Jim Jones has compared writing for Van Morrison’s new album to that on ‘The Best Of Van Morrison Volume 3′ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Self-described as Rock with lots of words, Van Morrison comes out swinging on perhaps his best album to date. Nowhere is this more so than on their re-working of Van Morrison on ‘Stranded’. Oh yes, this album gets Array out of Array
Early In the Morning - This one is lively and fun. Blue And Green is a song you cannot help but think about at odd moments in your day. I can’t stop playing Sitting On Top Of the Wolrd. This is one of those songs that musicians strive to write and create. Get The Best Of Van Morrison Volume 3 and turn on Little Village if you are going to sip your wine late at night. This song could easily nestle itself onto the world top playlists. Crazy Love is probably one of Van Morrison’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. A unique and uplifting song. Georgia On My Mind is possibly the most mysterious and inexplicable track Van Morrison ever produced. Tupelo Honey is a bit different from Van Morrison stereotypical stuff. Meet Me In The Indian Summer (Orchestral Version) very upbeat. When The Leaves Come Falling Down is a gorgeous song and it grows on you. The beautiful sound of this track makes you want to close your eyes and sway away with the music. Charming song, great melody. Back On Top is the albums lead single as well as biggest hit. Put Shenandoah into car stereo for your highway driving |titile| is a sure sign of something most of us are experiencing, maturity. That’s Life (Live At The Point) - This one makes me want to not only sing along. Benediction is perhaps one of the best tracks of the past decade. The Healing Game gives taste of what makes Van Morrison special as a musician. Moondance is another favourite of mine. Centerpiece (Live At Ronnie Scott’s) - is a breath or fresh air compared to many previous songs of Van Morrison. Voice and instruments in Ancient Highway complement each other. Raincheck still maintains something of a specific flourish. A great put together song. Lonely Avenue / 4 O’ Clock In The Morning (With Jimmy Witherspoon, Candy Dulfer And Jim Hunter) (Live At The Masonic Auditorium) - I like this one. Gloria is astounding. After about the third Help Me (Live At The Masonic Auditorium) listen through, I began to believe this song is Van Morrison’s essence. Cry For Home as a highlight of The Best Of Van Morrison Volume 3 contains a ton of perfect melodies. I now have Too Long In Exile as one of my personal favorites.
The Best Of Van Morrison Volume 3 CD
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| Stranded.mp3 | 5:37 |  |
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| Early In the Morning.mp3 | 4:50 | |
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| Blue And Green.mp3 | 5:42 | |
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| Sitting On Top Of the Wolrd.mp3 | 3:21 | |
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| Once In a Blue Moon.mp3 | 3:31 | |
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| Little Village.mp3 | 4:31 | |
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| Steal My Heart Away.mp3 | 4:12 | |
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| Crazy Love.mp3 | 3:44 | |
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| Hey Mr. DJ.mp3 | 3:49 | |
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| Georgia On My Mind.mp3 | 5:37 | |
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| Tupelo Honey.mp3 | 3:37 | |
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| Meet Me In The Indian Summer (Orchestral Version).mp3 | 3:32 | |
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| When The Leaves Come Falling Down.mp3 | 5:39 | |
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| Lost John (Live At Whitla Hall).mp3 | 2:58 | |
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| Precious Time.mp3 | 3:09 | |
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| Back On Top.mp3 | 4:21 | |
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| Shenandoah.mp3 | 3:54 | |
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| I Don’t Want To Go On Without You.mp3 | 3:28 | |
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| That’s Life (Live At The Point).mp3 | 4:31 | |
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| Benediction.mp3 | 3:01 | |
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| The Healing Game.mp3 | 5:18 | |
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| Moondance.mp3 | 4:56 | |
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| Centerpiece (Live At Ronnie Scott’s).mp3 | 3:17 | |
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| Ancient Highway.mp3 | 8:53 | |
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| Raincheck.mp3 | 5:54 | |
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| Days Like This.mp3 | 3:14 | |
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| Lonely Avenue / 4 O’ Clock In The Morning (With Jimmy Witherspoon, Candy Dulfer And Jim Hunter) (Live At The Masonic Auditorium).mp3 | 7:55 | |
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| Gloria.mp3 | 5:20 | |
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| Help Me (Live At The Masonic Auditorium).mp3 | 6:25 | |
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| Cry For Home.mp3 | 4:11 | |
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| Too Long In Exile.mp3 | 5:08 | |
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