Belfast Blues – Part 1

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so now feels like a good time to celebrate with some of my favorite Van Morrison songs. Born George Ivan Morrison in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Van is said to have learned his love of blues and jazz music from his father’s huge American record collection and then the kid from Belfast turned it into something all his own.

Starting out as lead singer for the British Invasion band, Them, Van the Man then went onto a successful solo career with “Brown Eyed Girl” being his best known song- but there are so many other great ones to discover in his vast catalogue. And he is still making music! Here are some of my favorites. Enjoy!

01. Van Morrison – “Tupelo Honey” (1971)

02. Van Morrison – “Saint Dominic’s Preview” (1972)

03. Van Morrison – “Man Has to Struggle” (2001)

04. Van Morrison & The Band – “Caravan (Live)” (1976)

05. Van Morrison – “Comfort You” (1974)

06. Van Morrison – “Domino” (1970)

07. Van Morrison – “Dweller on the Threshold (Live)” (1983)

08. Van Morrison – “Sweet Thing” (1968)

09. Van Morrison – “Crazy Face” (1970)

10. Van Morrison – “In the Garden” (1986)

Listen to the playlist on Spotify...