“Just Like a Woman” is a song written by Bob Dylan and first released on his 1966 album, Blonde on Blonde. It was also released as a single in the U.S. during August 1966 and peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2011, Rolling Stone magazine ranked Dylan’s version of the song at #232 in their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Van Morrison
Classic concert: Van Morrison The Wonderland Tapes June 22, 1977, NL (video and audio)
For years the best known set of Van’s brief collaboration with Dr. John in 1977 has widely circulated only in incomplete form and mediocre sound on a bootleg known as Amsterdam’s Tapes. Now, thanks to the persistence, dedication and collaboration of VLS (vanlose stairway) members and friends, this rare show has finally been assembled from the best sources available to us, complete as broadcast on Dutch FM radio. After 20+ years, we are sure fans will agree that it is about time!
Musicians:
Van Morrison: Lead vocals, piano
Dr. John: Piano, organ, back-up vocals
Mick Ronson: Lead guitar, back-up vocals
Mo Foster: Bass
Peter van Hooke: Drums
1970: 20 Songs Released in 1970 You Must Hear
My rules:
- Only one song per artist/group
- The song must be released that specific year
- Songs from live albums not allowed
- Restricted to only 20 songs
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A lot of GREAT music was released in 1970, here are my 20 chosen songs.
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Into the Mystic – Van Morrison
Written by Van Morrison and featured on his 1970 album Moondance. It was also included on Morrison’s 1974 live album, It’s Too Late To Stop Now. It was recorded during the Moondance sessions at A&R Recording Studios in New York City in September to November 1969. Elliott Scheiner was the engineer.
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We were born before the wind
Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
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Watch Van Morrison´s Great Concert in Cannes 1984
A wonderful concert voted as a top ten Van Bootleg by Van traders.
Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France
January 26, 1984
Musicians:
- Van Morrison – vocals, keyboards, guitar, harmonica
- Richie Buckley – saxophone, flute, vocals (Summertime In England)
- Kenny Craddock – keyboards
- Martin Drover – trumpet
- Arty McGlynn – guitar
- Jerome Rimson – bass
- Terry Popple – drums
- Doreen Chanter – backing vocals
- Joy Yates – backing vocals
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Van Morrison & Jerry Lee Lewis @ Hammersmith, London 1989 (videos)
In November [1989], Van appeared with Jerry Lee Lewis at the Hammersmith Odeon, performing two songs, “Goodnight Irene” and “What´d I Say”. On the first of these, Lewis looks half stuffed, stiff back and trading phrases with Van, who badly needs a haircut, but drives the old rock´n´roller on. Lewis´s stubby fingers can still coax magic out of his grand piano.
-Brian Hinton (Celtic Crossroads)
Wonderful to see these two giants perform together.
Jerry Lee Lewis & Van Morrison
Hammersmith Odeon, London
November 1989
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August 8: Listen to Van Morrison @ Lion’s Share, San Anselmo in 1971
My New World Crystal Ball
Lion’s Share, San Anselmo, CA; August 8, 1971.
Late Show.
Excellent soundboard
Band:
- Backing Vocals – Ellen Schroer, Janet Planet, Martha Velez
- Bass – Bill Church
- Drums – Dahaud Shaar
- Guitar – John Platania
- Keyboards – Alan Hand
- Saxophone – Jack Schroer
- Vocals – Van Morrison
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