Van Morrison - Bright side of the road - live

[voltigeur1850]

Fantastic! One of his best songs and this version has a slightly different rhythmic feel from the studio version. It feels more easy-going here without detracting from the original: a good balancing act between studio discipline and live spontaneity.

[MattHaze02]

My Dad introduced me to Van Morrison when I was 3 or 4. It was never the radio played stuff. He had the vinyl and we'd dance around the kitchen for hours. Mostly, at my demand to this song (over and over).

[theoriginalbadbob]

I turned on my TV one night and the end-credits of a movie were rolling and Van was singing this song. WHAT'S THE NAME OF THAT FILM. Thank you very much.

[Gingerjake2]

@theoriginalbadbob do you mean Michael with John Travolta?

[theoriginalbadbob]

@Gingerjake2 I don't know, that may be it. I'll have to check it out.  Thank you.

[fryerel]

@theoriginalbadbob It was also played in FEVER PITCH with Colin firth and Ruth Gemmell

[theoriginalbadbob]

@fryerel Thanks, that's it. It was a great shot of a guy walking down a street, in the middle of it, actually, at night, possibly in the rain. It was a really cool shot.

[jeffperigo]

Van doesn't seem like he's enjoying this, no smiling, no band interaction. Good version, but I've heard better.

[theoriginalbadbob]

Rock meets Gospel. Van's the MAN.

[fg6971]

excellent live video from 30 years ago.thanks for posting.van's big hits cd is in my auto cd player.

[gtrrobster]

Killer! My 2 favorite VM vids are this one and the one from 84...also RockPalaste I think. Plus the 79 show from Passiac....black and white, Katie is up front and center with Van singing.

lates 70s-early 80s Van at his best....and the best for Van is pretty damn good!

Thanks for posting

[spareaxe]

Christopher Walken on trumpet.

[susiefromomaha]

Always glad to find 'no' dislikes on a video. There IS hope!

[willshewontshe69]

This song always brings back happy memories of holidays in our VW campervan x

[IAMVW1954]

Thank you for all the Van videos ... there are just enough to be found !!!!



[sick9990101]

it was the 10. Rockpalast night in Essen and after rick James Van entered the stage and performed the best concert in all the 13 years of the rockpalast night....unforgotten his remark later in the gig. "some asking what I'm doing on such an event and I'm asking me the same thing. (Rockpalast were a Eurovision show televised in 15 countries including the former sowjet union and even the UK. (at least for the who and the police)

[Janette2910]

Thanks for posting this!

[MissAussiegirl12]

It makes me want to go on a road trip in the middle of california for some reason :) I can feel the wind in my hair and the sun on my face as I drive in a convertible haha :D

[ohanley100]

Let the healing begin, sad times here in Norway, Van always gets me through some tough times........

[rexcarpet]

yes! this song takes me to a happy place everytime

[7927jackpark]

I found (and fell in love with) this song played as they rolled the credits at the end of the John Travolta film, "Michael". It is truly one of Van Morrison's best. Super lyrics!!!

[debbieboaz]

You have the best Van videos! Thanks for posting them!

[jonviol]

Jimmi Ellis on SElmer Tenor sax/Otto Link etc NIce flow with slight jazz touch. Genius !! Thanks Ivan. Good man

[j0dal0r]

No matter how low I have been at times, this song always ends up with me singing along. Thanks vossmeister. Real quality

[FairytalePalace]

dedicated to my tapdancing girls; Tasha, Shannon, Kristan....I remember teaching a tap dance to this song at Pape Rec and you three stood in the door watching and asked to join in. I hope you always dance on the Bright Side of the Road my lovely young friends. Love always...Patti

[Moerbrad2]

This is feelgood music absolutely.

[004758]

I have asked for this to be played at my funeral - love it

[gurocor1]

Eres un maestro, van.

[sadducee1]

this is going to be playing as I walk down the aisle, come on!

[KZBProductionCo]

Great song

[onepoundpull]

Van's the man

[gretta0525]

At 2:26, is he clearing his throat? I love this song.

[perrochica]

What a great singer and performer!!! 

[NancyEBriscoe]

I love this song thank you

[daviki72]

Fantastico!!

[vossmeister]

If you like this clip please clip - Like - , I love it , you can also write a comment.

Check all my other Van clips on my channel and my favorites.

[yrret]

@vossmeister I have been tripping along your clips for a couple of hours.

Thanks for all the handwork to put them together here.

[karlgrose]

@vossmeister Thanks this is my favorite song of all time!! Mahalo!