YifD9Jc/видео.html&ab_channel=TheCharismaticVoice
He would since he had no voice.
This may be the most beautiful song ever. The emotion in Van's voice is as pure as it gets
Before watching this video, I'd just listened to the whole album two hours ago, I've got virtually everything Van has recorded, so good to see young people reacting to the greatest singer in the world. PS I'm 81 years young and still rocking, mainly in my rocking chair. Love and peace from Australia 😎🖐🎶🎵🎶
I love songs like these it's just a little push inside your chest that says always remember what you have and be grateful
A super genuine reaction. That's why y'all are the at the top my reactors list. I wonder how many of these old songs make it to your playlists?
A little trivia. Tupelo honey (honey made from the nectar of the tupelo trees) supposedly will never crystallize like other honeys.
Great info thanks. Must remember that.
Van The Man is lounging around the back yard, swinging on the 2 person swing, smoking a fatty music. Dude is so chill in his music. Grew up in the late 60's as a hard rock metal head but man o man Van Morrison was fuckin killer. In to the Mystic is his best in my opinion. Peace and love frim Ottawa , Canada
Van is one of very greatest soulful voices that has blessed this little world. When I first heard him I thought it was the first time I had heard real singing..
Van the man. Wow, I didn't know until googling just now that Ronnie Montrose played all of the guitars on this album.
WHaat!? Never knew that, love Ronnie Montrose, thanks for sharing!
One of my fave oldies. My husband of 35 years will play this on his box guitar and sing it to me. Enjoyed this with yall Brad and Lexi 💜💕
Aww Brad you say the sweetest things, you sweet talker you! And I agree she is as sweet as Tupelo Honey!
So many artists from this era were reflecting what we were feeling and defining what we felt. Pure emotional connection far beyond what the lyrics “mean.” Not about what you think they mean, more about what you feel. Not always literal.
you are great hosts. thankyou for playing Van
I've been watching the both of you for a while. I just wanted you both to know that this white man that was a teenager in the 80's loves the both of you, and wish I had you in my life as friends. Tim from Maggie valley nc loves you both. If you're ever in the mountains of NC, look me up!! Keep on keeping on❤️
You guys are lucky to have each other. That girl is beautiful inside and out.
Hey that was fun listening with you on this Morrison masterpiece. Very moving and the exact reason these reactions are so cool. Helps a fan remember what we liked about the song in the first place. So thanks! :)
One Van Morrison reaction you have to do is his live version of "Caravan" on The Last Walt concert. He is unbelievable on that song!
Kind of cool watching a new generation discover Van Morrison. Great reaction! 🤗
Oh thank you for reacting to this! I'm well over 75, and still remember the first time hearing Van Morrison sing this, and how much I loved it then - still do! One of the best songs ever, sung by the most perfect voice for it. Wonderful, love you two also!
Cannot go wrong with this man. My favorite is probably Days Like This
so many good Van songs still to hear - two of his most romantic songs are Someone Like You and Have I Told You Lately. You'll love them both!
Many more than these 2...Sweet Thing...hell all His songs are romance... he's not exactly a protest singer or the Sex Pistols is he?..Ha ha every single song actually is romance.
Few things in life are special...you are two of them.........
When you guys switched seats I lost my mind.
That was genuinely one of the funnier things I've seen on RUclips in a while.
You guys rock.
Much love from the Great White North. 🇨🇦
✌️, ♥️ & 🍻, Eh!
What video did they switch their seats. I would like to see that.
@@deanmandel2710
Ugh!
My old man brain seems to have taken over and I can't remember.
Well worth the search though. They do each other's mannerisms brilliantly.
I'm hoping someone comes to the rescue with the answer though, I'd be more than happy to watch it again.
@@deanmandel2710 it's the Eurythmics' Sweet Dreams.
Enjoy!
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I was born in 1975. When my parents first met, they used to listen to Van Morrison and Beatles records together at his house in Laurel Canyon as a date! They were in their twenties, not teens, but to them, this was the cutting edge hip music of the time :) I love to think of them experiencing that time.
Love you Guys , Brad you have a sweetheart of a wife, she makes me so happy, smiling Sunshine.👍♥️
Brad, you do have a sweet honey! When Lex starts smiling and grooving she is a sight to see. Good vibes!
This is one of the greatest loves songs; the music and lyrics are blended with perfection! No wonder you love it Lex you're just as sweet.
One of my favorites from a guy who has many great songs. Saw him in 2019 with his daughter as the opener. Great show!
I like so many songs by other musicians but Van Morrison is one of the best and most versatile of them all. He can easily serve any genre without stealing anyone's sounds. He just does it well and sometimes even better. I just like his music and his incredible voice. Best wisches from Hamburg (germany) @ you all
You should listen to Van Morrison do "Caravan" with The Band from the Last Waltz
EVER SONG FROM THE LAST WALTZ FEATHERING ALL THE STARS. CLAPTON, NEIL, JOANNE MICHELLE, THE STAPLES, DR JOHN, THE HAWK AND MANY MORE.....
Steady block capitals man...yeah to answer original poster.. Caravan is one of the best performances of the entire show...The very very best is "Old Time Religion" by a coked up exhausted band filmed back stage chillin and fooling around...best bit of "impromptu" music I ever heard in my life.
Brad! Hope u recognize this song is about the lady to ur left!
Awwww! U just said it!!♥️♥️👍🏼👍🏼
IKR
same album - Van Morrison - Starting A New Life 🐦ruclips.net/video/-cgG7jK8M5g/видео.html
Mellifluous: 1. Flowing like honey. 2. (figuratively) Sweet, smooth and musical; pleasant to hear (generally used of a person's voice, tone or writing style).
Van the Man does it all -- Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues. A great writer, wonderful voice, great band. This song is one of the greatest arrangements and instrumental recordings ever!
Possibly the greatest Irish pop/rock song ever. Van’s voice is like a saxophone. Backing vocals are divine. Perfect.
He`s British.
@@telstar4772 JE BENT GEK ..IERS
I LOVE hearing Brad compliment Lex!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lex...I could tell that the song reminded Brad of you because he made a move where he was going to pause but he gave a quick eyeball glance over at you and saw how much you were enjoying it and let the song go on....so you may be sweet...but Brad is definitely sweet on you!!!
Ok, you two focused on the line, "Sweet as Tupelo Honey" But I didn't hear you guys contemplating how the actual the verses tied in with that.. "You can take all the tea in China and put it in a big brown bag and drop it in the deep blue sea." And the line, "You can't stop us on the road to freedom, you can't keep us cause our eyes can see"...." Men with insight , men in granite". It almost sounds like references to the American Revolution, Boston Tea Party, granite statues of the founders of the nation etc. Maybe "She's as sweet as Tuplelo Honey" is really referring to 'freedom' from Tyranny rather than a girl. Freedom is sweet as Tupelo Honey. I don't know, but those are some interesting lyrics.
It's a love song from the early 70's, and it's about a man's love for a woman who he thinks is very special. All that other stuff you're going on about is only in your American mind.
@@biff9999 Ok, 'Biff'!
Looks like Lex is feeling that old music that is 50 years old y'all would have loved it back then he has a whole bunch to listen to
You guys are just so adorable. Big smile on my face. Lots of great imagery in this reaction. Others have suggested great songs by Van morrison. I had so many friends that knew every one of their songs and I only ever knew their hits for some reason. But I even covered Brown Eyed Girl in my Honky Tonk band to Great audience response. As far as holding your lighter up? It didn't really have to do with any one specific thing. It had to do with greatness. If the majority of the people in the crowd felt like they were witnessing an incredibly wonderful or important moment together, that's when you brought out the lighters. And you had to be very judicious because there was only so much butane in any given lighter and it would run out. And if you were like me and used your pocket knife to damage it, that would make it flame out like a 3 ft flame in the air. But it wouldn't last very long at all. So it really is just a sign of respect for a great moment that everyone is sharing together.
Trivia: Tupelo honey has a unique property. It doesn’t crystallize over time.
I love Van Morrispn and I love this song. I've been listening to and performing his songs since 1967.His live album "Its too late to stop now" is an absolute blinder. It will blow your socks off.
Loved watching Lex groove to this.....I think that's how I must have looked when I first heard Van....such poetry, such passion and beauty. He's one of my all-time favorites.
VAN THE MAN!! Check out his tune “Jackie Wilson Said.” Beautiful in a different way.
Well watching you both on this one just brought a smile to my face and my heart Blessings
Love your reactions and love Van Morrison. His music has so many layers and he digs deep into his soul for his vocals. All of his songs have so many nuggets of gold to discover.
My soon to be brother in law serenaded my big sis with this amazing song,
I accompanied on the git box.
She was that sweet.
R. I. P. Cyn
❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. 😔
@@h.calvert3165
Thank you
Van's music gives me goosebumps hes on a level no performer can match
Van Morrison's voice is an instrument, played by a virtuoso.
Week now, THAT was the sweetest thing you have said on this channel, Brad! Goodonya….just what a woman needs to hear occasionally ❣️
Wonderful to see brad acknowledge how special a girl he has there….Treat her right brother there aren’t many out there like sweet lexi…
You need to listen to everything Van Morrison. It's always got the feels in it!
Van Morrison in his day was fantastic Tupelo honey is one of his best works enjoy👊
He's still fantastic.
Your wrong some of his best work is later: common one, poetic champions: the unique thing about Van is he has kept writing great songs.
IMO his greatest albums are: "too late to stop now" (listen to the lion); common one, and the magical and marvellous "veedon fleece" (you dont push the river, fairplay to you)
Im so happy you found Van the Man and that you seem to enjoy his music! I think he doesn´t get enough credit for his great catalogue of music. Try the hidden gem "Hyms to the silence", a long slow song that speaks straight to your soul.
I love how this amazing and beautiful song made you both feel the love for each other ........ !!!!
What makes a song great is the amount of feeling the artist puts into their work. This is a great song!
Brad won the lottery with Lex. Lucky dog. 💖
Brad you are absolutely right. Lex is so sweet and I can't think of anybody who is even more sweet as your girl. Van Morrison has a knack for putting these feelings into words with a beautiful, enchanting melody. Did you pick up his strong Irish accent in his songs? Lex you mentioned his voice before. Probably due to Guinness and Irish Whiskey. Æx 🙏
the "SHE" in the song is freedom.. freedom is sweet like tupelo honey, its an angel of the first degree...the men in granite is Mt Rushmore.. the part about the tea in china and drop it in the sea is a allusion to the boston tea party. With Van being Irish he understands the importance of freedom.
All the tea in China is a British idiom meaning of incalculable value, ie "you wouldn't get me to a Justin Bieber gig for all the tea in China."
Too funny
Thanks for sharing the real meaning!!! I knew this. I still enjoy it as a love song as well. Just a powerful and beautiful song
Hmmm, seems like you have something else going on there in that interpretation of the lyrics of this song. But, hey, words and music affect us all differently, and who am I to upset your apple cart? Glad you love the song.
Sir Van was Knighted by the Queen a few years ago he`s a Northern Irish Protestant who would regard himself as British before Irish.
Hold the phone!!.. easily one of the the best tunes written.. along with how his soul Coats the music.. whole thing is just beautiful!❤️☘️
This was the first dance at probably millions of weddings over the years
This is what reaction videos are all about. Seeing pure joy listening to great art. And yes as a teenager of the 70’s this is exactly what I thought about the girls I admired.
There is a beautiful live concert by Van Morrison from Montreaux, Switzerland from 1980. All the songs from there can be listened also separately in RUclips. The best songs there are 1) Troubadeurs 2) Satisfied 3) Tupelo Honey
What a voice all these years later It still sounds so good !
Van Morrison should watch your reaction to this one. If it didn't make him smile, it would make me wonder why the hell not. :) I'd say he'd be overwhelmed.
Van could open the dictionary, or a phone book, and start singing and it would be wonderful! I'm an old guy, so the old stuff really holds me, but it's all really fine! You could literally have an entire Van Morrison Channel, there's that much material!
This was my favorite reaction from y'all. Brad nailed it...Y'all as sweet as tupelo Honey...and a lovely break from my current existence...thanks guys😊
this was a new song for me, I know some of his more popular radio stuff but I never delved in to his other music, good song, I liked it
she is gorgeous, my man Van is the greatest, come on what soul in his voice and the music, sax, strings, horns etc are the best, a one of!!!!!
I think Lex is one of the best I've ever heard at describing a singer's vibe (feeling).
I hear ya Brad. From what I can tell, Lex is a sweet lady. Loved both of your reactions and appreciation of this song. It's one of my favorites, by any artist. The whole album is great. Perfect for listening to, from start to finish. Y'all will love all the songs on it.
Honestly, the song you must must must review is the studio version of “TB Sheets” ….. mind blowing lyrics and superbly sung. The story of a man visiting dying tuberculosis sufferer. It is phenomenal song.
Great blues tune. I also love the version of “I’ll never get out of these blues alive” with John Lee Hooker
@@patrickcraig8022 it’s also excellent 👍
The man was him and the sufferer was his girlfriend. He broke down many times in the studio recording this song.
@@tomroome4118 hello Tom… since I read your comment I went back and listened to the track again and now I can’t stop listening to it. Funnily enough my daughter. who heard the song just once, is now a Van Morrison fan. From listening to Rap music to Van Morrison ….. Wow!
I have an entire playlist of Van.. you can't go wrong with him. You will get so lost in the music and his voice and lyrics
Can has written so many great songs but this is one of his best. The production is really spot on.
Van????
The reaction is on par with the first degree......... you guys really make this fun. Van Morrison has made a lot of great music! I love his Keep it Simple record, A LOT ( Lover Come Back and End of the Land transports me away......from here). The hole is extraordinally deep. Thanks for reacting guys.
Really enjoyed your reaction and comments to the soulful and heartfelt sound of Van Morrison.
Two lovely people enjoying one lovely Song and the great artist who wrote it.
You're a lucky man to have that one, and you just won her heart again.
Van the Man!!!!!! Greatest singer-songwriter-musician of the Rock Era!!!!!
Lighters. They were/are used on ANY song that MOVES You to "FLICK YOUR BIC"!
Mainly it's an action by the crowd as fans of the Bands song are motivated to show appreciation. I have sat in 20,000+ seat arenas where the Crowds, Lighters cast a Candles Glow in an otherwise dark hall.The band finished it's song list, they exit the stage the crowd is going wild with excitement and wants to hear MORE. Cheers, Clapping, Whistling, High 5's and Lighters are how we show the Band we loved them and need to hear ONE More Song!
Jackson Brown sang about this very thing in the song Load-out/Stay. Give it a Listen.
Van the Man is the best! I live close to Tupelo (MS) and there are a few Tupelo gum trees in the back yard. However, Tupelo Honey mostly comes from the Florida Panhandle and is greatly prized and eagerly sought after. It is claimed to be amongst the best in the world. So... "She's as sweet as Tupelo honey" is a huge compliment and high praise.
OK Lex I'm glad that you enjoyed this wonderful song but Brad you nailed it on this reaction. You guys give me hope for the future.
3:04 "You can't stop us..."
...click...Brad begs to differ
my best friend, his young daughter got me onto this song. Thank you D, now I think of you when hearing this song. BTW D was 13 at the time. Rock on Brad & Lex
The song is a tribute to his first wife Janet who inspired him and his music, others say it is about Freedom. Maybe it's a reference to both, or maybe he felt the freest with his wife or maybe it's about two things he loved most. either way it's a beautiful song.
'THE INN OF THE BEGINNING', COTATI CA. WE USED TO GO WATCH VAN WORK OUT HIS SHOWS/TUNES
One of the best ever and he has had some new music come out in the last couple years.
Very lovely reaction to a great song!! Nice dedication to Lex by Brad😊
Van is up there with the great songwriters,his songs speak to your soul