Name: kate
Subject: ???
-- Jul 16, 2006 at 7:09PM
I'd really like to know your real name is, as everyone only knows you as van morrison!!
Name: Sarah
Subject: I want to write Van a letter
-- Apr 8, 2005 at 4:40PM
Could someone please tell me how I can get the adress of Van the Man because I want to write him a letter. Thank you!
Regards,
Sarah
Name: Karen
Subject: true soul artist
-- Sep 26, 2003 at 7:18PM
Van Morrison speaks to my soul at so many levels,just like a good lover. His communications grab me in every mood and emote some thing beyond words.Some favorites include "Inarticulate speech of the heart" ,"Queen of the Slipstream", "piper at the gates of dawn". Have seen him twice in concert both times being ethereal. I love the poetry of his lyrics,the way he connects generations of artists,writers philosophers;and shares his personal reflections. When an artist puts so much of himself out there he has to stay spiritually guarded as fame tends to be a harsh presence.
Name: stan
Subject: true tale about fan
-- Aug 22, 2003 at 10:12AM
van was on his way to the airport in a taxi it was a long trip 60 mile or so ...at this point in his creeer van was a bit low so on the way to the airport van was drinkin ..when they got to the airport van did not have all the ££ to pay the fair so he told the driver ...take this 1/2 bottel of wiski and tel them van gave it to you....
Name: Graham
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Mar 29, 2003 at 6:58PM
Van Morrison is an artist. It's a body of work, time be damed.Favorite? Depends on the day. Remember," No Guru" was made in the 80's along with other personal favourites. There are 3 types of music in this world - Bad - Good & best of all Van Morrison.
Name: Gary
Subject: correction
-- Dec 25, 2002 at 12:50AM
Below, make the sandwiched works "Wavelength&quo t; (Van getting better) and "Beautiful Vision" (not 20/20 but brilliant in spots)
Name: Gary
Subject: Old Van vs. New Van
-- Dec 25, 2002 at 12:35AM
The thesis here is an interesting one: '90s Van supercedes the early Van. I won't quibble with that, but I'll add this: "Into the Music" and "Common One" offer the best of both worlds in an interstitial era. I know some have laughed off "Common One," but it's an organic masterpiece with priceless playing from Pee Wee Ellis. The works sandwiched around these two - I believe that might be "A Period of Transition" and "Beautiful Noise" - can be less coherent. But "Into the Music" and "Common One" are a great stepping-off point for appreciating Van Morrison. And I'd definitely quibble with the '80s "hard-core suckdom" comment, particularly in the case of the beautiful "A Sense of Wonder." In sum, the late '70s and early '80s Van Morrison rivals the best work he's done and is underappreciated here.
Name: John
Subject: Van/Paul Durcan
-- Nov 27, 2002 at 4:44AM
Durcan's comparisons of Morrison and Kavanagh are quite insightful. Has anyone thoughts to share on this issue??? Both men dwell on a 'sense of place' theme.Durcan's collaboration with Morrison on "Days before Rock 'n' Roll" is quite intense.
Name: Rebecca
Subject: Australian tours
-- Nov 26, 2002 at 9:05PM
Is van Morrison ever going to come to Australia it would be my dream to see him play
Name: Rod
Subject: Down the Road
-- Jul 10, 2002 at 12:10AM
This album is one of Van Morrison's finest efforts! "Only a Dream" filled me with emotion; backward looks and melancholy can rip us apart -- even if the memories are of good times. We were younger once and full of life and waiting for the perfect kiss, the perfect companion. Musically, the album is original; there are no songs that are less than perfect in themselves, no tunes that are not quite right (as is, for example, "Melancholia&qu ot; in Days Like This.
Name: ruth
Subject: back on top
-- Jun 21, 2002 at 11:56PM
my fave so far. but they all have been
Name: robyn
Subject: the man
-- Jun 11, 2002 at 5:34PM
can't wait to hear his newest - for Joel - "A Night in San Fran" was a ***magical*** show. hope he comes 'round again soon to the states.
Name: loretta
Subject: Review: Van Morrison's 'Back On Top'
-- May 5, 2002 at 8:04AM
I DEARLY LOVE VAN MORRISON'S MUSIC.i listen to him when i'm up and when i'm down.
Name: alewll
Subject: Joel
-- Apr 23, 2002 at 3:59PM
No one asked anybody to like or dislike any of Van's music. Van 'does what he does' and we all have our favorites! You win Again nor The Skiffle Sessions are mine, but, I think they are both good music and I enjoy them and they support the fact that Van continues to be an inovator and is willing to try, and do, new and different things musically.
Name: Joel
Subject: Van Touring
-- Apr 5, 2002 at 7:08AM
Derek? Van doesn't tour much,and when he does, he picks the venue. I saw him in Miami two years ago,(I flew there just to see him)the concert was ok, he wasn't very chatty with the audience, and then jerks started yelling for moondance and old stuff which he detests. Hence the concert then became a matter of getting through the routine and not one of inspiration, as I believe "A night in San Francisco" was. And alewll? I'm not a big fan of "you win" nor "the skiffle sessions" although I bought them to keep in my collection and to at least support him for his next venture.
Name: Gary
Subject: Van,s home
-- Mar 21, 2002 at 9:29AM
Van was born on August 31 in Hynford St,East Belfast,Northern Ireland and stayed there until the mid 60,s
Name: Roy
Subject: V.M. birthplace?
-- Mar 11, 2002 at 10:52AM
Where was Van Morrison born and raised?
Name: Jenny
Subject: I'll Be Your Lover, too
-- Mar 3, 2002 at 11:22PM
Thank you to those that knew where to find the song. I'll be your lover, too. I have been looking for it.
I have a few other recordings of Van's but not this one Thanks again
Name: Derek
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Feb 28, 2002 at 11:50PM
Could anyone please tell me when van morrison is next touring the usa and canada ??
Name: Rick
Subject: Van's Best Album
-- Jan 17, 2002 at 9:40AM
Been a fan since Moondance tour in 1970. One of the all-time perfect albums....have almost every Van Morrison album and play all most of the time...Favorite at this time is Hymns to the Silence...next week I may go back to Astral Weeks....depends on the mood!
Name: Joy
Subject: Jodi
-- Jan 13, 2002 at 5:59PM
What is it that you think of when you hear,"I want to be your lover too?" I too have fond memories of this song.e
Name: BARRY
Subject: BRENDAN
-- Jan 10, 2002 at 3:00PM
BRENDAN AS ONE WHO HAS EVERY ALBUM VAN HAS MADE WITHOUT DOUBT ST DOMINICS PREVIEW IS HIS BEST.SONGS LIKE LISTEN TO THE LION ,ST DOMINICS PREVIEW AND GYPSY ARE ABSOLUTELY BRILLANT,DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOUR AND BUY IT
Name: Lindsay
Subject: proof of life
-- Dec 30, 2001 at 8:15PM
Jodi, If you haven't found the song "I'll be your Lover, Too" I sugest
you look at the album "His Band and Street Choir" I'm sure you'll find it their. Happy Listening
Name: Steve
Subject: To Brendan
-- Nov 27, 2001 at 1:38PM
Moondance is a must have,
But enen more is Vedon Fleece
Name: Brendan
Subject: Want More
-- Nov 26, 2001 at 5:42PM
I began listening to Van a few years back because my father used to play "A Night in San Fransisco". Granted, I still listen to that live album quite a bit, but I have just started to get into his earlier stuff. "Astral Weeks" is one I just recently bought, and I am really getting into it. "Beside You" is a great song. I was wondering if anyone can recommend either "Moondance" ; or "St. Dominic's Preview", one over the other. Thanks. And I hope that Van tours soon so I'll get a chance to see the man in person.
Name: Jodi
Subject: Proof of Life
-- Oct 31, 2001 at 3:09PM
Where can I find the song "I'll Be Your Lover, Too" from the end of Proof of Life. I've looked everywhere.
Name: Sandie
Subject: All of Van
-- Sep 9, 2001 at 8:41PM
I have recently aquired a great liking to Van's music, all of it. Now you have to understand, I didn't even know Van did Brown Eyed Girl, which was a favorite when it came out, seeing I am a browned eyed girl. My husband has every cd that Van has made, and I would listen to them with him, not really paying attention to the lyrics.We recently went on vacation to Nova Scitia, by car, with a cd player, and yes, all of Van's music. So I had hours of time, while driving the Cabot Trail, to lsten to his music. Every lyric. I was hooked, totally. Now that we are home, I have my cd holder full of his cds, and I listen to them every day to and from work. I love Philospher's Stone, "When a Child's a Child", a favorite, and Back on Top is also a favorite. He has come a long way, and through his music, you can follow his path to where he is today. I have never been to a concert of his, but hope to soon, if he ever comes to Ct.All I can say is thanks to my husband for turning me on to another man...VAN!
Name: Dan
Subject: Censorship
-- Jul 6, 2001 at 12:49AM
Why does Van participate in the censorship of his own mucis by putting the censored version of Brown Eyed Gilr on his own albums?
Name: Jen
Subject: Back on Top
-- Jun 8, 2001 at 9:35AM
Okay, this site inspired me to listen to Back on Top again. You're right. It is a solid album. I'm not into the first song, "Going Down Geneva," but the rest of the CD is amazing.
Tupelo Honey remains my all-time favorite Van song.
Name: CC
Subject: Conspiracy Theory?
-- Jun 8, 2001 at 9:25AM
I've never heard about this conspiracy theory before! Where can I read more about it? Any good web sites or books?
I don't necessarily believe these things, but it sounds pretty interesting.
Thanks for your help.
Name: CC
Subject: Review: Van Morrison's 'Back On Top'
-- Jun 7, 2001 at 2:53PM
What does everyone think of The Philosopher's Stone?
Name: Jen
Subject: Van the Man
-- Jun 7, 2001 at 2:51PM
I actually have something "Van-related&qu ot; to say. I'm not a big fan of Back on Top. I love Healing Game and Days Like This, but for the most part, I disagree with Mr. Hoffman - I think Astral Weeks is an amazing album! I'm also a big fan of Tupelo Honey, Hymns to the Silence, and St. Dominick's Preview.
Name: J
Subject: Wendy
-- Jun 7, 2001 at 2:41PM
Is Wendy high or what?
Name: Nancy
Subject: Geez...
-- May 29, 2001 at 8:00AM
I'm amazed that you idiots think the posting of one album review qualifies as "a Van Morrison site." Jessica, you have the IQ of an after-dinner mint. Kane, why don't you and your dog try the AOL personals instead of posting your pathetic vitals in a place meant to discuss a specific subject: "Back on Top?" This is getting worse than the Eminem Yaks. Why don't you off-topic schmucks go have a catfight outside Starbucks and quit posting this crap?
Name: Jose Munguia
Subject: Saying Hi
-- May 2, 2001 at 1:45PM
whats up? me not to much here just chllin writing you! well just wanted to say, "Hi." well bye-bye! talk to you later!
Name: Ana
Subject: Proof of Life
-- Apr 21, 2001 at 11:40PM
It's called "I'll Be Your Lover."
Name: Felix
Subject: Proof of life
-- Apr 13, 2001 at 5:54AM
Does anybody know what the track is called sung by Van Morrison on the end of the movie "Proof of Life"?
Thanks
Name: alewll
Subject: Truth
-- Apr 10, 2001 at 5:08PM
To the poor soul with no name of their own. Please find another name to put on your yaks and leave mine out of this!
Name: Don
Subject: Bob Dillon
-- Mar 29, 2001 at 2:57PM
Just saw Bob Dillon in concert. Van is cool you guys - but he can't compare to the mastery of Bob. Classic raw brilliance without the soft crowd pleasing stuff that Van produces. This is truly a great website - love reading the latest.
Name: .
Subject: .
-- Mar 25, 2001 at 3:58AM
with pleasure!
Name: Jordan Hoffman Responds
Subject: Re: survival
-- Mar 25, 2001 at 2:57AM
get the fuck off my website you lymie cocksucker
Name: active participant in that great show called life
Subject: survival
-- Mar 25, 2001 at 2:18AM
Corrupt is - as corrupt does.
Name: alewll
Subject: plagorizm
-- Mar 23, 2001 at 9:18PM
my friend jh would not be so insincere
Name: Friend of Marty
Subject: Gender Correctedness
-- Mar 17, 2001 at 3:59AM
Hey Phil G.
Marty's not a "guy"!
Let's ensure that males and females with "limited intelligence"
are quoted separately. Knowing Marty personally - I know she would appreciate that! She would respond to you personally - but she was busy working on her Doctorate!
Name: Phillip Geerson
Subject: phil goode
-- Mar 17, 2001 at 1:59AM
Phil Goode is a syco phantic loser.We don't need your approval. Good.
Name: Frank Schue
Subject: idiots
-- Mar 15, 2001 at 2:19AM
You bunch of absolute losers! Get a life! Stop invading a site dedicated to deep research into the man , his music and celtic folklore. That hasn't happened yet. Why? Because idiot teenagers play stupid games with each other. The real fans have gone to Micheal Reed's site. Me, too. I'm going, losers !!!!! By, By.
Name: Frank Schue
Subject: bunch of idiots
-- Mar 15, 2001 at 2:14AM
You guys are demented. It is terrible the way you use this sight for what idiocy , I don't know. This site was intended for high-powered research into Van Morrison and Celtic music generally. Now you all have wrecked the dream of men like William S Repsher and the other guy. These men of vision will not be denied. Back to Van everyone.
Name: alewll
Subject: Marty (Martine)
-- Feb 27, 2001 at 10:57PM
Didn't you mean that it left you clueless?
Name: alewll
Subject: Alewll Hater
-- Feb 27, 2001 at 10:55PM
Do you hate me as Hitler hated the Jews, or do have a valid reason? Hate
is a strong emotion, that
only truly sick people feel or express!
Name: alewll
Subject: George Ivan Morrison
-- Feb 26, 2001 at 10:30PM
If you bothered to look, you would realize I was answering Denise's request for Van's real name.
Name: Marty (Martine)
Subject: Alewll
-- Feb 23, 2001 at 3:27PM
Alewll shows a strength of character, a strenth of opinion and a depth of knowledge about our Van. Certainly leaves me breathless.
Name: alewll
Subject: You Win Again
-- Feb 22, 2001 at 10:02PM
To the person who thinks You Win Again is terrible. Obviously, you know very little about music. Please don't bore us with your pathetic, personal opinions.
Name: alewll
Subject: Van's Name
-- Feb 22, 2001 at 9:49PM
George Ivan Morrison,
31 August 1945
East Belfast
Northern< Ireland
Name: Denise
Subject: Van's real name
-- Feb 21, 2001 at 7:32PM
Does anyone know what Van's birth name was? George Van Morrison? Does Van stand for anything or it is just Van? thanks
Name: J.J.
Subject: What's his name?
-- Feb 7, 2001 at 2:11AM
Let us just let Terry throw is tantrum in the corner (obvious attention seeking behavior). If we ignore him, perhaps he'll get the idea that no one really gives a damn!
Name: Gina
Subject: Terry Shaw
-- Jan 30, 2001 at 10:54AM
This is a great site.
Terry, It's obvoius that you have nothing better to do at 11:06pm than bash someone's name, think dirty thoughts, and make something out of nothing.
Get off our site (or maybe you already did).
Name: Helene Yates
Subject: Terry Shaw
-- Jan 30, 2001 at 10:49AM
Answer her question, Terry. So she kept a name that can be misleading. That does not give you the right to abuse the power of the press you have accepted responsibility for. Answering her like that is equivalent to drunk driving. If you want to keep your hands on the wheel (keyboard); keep your eyes on the road on DO YOUR JOB!!! Sincerely,
An irate friend of Candace Luster.
Name: Lady Christian Luster
Subject: Terry
-- Jan 29, 2001 at 7:41PM
Better to be a creative parent and give your child something that makes them unique to the world, and individual.
How many Candace Luster's have you met?
I am sure none.
Her daughter,
Lady Christian Luster
Name: Christine
Subject: Terry Shaw
-- Jan 29, 2001 at 7:06PM
Terry,
First of all I know Candace personally and that name is not made up. As for your rude, indecent and totally uncalled for comment- I suggest that you TERRY take your mind out of the gutter. Unless you plan on answering the questions or making comments about Van Morrison you find somewhere else to publish your trash!
Name: Terry Shaw
Subject: Names
-- Jan 26, 2001 at 11:06PM
What a made up name ! Sounds like an adult film star !! This is a decent site!
Candace Luster, indeed !!!
Name: Candace J. Luster
Subject: Van Morrison/Proof of Life
-- Jan 26, 2001 at 4:07PM
What was the song sung by Van Morrison at the end of the 2000 film "Proof Of Life"? Danny Elfman did the soundtrack and I see no mention of Van Morrison.
Name: Quartermaster
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Jan 22, 2001 at 9:39AM
So Van can't give a quarter. Try a nickel. It is only 5 cents.
Name: pooh
Subject: Van
-- Jan 20, 2001 at 7:10PM
I don't think the good lord put a more talented person on this earth. It is a pleasure to hear him everyday he is the greatest stress reliever ever. I saw him in Memphis and Chicago and it is great how he does his own thing, doesn't say much but delivers a great show.
Name: alewll
Subject: Who is Van Johnson
-- Jan 19, 2001 at 7:22AM
The quote was direct from
Van. As for "lame", "you"
forgive "me". What a joke! P.S. If you are any indication of the people using this site. I have just signed off.
Name: Van Johnson
Subject: Alewll
-- Jan 19, 2001 at 6:10AM
Haven't you used a tad too many cliches? "No quarter asked, none give." C'mon ! I'm deeply embarrassed for you. Even as I type this I can still see your Yak and I am turning red in the face.
"And what great music it is" is such a lame compliment. Say what you feel and think, not what some corny greeting card would say. I forgive you.
Name: alewll
Subject: Van the Man
-- Jan 18, 2001 at 5:28PM
You've made some good points,which are exactly the point. It's about a man, Van who makes his music, his way, no quarter asked,none given.
And what great music it is.
Name: Rhiannon Mc.
Subject: Van's music
-- Jan 18, 2001 at 10:45AM
As Lester Bangs said in "Rolling Stone" about 10 years ago - "Rock ratings mean nothing". I would add that sales mean nothing. Love that man for his inciteful lyrics. I love the man. He can think this is a girlish crush but I am 28 years old! The best album is "Astral Weeks". Definitely !!!
Name: alewll
Subject: Van Music
-- Jan 18, 2001 at 7:42AM
Consider the length of Van's musical career,over
forty years,and his complete body of musical works;never stuck in a rut,daring to do something new and different,always quality.
Name: Marty
Subject: "touche"!
-- Jan 17, 2001 at 11:15PM
Good reply, Alewll. Rating is perhaps a personal activity that tends to promote biased ego statements when made public (eg. I know Van's stuff better than you). Besides, maybe some of those who contribute to this forum are publishing their "ratings" just to "stir" - to get a reaction from fellow fans.
Name: alewll
Subject: Van Music
-- Jan 17, 2001 at 10:00PM
Expressing personal preference is one's prerogative. But don't project that personal preference as any kind of a rating.
Name: Marty
Subject: Thinking about Van
-- Jan 17, 2001 at 2:09AM
It is always good to think and analyse, Alewll - Van's music is beautiful, poetic and deep and is therefore worthy of analysis. I am sure that any artist of his calibre would welcome thoughtful critique. I mean in a world full of overproduced, repetitive love songs, this man can write and still stir your soul. It is good to talk about these things - analyse what we feel about them and not be threatened or annoyed by it.
Name: alewll
Subject: Van the Man
-- Jan 16, 2001 at 1:38PM
I guess you don't understand. Van's music isn't for rating, it's for listening. Besides Van don't give a damn about what you think!
Name: guerin smith
Subject: ratings
-- Jan 16, 2001 at 11:32AM
brian e.-- where do you think you find poetic champions? there giving that one away. although i agree on period of transition.
maybe alewll would grace us with his special knowledge of van's music.
Name: Joey Rutherford
Subject: The Albums
-- Jan 16, 2001 at 1:39AM
While I disagree with a lot of the ratings, I also think it is all subjective. What you like is not what someone else likes. It's what you like. That should be the yardstick. Stop talking about the shows. In NZ we get nothing!!!!! The Man hasn't been here for years.
Into the Music 9
Hymns to the Silence 9
Astral Weeks 8
Avalon Sunset 8
It's Too Late to Stop 10
Skiffle Sessions 7
Days Like This 6
Hard Nose the Highway 6
St Dominic's 9
Common One 8
Beautiful Vision 8
Name: alewll
Subject: Van ratings
-- Jan 15, 2001 at 9:22PM
It should be obvious to anyone reading the ratings on this site that those folks doing the rating know little to nothing about Van or his music.
Name: alewll
Subject: Van the Man
-- Jan 15, 2001 at 9:16PM
Saw Van and Co. at the Orpheum on Friday night 01/12/01.What a great show! Linda Gail Lewis and The Red Hot Pokers are dynamite performers. Of the many, many Van concerts I have attended at many venues, in many places. This ranks at #1.
Name: Brian E.
Subject: Van's ratings
-- Jan 15, 2001 at 1:56AM
I disagree a lot with Guerin Smith's ratings. To give "Tupelo Honey" a "9" and then to refer to "Street Choir" as his best work seems just crazy talk. Both albums are weak. You find both in the discount bins in music shops.
Avalon Sunset 8
Poetic Champs 8
St Dominic's 8
Street Choir 6
Does anyone really like "A Period of Transition"? Liars!!!!!
Name: guerin smith
Subject: ratings
-- Jan 11, 2001 at 9:34AM
i agree with the 'over' rating of guru but feel that you win again is under appreciated and need to add others missed. i am also coming around to the fact that VM's 90 stuff is as good if not better than 'street choir days" :
into the music 10 (my personal fav)
poetic champs 4
tupelo honey 9
back on top 8.5
dominic's pre 7.5
Philosopher's Stone 7
Moondance 9.5
Astral Weeks 7
Them Again 6
Skiffle Sessions 4
You win Again 8
Hymns to the silence 6
also saw him in concert last night in chicago...this current band is the tightest i have heard and other than only playin and hour and 20 one of the best concerts i was at.
Name: Anna Gram
Subject: Significant anagrams
-- Jan 7, 2001 at 4:57PM
I wonder if long-time and tireless contributor to this Van site, Brian Evans, is aware his name is almost an anagram of Van's brain? Significant ??
Name: Paul Davidovich
Subject: Ratings
-- Jan 6, 2001 at 7:14PM
No rating system is perfect. I disagree violently with the previous two ratings "gurus". My favorite album is Hardnose the Highway. I think I love the cover the most. It is downright surreal. But here's my list.
Hard Nose the Highway 10
Philosopher's Stone 9
Moondance 9.5
Astral Weeks 7
Them Again 6
Best of Vol 1 10
Best of Vol 2 8
Skiffle Sessions 2
You win Again 1
Days Like This 7
Hymns to the silence 8
Name: Brian E.
Subject: Rating the Albums
-- Jan 2, 2001 at 2:41AM
I agree with most of those. However, I think "Hymns..." is too cumbersome to be given a "9". My ratings are:-
"Too Long in Exile" 7
"Hard Nose the..." 5
"The Skiffle Sessions" 6
"Philosopher's Stone" 7
"Days Like This" 7
"Period of Transition" 4
"Veedon Fleece" 8
"No Guru..." 10
What do others think?
Name: Phil's Boyfriend
Subject: Van's Albums
-- Jan 1, 2001 at 3:51AM
"Enlightenment" - 10
"Astral Weeks" - 10
"Moondance" - 10
"Healing Game" - 9
"No Guru, No Method." - 9
"Hymns to the Silence"- 9
"Period of Transition"- 3
"Tupelo Honey" - 6
"Wavelength" - 7
"Hard Nose..." - 7
"Back on Top" - 7
"You Win Again" - 4
"Beautiful Vision" - 8
"Poetic Champions..."- 8
Name: Phil
Subject: Enlightenment
-- Jan 1, 2001 at 3:45AM
"Enlightenment" is Van's best but the critics don't agree. "Astral Weeks" and "Moondance" get the plaudits.
Name: Russell Dever
Subject: Van
-- Dec 30, 2000 at 1:46AM
I see that Billy and Jordo are removing all non-Van comments. Good for you !! We need some discipline at this site.
Van's work with the Chieftans was pure plastic. If you want to hear real Irish music check out some of the early stuff of Vince McConaghy. He's great. He's original, although he strangely stopped making albums around 1975. I wonder what ever happened to him. Anyone knows, please write. I do have this bookmarked.
Name: Susan
Subject: Chieftans
-- Dec 25, 2000 at 5:57PM
Van's work with the Chieftans is pure masterpiece. He's a God.
Name: J
Subject: I am not absurd
-- Dec 25, 2000 at 4:55PM
It is never quite that it is not that I can't not live without him (Van) - it is just that (sometimes) I just don't want to. It is a "girl thing!"
Name: Brian E.
Subject: Into the Mystery
-- Dec 25, 2000 at 12:10AM
Quite a conundrum, J. "I can't write what I'm writing" is from the absurdist school. Unfortunately, thses things run in fashions. You are patently out of date. "Out of Time" as Mick, Keith and REM would say.
Name: J
Subject: B
-- Dec 22, 2000 at 1:56AM
Yeah - well I didn't write this - either!
Name: Russell D.
Subject: Judy
-- Dec 22, 2000 at 1:52AM
Now there's a subject. So you are Ed. I suppose you are Michael K. Jennifer, Ginger, Mel and Joe, too. Live for people with multiple personalities must be very confusing.
Sandra, my brown eyed girl, says "hello". Seee you on the 31st. Contact Gozzo, will ya?
Name: Ed Arnstein
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Dec 20, 2000 at 11:43PM
Van Morrison is a classic of all times. His albums show development then they go backwards and draw on earlier times. I think that is why Van is always fresh.
Any fans from California?
Name: B. Evans
Subject: the last letter
-- Dec 17, 2000 at 3:27AM
I didn't write that! (Unless ther's another "Brian E." out there). The letter is a fake. Thanks Judy. Sorry about the other night.
But I didn't write that letter!!!
Name: Michael K.
Subject: Idiocy
-- Dec 16, 2000 at 4:52AM
Mr Dever you are an idiot with your pathetic moanings. You get one turn in this world, use it, don't abuse it.
Name: Rusty Dever
Subject: Gozzo
-- Dec 16, 2000 at 12:06AM
Finally, Mark Gosling you made it on the site!!!
Long time no hear. Keep up with Van - he's lapsing into country music.
See you at Morayfield High next year.
Name: Mark G.
Subject: The Gang
-- Dec 15, 2000 at 5:11PM
Hey, everybody! Hey. Russell! Great that school is finished! Have a great hols! Thanks for returning your Maths textbooks! That was great! I've always loved Van! Even before Brian! I mean, even before Brian loved Van. Nothing confused here, buddy. Van isn't life but close to it.
The Koran sucks !!!!!!!
Name: Frank Gardiner
Subject: Tupelo Honey
-- Dec 15, 2000 at 7:12AM
Tupelo Honey is like a symbol. Of course, Elvis was born in Tupelo but he apparently didn't like honey very much because it reminded him too much of Northern Island. Van bottled this and added the line about China and the rest is history!
Name: Frein Thomas
Subject: Hey Joe
-- Dec 14, 2000 at 12:37AM
Hey Joe - conducting a one-man Slade revival? Joe the world is a big round ball. Sure we slip a little occasionally, but we don't fall down. Get it?
Name: Joe
Subject: spelling
-- Dec 13, 2000 at 4:52PM
wot poor spelling r u referring 2?
if u cm 2 London we can meet cos I dont c me goin 2 Canada. so tell me ur van albums in order of preference
Name: Jennifer
Subject: Joe
-- Dec 8, 2000 at 5:28AM
Could we meet? What country? I'm from Canada.
From your poor spelling, I'd say you are from the US? Talk to me.
Love and kisses
Jenny
Name: mel
Subject: latest album
-- Dec 7, 2000 at 3:19PM
isnt it time Vans album with Linda Gail Lewis was reviewed.? I feel it should have been titled "Van & Linda sing karaoke" thats how it sounds. He's lost it.
Name: joe
Subject: jennifer
-- Dec 5, 2000 at 5:15PM
u love his music,i love his music.u dont know him,i dont know him.i do know he treats his fans like unworthies not to mention his musicians
Name: joe
Subject: jennifer
-- Dec 5, 2000 at 5:09PM
hey iv been vanfan since them but lately hv realised its the music i love not the person.and thats ok cos he treats his fans like shit anyway
Name: joe
Subject: jennifer
-- Dec 5, 2000 at 5:09PM
hey iv been vanfan since them but lately hv realised its the music i love not the person.and thats ok cos he treats his fans like shit anyway
Name: joe
Subject: van interview
-- Dec 3, 2000 at 3:24PM
i have just watched a tape of him being interviewed by his missus Michelle, jeez if I feel embarassed how should he feel;grow up Van for chrissakes!
Name: Brittany
Subject: tours
-- Dec 1, 2000 at 11:46PM
When will you be coming to canada!!!!!! please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Judy
Subject: who?????
-- Nov 24, 2000 at 4:51AM
I didn't write that! VAN ON???
Name: Michaychov
Subject: Van
-- Nov 18, 2000 at 6:21AM
Loved the recent letters. You Van fans are beautiful people. I, too, care for the Man.
However, I am a little sad that he hates his fans. Well that's what I read, anyway.
Name: Marty
Subject: Irish Blessing?
-- Nov 17, 2000 at 1:05PM
A number of years ago, I heard Van M. accompany himslef on acoustic guitar...it was on the air and he was doing An Irish Blessing / Prayer..."May the road rise to meet ..may the wind be at your back..."
It was so moving I got tears flowing...can ANYONE tell me what album that is from? PLEASE..email me. Thanks much!
Name: foster
Subject: Van The Man
-- Nov 15, 2000 at 11:01PM
who's heard Van the Nan's latest cd. Only Van could take classic Country hits from the fifties and do what he did.Van fans tune into this one
Name: Phyllis G.
Subject: V-Day
-- Nov 2, 2000 at 10:36AM
Woulddn't it be nice to here more radio stations play van more often. I listen to Van every chance I get. I love his music. to me it's what music should be. I don't like Jazz, Rock, Classical, Horns ar Instrumental. But, what this man has done with all of the above, has created a beautiful sound to MY ears! I played "Have I Told You Lately" at my baby brother's funeral, he was only 30 and he loved Van too. My 9yr old also loves Van. She knows all his songs well, almost all. Keep up the great work Van. You really know how to move me.
Name: Michael-Belfast
Subject: Vince McConaghy
-- Oct 1, 2000 at 2:43AM
Vince you claim to know a lot about Van; so where do you live?
Name: michael - belfast
Subject: disappointed
-- Sep 23, 2000 at 9:44AM
I am a huge Van fan and was very much looking forward to seeing him perform in Belfast last night. I have seen him play about 12 times and have on the whole loved him playing live - last night however ... firstly Linda Gail Lewis ruined the whole evening - two and half hours of boogie piano - "Cleaning Windows" and "Jackie Wilson said" were thrown in and were sluggish. Oh I was so disappointed as were many people I spoke to after.
Name: David
Subject: Judy
-- Sep 22, 2000 at 8:43AM
This is your husband what do you mean????
Hmmmmm
Name: Judy
Subject: Kingscliffe
-- Sep 22, 2000 at 2:53AM
All I've ever wanted - and more!
Name: Henny Penny
Subject: B.Evans
-- Sep 21, 2000 at 8:24AM
Dear editors,
I have come on this site to comment on B.Evans.
He is your main fault, he totally destroyed our site, NurseryRhymes.com.
You would do well to ban him. I love Van Morrison he is so poetic and mystical. bye
Name: ex fan of this site
Subject: do the squatters really exist?
-- Sep 11, 2000 at 5:12AM
This site is becoming boring - I miss the curious squatters! Have you been frightened away?
Name: The Editors Respond
Subject: Re: Censoring
-- Aug 28, 2000 at 11:09PM
Final word on this:
The Censorship has little to do with language, rather a group of curious squatters who decided to use this forum for their own cryptic messages to one another.
Name: One of the eggs
Subject: Real Van Fan
-- Aug 27, 2000 at 3:33AM
Thanks "Real Van Fan" for reminding us of Van's Day. But please don't put all those "eggs" you mentioned into one basket - some of them (not all) could be as O.K. about Van as you "seem" to be. Thanks to the editors for their attempts at keeping it clean!
Name: REAL VAN FAN
Subject: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
-- Aug 27, 2000 at 2:14AM
I hope all of you so called "fans" of the Great Man Van (the likes of Brian Evans,Ricky Ricardo,Michael Long,William Repsher,Steve and Sarah Katz,Travis Paulson,Russell Dever, Mark Gosling,etc,etc,etc
etc,etc,etc.) who have shown much irreverance towards Van on this site remember to celebrate his birthday on August 31
and wish him a happy 55th.Long may he write and record.Make it Van Day .Play all his tracks!!!!!!.
Name: The Editors Respond
Subject: Re: Billy Repsher
-- Aug 24, 2000 at 9:58PM
Also, from the *other* Editor:
We're going to make a point of being more selective of what Yaks we allow to stay up on this page, so please stay on topic and be respectful, or your Yak won't be around very long. I'm deleting some of the more obnoxious Yaks right now.
Name: The Editors Respond
Subject: Re: Billy Repsher
-- Aug 24, 2000 at 8:43PM
Unless you have anything relevent to write about Van Morrison or this review, kindly buzz off.
Name: William S. Repsher
Subject: Re: Messages
-- Aug 24, 2000 at 8:55AM
Brian:
Sorry, dick bag -- I work here. Obscene? Eat me. Or better yet: write another obtuse, sophomoric post wherein you "expertly" work in lyrics from one of Van's songs in that sing-songy style Van often employes in his lesser songs. Serious discussion for a great man and his work? It's more like a pack of nerds in a cellar smoking candy cigarettes and pretending they're Rod McKuen.
Name: William S. Repsher
Subject: Hey, Assholes
-- Aug 23, 2000 at 8:47AM
Referring to you Van Morrison clowns -- lay off this "Jewish Negro" shit. I can stand the obtuse, sub-junior high ramblings that read like a girl scout on acid, but why don't you drag your racist asses elsewhere, you sick, sad fucks who are giving a bad name to Van Morrison fans the world over?
Name: The Editors Respond
Subject: Re: e mail
-- Aug 16, 2000 at 10:26AM
e carter & others--
You can register for free LeisureMail through our personals. It will allow you to speak to others who have LeisureMail. And then, by God, we won't have to read any more of it.
Name: Veed ecce
Subject: The Point
-- Aug 16, 2000 at 9:19AM
Lets stick to the point. I.Q. testing is a fools game. Lets talk Van not ham. Try it.
Name: Sarah Katz
Subject: Delivery to Mark
-- Aug 13, 2000 at 3:37AM
Always look in alcoves for boxes of green books. Unless there is a full force gale and then (of course) it tends to rain on them!
Name: Floyd
Subject: Pink Lounge Rooms
-- Aug 13, 2000 at 3:33AM
I can only assume that you have MET THEM!
Sarah .... mmmmmm ..... melted chocolate! Bathe in it, Steve, it might calm some of those aggressive impulses.
Name: jOE jETSON
Subject: hYMNS to THE sILENCE
-- Aug 7, 2000 at 7:46AM
There is no conspiracy of course, only ppl with to much time on there hands. "Carrying a torch","By His Grace", and "Hymns to the silence" are great songs. Almost hymnns,almost anthems, almost Christian. You can feel Vans heart in these songs, his sense of spirituality. Great stuff Van. Bye
Name: Ricki Ricardo
Subject: Joe Jetson
-- Aug 6, 2000 at 8:09AM
Are you Joe Jackson or George jetson? Is Van Morrison really Vince McCogany? Is Brian Evans really Wendy Howard or even Jordan Hoffman? Strange days indeed. I think that "The Philosophers Stone" is a great CD even if it was computer generated. Great stuff it sounds just like him. Remember, Van might have the passing of time, but who has the passing of wind.
Deep words indeed. See ya
Name: Acrostic Arnold
Subject: Ode to Van
-- Aug 5, 2000 at 1:49AM
Velvet
Addictive
Notes
Music
Of
Rich
Rustic
Intensity
Song-writer
Of
Nitrogenfixation?
(Sorry - couldn't think of anything that started with N?)
Name: joe jetson
Subject: ivan lives
-- Aug 4, 2000 at 10:05AM
Ivan lives not for money, but for art.The art of sound. Musical poetry. An intellectual poet who muses in the sound waves. Have respect Guys and girls.
Bye
Name: joe jetson
Subject: ivan lives
-- Aug 4, 2000 at 9:33AM
Ivan lives not for money, but for art.The art of sound. Musical poetry. An intellectual poet who muses in the sound waves. Have respect Guys and girls.
Bye
Name: notorious V A N
Subject: krysty shepherd
-- Jul 28, 2000 at 1:57PM
i dont think you love van, i think you're in love with van.
WELL KEEP AWAY HE'S MINE.
just kidding i would'nt threaten a fellow fan, and i'me only 15 any way.
Name: natoriousV A N
Subject: Van The Man
-- Jul 27, 2000 at 10:33AM
you have summed him up all wrong. the man has worse language than my mother.I still love him though, he is a brilliant mucision and he has a wonderfull mind.
Name: Ricky Ricardo
Subject: Ivan is my name!
-- Jul 25, 2000 at 10:37PM
I agree with Ray Torres.
We Shouldn't sing "Hymns to the Morrence". Or "My Van said there would be ways like this".Its good to see an artist still being creative and releasing albums. Its music anyone can do it , he just is very good.
His last albums could only be produced by someone who is not hobbled by the fame game, or the music industry.This Brian Evans guy is caught in the fan game. Be careful fans can be weird, hey John Lennon. Hmmmmmmmmmm
Name: Ray Torres
Subject: No Van Site Here!
-- Jul 23, 2000 at 9:12PM
To all you people who think this is a Van site.
This is
Leisuresuit.net,they are reviewing Van's or his replacment latest release.Furthermore some of you talk about Van like he is an Inmortal.Get real...I like the man's work or whoever the composer is but i don't worship the man or his work.
Name: Ricky Ricardo
Subject: Ivan Morrison
-- Jul 23, 2000 at 6:50PM
Van is just a man. Like he says in his songs. I have to wait in line.
But he's no Madame George. Theres no Veedon fleece on his lawn. Just a few bulbs.
There is a painting called Madame George about Brett Whitley by an Australian artist.
Hmmmmmmm.
Name: Ricardo Gomez
Subject: Grease
-- Jul 23, 2000 at 12:25AM
The best degreaser I've tried is "Holton's". It works like a charm. But make sure you keep all the parts together as you disassemble. You'll find thaty the best tip.
Name: Robert Gould
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Jul 22, 2000 at 10:47PM
I feel so many of you are desecrating this Morrison site. Leave the Great Man alone. He has better things to do than read this drivel. I look forward to his new album "Way Up on Top" coming out in October.
Love to all fans.
Name: Bob
Subject: Writing correctedness
-- Jul 22, 2000 at 5:53AM
Punctuation is important - don't let anyone tell you otherwise! Van would not forget his capitals, nor misuse his apostrophe's. Keep your additions to his site - pure!
Name: V. Morrison
Subject: Visit to Brian's
-- Jul 22, 2000 at 2:10AM
It'll be a marvelous night for a moondance, Brian. I'm looking forward to Sept. It would be great to have all of you (who have contributed to this site)over as well. You sound like an interesting bunch. Maybe we could get you and Pauline together to discuss .... ummmm .... concerts!
Name: Mark Gosling
Subject: ??????
-- Jul 21, 2000 at 11:35PM
?????????
everything has been said by the Great Man. (what can I say?)
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Pauline
-- Jul 21, 2000 at 9:19PM
Pauline,
Where do you live? Who are you? Why? What's your favourite Van album? Have you seen "The Man" live?
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Response to Van
-- Jul 20, 2000 at 1:06AM
Thanks so much. To think that an international celebrity would write to me. This is really too much.
Hey, what a second. Is this really from Van? What a fool I've been. It isn't Van really?
I'll still play my 28 Van cds and dream.
Name: V. Morrison
Subject: Visit to Brian
-- Jul 18, 2000 at 3:39AM
Brian - I'll be dropping by with a few friends during first week of Sept. Hope your address hasn't changed.
P.S. Keep this to yourself!
V. Morrison
Name: Bob Regansdorf
Subject: Famous Van Quotes
-- Jul 17, 2000 at 5:22AM
No man is an island.
An island is an island and a man is a man - perfect or otherwise.
Name: Pauline
Subject: Van
-- Jul 16, 2000 at 3:37PM
Van is so nice, all of his albums are amazing, I like any song of his, Try to get to as many concerts as pos! Talk with anyone who like's van, Pauline xxxxx
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: note to Van
-- Jul 16, 2000 at 6:09AM
Dear Van,
I am a loyal fan and I would love to hear from you. I'm sure you check out Van sites at least occasionally (to find out who to sue!). So please (James Brown would say "Please, Please, Please") answer us all here at this site. Please post your thoughts. What about coming to Australia?
Name: Larry Fortensky
Subject: Van
-- Jul 16, 2000 at 6:05AM
When I was with Elizabeth (during the good times), we would lay around the pool and tell Otto which Van albums we wanted to hear.
For the record (get it?), Liz' favourites were "Common One", "Enlightenment" and "Moondance" ("my Richard period"). I favoured the working man's classic "His Band and Street Choir". Of course, "Cleaning Windows" is a great working man's song.
Since the bust up I play "Not Supppsed to Break Down" a lot. Some people say "you can make it on your own. I know better now". Great words Van.
You're still the man. If I'd been more of a man....
Name: ?????????????
Subject: Who can we trust?
-- Jul 16, 2000 at 5:40AM
Mark - what are you doing up at that hour of the morning??? Conspiracy theorists don't seem to need much sleep! Leave Van alone!
Name: Mark Gosling
Subject: Russell
-- Jul 15, 2000 at 2:06AM
Isn't this supposed to be a Van Morrison site?
Any more news on the conspiracy? I think I believe it now, because on another site it showed pretty conclusive photos.
I don't want to believe it.
Name: Winter Solace
Subject: Russell
-- Jul 14, 2000 at 8:33AM
Russell - you sound like a perfect man. Vince and Van would be impressed!
Name: Russell Dever
Subject: Van Luv
-- Jul 14, 2000 at 7:25AM
Like Van is wow. He is to be admired, loved, respected - all those things and more. Sure everyone knows he isn't the real Van - but does that matter.
I divide my Van albums into the Van albums and then the post 1974 McConaghy stuff.
Use it and adapt.
Then move on.
Name: Summer Sprinkles
Subject: Knowledge Denial
-- Jul 13, 2000 at 12:13AM
Yes - you seem to be very good at it! Shame... sometimes it is good to share our deepest, darkest thoughts - take the entertainment value inherent in the "knowledge sharing" of "kooks" like Davidson, "Crappo", Richards, Edwards and Evans (etc.). Please guys, lets keep to the topic and simply (just) worship Van on this site. Life is much more simple and pleasurable that way - and simplicity and pleasure are what we, Van Fans all crave for!
Name: Howard Davidson
Subject: Conspiring Van
-- Jul 12, 2000 at 4:51AM
I don't know about all this religious guff, Ms Howard - but it is common knowledge in my area of the world that Van and the blonde from Abba had a thing going about ten years ago - add that to your list.
Name: Felicity Howard
Subject: Theories and Lies
-- Jul 12, 2000 at 12:09AM
The reasonable mind will obviously find that there are a lot more things going on out there in God's great world than you or I could ever dream of. Conspiracies aren't fantasy. The government knows what would happen if everyone used their brains and thought. It is obvious that Van Morrison, as a Protestant with JW and Scientology leanings is a key member of the illuminati as part of the Northern Ireland peace process.
If you destabilise the man known as "George Ivan Morrison" well you just about have the great harlot church conspiracy in a nutshell.
I know what I'm talking about!
Name: The Great Crappo
Subject: Conspiracy Nuts
-- Jul 12, 2000 at 12:02AM
Look, if you don't like the new "Van Morrison" you might like some of the recent Vince McConaghy stuff. He does a version of "Into the Mystic" that is just brilliant. He makes it sound like the real old Van Morrison but better.
As for me I prefer the Vince albums. I think they sound like Van was meant to sound if he hadn't quit music back in 1974.
Name: Larry Richards
Subject: Van Con
-- Jul 11, 2000 at 11:58PM
The Van conspiracy is there all right. One mention of it and Hoffman closes his website. Is he in on it too?
Name: Kristy Shepherd
Subject: V.M. Conspiracy
-- Jun 29, 2000 at 10:24PM
I think Brian Evans is a jerk. There are things I just don't want to know. To me, Van is the Man and that's all there is. If this Vince character is shown to be real I'm sunk. I love Van and no one better spoil his image. Okay, I've noticed he did change alot in appearance which you can see on the "Wavelength" album. But let icons be icons. I love the man.
Name: Michael Edwards
Subject: Van Conspiracy
-- Jun 29, 2000 at 10:14PM
Yeah, I've heard the same thing. I just dismissed it as something from Albert Goldman, the bio writer. It's fascinating, especially the stuff about "Period of Transition"containing clues to the whole thing. I've spotted one or two things but nothing definite.
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Van Conspiracy
-- May 22, 2000 at 10:20AM
It's happening everywhere this Van Conspiracy thing. I've seen 12 web sites where it gets mentioned. Jordan Hoffman is strngely silent. What does Vince know? Has anyone found Vince? Have there been any Van sightings? Apparently the real Van is about 10 kilograms lighter and is completely bald. Please, I need info. Anyone heard anything?
Name: Kirby Neumann-Rea
Subject: NG,NM,NT
-- May 16, 2000 at 1:42PM
No Guru...
I feel this album is Van's finest. In the Garden...
"Keep me away from
porter or whiskey,
don't play anything
sentimental it'll make
me cry."
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Van Conspiracy
-- May 12, 2000 at 6:22AM
Does anyone know about the "Great Van Conspiracy"? Apparently some people have said that George Ivan Morrison actually disappeared in California sometime before the release of "A Period of Transition". Some have claimed that he promoted little known Irish singer Vince McConaghy to be his replacement. Also, there are a lot of pointers to the story being true. For example, the Man's voice is definitly different. Also, many of Van's lyrics point to the fact that he was about to disappear. A study of skull shapes, etc shows some remarkable differences. Anyone else with an idea about this?
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Van Pen Pals
-- Apr 21, 2000 at 11:12AM
Anyone want to write discussing aspects of Van? My address is
Brian Evans
20 Coonowrin Road
Glasshouse Mountains
Queensland
Australia 4518
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Van albums
-- Apr 21, 2000 at 11:03AM
"Back on Top" is not a great album. However, look at Van's sustained music quality over 35 years. It is an absolutely outstanding achievement. Compare with Paul McCartney's great decline. So many McCartney albums are absolute rubbish. What do people think about "The Skiffle Sessions"? I love it.
Name: Jordan Hoffman Responds
Subject: Re: VAN is the MAN
-- Apr 20, 2000 at 4:41PM
John--
I love this CD, too, but, John, you make a proposterous statement. Van's voice has dropped a full octave or more since "Astral Weeks," and his diction is completely different as well. He also relies much heavier on repetition and improvisation within the phrase. Not saying which Van is better or worse, but there is a clear disticntion between his early and later work
Name: John Anthony Rogers
Subject: VAN is the MAN
-- Apr 20, 2000 at 4:24PM
VAN MORRISON'S "Back On Top Again" is the best cd I Own. I put the CD on and my houes is filled with a symphony of music. Van's voice has not changed in 30 years, he still is on top and always will be.
Name: Jordan Hoffman Responds
Subject: Re: Van's Guitar
-- Mar 11, 2000 at 10:32AM
Got me
Name: Robert
Subject: Van's Guitar
-- Mar 11, 2000 at 5:00AM
I am currently in possession of a late 50's Fender Acoustic Guitar that used to belong to Van.....It was given to a guy named Mark Springer in the early 70's, and I have owned and played it for nearly the past 30 years......I would like any info that anyone could pass on with regard to this vintage piece......Such as if it was ever used in the studio or during any of the early concerts,,,,,Moon Dance Era..........Or perhaps how I could contact Mark who was a member of Van's Band when he lived in Fairfax , California.....Or even how to get in touch with David Hayes, who I have heard is playing with Van again.....Thanks
Name: Rhonda
Subject: composing
-- Jan 19, 2000 at 8:56AM
I have to do a term paper on a famous composer, and since I love Van Morrison's songs I thought that I would do some research on him. Unfortunately I can't find any "proof" that he composes the music, could you please tell me if he composes all of his own music or a majority of it, and which songs he has composed? Thank you!
Name: Jordan Hoffman Responds
Subject: Re: Correspondence
-- Nov 30, 1999 at 8:50PM
Emily---
Van still lives in Belfast, when he isn't touring. If you plan to write him, don't send him a wound alarm clock, the postal service isn't too keen on those sorts of things over there.
I don't know his address.
He does have his own independent label, Exile Productions, and, since I couldn't find the address in under 3 minutes, I do not have an address for that either. However, if you were to write to Van at Exile care of Virgin Records (Exile's distributor) it may eventually make its way to him. Virgin's address is 338 N. Foothill Rd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Name: Emily Austin
Subject: Correspondence
-- Nov 30, 1999 at 12:19AM
I have grown up with Van Morrison's music. I am not the starstruck type, but his music has gotten me through the highs and lows in my life. I would like to write Van a letter to thank him for his beautiful music. Do you have an address for him? "Back on Top" is awesome. I shake my head in amazement at his stellar music.
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Hoffman
-- Nov 1, 1999 at 12:26PM
"Street Choir" is considered by many to be an inferior album, particularly as it followed "Moondance" which is a sensational work. Van Morrison is a genius. I love his mix of styles plus his interesting lyrics. I love the way he re-visits lyric lines. For example, on "No Guru..." he speaks of "He's the youth of eternal summers". Four years later on "Enlightenment" Van says "He's the youth of a thousand summers".
Do you think Van ever visits the numerous websites set uyp in his honour?
Name: Jordan Hoffman Responds
Subject: Re: Van's best albums
-- Oct 27, 1999 at 9:33PM
I can't imagine anyone considering Street Choir less-than-stellar work. I think St. Dominic's Preview is probably the best album overall, but the "body of work" I describe, from Enlightenment right on up to Back On Top (which doens not include Dominic), is definately Van's most amazing achievement.
Name: Brian Evans
Subject: Van's best albums
-- Oct 27, 1999 at 1:11PM
I rate "Enlightenment" and "Moondance" as Van's best work. Van has had some low points like "A Period of Transition", "His Band and Street Choir" and "Hard Nose the Highway".
Name: Beth
Subject: Van Morrsion
-- Sep 19, 1999 at 7:11PM
Yes he tours, constantly, but mostly in Europe. Go to the Van Morrison website Van Morrison: The Man and His Music for tour dates.
Name: Fred
Subject: Van Morrison
-- Jul 17, 1999 at 11:29PM
Does Van Morrison tour & when?
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