I wondered how it was possible that this Van Morrison track slipped from my playlists – and then I glanced at length of track (11+ minutes) and I understood. I was in too much of a hurry. 11 minutes was an eternity. Today, I didn’t want this tune to end.
“Listen to the Lion” has been said to rank amongst Morrison’s greatest work. During the 11-minute voyage, first recorded in 1969, he sings, shouts, improvises lines, delays and omits them, until he symbolically re-creates the sound of an unleashed lion within himself. It remains a considerable achievement.
I’ve played this tune on a loop for 3 days. Here’s my new favorite Van Morrison song…enjoy!*
*Note: The video is a bit “disconnected” – live performance would have been preferred…
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love him. one of my all time favorites. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Michael. Just tripped into this song. What a find.
Totally agree David.
More evidence of cosmic alignment Bill. 🙂
Never heard this one – my favorite is still ‘Warm Love’, but I think this is right up there..
Glad to add to the favorites list. “Warm Love?” Never heard of it. I need to check it out.
Life can be read in their faces
No doubt. I, on the other hand, perhaps erroneously, failed to see the connection to the tune.