Van (The Man) hit the radio when I was 6yrs old, I am now 60. I feel like his music is literally part of my soul and it will remain there till the day I pass.

Van Morrison's recording career spans nearly seven decades. He is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist. He can play guitar, harmonica, keyboards & saxophone. In the mid 60's he was in the band "THEM" & their biggest hits were "Gloria", "Baby Please Don't Go", "Here Comes The Night" & "Mystic Eyes". Van Morrison later went solo & has had tons of hits such as "Brown Eyed Girl", "Moondance", "Tupeleo Honey", "Into The Mystic" & "It Stoned Me" etc.

No relation to Jim Morrison but The Doors supported Van’s band Them at the Whiskey A Go Go in the 60s. After that Jim adopted some of Van’s stage moves. Robbie Robertson has said this was his favourite act for the night.

Van was my husband's choice for his funeral. He was the soundtrack of our life together. He sings great gospel songs, too.

And it stoned me is an awesome song by him. Really most of his stuff is amazing.

George Ivan Morrison, Born in Cyprus Avenue, Belfast, Northern Ireland. One of the First big singers to come from our nation, to achieve world wide recognition in the Pop music genre. Some of his hits include the classic Brown Eyed Girl, Gloria, Tupelo Honey, Bright Side of the Road, Moondance, Into the Mystic and Days Like This.

You can never go wrong with Van the Man! lol So glad u love this artist Nick. Plays many instruments and sings with a TON of Irish soul.

This is one of my favorite live performances ever. So glad you reacted to it.

Soon as this fired up, brought me back to the 8-12hr road trips to visit family as a kid in Aus. Van & the band blasting away. Good times

Van has the greatest voice ever...prove me wrong!

Love his music and his voice. "Brown Eyed Girl", "Into the Mystic" are my favourites.

Must listen to Van singing "TB Sheets", one of his best serious songs. Van's catalogue is immense

I saw Van in 89. He took the roof off and had soul to spare. Fantastic gig. Oh and he is a perfectionist.

Asking about his influences, you hit the nail on the head in discussing soul singers. Van cites hearing Mahalia Jackson as a pivotal moment in his life and has a song called "Jackie Wilson said". His music always has an amazing blend of influences from blues, European folk, jazz, country and just about everything thing pre-rock, but he would define himself as someone that wants to be a "soul singer". The most interesting part, among a lot of interesting parts, is that that desire is always butting up against his awareness of his own unique culture.

You did a great reaction to my request for Cypress Avenue. Keep going if you can. St Dominc’s Preview will slay you.

vans original inspiration was the blues singers Ray charles the main guy but also eventually collaborated with john Lee Hooker .and he has a song starting with 'When I was a young boy Back in Orangefield I used to look out My classroom window and dream And go home and listen to Ray sing "I believe to my soul" after school

Van had his first hit at 16 with “Gloria.” His inspirations were blues giants - Howling Wolf, Willie Dixon, John Lee Hooker (who he played with much later). Also Irish folk singers, and country like Hank Williams especially. In this video he’s got his eyes closed because he was paralyzed with stage fright. He almost didn’t go on. But he loved The Band, and lived near them. He was hardcore drinking buddies with The Band’s keyboardist Richard Manuel, one of the few musicians he ranked as good as he knew he was. He’s called Van the Man, but only because it rhymes better than “God.”

This is my favourite live recording. Patrick you legend. Cracks me up how drunk Van is too

When I leave the room, I try to exit like Van exits the stage in this video.

Finally!!! I’ve been wanting someone to react to this video for forever!

Now you gotta do some of The Band's original work where only they sing! Fantastic music. "Up on cripple creek" is a fun one.

One of Van's big influences, besides the old blues guys, was Jackie Wilson. You should check out Van's track 'Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)'.

He used to live in Mill Valley (Marin County) California, & performed often @ the Sweetwater Saloon, just down the street from me !

best version of the song also

Loved this reaction!! So soulful, such an amazing performance! PLEASE Review Van Morrison - Beside you!!! Noone on KZfaq has done it yet!

Van Morrison....Into the Mystic or Crazy Love....just great stuff.

Van the man fan here, he was a window cleaner from here in Belfast Northern Ireland in the early Troubles, and a big blues lover and had the voice to match, he is still preforming and going strong, and is a real legend round these parts, as a local boy does good

Into The Mystic

Van the man !!! What an Irish soul !!!

05:47 He's 100 percent right. Dude knows his stuff.

He's no doubt high as a kite. Not unusual for him. Absolutely LOVE him. He's one of a kind. Lyrically a GIANT.

His influences were, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles, Hank Williams, Charlie Parker, Mahalia Jackson,Woody Guthrie, Lead Belly and Jelly Roll Morton. A wide range of artists

Do more Van!!!! & yes he was drunk AF b4 this to the point the band didn’t think he could perform. & he said this is his routine or something like that

This is a great live Movie...it is the final show for the legendary band...THE BAND...check them out too...Robbie Ronertson (RIP); this is my fav live van video ever....ty

His favorite is Jelly Roll Morton who he constantly refers to

Dr John 'Such a night', is also a fantastic performance from The Last Waltz. You would dig it @ThatSingerReactions

btw even eric clapton sings like this just ina more subtle way erics actualy got one of the best growels out there. its the understated way he does it. vans got the baritone voice , but go back and u wil see he could sing high as anything also

I love Van Morrison he such a good singer. Speaking of classics you gotta check out And When I Die by Blood Sweat and tears.

Van Morrison grew up listening to scat music from his father.

I know this is 8 months ago so you might not see this but Marcus King is someone you will like. Wildflowers & Wine is one that is perfect. Goodbye Carolina (from the Grand Ol Opry is so touching.

Van the man sings Caravan

Jeff buckley did an amazing cover of Morrison 's song. (The way young lovers do) Live at sine. It's insanely good!

His earliest soul influences were Ray Charles, Sam Cooke and Bobby Bland, which would have been extremely hard to find in Belfast in the early 60s i imagine.

etta james after this , that sound

YES. YEEEEEEESSSS!!!

the doors and van played some of the same clubs van says jim stole some of his moves

He had terrible stage fright - I do think he was a bit pissed that night

The question, is he related to Jim Morrison, lol.

"I love his personality" is an ironic statement since when he isn't performing he is completely devoid of personality. And I don't mean when he is off stage I mean in between songs. He completely ignores the audience and wants nothing to do with them. Is that good or bad? That's up to you to decide. But most people expect the performer to at least acknowledge them...

Dom ice to see you back to Van. Ever watch the DVD I sent you

Have you checked out Gabriel Henrique singing Oh Happy Day yet? from sister act?

Most vernacular words comes from Irish slang!!

People think he's drunk but he's not and as far as his influences, his father had the greatest collection of blues, soul , jazz and country in Ireland. Van grew up listening to all the greats he can sing every type of music, he's the greatest artist of all time! screw the beatles. Oh and he is not related to Jim, as a matter of fact Jim Morrison stole his moves from Van.

You’re probably more related to Jim Morrison than Van Morrison is, lol - but I must admit that was funny.

Enjoy your show ,check out van morrison IM BEEN TRANSENDED LIVE

Check out Bruce Cockburn...awesome singer/songwriter/guitar player... I recommend If I had a Rocket Launcher or Wondering where the Lions Are ty...leave you alone now..have a great day

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His greatest hits are not his best songs: for those listen to perhaps the greatest ever live album Too Late to Stop Now and the marvellous Listen to the Lion.The wonderful album Veedon Fleece with You dont push the River.And finally one of the greatest ever soul albums with Common One and Summertime in England.

No relation to Jim Morrison

Not related to Jim morrison. Irish born poet, songwriter, instrumentalist. My fave ever!!

not related...JIm Morrison (American), Van the Man...the Belfast Cowboy... (Irish)...lol

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Zero relation to Jim Morrison

You're gonna waste our time checking to see if you've ever reviewed Van Morrison? No reason to stay tuned. Bye.