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Van Morrison — The Way Young Lovers Do
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Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: May 06, 2013 - 21:16
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 

milleronic
(Minnesota)
Posted: Apr 05, 2013 - 17:36
 
Delicious intentional cacophony, masterfully executed. One of those songs that I never get tired of hearing.{#Bananapiano}
bluedot
(Long Beach, CA)
Posted: Jan 01, 2013 - 14:22
 
This performance has a lot of interesting things going on, but the mix is crappy and the parts just aren't fitted together very well. The result is a jarring mess. It would be interesting to hear it remixed on modern equipment.

leafmold
Posted: Jan 01, 2013 - 14:09
 
 HearsayDave wrote:

Just moving this to the top merely to reiterate it.  RP listeners are almost always thoughtful, but the ignorant rejection here is dumbfounding.  
 
Agreed. This is a fantastic song.

HearsayDave
(a mysterious seaside village with Number Six)
Posted: Dec 13, 2012 - 18:19
 
 HearsayDave wrote:
Shocked that this song has such a low rating, esp. on RP.  This is one of the gems on one of the best (and most unique) rock albums ever (IMHO).  How can you argue with the MJQ's drummer (Connie Kay) among other great jazz sidemen backing a great vocalist and songwriter?  
 
Just moving this to the top merely to reiterate it.  RP listeners are almost always thoughtful, but the ignorant rejection here is dumbfounding.  

Johnny_Wave
(California, baby)
Posted: Oct 30, 2012 - 21:07
 
sucks out loud.  A solid 2, and that's only because I'm feeling charitable

johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Sep 29, 2012 - 09:41
 
painful

Lichenia,
Posted: Jul 28, 2012 - 10:55
 
Astral weeks has got to be Vans best ever LP

stevebeaver
(Washington DC)
Posted: Apr 24, 2012 - 10:26
 
 RKeaton wrote:
I don't see how Maria McKee's great version of this song (and every other upload of hers) could have been rejected. Another glaring RP omission if you ask me.
 



Ha! I came here to wonder if Maria would be played next.

RKeaton
Posted: Mar 23, 2012 - 17:33
 
I don't see how Maria McKee's great version of this song (and every other upload of hers) could have been rejected. Another glaring RP omission if you ask me.

bachbeet
Posted: Mar 23, 2012 - 17:10
 
I think the bass player, Richard Davis, knew exactly how to play this.  He and Ron Carter are recognized as 2 of the best jazz bassists ever.  I understand Davis also teaches bass and plays classical music too.

ziakut
(The Windy City)
Posted: Mar 23, 2012 - 17:05
 
 alanthecowboy wrote:

It does sound odd, but like it or not, the bass player has to have incredible timing to pull this off...

 
I laugh thinking that the bass player grabbed the wrong sheet music...and after realizing it was the wrong song...he just went with it and just prayed for the end of the song. It may be sort of innovative, but it certainly isn't real pleasant to say the least. {#Bananajam}

alanthecowboy
(Lakefield)
Posted: Jan 20, 2012 - 06:22
 
 terrapin52 wrote:
The bass player is playing the wrong song.  God awful.
 
It does sound odd, but like it or not, the bass player has to have incredible timing to pull this off...


scrubbrush
(Sea of Calm)
Posted: Dec 19, 2011 - 13:14
 
 johnjconn wrote:
Bill plays way to much Morrison

 

no such thing as 'too much'. Fantastic song



johnjconn
(chicago land)
Posted: Dec 19, 2011 - 13:13
 
Bill plays way to much Morrison


terrapin52
(Terrapin Station, SC)
Posted: Nov 17, 2011 - 19:26
 
The bass player is playing the wrong song.  God awful.

dynamaniak
(Ottawa Ontario Canada)
Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 05:36
 
This is the first time I have heard this original!  I am more familiar with the Jeff Buckley version, which is AMAZGING!  They are both pretty great actually.  Thanks RP for expanding my musical horizons once again!!

lshinkawa
(Berkeley, CA)
Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 05:36
 
 HearsayDave wrote:
Shocked that this song has such a low rating, esp. on RP.  This is one of the gems on one of the best (and most unique) rock albums ever (IMHO).  How can you argue with the MJQ's drummer (Connie Kay) among other great jazz sidemen backing a great vocalist and songwriter?  
 
Agreed!

HearsayDave
Posted: May 08, 2011 - 08:59
 
Shocked that this song has such a low rating, esp. on RP.  This is one of the gems on one of the best (and most unique) rock albums ever (IMHO).  How can you argue with the MJQ's drummer (Connie Kay) among other great jazz sidemen backing a great vocalist and songwriter?  

bam23
(Berkeley)
Posted: Mar 10, 2011 - 12:45
 
 ick wrote:
Sounds like two different bands playing two different tunes to me... the bass player's on crack too.
 
The bass player is Richard Davis, one of the more accomplished at the time. One gets tired of the standard "is on crack" triteness. For what it's worth, there was no such thing when this was recorded. What you apparently mean is that you don't like it. I really like the looseness of the playing.


lemmoth
(NYC)
Posted: Mar 10, 2011 - 12:44
 

The word is thrown around a lot - but this was truly a unique record by a "pop-rock" artist.



Bleyfusz
Posted: Nov 04, 2010 - 13:47
 
 TriskyJen wrote:

And that in itself is pretty amazing. Even a "least-appreciated" song is this amazing. I don't have this album... maybe I should get it.
 
Believe me: you have to!


gatorade
(Ocean Park, WA)
Posted: Jul 31, 2010 - 23:20
 
The real deal.

rosedraws
(close to the edge)
Posted: Apr 27, 2010 - 13:47
 
 pousso wrote:

Totally agree!  His voice is like an instrument....
 
Yes, but it's being played by someone who hasn't been practicing...  

pousso
(Nairobi, Kenya)
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 - 09:05
 
 handyrae wrote:
As I listened to this an image formed in my mind of a messy drunk singing karaoke.
 
That would then be the BEST messy drunk Karaoke performance EVER!!!



handyrae
(Zero Point Field)
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 - 09:00
 
As I listened to this an image formed in my mind of a messy drunk singing karaoke.

Pharlap
(Bahama, NC)
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 - 08:56
 

saw him at the University of Bridgeport in a free concert in May of 1970 right after the National Guard shot up the Kent State students. Never said a word to the audience the whole show. Course, it might've had to do with the recent circumstances.
 fredriley wrote:
Van on, mute on - eat your heart out, Pavlov. My GF reckons Morrison's the bee's knees and the dog's bollocks, but I've never been able to get his music, sadly, and he's one miserable metalfitter on stage I'm told.
 



pousso
(Nairobi, Kenya)
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 - 08:54
 
 nalle wrote:
Love him and his music. {#Cool}
 
Totally agree!  His voice is like an instrument....


nalle
(Malmo, Sweden)
Posted: Feb 23, 2010 - 08:54
 
Love him and his music. {#Cool}

ick
(S.E. La Jolla)
Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 12:33
 
Sounds like two different bands playing two different tunes to me... the bass player's on crack too.

dynamaniak
(Ottawa Ontario Canada)
Posted: May 15, 2009 - 10:48
 
It's been said before, but I will say it again - the Jeff Buckley version of this track will blow your mind.


RMutt
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 - 07:01
 
Van Morrison seems like he wrote 7 or 8 songs with 500 different titles, but that's okay.  It could be said about many songwriters, especially ones who've been at it for so long.

ce
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 - 06:47
 
 linden wrote:
I could hear Tom Jones doing a version of this.
 
Hmmmm... a very intriguing idea....
I like your thinking!
He should be very careful to not make this into a happy party tune though.
Because it isn't.


linden
(Santa Cruz, CA)
Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 17:02
 
I could hear Tom Jones doing a version of this.

ThePoose
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 11:01
 
 Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
Wow! Where has this song been all my life?
 

Answer: Available in any record store. This is on one of the great, classic LPs of all time.


copymonkey
(in the northeast, but not near anywhere cool)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 10:52
 
Some of the stuff on Astral Weeks sounds like the band is playing two, or three different songs at the same time—and none of them are the one that Van's singing. And yet, I'm still intirgued.



robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 10:52
 
lily34 wrote:

yep. still like it. but...buckley's version blows this away, imo.


{#Yes}


lily34
(lexvegas)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 10:49
 
 lily34 wrote:
but i like it...and other versions of this song. others better, but it's good.
 
yep. still like it. but...buckley's version blows this away, imo.


lily34
Posted: Sep 04, 2008 - 18:11
 
but i like it...and other versions of this song. others better, but it's good.

strange_brew00
(houston, tx)
Posted: May 01, 2008 - 14:28
 
ambliance wrote:
Waitress, can we be moved to a table away from the band, please?

actually, we weren't gonna say anything, but the band requested that you get your things and leave. by the way, we will be charging you for those drinks.
lawman
(Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
Posted: Mar 31, 2008 - 02:36
 
8 for the track, plus a Bonus Mark for the memories.

p.s. Harmaton: "fucking sucks" ?? Maybe you'll like it when you get a bit older - don't give up on it!
EssexTex
(Gros Islet)
Posted: Nov 26, 2007 - 08:04
 
harmaton wrote:
fucking sucks
But what do you really think of it?
TriskyJen
(Hudson River Valley)
Posted: Nov 26, 2007 - 08:00
 
Bleyfusz wrote:
Probably the song I less appreciate of my favourite album of Van's.

And that in itself is pretty amazing. Even a "least-appreciated" song is this amazing. I don't have this album... maybe I should get it.
RobK
(Leucadia, CA)
Posted: Oct 25, 2007 - 22:08
 
On_The_Beach wrote:

Sorry to hear you don't enjoy sex.


ambliance
(Off the 'Vine)
Posted: Sep 24, 2007 - 13:24
 
Waitress, can we be moved to a table away from the band, please?
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Jul 24, 2007 - 14:21
 
harmaton wrote:
fucking sucks

Sorry to hear you don't enjoy sex.
Bleyfusz
Posted: Jun 06, 2007 - 13:34
 
On_The_Beach wrote:
His first (Warner Bros.) album remains his best, although this song is atypical of the moody, mystical feel of the rest of the album.
Astral Weeks is a true classic!
Yepp! exactly what I meant mate!
Bleyfusz
Posted: Jun 06, 2007 - 13:30
 
Probably the song I less appreciate of my favourite album of Van's.
brahmwindeler
Posted: Apr 04, 2007 - 14:02
 
cattgirl813 wrote:
I realize I'm repeating myself when I say this, but how I wish someone else was singing his songs. I love the music to his pieces and the lyrics, but his voice drives me crazy - and not in a good way.


As eamo mentioned, check out the Jeff Buckley version(s) of this song, either on Grace or especially Live at Sin-e. They are great.
harmaton
Posted: Apr 04, 2007 - 14:01
 
fucking sucks