“Moondance” blends rhythm & blues and country rock with noticeable jazz influences, creating a unique and sophisticated sound.
Morrison initially focused on the melody, playing it on a soprano saxophone, before writing the lyrics. He aimed for a first-take vocal performance, seeking a sense of magic in the recording.
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Song Lyric Sunday – Van Morrison
This week our host, Jim Adams, has given us another Brit Award to consider for Song Lyric Sunday. This time it is a song from someone that won the Brit Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Music. Well a quick run down of the list of winners in this category had my eyes stopping rightContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Van Morrison”
Song Lyric Sunday-Michael Jackson
Good Morning! Welcome to another Song Lyric Sunday where our host Jim Adams provides us with a weekly prompt to find a song. This week he has asked us for a song by an artist who is no longer living. I have chosen Michael Jackson as my artist. .
Song Lyric Sunday – Moondance
Sir George Ivan “Van” Morrison, OBE This week for Song Lyric Sunday, Jim Adams has encouraged us to “do our own thing”. We get to choose an artist and song to share with you. Most of you know that I am a big Van Morrison fan so I’m excited as I can share one of myContinue reading “Song Lyric Sunday – Moondance”
Moondance
Moondance On the night of the dead Dressed to disguise My lover, I think Looked me in the eyes Spellbound I gazed into the center of his mask Is this really him I stopped myself to ask He took my hand and we wandered for a while Weaving through the labyrinth reaching the center aisleContinue reading “Moondance”