This is not a performance… it’s a creation .

once again...an honor to live in the same time period as this genius

Van Morrison doesn't MAKE music...he IS music.

Hmm Van was on the music scene when I was in my mid teens I ‘m 70 now and I’m always searching for him surely I’m not the only one, he deserves more recognition

That entire band is as tight as you can get…..wonderful song . Amazing backup singers, smoothest lead that I have ever heard, great band, and a man singing with soul written all over it….thank you Van Morrison for a great song…..

When God wants to sing, he uses Van Morrison!!

What a "Masterpiece!" This artist never ceases to awe and amaze those of us who appreciate his gifts.

Van's voice cuts me and heals me at the same time

Van Morrison takes you to a higher plane with his singing no matter where you are. No one comes close. Feel lucky to be able to appreciate him and music.

Thank you Van Morrison for sharing your amazing talent with us. I'm 77 next month and he excites me so!!!! Love everything about him!!! Here comes the Man!!!! ❤

This guy doesn't play music he feels it !! Love it ! Good for the soul !!!

We are the dancers dancing over the ocean 🌊 and its a very, very, very ,very warm,loving, kind of dance we are doing Van used to have soul but now he's turned into it.Our shoes are off 💙 💜 Love to you Van Morrison.Thank you 😘

Van the man sent me a reply. He said thanks for your goodwill, much appreciated, heard you were heading for a fall, all you got to do is ring the bell and I'll be there to help your pain

He’s a master at putting together his ensemble, showing his respect as they perform. He brings daily uplifting of my 81 year old, newly widowed spirit. It just is.

Thank you Mr Morrison for standing strong in these uncertain times.

Purfection. Love this man. Sad to have missed him in concert with Ray Charles before Ray died, as I was ill at the time.

The brilliance of this Man comes from his ability to be absolutely present within his music as he performs it. In this clip, he's up there having a great time relating to the same lyrics he must have sung a thousand times. No two versions would sound exactly the same because, in the space he's created within his music, he responds in the moment to the energy he feels within himself, from the audience and from musicians around him. Truly gifted.

I feel privileged to have lived during his time

I consider myself a Van Morrison fan....I am hearing this for the very first time...this cat NEVER dissapoints

Van has stood the test of time. Long after he's gone people will still be enjoying these wonderful works. His music is pure, original, and a gift we should all be grateful to have. This song in particular is beyond amazing.

When I am old and feeble in the nursing home, make sure I have this on my playlist. I will be restored.😍

this is truly and most honestly one of the greatest songs ever composed and recorded in modern times in the English language....the original Astral Weeks version has had me levitating for almost 50 years.

There is simply no other word for this: brilliant! Thank you Van.

Treasures like Van Morrison are irreplaceable. There is such passion and soul in what he brings to each performance.

This performance of this song is so beautiful so brilliant it leaves me totally exhausted. Take a bow Van the Man!!!!🎵🎶🕺🔥☘️🇮🇪

Vocal phrasing is so unique... Van proves that the human voice is truly the greatest instrument of all

Van Morrison was the musical love of my life. He has been a constant in my life since Them and Gloria. My kids grew up with him and can recognize his voice anywhere. My daughter is a huge fan.

Some people go to church....the rest of us listen to this man!

I don't know what it is about this song, but I love it..The Voice of Van and the Instrument combination is awesome..❤

I just love this song,it is magic, THANKYOU Van and your glorious backing Orchestra. 💋

At 60 I was turned onto Morrison can't believe I missed his magic all those years

SUCH A MARVELLOUS SONG.AND MUSIC!---.A TRULY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE!

I'm no great orator so the best I can say is that Van and his music takes me off to a spiritual plane, to a place of pure musical and spiritual joy and enlightenment. This performance is sublime.

Always start my day by listening to this marvelous song

It's absolutely divine music. Van and the whole band are unparalleled 👏👏👏👏👏

VAN MORRISON..I MISSED HIM IN MY YOUNGER YEARS...HOW THAT HAPPENED I HAVE NO IDEA...I'M 61 AND AM ENJOYING THE F---- OUT HIS GREAT MUSIC TODAY 😀

Nobody seems to comment on the amazing gifted musicianship of every member of that ensemble. So I'm doing it. 8-)

Van is fantabulous!!

Such a unique voice. Who remembers him when he sang for “Them”?

I love how he barely moves his lips, but the sounds that comes out is so powerful and penetrating.

I've been a fan since the early seventies and man, does he still make my heart move !

The video was uploaded in 2012, we are in 2020, and I feel responsible for 1 million visits. It doesn't tire me. I like Mucho.

Once, years ago, I lay on a Spanish beach, just looking up at the beautiful blue sky and listening to this album on my headphones, totally alone, feeling really nicely stoned - except I hadn't smoked anything!

Van just keeps getting better with age like a fine aged wine🌈🦋💜

Followed Van Morrison for 50 years, but lately, I realize I did not fully know him, or know the depth of not just his singing...but everything concerning him. He's so much more, so much..not even sure if there is a word in the worlds language to even fully describe him, it has to be a word from above.

Astral Weeks just gets better and better the older you get. 😎

This band is INCREDIBLE!!!!

Why do tears roll down my face when listening to this ? I will answer , because the master is at work here weaving his spiritual magic in song and it moves the soul , the musicians compliment the whole scene perfectly . This is what music was made for . Rave on Mr. Ivan Morrison.

Absolutely , this arrangement magical, Van sounding so good. This always near the top of my all time fav’s.

Only Morrison can compliment his songs with his acoustic guitar. Incredibly incredible.

Ballerina is my favorite. Mesmerizing, haunting, pure Van gold.

The Lord has gifted Van with such an immense prophetic spirit. We’re so blessed to experience it through his music.

Step right up! I’m Irish and was so happy and proud when I discovered Van Morrison is a mad Irish man too.

Viewing this took me on a journey from a place of darkness to a place of light; blessings to Mr. Van Morrison- you’ve always had a special place in my soul - mike

Two years in Saudi paying off student debts when I was 21. I had Astral Weeks on a loop every weekend. Van got me through.

The audience got a playful Van 🤩. I saw him in the early 90’s in the Stadium in Dublin and he played with his back to us the whole gig. It was still amazing and a privilege.

After watching this about 20 times, I still get chills. This has to be my favorite of all this great man's live performances

Whew. He is a writer and performer extraordinaire. Last I saw him was the Berkeley Auditorium at UC. The Hollywood Bowl is another story. So good. Astral Weeks , so glad to know it.

Loved Van since i was a teen! I am in my 60's now! Still 💘 him! Excellent poetic lyrics! Great music too!

Just pure class. Van and the great Band wowing us 🎶💥

Van just show up like the rain 🌧️. LOVE ❤️ this beautiful soul. Gods plays only the best 🌹

This is the REAL thing, proper JAZZ improvisation 😃💋

Effortlessly beautiful. A true sign of genius.

What a song, what a tune, Van is the man from Old Belfast Town

At 60 l have been listening to van for over 40 years…. Named my son Van… Kia Kaha from New Zealand 🇳🇿

One of the greatest Musicans we have ever had on earth! Thank you for that Van 😊🙏

Great singer

Ballerina,un canto,poesia infinita di Van the man,un autentico fenomeno,unico nel mondo il suo genere che ti cattura l,anima,il cuore con emozione,son passati 5 decenni da Astral wheaks ma sei con noi il mondo ti ama Van con un abbraccio infinito.

Man this is sheer brilliance - Van at his very best. The way the band - all in one smooth synchronisation - go up and down, slow and fast - just sheer brilliance. Van is the only musician know who uses his voice as an instrument. May you keep going for a very long time Mr Van!!

This was one of my top 3 concerts EVER. So grateful and lucky to have been there

Mr Morrison you are really fabulous I love you performance I love your singing your gift the audience Happiness in your music thank you so much take good care of yourself👍😊❤❤

This is just pure talent and great showmanship and longevity I'll be turning 66 and damn he makes me feel like I'm 18 again pardon my French

I love him too. Always. He is the master. I’m still listening to the best at 75!!!!

Van does full justice to this beautiful song from his masterpiece Astral Weeks. Lovely to hear him and the band really caressing Ballerina, just as it should be played.

I had the very good fortune to be at both nights of this show. Utterly transporting, mystical, mysteriously engaging. The Hollywood Bowl simultaneously shrank and expanded, and there was no time.

These guys are not musicians, they are Majestic Maestros 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🔥🔥🔥

"One of The Greatest Songs of all Time" by Van the Man!

Reading the comments under a Van performance is like the the sauce accompanying a fine dish.

Astral Weeks when it came out was the single most unique album to come out of that era. IMO! Get the DVD out and listen to it. Still great.

This hits home. My sister was a ballerina that committed suicide. May she dance in heaven..

His songs stir emotions in me I have not felt in a very long time. Thanks Van.

God has blessed this man with a great talent!🤗❤

Out of countless songs...this one moves me by my man Van MORRISON

I’ve been lucky to see Van Morrison live twice in my life. First time I didn’t feel it, Sloane Castle, Ireland touring (I think) with Bob Dylan but the second time in London it was magical.

Van always has a extraordinary phenomenal band!

I will forever be grateful to my father who introduced me to this beautiful man's music, lingering memories from my youth shaped and forged by many late nights listening with my father to scratchy vinyls. I only hope that I will be able to impart some of this magic, wisdom and beauty to my beautiful baby girl.

Move on up !!!! VERY VERY INTERESTING NEVER BEEN THERE THOUGH!! BUT FEELING IT😍😍😍THKYOU VAN MY MAN

ein wundervolles Lied von hervorragenden Musikern professionell vorgetragen.

This music opens heaven to me...! Keep calm and listen to Van "The Man" Morrison...!

Van the Man and I go back a lot of years, too many to mention. His music never gets OLD; I mean if you dislike it, then you must be a person without an ounce of musical soul in your body! He is a legend in his time and should never be ignored.

NEVER TIRE OF THIS MUSIC. SENDS ME TO A HIGH PLACE EVERYTIME!!

Legend. Been listening to him for over an hour while walking.

For those that can’t understand: pread your wings Come on fly awhile Straight to my arms Little angel child You know you only Lonely twenty-two story block And if somebody, not just anybody Wanted to get close to you For instance, me, baby All you gotta do Is ring a bell Step right up, step right up And step right up Ballerina Crowd will catch you 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 You know I saw the writing on the wall When you came up to me Child, you were heading for a fall But if it gets to you And you feel like you just can't go on All you gotta do Is ring a bell Step right up, and step right up And step right up Just like a ballerina Stepping lightly Alright, well it's getting late Yes it is, yes it is And this time I forget to slip into your slumber The light is on the left side of your head And I'm standing in your doorway And I'm mumbling and I can't remember the last thing that ran through my head Here come a man, here come a man and he say, he say the show must go on So all you gotta do Is ring the bell And step right up, and step right up And step right up Just like a ballerina, yeah, yeah Crowd will catch you Fly it, sigh it, c'mon, die it, yeah Just like a ballerina Just like a, just like a, just like a, just like a ballerina Get on up, get on up, keep a-moving, moving on, moving on, moving on up Little bit higher, baby You know, you know, you know, get on up baby Alright, a-keep on, a-keep on, a-keep on pushing, keep on, keep on pushing Stepping lightly Just like a ballerina Ooo-we baby, take off your shoes Working on Just like a ballerina Songwriters: Van Morrison

GOT TO BE THE BEST MUSIC OF ALL TIMES,VAN YOU ARE THE GREATEST!!!

This Bach and Beethoven on One Stage - and their Off Spring ... my GOOD God

After nearly 40 years of loving Van's music I have decided this is my all-time favourite performance. He was in the groove here for sure.

true appreciation for the beauty of life in this music.

This is my Vibe...Ballerina...glory to music thank you LORD JESUS & VAN

Damn... fantastic, he could sing a jingle about bologna and I would melt... love him!!!

This man just gets better and better