A true music innovator, Van Morrison's songwriting muse has
produced well over 20 studio albums and landed him the
status of lyrical visionary.
Born in Ireland in 1945, Morrison's musician parents
schooled him well in jazz and blues. After touring with R&B
band the Monarchs as a jazz saxophonist, Morrison founded
the band Them, whose "Gloria" became an oft-covered rock
'n' roll classic. Dissatisfied with the corporate aspects
of the music world, Morrison disbanded Them and returned to
Ireland.
Soon, however, Morrison was back in the studio, recording
singles with songwriter Bert Berns on his Bang label. The
immediate result was the song "Brown-Eyed Girl," which
became a Top 10 hit and prompted Bang to release a
collection of Morrison's songs as the album Blo More...
The first part "Who drove the red sports car..." to "...on your own."
Van is talking about what someone did for him. By guiding him through a certain time in his life, offering advice, and life lessons to Van.
The second part "And who said..." to "...On your own." Ah, ah, uh-huh."
Van is talking about what he did for someone (whether it be the same person in the first part who helped him, or someone else, I'm unsure.) How he helped them out, with homework and read to them can signify that Van is older than the person, and Van oftentimes sings about "Little girls." So the first two paragraphs are probably the relationship between Van and a girl.
The third and fourth parts "And do you remember..." to "...I don't mind if I do." Ha, ah..." He talks about how he went to Maggies, and on the way there it began raining. He went to Maggie's window, and she and Jane were glad to see him and let him in through the window. They're all glad to see eachother, Van talks in a simple-minded manner (probably because he was high, as most of his songs are written from a perspective while he was high) about how he was walking with a bag, (of marijauna) and almost got caught. They tell him to sit by the fire, and dry off. They're good friends clearly. Then Van jokes about his "bag" being wet, and explains how you have to hang it upside-down to dry.
My opinion, I love Van Morrison and all his songs :)
Though at first I just listened to them because I liked the tune, and his voice, now I can really understand (after experimenting with marijauna myself) what he was saying, and what he meant, where he was coming from, and what he was doing, and why he sang and talked the way he did in his songs. And that just makes me like them all the more :)
Fine Piece | Reviewer: stavros
------ About the song Madam George performed by Van Morrison
Areed "saddest gladdest". Only eclipsed by Sweet Thing on Astral Weeks (that was always my daughter's song when she was born in 2000). Madame George:- I had an epiphany about this song about ten years ago, and I think it is about going cold turkey from heroin/ or another addictive drug. 1968 - much heroin around in belfast then?? I'm still convinced of that theory, but can't prove it.
beautiful wings | Reviewer: thalia dalke
------ About the song Sweet Thing performed by Van Morrison
its of course anything of how you would want the song to go and be about. it always reminds me of my own true love, sunrise is beautiful but it always doesnt last, we were beautiful and we didnt always last and i love him so.
he wrote me many poems, one going along with this song. he plays the guitar, very good.
when is grows much older i hope to see him drive his chariot up my streets. haha :)
sqweak out.
best of the best | Reviewer: larry
------ About artist/band Van Morrison
music of all types has lived ,always, at the core of my being. when i really dicovered "the man"----apart from his earliest rock hits---during the early eighties, i was riveted by his musical accomplishments and continue to marvel. if i had to spend the rest of my years in total isolation and could only choose one performer to "live" on my ipod it would,of course, be van. all musical and spiritual needs fully met!!
amazing | Reviewer: Sam
------ About the song In The Garden performed by Van Morrison
I don't believe in God and I'm not involved in any religion, but this song is just amazing and I think it gives a certain strength to everybody who listens to it. everyone can interpret this song in his own way and it's that what makes this song so beatiful.
Beautiful | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song In The Garden performed by Van Morrison
Went to church today and they sang "In the Garden" and I loved it. So I searched for the song tonight, feeling really low and this Van Morrison came up as a suggestion. I downloaded it. Truly a blessing, this song. Thanks be to God.
My life | Reviewer: Matt
------ About the song In The Garden performed by Van Morrison
I am a young musician mostly into hard rock and such but this is probably the first song I remember from my childhood. I ignored it for several years but as I came back to it I realized that this is and always was my favorite song. It's an emotional journey through my childhood memories and truly Is one of the most...the most beautiful song I ever heard
Review about Down The Road | Reviewer: jim
------ About the song Down The Road performed by Van Morrison
When Van sings the words, they are difficult to understand. I have been trying to learn the song with my daughter, who also loves it. These words capture exactly what I am feeling. Memories and dreams are always on my mind as I walk on the road of peace to the end. Thenk you.
Great song! | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Hymns To the Silence performed by Van Morrison
This is an incredible song!
The pace of life is so fast & TV's & radios & traffic are always around us. Turn it all off & spend some quiet time with the Lord! Webster defines a " Hymn " as " A song of praise, especially in honor of God".
How neat that Van Morrison was so popular at the peak of the rock & roll craze & yet he knew how important it was to spend quiet time in the presence of the Lord!
Awesome song in honor or an awesome GOD!
Sure hits my heart where it hurts! | Reviewer: Linda Ellis
------ About the song Once a Day performed by Van Morrison
A few months ago I heard this song on Imus in the morning and I can't get it out of my head...I've been singing it ever since and was soooo happy when I found it on Napster. I love Van Morrison and have loved him since I first heard him when I was a teenager (and he was too). This is an old Connie Smith and Faron Young COUNTRY song but Van really does it better than anyone. The song is sad and you can't help but feel it but Van just sounds like he's been there and I know I have. Just once a day, every day, all day long. That pretty much covers the time period that I missed someone long ago, now I realize that his being gone was a good thing but back then these words described my feelings best. Hope those old times don't roll around again....lucky me...I'm only hurtin' once a day. Van's blues version far outshines the country ones. He's just great and so is the song. A real beer-drinking kind of song...I love it!
Van's the Man | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About the song Bright Side Of The Road performed by Van Morrison
This is an extremely under-rated song by the super talented Van Morrison. The song reached only #110 on the Billboard charts, if not for Van himself loving to sing it, it would be a forgotten melody. It is a masterful song that is so uplifting to listen to, no wonder it was featured in the finale of the John Travolta film "Michael". Give the tune a listen, you will see why I enjoy it so immensely!
would like to know.. | Reviewer: Sharon
------ About the song In The Garden performed by Van Morrison
I have the live version of this and there is a line that I would like to know..ie..'let Him take His wife to the _?_________?____.' Would really appreciate it if someone could let me know. Thankyou .
GREAT SONG!!!!!!!
"He Can Man" Van | Reviewer: Dave
------ About artist/band Van Morrison
The thing that blows my mind about van is there are no boundries. I wasn't fortunate to be apart of his earlier career, but to be apart of his history now is amazing. It's overwelming how much stuff I discover each time I search his discography. To be talented in so many dimensions is a gift from god.
The Man With Soul | Reviewer: Anonymous
------ About artist/band Van Morrison
There's something about Van Morrison's music that moves me in a way I can't explain. Songs like Brand New Day, Redwood Tree and Did Ye Get Healed seem to speak directly to your emotions, opening up memories and impressions you didn't even know you had. The Man Has Soul.
I've met her | Reviewer: Don
------ About the song Madame Joy performed by Van Morrison
I have lived this song, and I have met this woman. Paradoxically, she was born just a few years after this song was published. Odd, isn't it? She belongs to another lucky fellow, but I am richer for having learned the language from her.
I hope that everyone has a chance to meet a 'Madame Joy' sometime in their journey.
Into the Mystic | Reviewer: Dr. Jim
------ About the song Into the Mystic performed by Van Morrison
GHAAAAAAAAA! I'm dying here.......I have this song.
It's an mp3 I came by somehow and the only research leads to Van Morrison "Into The Mystic" BUT. The version/rendition I have says "into the misty" by Johnny Rivers. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this song BUT!. I can't find any version online to match what I have. Youtube only has amateur renditions, yahoo launch well, sucks! Can anybody help me out? I want to hear the Van Morrison release to see if i have the org. If not how can i find out who really cut this version?????
P.S. the sax rules in this song
perfection | Reviewer: Aine
------ About the song Madame Joy performed by Van Morrison
I don't think, arguably, there is any other artist today that has the incredible back catalog that Morrison does. He is incredible in all his phases and all the genres he encompasses and then incorporates into his own genre that cannot be hemmed in with a name or description. The ending of Madame Joy is an example of VanTheMan becoming so enamored of the music, so completely owned by his composition that the words pour out without barely a breath....the jusic owns him as surely as he owns the music. It may be something he calls his job but it is obvious to me that this is more than a job it is all consuming, a passion. For this passion I am grateful, his passion comes through in the music, the lyrics and in his voice.......he is amazing. As a person I have heard many what could be described as negative personality traits, but I don't need to get to know him and be his best bud....I just need him to continue with his muse and his music. Keep it coming
real real gone: Enlightenment | Reviewer: mat_thomas
------ About the song Real Real Gone performed by Van Morrison
This is a very strong song and may be hinting at
Van Morrison's personal salvation, he refers to
as enlightenment. Mature Spirituality realizes that you must accept the universe as it is, and this makes you feel " real real gone". IMHO
This is from the Album called,
appropriately - Enlightenment.
Everlasting favourite | Reviewer: Mythicmoon
------ About the song Into the Mystic performed by Van Morrison
I first heard Van Morrison when I was only 19 years old, 'way back when this album first came out. I was with my (then) boyfriend, a guy named Bill Waterman from New York, who had served in Viet Nam. He was a tall, poetic, rugged, long-haired, hippy who had come to Canada to escape the memoires of that horrible war. He wore frayed blue-jeans and a weathered brown leather jacket, and had a small goatee on his chin. Looking back, I now know that he was probably suffering from PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. We got stoned on marijuana and music--the music of Van Morrison--and made love in the afteroons in my tiny three-room apartment, drinking herbal tea, and then walking down by the river in the nearby park. I am reminded of these days when I hear Van Morrison's songs. Bitter-sweet are my memories now, and my heart swells with a mixture of sadness and sweetness when I hearken to the captivating rhythm of those enduring melodies.
I agree with you all | Reviewer: Bob Haskell
------ About the song In The Garden performed by Van Morrison
This is indeed one of the most spiritually, emotionally, passionately beautiful songs of all time, sung by the passionately beautiful Van under full sway of his Muse and his gift.
I love it, too. It has punctuated my life at its most intense moments, and is one of my favorite treasures in life...
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