Van Morrison - Ballerina

[arborphoto]

I put this song on my "labor playlist". I've alway loved VM but this song wasn't necessarily my favorite. HOWEVER.....I only remember ONE song from my whole labor with my son.......this one. It's been 3 years and I'm just realizing why THIS was the song that rang through.... "Sweet Thing" will probably always be my favorite but this is also a TRULY a divine gift.

[JNez4prez]

Every song on this album is a masterpiece.

[lucasau51]

Unica

[Samba505]

my gawd forgot how fabulous this album is

[u2willcsoon]

outstanding... but check out a new version of "Ballerina" The Scotty Bratcher Band here on you tube...... You will love it....

[58everton]

im so happy ..........

[Rocketman2396]

This album is definitely on my top 5.

[dbbrown1949]

I get the same chills I had 40yrs. ago,only this time I have not taken anything.Amazing music!

[ckervin1234]

I am so thankful that Van is in this music world.

[billsteelmccluskey]

Away from the noise of rational humdrum Van flies  an he got the universe not like space nerd he found the black tit where it all from want this at my death Bill Mc

[vintagezigg]

My Sweet Jessie

[maryhadahlittlelamb]

his best album

[paritoshmichael]

I love this song soooooooooooooooooooo much

just can't put it into words

[Rettihsllub]

One of the most amazing recordings in the entire pop repertoire. Hands down!

[Interserie72]

Thanks for this song!

[TheBrotherizzy]

breaks me everytime.

[debfield1]

A MAGIC MAN !!!

[fishwinter1]

NO ONE has ever sang a song better.

[H4mmerofD4wn]

This song is very flattering to a woman like myself. :)

[garyw930]

May I recommend the book 'A Pop Revolution, the transatlantic music scene 1965 to 1969' by the invisible man. The author is a big fan of this track.

[Rosanna925]

Una miscela di emozioni fluisce e raggiunge la mente e il cuore di chi l'ascolta!

[hardklc]

One needs no drug enhancement to fully enjoy the music of Mr. Morrison. Thanks for the beautiful trip Van.

[TheFenderplecre]

the light is on the left side of your head

[69crazyface]

all you gota do, is ring the bell!

[Cardelaneous]

Greatest of all albums, all genres.

[TheOrbit14]

never ceases to be a magical treat. a crescendo of sound bringing joy.

[sundance34567]

Spread your wings cosmic dancer.

[TheCalgarydoug]

The album and in particular this song are his best work in my opinion.

[nidiaaw1]

His best album and the best song on the album!! PERFECTION!!

[scatpackfan1969]

Listen to Gov't Mule's version.

[dfendle1]

The whole album is delightful. No. No. It is brilliant. No, no, no, no. There is no word to describe its perfection, so I am forced to make one up. And I'm going to do so right now. Scrumtrilescent.

[plyitld24]

thank you space odysee....awesome version..thak you for allowing me to spread my wings and fly awhile........................­...tooo//

[AdamsApple1963]

Brilliant album from a brilliant singer/songwriter/musician.

[6ollie66]

Sex. ... Only ...... only attempt to understand & explain that attempt to/at finding sexuality in song. Each, each measure, each avenue,,,,, Soooo beautiful & brave. Stunning!

[cocochanelleke]

.... and such brilliant musicians around him

[cocochanelleke]

Thanks for posting, shivers,

this was the first song I ever heard from him.

Sadly the folks who played this were junkies and I was a silly needy girl.

Back then ;)

[celebrant9]

Love the passion in his voice, it always moves me in such a deep way. Amazing song, amazing pefromance by every musician, amazing performance by Van.

[petalinthemud]

A genuine masterpiece off an album full of great songs!

[YeahYeahYuhBoy]

@Sealice1663  HAHAHAHAHA yep

[lewisthetoz]

@Sealice1663 haha, brilliant!

[xbeyondXwonderlandx]

Amazing... thank you!

Favorite Album ever.... 2nd favorite song...

"GRAB IT.... CATCH IT..... FLY IT... SIGH IT... TRY IT... "

PEACE

[mufcjc]

my bedroom, circa 79, morrocan hash, conquered, headphones on, and let it rip van..... oh fuck school next day but hey......

[TR5T]

The love that loves to love the love that loves the love that loves the love that loves to love the love that loves.

[2010woodcutter]

Van is simply the man!

[1joepoe]

104 views. not a single dislike.  that is so right.

[PullMyPeeper]

@1joepoe

fixed. 

[jazzfanjohn]

 * Van Morrison – rhythm guitar, vocals * Jay Berliner – guitar * Richard Davis – double bass * John Payne – flute * Warren Smith, Jr. – percussion, vibraphone * Larry Fallon – string arrangements

[mike94pietrobon]

Judging by this song it seems like Neutral Milk Hotel was influenced by Van Morrison-SWEET!!!

[mike94pietrobon]

It seems like Neutral Milk Hotel was influenced by Van Morrison-SWEET!!!

[LeonaOctavia]

Afther 'Madame George'... since 35 years the 2th best song... ever ... thanks Van...indeed Masterpeaces !!!!

[trollerguy]

I cannot say Van was born with looks... but....he sure can sing.

[jmcnamara100]

arousing

[zzzak666]

best song ever

[2404julia]

I am sixteen and my dad played Van Morrison throughout my childhood, but I never knew the song or album titles and I forgot tunes and lyrics as I grew. There is absolutely nothing comparable to hearing beautiful songs like this again, and having memories and happiness flood back to you, it makes me want to cry. I love you, Van <3

[luke200202]

@2404julia nice pst i understand you have great taste for someone your age

[verlangso]

@2404julia Dear Julia, I'll never be sixteen again, nor sixty, but you're so,so spot on. I used to play this incredible song for my daughter. In fact played the entire album, over and over and over. And I still do. Van Morrison is the dream maker personified.

[jaynemercier]

i will be forever grateful that this album was made during my lifetime...

[grailph]

i'm going to sleep listening to this song...guaranteed sweet dreams...good night every body. Peace

[AdamsApple1963]

@grailph Beautiful choice for a "Good Night" song.

[apmoell]

Van is the bomb and a brilliant thoughtful musician. I tried to find him this on youtube a year ago before I bought the CD Astral Weeks. I'm so happy that others can here him here now..

[ethanjay04]

it is so fucking beautiful thanks vm

[StLennyBruce]

Alright. Confess: How many of you freaks know every single utterance and breath of this album?

[Noragirlie63]

@StLennyBruce yes I do - I have the whole of this on my phone and No Method as well and one of the best of albums too .... I need it!

[abhan111]

@StLennyBruce it may be interesting for all these freaks to meet - i know there is at least one nobel prize winner and macarthur 'genius' award winner in this group

[heathermccamon15]

@StLennyBruce easy does it ur doin the breathin for it. we all like to breath brucey boy 'we dont' wana know', but there is a little lyric missing for the freakless one's~ and you St bruce." let's dance "

[gmfdve]

are there words to define this?

[Johann101]

Genius. Nothing else to say.

[khsharpe]

@apowell65 another reason for so few hits? i've been looking for this on YouTube for years, just a few days ago i entered it in 'search' and came up with nothing. THen 20 or so minutes later stumbled on it from another page wtf soooo, in answer to your question ... it's a bastard conspiracy! : -( oh, a PS there are now just over 19,000 hits (4 weeks after your post) : -) and a PPS huge thanks to SpaceOdyssee0 for posting this *applauds*

[apowell65]

Why are there only 13, 813 hits for such brilliance? I wonder how many hits minnows like Robbie Williams get.

[acherrysherry]

@apowell65

because most of us have purchased Astral Weeks old and new by now, and everything else that hes done and we can get our hands on ;)

[sstyblo]

...i love when artists make a play on words for somebody and some body, costello does it in 'Allison' as well....

[DavidMJordan]

The best single vocal performance in Rock history.

[abhan111]

@DavidMJordan that's a mighty claim but i would have nothing to refute it with

[Obeliam]

he can do it all.....I have even heard him yodel in a vid.....and he really could do a great job! Just a MASTER! With deepest respect to you Mr. Morrison!

[6ixtymiles]

"FLY IT, SIGH IT, TRY IT...

WELL, I MAY BE WRONG...

BUT SOMETHING DEEP IN MY HEART TELLS ME I'M RIGHT

AND I DON'T THINK SO" ...that this phenominal song and album, Astral Weeks, is nothing short of poetic brilliance... from begining to end. Thank You Van... for allowing me to "spread my wings and fly a while..." everytime I hear this masterpiece...

[luke200202]

@6ixtymiles ilove the way music moves people .nicely put

[MsSprog]

What I grew up on. Magic. Delighted to be able to listen to it here. I have all the albums. I remember many a beautifully stoned day listening to Van the Man. I can close my eyes and I'm transported back 30 yrs.

[jimmydenison]

thank u so much

[TheMerseyBoy]

Near perfect in feel and soul - no one matches The Belfast lad for this feel.

[AORfantasy]

Writer Brian Hinton says of the recording: "If anyone ever argues that Morrison cannot sing — an unlikely scenario anyway — then simply play them this. All human emotion is crystallised here, and subtly vocalised: desire, joy, hope, world weariness, consolation, awe and anticipation."

[apowell65]

@AORfantasy Great quote, beautifully sums up the way Van Morrison delivers this song

[gerardb77]

@AORfantasy Man! that was indeed beautifully put.....

I can't describe how enchanting this whole album is to me....

... no one has got anywhere near it...

...it is truly heavenly!

[StealthRampage]

@AORfantasy , Exactly !

[jammie814]

@AORfantasy The first album I ever bought... it taught me love, pain, heartache - good and bad -, the art of raw yet fragile music, how to give your ALL to the world just because it deserves it, and how you should try to feel what others do... I was a ballerina at the time. Thanks for your note! BgM

[charliebrockett]

Sensational

[Pyway100]

beautiful

[skl31]

One of my all time favourite albums,wonderful .....

[cosquelle1dedontica]

WHAT A SONG AND DANCE! I DO SO LOVE IT. WAS IT NOT THE FIRST SONG FOR HIM?

[drrazen]

covek je car!