Comments on: Van Morrison :: It’s Too Late to Stop Now

By: Alan Scott

Alan Scott — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:10:01 +0000

Back in those days I drove my VW Bus everywhere with ITLTSN blasting from the 8-Track car stereo. Van Morrison has always been able to touch my Celtic soul and over the years I’ve collected hundreds of his live concerts. In recent years his music has confused many of his fans by wandering off in various directions but now has “come home” by performing and recording a live version of his seminal work “Astral Weeks”. It was Astral Weeks and ‘Slim Slow Slider’ that made me a Van fan way back then. In fact it has, over the years, been a constant in my music playlist (CDs are a thing of long ago as now all of my music travels with me in digital format), so much so that a couple of years ago I did my own remaster of this album. Although Van’s people have sent ‘cease and desist’ letters to all of the music download sites, effectively stopping tapers from posting live Van music, I anxiously await the release of the live album that was recorded at Van’s Hollywood Bowl concerts November 6 & 7. Live Van has always been the best Van – evidenced by ITLTSN, A Night In San Francisco, and the often bootlegged and downloaded ‘From Dublin Up To Sandy Row’ (recorded live at the Point in Dublin back in 1995 where he performed much of Astral Weeks Live). Van, based on the live track playing on your official web site, which hopefully came from your Hollywood Bowl concert, you’re still the man.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:38:26 +0000

Dennison Witmer is a whore.

By: boyhowdy

boyhowdy — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:15:59 +0000

Those interested in Van's earlier work, especially that underrated 1974 album Veedon Weeks, might be interested to note that Denison Witmer released a brand new cover of Comfort You just today as part of his ongoing Covers Project.

By: Me

Me — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:45:26 +0000

According to Billboard.com, Van Morrison is set to perform his 1968 album Astral Weeks in it’s entirety at two upcoming concerts at the Hollywood Bowl. The magic is taking place November 7-8 and the tickets, which go on sale Oct. 5th through Ticketmaster, will range from $75- $225.50. Morrison will be joined on stage by some of the original musicians who played on the album. p.s. My birthday is coming up in a week…cough cough hint hint.

By: Me

Me — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:44:28 +0000

Justin you know Van is going to perform Astral Weeks in its entirety in the near future right? Cant remember the exact date hes performing the album.

By: Gary

Gary — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:56:56 +0000

One could argue that Springsteen emulated (and by that I mean ripped off) Van’s act from this era… And, yes, I am actually a huge Springsteen fan…

Give me St. Dominic’s Preview from this live album any day, although Caravan comes in a close second…

By: Josh B

Josh B — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:03:41 +0000

Veedon Fleece is also an amazing album that doesn’t usually show up when Van’s top albums are mentioned

By: Travis Woods

Travis Woods — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:15:42 +0000

“Madame George” from Astral Weeks, or something goofy like “I Wanna Roo You” from Tupelo Honey.

By: Happy

Happy — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:18:27 +0000

Looking forward to the Astral Weeks “Front to Back” show at the Bowl.

By: aburtch

aburtch — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:00:14 +0000

So glad you put a spotlight on this album. I only knew Van from the radio until one of my friends gave me “It’s Too Late To Stop Now.” It changed my entire outlook on him and the album ranks as one of the all time best live releases ever.

By: aaron

aaron — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:03:35 +0000

You hit it on the nose! Van is one of the greatest and most under rated artist of this time. He takes you back with a feeling of pure soul and goodness. A type of moment that you and your parents don’t disagree about.