Van Morrison is a celebrated Northern Irish artist whose music is a distinctive blend of folk, blues, Irish, and Celtic influences. His characteristic vocal style, often described as 'Celtic Soul,' has established him as one of rock and roll's most influential singers. From the outset of his career, Morrison has forged an idiosyncratic musical path, weaving together structured American soul and R&B with extended, spiritually-infused journeys inspired by jazz and stream-of-consciousness narratives. Spanning five decades, his body of work has left a significant mark on countless popular artists and continues to inspire generations of musicians.
This second installment features a curated selection of Van Morrison's evocative and transcendent lyrics, showcasing his poetic depth and musical artistry. Accompanied by a foreword from Paul Muldoon, the collection continues to explore the themes and emotions that define Morrison's work, inviting readers to delve deeper into his lyrical genius.
Lit Up Inside sees the first ever collection of the timeless lyrics of Van Morrison, carefully selected by singer songwriter himself.
Titles are: A Sense of Wonder * Astral Weeks * Beautiful Vision * Bright Side of the Road * Brown Eyed Girl * Checkin' It Out * Cold Wind in August * Domino * Enlightenment * Full Force Gale * Gloria * Have I Told You Lately? * Into the Mystic * Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile) * Kingdom Hall * Moondance * Queen of the Slipstream * Rave On, John Donne * Real Real Gone * Saint Dominic's Preview * Tore Down a la Rimbaud * Warm Love * Wavelength * Whenever God Shines His Light * Wild Night * You Don't Pull No Punches but You Don't Push the River.