Artist: Van Morrison
Birth Name: George Ivan Morrison
Born: August 31, 1945. Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Genre: Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Blue-Eyed Soul, Celtic, Rock 'N' Roll, Jazz, Country, Country Rock, Soft Rock
Occupations: Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Saxophones, Keyboards, Drums, Tambourine
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish Singer, Songwriter and Musician, well-known as the lead singer of the Northern Irish R&B Band Them, with the Garage Classic Track "Gloria" in the mid-1960s. His Solo career began with the hit single "Brown Eyed Girl" in 1967. He has many greatest albums such as: Astral Weeks (1968), Moondance (1970), Tupelo Honey (1971), Saint Dominic's Preview (1972), Hard Nose The Highway (1973), Irish Heartbeat (1988), Avalon Sunset (1989), Enlightenment (1990), How Long Has This Been Going On (1996), Tell Me Something: The Songs Of Mose Allison (1996), You Win Again (2000). He sometimes collaborating with other artists, such as The Chieftains, Georgie Fame and many more. He show the influence of Celtic Tradition, Jazz, Country, Folk, Blues and Blue-Eye Soul. He has received considerable including Six Grammy Awards and being induced into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame and appearing on several "Greatest Artists" Lists.
Genre: Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Blue-Eyed Soul, Celtic, Rock 'N' Roll, Jazz, Country, Country Rock, Soft Rock
Label: Exile
Rating: *****
Format: LP
Tracks:
LP 1:
Side A:
1. You Are My Sunshine (3:42)
2. When Will I Be Loved? (3:52)
3. Two Hound Dogs (3:01)
4. Flip, Flop And Fly (3:52)
5. I Want A Roof Over My Head (2:39)
Side B:
1. Problems (4:37)
2. Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes (2:42)
3. The Shape I'm In (2:20)
4. Accentuate The Positive (3:24)
5. Lonesome Train (2:56)
LP 2:
Side C:
1. A Shot Of Rhythm And Blues (2:44)
2. Shakin' All Over (3:00)
3. Bye Bye Johnny (2:58)
4. Red Sails In The Sunset (2:50)
5. Sea Of Heartbreak (4:05)
Side D:
1. Blueberry Hill (2:49)
2. Bonaparte' Retreat (2:14)
3. Lucille (2:54)
4. Shake Rattle And Roll (5:00)
Personnel:
Van Morrison: Vocals on All Tracks, Alto Saxophone on Tracks: A2-5, B1-4, C4, D1, 3, Electric Rhythm Guitar on Track C3, Acoustic Guitar on Track C4
Additional Musicians:
Richard Dunn: Hammond Organ on Tracks: A1-5, B1-4, C3, 4, D2, Backing Vocals on Tracks: A3, 4
Stuart Mcllroy: Piano on Tracks: A1-5, B1-5, C3, D2
Dave Keary: Electric Guitar on Tracks: A1-5, B1-5, C1, 2, 4, D2, Electric Lead Guitar on Track C3, Acoustic Guitar on Tracks: B2, 4, Backing Vocals on Tracks: A3-5, C3
Pete Hurley: Bass on Tracks: A1-5, B1-4, C3, 4, D2
Collin Griffin: Drums on Tracks: A1-5, B1-4, C3, 4, D2, Percussion on Tracks: A1, 3-5, B2, 4, Backing Vocals on Tracks: A3-5, C3
Crawford Bell: Backing Vocals on Tracks: A1, 2, 5, B1-4, C1, 3, 4, D2
Dana Masters: Backing Vocals on Tracks: A1, 2, 5, B1-4, C1, 4, 5, D1, 2
Kelly Smiley: Backing Vocals on Tracks: A1, 2, 5, B1-4, C1, 4
Paul Moran: Hammond Organ on Tracks: B5, C2, Piano on Track C1
Laurence Cottle: Bass on Track B5
Mez Clough: Drums on Track B5
Paul Moore: Bass on Tracks: C1, 2
Jeff Lardner: Drums on Tracks: C1, 2
Chris White: Tenor Saxophone on Tracks: C1, 2
Alistair White: Trombone on Tracks: C1, 2
Sticky Wicket: Percussion on Track C3
Teena Lyle: Backing Vocals on Track C3
Chantelle Duncan: Backing Vocals on Track C3
John McCullough: Piano on Tracks: C4, 5 D1
Nick Scott: Bass on Tracks: C5, D1
Eamon. Ferris: Drums on Tracks: C5, D1
Jolene O'Hara: Backing Vocals on Tracks: C5, D1, 2
Nathan O'Regan: Backing Vocals on Tracks: C5, D1
John Allair: Piano on Track D3, Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals on Track D4
Anthony Paule: Electric Guitar on Tracks: D3, 4, Backing Vocals on Track D4
David Hayes: Bass on Tracks: D3, 4, Backing Vocals on Track D4
Larry Vann: Drums on Tracks: D3, 4, Backing Vocals on Track D4
Bobby Ruggiero: Percussion on Tracks: D3, 4, Backing Vocals on TrackD4
Mitch Woods: Piano, Backing Vocals on Track D4
Special Guests:
Jeff Beck: Electric Guitar on Track B5
Chris Farlowe: Vocals on Track B5
Taj Mahal: Vocals on Tracks: D3, 4, Banjo on Track D4
Accentuate The Positive is the 45th studio album by Van Morrison, released on November 3, 2023 by Exile Production and Virgin Records. It is a cover album of Morrison's favourite Rock & Roll, R&B, and Country Songs.
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