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Van Morrison — Redwood Tree
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joelbb
Posted: Mar 23, 2013 - 01:43
 
 ziakut wrote:
I just don't care for Van Morrison...just don't. Bring on the hate...
 
No hate, just a restatement of the obvious:  he's THE outstanding vocalist of his generation, the Boomer's Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Mel Torme' all in one.  Those vocalists were in the jazz subgenre, while Van is the apotheosis of R&B.

ziakut
(Slightly North of Obvlivion)
Posted: Jan 19, 2013 - 07:39
 
I just don't care for Van Morrison...just don't. Bring on the hate...

nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Oct 17, 2012 - 05:53
 
 nigelr wrote:
Some truly incredible talent on display here, quite apart from Van!
 
Indeed - a horn section that rivals the best in the business, including James Brown's Fabulous Flames.

haljordan
(probably at work)
Posted: Jun 13, 2012 - 03:50
 
So good I have to stop working and just listen.

nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Nov 04, 2011 - 01:36
 
Some truly incredible talent on display here, quite apart from Van!

sirdroseph
(Yes)
Posted: Oct 03, 2011 - 11:52
 
Goood scchhhttuufff! I will have to revisit this album.{#Yes}

Sleepytyme
(Left Coast, California)
Posted: May 30, 2011 - 15:38
 
My favorite trees!!

ccwcool
(O-HI-O)
Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:54
 
This song is absolutely GREAT, as is the album.  Period.  End of story.  Van at his best.

clemnarnold
Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:52
 
I'm with you totally on that one!  this song is awesome.  "Almost Independence Day" and "I will be there" are also great songs off this album that go unheard and unappreaciated.   rm999 wrote:
I don't understand how Jackie Wilson Said was a bigger hit than this song.

 



Dave_Mack
(Saratoga,CA)
Posted: Mar 28, 2011 - 11:48
 
Very nice less-heard track. I think I have this album but haven't played it in a long time.


scraig
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 17:01
 
Another one from this same album? You are forcing to buy another oldie but a goodie.

tonypf
(Honolulu)
Posted: Nov 22, 2010 - 17:00
 
Great to hear  Van singing this.  

Cruzan
(AUSTIN, TX)
Posted: Aug 19, 2010 - 07:17
 
oh wow, Van Morrison..........
I never would have guessed. This sounds so different from all of his other songs  ;-)

{#Rolleyes}

rm999
(San Diego, CA)
Posted: Aug 04, 2010 - 13:01
 
I don't understand how Jackie Wilson Said was a bigger hit than this song.


sharkey
(Toronto - Ontario - Canada -Just passing through)
Posted: Jul 18, 2010 - 09:09
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:

If you're that big a fan, you need this album, it's good. I'm curious, what do you think of Veedon Fleece?

 

It's OK. Not at the top of my list. A little to mystic for me.

rasta_tiger
(Sunnyside of the Street)
Posted: May 15, 2010 - 17:32
 
 wtango wrote:
One of my all time favorite songs from an all time favorite album by an all time favorite artist. Great choice!
 
Yep. 

pauleywalnuts
(Springfield)
Posted: Jan 09, 2010 - 08:21
 
Van is always good to hear!

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Nov 07, 2009 - 14:12
 
 sharkey wrote:
Sweet. I have everything VM ever recorded. Some good, some not so, some most excellent. Somehow missed this one on SDP.
 
If you're that big a fan, you need this album, it's good. I'm curious, what do you think of Veedon Fleece?


trollboy
(Asheville)
Posted: Sep 05, 2009 - 13:14
 
 93vx800 wrote:
This is awesome, and I never even heard it before! I've got to get out more.
 
keep listening to RP!  {#Daisy}


trollboy
(Asheville)
Posted: Sep 05, 2009 - 13:12
 
gives me chills every time I hear it.  one of may all time favorites from VM.  great album.

Zevs
Posted: Aug 05, 2009 - 00:33
 
Good oldie from VM

The_Enemy
(The Sewer)
Posted: Jun 02, 2009 - 12:53
 
There's a Burton Cummings song this reminds me of but I can't put my finger on it.

sharkey
(Hogtown - Toronto - Canada)
Posted: Jan 27, 2009 - 04:09
 
Sweet. I have everything VM ever recorded. Some good, some not so, some most excellent. Somehow missed this one on SDP.

nance
Posted: Aug 10, 2007 - 15:52
 
RobK wrote:
I'm sorry I missed this one. I haven't sat down and listened to the album in way too long and this was always one of my favorite songs from it. One of the more straightforward, simple tunes on the record but I just have always loved it.


same
Wizzuvvoz
(middle of the road in the groin of America)
Posted: Jun 08, 2007 - 18:37
 
oy there my friend
good groove you have going on. most definitely
I definiteley defer
def

sunnysoul03
(Huntington Beach, CA)
Posted: May 08, 2007 - 09:11
 
Right on....just what the moment called for. RP rocks
Geo_orc1
(Kaw! Country)
Posted: May 08, 2007 - 09:08
 
Thanks, Bill!
psam
Posted: Mar 11, 2007 - 15:21
 

atw58
(Canada)
Posted: Mar 06, 2007 - 18:36
 
Van is in such a groove for the entire album.
ThePoose
Posted: Mar 06, 2007 - 13:10
 
pousso wrote:


I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!


That was before he played a pedophile in a film, I assume.
93vx800
Posted: Mar 06, 2007 - 13:07
 
This is awesome, and I never even heard it before! I've got to get out more.
RobK
(Leucadia, CA)
Posted: Feb 03, 2007 - 18:51
 
I'm sorry I missed this one. I haven't sat down and listened to the album in way too long and this was always one of my favorite songs from it. One of the more straightforward, simple tunes on the record but I just have always loved it.
Pyro
Posted: Jan 05, 2007 - 12:41
 
One of Van's most inspired albums!
ThePoose
Posted: Jan 05, 2007 - 12:39
 
My favourite Van the Man LP after Astral Weeks.
RADIOSLOTH
(Up the creek)
Posted: Jan 03, 2006 - 14:06
 
pousso wrote:


I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!


Well put. I concede.
pousso
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 19:25
 
RADIOSLOTH wrote:

Yes, but where does Keven Bacon fit into all of this?


I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!
RADIOSLOTH
(Up the creek)
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 14:30
 
pousso wrote:
Van Morrison follows the Waterboys cover of his song "Sweet Thing", and the Waterboys followed 10 000 Maniacs, both of whom covered Springsteen's "Because the Night." And before that, a Dylan cover, and all the above mentioned are Dylan inspired. Whoa! Bill, you're a master!

Yes, but where does Keven Bacon fit into all of this?
wtango
(Asheville, NC, USA)
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 12:57
 
One of my all time favorite songs from an all time favorite album by an all time favorite artist.

Great choice!
pousso
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 12:54
 
Van Morrison follows the Waterboys cover of his song "Sweet Thing", and the Waterboys followed 10 000 Maniacs, both of whom covered Springsteen's "Because the Night." And before that, a Dylan cover, and all the above mentioned are Dylan inspired. Whoa! Bill, you're a master!
pousso
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 12:47
 
JonasParker wrote:
I find it amusing that they followed up a cover of Sweet Thing by this song, or anything by Van Morrison.

"They" must know what they're doing!
RabbitEars
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 12:45
 

JonasParker
(Montreal, QC)
Posted: Dec 02, 2005 - 12:44
 
I find it amusing that they followed up a cover of Sweet Thing by this song, or anything by Van Morrison.