Van Morrison - Moondance - live video 1973

Van and the Caledonian Soul Orchestra. Originally from the "Moondance" album/cd and also on the brilliant double live cd "A night in San Francisco", it was meant to be on "It's too late to stop now" but it got omitted. It was in the concert tour as you can see.
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[vossmeister]

Which cd?? The version on "Its' too late to stop now" sounds a lot different!

[vossmeister]

If you like this song please leave a comment and click the thumbs up "like" please

[Satoshi9801]

It seems like Van is having trouble keeping up with the band...

[eosdelb]

I didnt know I liked jazz when I was 13 but I did. Van Morrison is the best mumbling mutterer singing stammerer we've got.

[brucedog2]

for those who want to hear the original version... here's a thought... put on the CD! My copy sounds the same EVERY time.... and then enjoy the unique performances available here as well!

[sneeyize45]

This song always reminds me of Halloween 1970, when I was 6 years old and first riding a bicycle that year, that Halloween and hearing Van Morrison's voice belting out this song from car radios and home stereo systems while I rode my bike in my hometown of New Port Richey, FL.

[TheJudyCantwell]

One of the things I love about Van Morrison is the fact that he does change the way he does the songs live. He is a genius and always surrounds himself with the most amazing players. He knows every possible dynamic to make the songs live a breathe a lif of their own in every performance. Long Live Van !!!!!!!!! Thanks for the video. LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!

[ahhorseapples]

@headroomjace1 I understand this frustration too, especially with less masterly artists, but you gotta consider that most of the album versions were pretty spontaneous recordings themselves. Van was known to communicate very little to the musicians before they tried to accompany him, I think he likes the effect of a little tension between singer and band. I will however suggest you watch the version of "Cyprus Avenue" from this same set and tell me that's not the best version of that song ever.

[gabbyg928]

Never get tired of Moondance/Van Morrison!!

[no1vanfan]

Van NEVER does the same version of any of his song. Get over it.  Every version is one to be treasured. Shows what an amazing genius he is to be able to make the same song sound so different

[Ingeniousvirtues88]

WELL I HAVE TO SAY WELL DONE [van morrisson] FOR ROMANTIC REVELRY AND THE WHOLE thing.