Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey (REACTION)

[@vnrjn8]

To this day I always tear up when I hear this.

[@johncagnettajr344]

Van the man! A little Irish soul.

[@tonywtyt]

The crazy thing is, I remember hearing this on FM rock stations when I was young.

[@matthewneumann3538]

so many good songs by van Morrison

[@2869may]

"AND IT STONED ME" is a GREAT song...!

[@bradsense7431]

To my soul.

[@michaelfried3123]

Like Jelly Roll...

[@wanderer0617]

I listened to this on my 8 track in my '73 International Scout II, fishing on the rivers in NE Oklahoma. "Hands are full of a fishin' rod And the tackle on our backs We just stood there gettin' wet With our backs against the fence"

[@jasonremy1627]

Yes. This one.

[@johnthegreek5836]

And Into The Mystic

[@chazfromtheburg]

Love Van the man!! Tupelo honey comes from the sweet flowers of the Tupelo tree found in the deep south. Tupelo is also the birthplace of Elvis.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

'Wouldn't turn away from her for all the tea in China. Van's vocals are pure saxophone phrasing. No foolin' - he is a saxophone player. Man, i love Van Morrison's music. And i love what you two cats are bringin' - Peace -

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

His music is poetry

[@ememnicholas565]

"Into the Mystic" and "Moondance" are great also.

[@324cmac]

They already reacted to Into the Mystic.

[@irenelopez3390]

Agree

[@aspjake123]

@@irenelopez3390 I agree to the I agree

[@lauriekling8625]

Van is from Belfast Ireland .. Tupelo is in Mississippi , Tupelo Honey is a rare honey .. Have a beautiful day

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

Van is also known as "The Belfast Cowboy".

[@submandave1125]

You owe it to yourselves to consume the entire Moondance album. The music and musicianship is impeccable, but even more so the engineering is phenomenal. Few other albums have as much distinction and separation on every single instrument. I'm a huge Steely Dan fan, but I have to admit that Moondance may be the best recorded and engineered album I've ever heard.

[@harrietmiller3982]

I second that emotion‼️Moondance remains one of my all time favorites ever since the first day it came out.

[@willo8794]

I have Moondance in regular rotation here ❤

[@bradsense7431]

Countless parties back in the day where that whole Moondance LP was spinning. I had a good dear friend who passed some years back but he would get up and do his “Moondance” for us all when that song was played. Always reminded of him whenever I hear it now.

[@ohfour-seven6228]

I agree as well. Moondance is phenomenal!

[@neskos]

Agree, but Astral Weeks remains his greatest albums and one of the greatest albums ever released

[@mikemccabe6258]

You guys were mesmerized.....never seen you speechless during a song.....Van the Man takes our breath away.

[@edwinrohrer9441]

Even though Van Morrison is from Ireland, you would swear he was from Tupelo, Mississippi! It just goes to show his music is universal!

[@gramps6334]

You can't go wrong picking a song from Van Morrison. So smooth. Makes you want to love.

[@cherylwoodward]

This song is so sweet. Every woman dreams this song is written about her.😊

[@ralpholson7616]

My favorite Van Morrison song. I had the pleasure of seeing him in a small club in Boston in the 70's.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Sustenance for the soul...

[@destinyreelly2974]

I couldn’t click on this fast enough. Some songs are just transcendental. I love Van.

[@clifton8929]

Real Tupelo Honey is found in the Southern Cypress Swamps in Florida and Georgia from the white Ogeechee tupelo trees. These trees only blossom about 10 days a year for the bees to make the honey. The flavor, color, and rarity of tupelo honey make it good enough for the Angels. The song is a tribute to the domestic happiness of true love of a woman and about freedom in living your life.

[@johndbrandhorst4434]

I've never heard it put better than this 🎶

[@cazgerald9471]

The verses contain imagery of the American revolution and civil rights movement.

[@audreybiester8309]

Thank you for that information.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

An absolutely legendary music icon,, Van (The Man) Morrison,, before going solo MUST HEAR classics,, Them "Here Comes The Night" & "Gloria"..TRUST ME!!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Ooo… I forgot about Here Comes the Night, thanks!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@karenmikalofsky5287 You are more than welcome.😃

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@happy me the happy one You forgot about Baby, Please Don't Go, the A-side of the Gloria release. Traditional, made popular by Big Joe Williams, and then covered by Muddy Waters (whose version inspired Van Morrison).

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@@Blue-qr7qe I'm well aware of it,, I was just suggesting a couple to get started with.

[@philipmccarthy6175]

Van was pretty much peerless in this period. Soulful , jazzy , mystical.

[@vedantapdx]

Van's favorite singer when he was a boy in Northern Ireland was Ray Charles. He wanted to be a crooner, a song writer and an interpreter of vocals and he has become that.

[@patrickgrider8976]

Into The Mystic is another great one by Van Morrison

[@jeffreythaw3333]

One of my favorite Van Morrison songs. And there are SO many!

[@bobblethreadgill4463]

"You can't stop us on the road to freedom! You can't stop us 'cause our eyes can see!!! " Second verse, Hell Yeah Y'all, Keep 'Em Comin

[@mrmiscast]

Okay, many of you will think this is very odd, but almost every day I send my wife a song. This happened to be yesterday's song. I might be out of town, she might be at work, sometimes she's just asleep and I want her to wake up knowing how I feel about her. No, I'm not some whipped simp.. It's just important and after decades together, she should know.. She returns the love. If a woman thinks you are weak for showing her love, you may be with the wrong woman.

[@Mikey_Sea]

That's nice. Love is a verb. 👍

[@Linda-y9h]

Sweet. The way to work a marriage. ❤

[@cherylwoodward]

That is so sweet! What a unique way to express your love. 😊

[@francesostrowski2374]

That’s beautiful. Sad a man should have to defend being kind and loving because of the idiots today.

[@paul-u2y9y]

Great idea, i'm gonna try it .

[@amandathibodeau4996]

You guys got this! Incredible song! Incredible artist! Keep going through Van!!

[@JoeandAngie]

One of the 1st songs that you guys didn’t stop at all! He's f n great. Uniquely good. Very cerebral.

[@deaniegarcia5694]

A great song, sung by a quintessential Irish bard! His wailing, smooth style just bastes your soul! Lovely all around, thanks fellas! Cheers!

[@custardflan]

Thanks guys. All I can say is more, more, more Van. The GOAT.

[@benhinds2971]

Tupelo, Mississippi. Birthplace of Elvis Presley.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Van is 100% Northern Irish (may be why he mentions freedom). He is one of the greatest musical exports from Ireland. I first heard Van with "Them" and then "Brown Eyed Girl" back in the 60's.

[@jax4538]

Yet he refused to call the Brits out for their occupation.

[@craigedwards3899]

No, Van is from the unionist side. A big Rangers fan.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@craigedwards3899 That's what I read anyway.

[@jax4538]

Not saying what side he was for but he never commented on it through the troubles. He had left. Was living in Boston and then elsewhere. It’s easy to walk away. Meanwhile most were left to live amongst the shite.

[@Dreyno]

@@jax4538The troubles started after he had left. Like George Best who had also left before it kicked off, he didn’t feel it was his place to comment on it. He lived in Dublin for decades and worked with musicians from all over Ireland. I think saying nothing when you don’t know enough about it is a fair position to hold.

[@324cmac]

Today is a good day! You reacted to two of my favorite artists: Santana and Van Morrison. 🥰

[@davidtarallo2990]

Tupelo Honey" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and the title song from his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey.

[@kevinbumstead5431]

I play this for my wife all the time , van is so smooth.

[@324cmac]

You're a good husband.

[@salmuscles]

“she’s an angel” my favorite van Morrison song...

[@olly8]

"...of the FIRST degree". He LOVES & Appreciates his woman: his Angel ❤💯✌🏼

[@lindataggart9076]

Van Morrison's voice makes me feel warm..my youth..

[@jw688]

Van Morrison is my most very favorite ever in the universe musician. His music makesnmy heart ache and sing at the same time.❤

[@singluna888]

Simply beautiful. He has a unique voice. Brown-eyed Girl is a great song.

[@paulprendergast3184]

Van has so many brilliant songs. Deep catalog of masterpieces

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Van sings with truth. That's about the best compliment I can pay an artist. He's one of the best.

[@324cmac]

Van Morrison is Irish through and through. Sentimental with deep feelings. Love his voice.

[@markwilliams5606]

This is the Best! Take it easy 🐴🌄🪴 Adios.

[@CBB672]

So talented

[@telstar4772]

He`s actually British 😏

[@brendanfromireland]

You should listen to his band "Them" doing "Here Comes the Night", "Gloria", "Baby, Please Don't Go" and "It's All Over Now Baby Blue".

[@jimhoover4060]

Ive been liking Big time operators and Blue Money lately

[@Friend_Of_The_Muse]

He dont care if you turn the 7 seas into tea...she is sweet enough for it all. Love that. "Brown Eyed Girl" is Van Rockin!

[@inexplicablyleft2729]

The Moondance album is a classic, well-crafted and very accessible, but his Astral Weeks is his masterpiece. I don't know if I'm just slow, but I only recognized how great it is a few years ago. Or maybe I only started paying attention to the studio musicians at a late date. They are a large part of what make Astral Weeks so great.

[@cptight88]

Astral Works is brilliant and timeless. Van's band on that album include jazz greats like bassist Richard Davis and drummer Connie Kay.

[@scotturban4580]

Anything by Van the Man is worth a listen. His voice is smooth as a gravy sandwich.

[@dogstar7]

Ireland was having its own civil rights marches in the 1960s. It's an interesting history we share.

[@crafts73]

tupelo honey, a rare and expensive sweetener from the Southern Cypress Swamp in Florida and Georgia. The best honey! This whole album is one of his best! The next two are "Moondance", & "His Band and Street Choir"! He's addictive!!! ❤

[@cjrory]

🙏another great choice! The album Astral Weeks is an alltimer and we’ll worth a review

[@jasonremy1627]

That "she's an angel" cosign... it's one of my favorite moments in music, like ever. So perfect.

[@timgrady4630]

This Album = historic brilliance .

[@susannalley5376]

Oh, so beautiful. Thanks, guys

[@genecase9464]

He always puts on an ecxellent live show as well. Saw him in at The Old Waldorf (atop the Alcoa Building in The Embarcaderro!) in S.F back in the late 70's. Wonderful show.

[@igmugleska966]

One of my favorites from Van.

[@Gashouse69]

Van the Man is certainly vibe music. Play him often on long car rides or when at our cabin up in the mountains. Great music for when your alone in your own head.

[@benhinds2971]

"Moondance" is one of those albums where every song is great.

[@markharbin9945]

PEACE BROTHERS

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

This is sit out back with ribs on the smoker, beer in hand and feeling the breeze, just chilling to Van Morrison. Whole album is just great.

[@mrnobody9104]

That's one soulful Irishman! Van the Man.

[@Oldhogleg]

Brought me back to my youth decades ago when people still knew what music was.

[@michaelgray4964]

Yeah, Tupelo is in Mississippi, but Tupelo Honey comes from bees feeding on the flowers of the tupelo tree, same as clover honey comes from clover.

[@michaelgray4964]

Van is Irish, that's part of why his sound is different.

[@m1k3br4v0]

Very cool that you're exploring Van. If you want to hear his best material,.listen to any one song on or the entire Astral Weeks album

[@pliesj]

Caravan is also a great VM tune.

[@bbox5938]

Van The Man! Thank you brothers. I once heard someone say about Van. "Who?, you mean that guy that sings like a saxophone"? I Love him, my favorite is "Into the Mystic".

[@JoeandAngie]

He plays the sax!

[@markharbin9945]

Bought the album just for this song 😮

[@SBCBears]

I bought it for Moondance. The rest was a sweet surprise as Moondance was the only thing I'd ever heard him sing. The whole album is incredible.

[@douglasg.9271]

So many great Van Morrison songs. He makes every song, as good as it could be. A fantastic vocalist.

[@larryg7126]

Van the man is a Irish National Treasure, a poet beyond repute. One of my favorite songs of his. I say one because for every song you list in his catalog there is another that's equally as great.

[@joelmclean2898]

This has always been my favorite Van Morrison song.

[@larryh.5229]

I absolutely love this song, one of the classics of the rock genre 👍

[@joelliebler5690]

A truly blue eyed soulful love song! Van has been one of the best artists since the mid 1960’s as well as love of all people for civil rights!

[@falcon215]

Irish soul with a little bit of R&B in there somewhere. Great combination.

[@jasonremy1627]

You can never miss with Van the Man. He's got enough absolute perfect songs to keep you in the reacting business for a long time.

[@robreid546]

This was a song penned by Ireland's own, Van Morrison, and is about his love and contentment with his wife. He's referring to an expensive honey found in the southern US states.

[@jamessullivan5860]

Ear candy for all

[@williamweiss6128]

All Van Morrison, all the time. Gets the chicks. Trust me.

[@ML-un1oi]

One of my favorite songs. Can not go wrong with Van. Excellent reaction fellas!. It greatly appreciated 🙏 ❤

[@markwilliams5606]

Very Good reaction! Love Van Morrison. What a great Song. Whole album is Good. 🐴🌄🤠

[@geraldinemitchell]

Like always liked Van Morrison

[@aspjake123]

A rare reaction where there were no pauses tells you how good VM music is.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

Yeah... this entire song is about freedom. "She's as sweet as Tupelo Honey" = Freedom (in N. Ireland) is rare & sweet. Van has deep roots in Black American soul of the 50's & 60's... and has toured here extensively. I saw him 30 years ago in DC... one of the most stellar evenings of music ever. The guy sings, plays guitar, piano... and the sax you heard on this song as well. His bands are always impeccable. I always thought the mention of tea could be related to American freedom - the Boston Tea Party tossing British tea into the harbor because of the taxation... but I've never checked to see if there might be some connection to a similar tea tax incident in N. Ireland.

[@JoeandAngie]

Dude is still touring, too...too far away from us. He's awesome in the Band's "The Last Waltz", as you probably already know...

[@stevegirard-voiceaudiopodcasts]

​@@JoeandAngie Saw a Van concert in the Winter of '22 ... Morrison was doing several days of live shows from Ireland... and we watched through one of the online concert venues, my son in NYC and me in Baltimore. The band was big and it was great! So I'd recommend doing that if you can, anyone who reads this in fact, if you have a nice screen and good set of phones it's really worthwhile.

[@petermorgan5303]

Never get tired of Van Morrison songs. 10 yrs down the road, its as good as the first time. Great music

[@hog7203]

That's my favorite Van Morrison album. You fellas would enjoy the other tunes on it also. Van is definitely his own man when it comes to style and sound. He has some great duets with John Lee Hooker. Their voices and phrasing compliment each other perfectly. Check them out singing Serves Me Right to Suffer. I enjoyed the reaction as always.

[@audreybiester8309]

Van has always been highly respected in the music industry and I've been listening to him since the 60's. There are so many layers to him and I consider him a true musician through and through!

[@fast4wood]

This is a great song , one of Van's best no doubt. But if you think he is just easy listening try Jackie Wilson Said. You may change your minds . Great reaction .

[@goodbyedemocracy5678]

The Way Young Lovers Do will blow you away

[@mateostaplez7497]

"She" is freedom...

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

Tupelo, the birthplace of Elvis, is in Mississippi...

[@wanderer0617]

I have so many memories watching your reaction to one of my favorite songs from my high school days in the 70s. I still listen to it when I fly,0 among others that move my soul. Thank you.

[@rc1564]

Excellent voice.. Loved him with his band the Them. Probably best know for the song 'Gloria'

[@FTG2Voge]

Up here in Minnesota I change the lyrics a bit in the winter; "It's as cold as two below, honey" when I sing it to my wife. Seriously, it's a great tune.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Fun fact: Tupelo honey does not crystalize, so it can be sold in tall or long-necked bottles. There are only a few honeys like this. It has a very smooth flavor, not at all sharp like clover honey.

[@EricGruber-j4k]

Tupelo is a city in Mississippi, and a well known sweet honey. Yes, it means his woman is "as sweet as pie". Also, he wouldn't take all of the tea in China for her either. A simple, yet soulful song, love me some Van Morrison. :)

[@stevewalsh4850]

Music the way it’s meant to be performed and sung, magical

[@cazgerald9471]

From the Boston tea party to the civil rights movement interspersed with an ode to the one who's as sweet as Tupelo Honey

[@telstar4772]

No one knows what the lyrics mean , he`s never explained. So where did you get that info from ?.

[@cazgerald9471]

@@telstar4772 Most writers don't explain their lyrics. What's your interpretation? Seems pretty straightforward to me.

[@griffcrammond6640]

LIBERTY

[@xJRx77]

Great reaction guys. What I love most about you both, is not only the breakdown of the song itself, but the technical side you bring. WTG

[@karenj3611]

Another great hit from Van

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

Crazy Love is an amazing song by Van Morrison

[@rik2tr]

I think the “she” in the song is Freedom or Liberty.

[@mikemet1744]

Maybe Van's best. Killer lyrics. Rock on.