Van Morrison - Crazy Love (REACTION)

[@keepgrindingup7661]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@324cmac]

Van sings about love. But love to him is something deeper than most singers express. He has a beautiful soul. He doesn't need to impress anyone with his talent or be like anyone else. His music makes the world a better place.

[@loadedorygun]

Beautiful soul lol

[@steveullrich7737]

Exactly you nailed Van! His voice is so expressive and emotive.

[@ali87107]

I love how respectful you guys are for the music.

[@Bosnbabe]

Irish soul🍀❤️

[@StaceyBeryl]

Melts me. This is what a true love song sounds like. Best era for music was the 60's and 70's. Nothing like it.

[@rockandrollpaddy]

Cissy Houston on backing vocals. Fitting for such a gorgeous blue-eyed soul song. The Moondance album is a 10/10.

[@Jude_196]

CISSY could SURE SING!! SO GOOD!!! I agree: 10/10!!

[@skyy256]

Thx 😊

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

LOVE this man's voice, he has decades of great music.

[@clifton8929]

Van Morrison's "Crazy Love" is another of those beloved Van songs, with a sweet, soothing melody and heartfelt lyrics. Van has a way with lyrics, and his vocal talent is impressive. Thanks for playing more, Van Morrison. Great reaction, especially giving a shout-out to the backup singers. Thanks for all the diverse and wonderful music, guys; it's greatly appreciated.

[@scottstewart5784]

This song was in the movie Phenomenon. Played during a sensual haircut by Kyra Sedgewick of John Travolta. Good movie. Great song.

[@dpe4]

When I was a kid, he released "Domino". Song drove me crazy and still love it today.

[@gustavogutierrez9086]

You gents are a gem on reactions, we all see your appreciation for music. Van is the man and I know that you might have reacted to a couple of songs from his Astral Weeks album but I recommend a full album through listen on that one.

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Great reaction and commentary! Van Morrison is one of the greatest singer/songwriters of the last century. He has many songs that have been covered by other artists.

[@terenzo50]

One of the three female backup singers was Whitney Houston's mom, Cissy Houston.

[@randomtruths3400]

The vocal lineage of that family is incredible: Cissy, Whitney, Cissy's cousin Leontyne Price (one of opera's greatest sopranos), and her nieces Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick.

[@terenzo50]

You are so right. I met Dionne some 30-odd years ago. A sweetheart if there ever was one.@@randomtruths3400

[@edwardcapobianco2975]

Brothers, they don't call him Van the man for nothing. He's the most soulful Irishman on the planet. You can hear the R&B, soul and gospel in many of his songs. He also throws in big horn sounds like James Brown.. You can't go wrong with Van Morrison. He's got a boat load of hits. If you want to hear a real upbeat track with big horns sound check out "Domino" it won't disappoint you!! Great selection, you guys are starting the day out with a few long home runs.

[@christianmarler2253]

I've said this elsewhere, but this album is a supremely self-confident work of art.

[@porschamott7902]

Soulful and just easy to the ear!!!! Van the man🔥🔥🔥

[@realbser1956]

Not a bad way to start a Friday…easing into it with the smooth sounds of Van Morrison. The man always knows how to set the mood and tone for his songs. His music always makes you feel better and eases your mind. Thanks La & Che.😊

[@Ed9870]

Van Morrison recorded a live version of this with Ray Charles when he was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

[@56music64]

How does an Irishman sound so soulful. Whitney's mum Emily is one of the backup singers on this record. Also Judy Clay and Jackie Verdell. Stellar job by those three ladies.

[@CoolCoyote]

Vans a freak can do anything sing or play any instrument

[@KrazyKatLadyx2]

I can't believe you are doing Van Morrison! He's phenomenal and has a huge catalog of music to explore. ❤️

[@nickcolletta9140]

My wife walked down the aisle to marry me as this song was playing. Absolutely beautiful song.

[@kevinbumstead5431]

He's smooth as Tupelo honey!

[@woodyheywood8792]

"When those dots connect...it's something else"...GREAT Comment!

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

Such a beautiful song ❤ Thanks, guys.

[@Jude_196]

This one and Tupelo Honey: what I always dreamed of having in a relationship....told my husband when we first got married, 25 years ago: this is the way I wish someone would think of me - and, HE DID....until I lost him December of last year. THANKS for bringing back the warm feelings, Guys!!! SUCH A GREAT TUNE!! Great Reaction!! HUGS, YA'LL!!

[@kimberly3131]

Sorry for the loss of your husband. I'm glad this song warmed your heart today. Happy that you had someone that treasured you for being sweet as tupelo honey

[@markharbin9945]

Je is in my top 5 song writers the man is an absolute legend 😮

[@yvonnestevens6179]

Such a sweet song❤❤❤❤

[@robjohnson5872]

Another Van Morrison classic. For one of his songs that rocks out a little more, try Wavelength. Great pick me up and driving song.

[@custardflan]

One of the great duets ever is Van and Ray Charles doing this song together.

[@scottsnyder2726]

Van has a very deep catalog of music. Early rock innovator with the group Them. Many know his dozen or so popular songs, but his deep tracks are virtually all top notch!

[@tstoneami]

I love it when you guys call out the covers and samples for some reason.

[@brianfiori4086]

Van could sing the phonebook and make it sound good.

[@douglasg.9271]

His singing puts a smile on my face, and joy in my heart.

[@mamaflush9945]

Hey La & Che, here's another artist that I think you might like checking out some of his solo work, if interested. This is John Fogerty the lead singer for "CCR" "John Fogerty - The Old Man Down The Road" (channel: John Fogerty) --This song was released in 1984 as the lead single from Fogerty's comeback album called "Centerfold." It became Fogerty's only Top 10 hit single as a solo artist, peaking at no. #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and spent 3 weeks in the no.# 1 spot. In otherwards gents a Banger. "Van the Man" did it again...man I love his vocals, simply beautiful stuff, bro.

[@michaelakkerman407]

One of my all time favorite live performance Tom Jones, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Long Time Gone. Just out of body greatness...

[@ML-un1oi]

A great start to the weekend. You are Che! Van has extensive catalog that is worth downloading. As always fellas thanks for an excellent reaction! Can not wait for more. Appreciate you 🙏 ❤

[@melvinwomack3717]

That's a bad man 2:33yeah that caravan is on it's way

[@JosephHuntelvisnspiders]

Van the Man!

[@danw2276]

Van is a special soul, he aways heightens the emotion i feel when listen to his songs. The man is a true gentlemen and break him out when trying to get lucky. Thanks guys

[@occupiedaustralia9952]

I actually didn't know Van wrote this song but I'm not surprised.

[@CuriousGeorge1111]

Yeah, this is the good ish. Thanks guys.

[@elainekeane4164]

Sweet song! ☘️🍀

[@naturesounds-ib5dh]

Favorite from Van the Man, Wild Night!

[@gavinschwier8242]

This whole album is essential listening.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Van is the real deal. 🙂

[@loisr3970]

Ahhh Mr Morrison!!! Yes!!!

[@pluckinmageetar]

Yes, Brian McNight did a wonderful job on this song. Both soooo full of soul.

[@yamyamyams2629]

This is an album you should just power through, like you did with The Dan.

[@sailinbob11]

I do listen to him on my boat. Capt.Bob

[@ginapurpura1182]

Wow, great reaction! It’s such fun to enjoy this with you guys!

[@willo8794]

Anything from Moondance is ❤

[@bradsense7431]

This album is like an old friend. With my core group of friends this whole album would be played at almost every gathering.

[@tzcomp]

This is the album you put on to get your woman in the mood.

[@briangray00]

My lad (27) went to see Van M in concert last week. He has (not my son) a covers LP he's promoting. Still has a great voice (not my son) apparently.

[@nelliejewell2665]

Beautiful.

[@pattymckitrick7436]

❤❤❤❤

[@cazgerald9471]

This is from "Moondance", Van's follow-up to his first album "Astral Weeks" (discounting, as Van does, "Blowin' Your Mind!" on the Bang label). You could start with "Astral Weeks", then "Moondance", "His Band and the Street Choir", "Tupelo Honey", "Saint Dominic's Preview", etc. Don't skip his 1974 live album "It's Too Late to Stop Now" (the title being the last line from his song "Into the Mystic") which captured performances of his tour with the Caledonia Soul Orchestra. Go for the original release not the additional performances from the 2016 box set - there are some great performances on the box set, but the cuts on the original release were chosen for a reason.

[@Bosnbabe]

Check out his hit Moondance

[@324cmac]

They reacted to that one already.

[@derricktrottier6763]

i was hoping you knew the Brian McKnight version.... amazing how many songs we grew up with not knowing they were covers

[@ohfour-seven6228]

Van sings with truth. One of the greats. Rita Coolidge does a great version of this song too. Van''s a world treasure.

[@MrLedotson]

The Moondance album is one of the best. Every song is great!

[@danmayberry1185]

Raise a Belfast boy on American R&B and that's what you get.

[@joshuapaolino2199]

This dude. 'Nuff said.

[@jimdunagan4180]

Ah right on....

[@davidburton9136]

You're so right about the amazing voice Van Morrison has. But, for me, his 1st genius is songwriting. Van has released by my guesstimate about an album a year for the past 50+ years, and he does few covers. On the other hand, when he does cover someone else's music, he really does it right. If you want to get review a cover he does, check out "That's Life". I don't know who wrote it, but Frank Sinatra (going back yet another generation or two!) I really think you'd like it.

[@BrixtonTone]

With over 45 albums released in his career, how do you pick a song ? This is a great tune from his brilliant third album released in 1970. Don't know if you guys do requests ? but please scroll forward a few years to 1973 and check out the title track from his album " Hard Nose the Highway" . It's Van belting out some jazz inspired bluesy number , I think that's where his soul resides. Guarantee you wont be disappointed

[@AirplayBeats]

We can get this one done for you.

[@BrixtonTone]

@@AirplayBeats Thanks for the response guys, love and respect from here in London p.s. pump up the volume on this one, can't get enough of the keyboards and horn section !

[@renecuellar3078]

This album is one of my island records for SURE. Growing up listening to nothing but heavy stuff, now I'm my old age, (55)) I don't think there's any heavy records I'd take on an island. LOL. I'm still into it but there are so many other interesting flavor

[@submandave1125]

A group I don't think you've hit yet but in my eyes shares a vibe with Van Morrison is Counting Crows. Just like Van, I've never heard Adam Duritz, lead singer for Counting Crows, do a song live the same way twice. "Mr. Jones" was their smash through hit and is a great song, but for the first dip I think "Round Here" is sure to make you come back for more. (Side note: in 2022 I had the great fortune of seeing Counting Crows and Van Morrison back-to-back nights at the Beale Street Music Festival in Memphis. That year also included Sarah McLachlan, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Death Cab for Cutie, Soul Asylum, Stone Temple Pilots, Indigo Girls, and Third Eye Blind, so it was definitely one of the best festivals I've been to)

[@atimtambaby]

I'm not a big fan of covers, but Brian McKnight did justice to this song. Good catch!

[@markbarnwell942]

great album. van did slow sexy vibe so fng well.

[@helgar791]

I had the pleasure of seeing Van 3 times back in the early 70's. Van writes wonderful songs, but as a performer he is, and still to this day, an argumentative, surly, disagreeable person. Both onstage and, as reports say, off stage as well. Try him doing "Gypsy Queen", another soulful tune.

[@JoeandAngie]

He speaks his mind which s n ow flakes can't process

[@60secthebaptist9]

This is one of the few albums that should be listened to all the way through. Billy Joel's "The Stranger" is another Oh, and it goes without saying "let me rock your gypsy soul"

[@rogerfleming6354]

On the album, you finish Moondance and Jump into Crazy Love. Quite a 1 - 2 punch.

[@Michael-Philip]

💥💥💥💥💥

[@mick7575]

Great shit is early Van. My favourite "Joe Harper Saturday Morning"

[@johncagnettajr344]

Many people cover many of Vans songs.

[@coopm3087]

There's a ray Charles version featuring Van Morrison that's really awesome

[@declanmueller2652]

If you listen to his original band, Them, you will hear a much different voice than that on Moondance. Songs include "Baby Please Don't Go', "Gloria", "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue", etc.

[@paulprendergast3184]

The A side of this record, And It Stoned Me, Moondance, this song, Caravan and Into the Mystic possibly the best single album side ever....

[@stumblinharris2219]

Lovely stuff. Please please please check out one of his lengthier epics, 'Summertime in England' 'You Don't Pull No Punches and You Don't Push the River', 'Listen to the Lion'' or 'Independence Day'. For one of his wildest vocal performances you can't beat 'Cul De Sac'. If you ever do a whole album, 'Veedon Fleece' is the one that works best all the way through, in my admittedly not that humble opinion.

[@MagusMirificus]

This guy has all the goodreccs.

[@lyallbenjamin1045]

Oh Yes, the first three are on a whole other level- songs of power and wonder.

[@janetschmitt6760]

I always thought Van Morrison sings about about a more mature love. That Kenda itself to smooth.

[@jeremiahallender1919]

Awesome work!More van indeed! Everyone has covered van tho guys ,.but know one can do his songs better .he is the generational talent ❤amazing top level musician of the highest order.40 plus albums ,I wonder how many songs most people could name of his off tops?btw …into the mystic is metaphorical, the soul and spirit are gypsies forever wandering this ol universe,not a boat 🛥 you will notice his spirituality as you go ,pretty much all his work is philosophical/spiritual/soul/funk.✌️

[@kimmjohnston4744]

"Sweet Thing" and "Who Drove the Red Sports Car" are favorites

[@user-yg6ft1iu1i]

Also check out Jackie Wilson Say or any song really from Saint Dominic’s Preview. It’s a great album

[@destinyreelly2974]

One day you’re going to do ‘St. Dominick’s Preview’ and you will thank me. ❤❤❤

[@michaelbrown3128]

Only the top musicians in the world got the privelage to play with Jeff Beck. Check out some live songs with the girl Tal Wakenfield on Bass, sh is amazing!!!

[@paul2862]

Van Morrison wrote a LOT of great music. In almost all of it, you hear the jazz influence. Check these out: "Cyprus Avenue" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmnNgXeafclsr5o) from the "Astral Weeks" album--a classic. "And It Stoned Me" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rUe6enrsqcoqc) The "Jelly Roll" he refers to here is Jelly Roll Morton, a famous jazz musician. "Moonshine Whiskey" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHZmoqJltV2o9E) from the "Tupelo Honey" album "Astral Weeks" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/apbGmWmmj9R1gJY) the title song from the "Astral Weeks" album

[@cweefy]

Try " someone exactly like you "

[@fastcakes]

Would love you to try "On Hyndford Street" by Van Morrison

[@philipmccarthy6175]

The A side of Moondance could be the best A side ever .

[@deaniegarcia5694]

I can’t think of a VM popular song I don’t like. I need to go back to the B. McNight version just to compare. Most reactors are just useless head bobbers followed by inane comments. You guys are the BEST reactors on You Tube hands down! Cheers!

[@yvonnestevens6179]

La and Chi (hope it’s the right spelling) Happy Holidays to the both of you……..I sure would like to do some music with you two at some point…..I can already tell you’re great musicians, check out FOMO House of Love ( video available on KZbin as well as 30 something remixes. The song which I wrote features me, Chaka and bass playing brother Mark together. Fun song, beautiful reunion of the 3 of us❤❤❤❤ Have a good one,😍😍😍😍😍

[@AirplayBeats]

Happy Holidays to you!! We would love to do some work with you.

[@yvonnestevens6179]

What instruments do you brothers play?

[@njandrews4105]

One of the backup singers is Whitney Houston’s mother true story

[@JJReagan]

Ultimate Irish Crooner

[@Big_Al_63]

thanks guys, I appreciate you. I sent you an email about a possible reaction that is out of the box for you, hence the email. I would love to get your feedback on the band but only if you are interested.

[@AirplayBeats]

I will look for the email now.

[@AirplayBeats]

Please resend the email so we can get that reaction done for you. Thank you my friend!!

[@Big_Al_63]

@@AirplayBeats Resending the email this morning. Please note, my email address doesn't have big_al in it, it starts with allendoes

[@2869may]

"AND IT STONED ME".....Please.

[@zwieseler]

Channeling a gospel vibe with this. Yes, great producing, Van also produces his albums. Try much later Van with something off the Too Long In Exile album.... way more edgy.

[@davidswearingen9652]

Would have loved to hear what Sam Cook could have done with this song. It would have laid perfect for him.

[@AirplayBeats]

That would’ve been awesome to hear.

[@marie1948]

I like to think this song was written for me.

[@amyvest1777]

Back when shit was recorded well