Van Morrison - Moondance (REACTION)

[@John_Chu]

Fellas, Van wrote this. Fun fact: Van started out as a jazz/r&b saxophonist.

[@AirplayBeats]

Thanks John!! Have a great weekend.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

He also played piano, guitar, and harmonica, starting out in Irish show bands as a teenager eventually coming to prominence in a rock band, Them, with such songs as "Gloria", "Here Comes the Night", "Mystic Eyes", and a great version of an old blues tune, "Baby Please Don't Go" which I would rank with Animals' version of "House of the Rising Sun"...

[@m1k3br4v0]

Classic tune. Nice to see you guys exploring Van. If you can fit it in I'd try any one song or the entire Astral Weeks album.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

His vocals are phrased like sax solos and choruses. Sax man for sure. The original, btw, not a cover.

[@rogercaruso9337]

FELT LIKE BURNING MY METS HAT. LOl

[@alanbaum6690]

Van is and has been The Man for more than 50 years.

[@Eurynomea]

Van's absolutely magical. My husband actually pulled our car over and we got out to dance one night, lol. Such memories of all of his wonderful music.

[@seanhkman]

Van Morrison is the original and best version.

[@huerosantos7563]

Moondance" is a song recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison and is the title song on his third studio album Moondance (1970).

[@shellycasbeer3775]

One of the best sounds from a song you can hear. Van is so diverse and an incredible vocalist. Wild Night, Domino, Wavelength or Blue Money all great songs. Give a listen ✌️🎼🎶🎸🎵

[@dcal3775]

Irish soul. Van the man! ☘️

[@Noelle0026]

This is an original by Van! Excellent song

[@joebauers8031]

This is Van’s song. One of the best by one of the best.

[@324cmac]

Van's lyrics are always poetry. Forgot how great this song is. Every instrument is excellent.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Well Put ❗ As I was listening just now , I realized AGAIN his lyrics in this song are magnificent. And all the Instrumentation 🎵🎵🎵 A classic by him. Aren't you glad we grew up on great talent like this❓ I am.I'm loving watching these young REACTORS appreciate these oldies but goodies. These 2 guys have become my new favorite. Spot on reactions. They must be musicians or Producers.

[@markmurphy558]

By far his biggest hit. Still on the radio. I don't think I have ever heard a bad Van Morrison song.

[@thesnoyls]

Awesome song, but certainly not his biggest hit. That's Brown Eyed Girl.

[@paulqueripel3493]

You aren't trying hard enough😀. He deliberately recorded some awful songs (ringworm, want a Danish etc) to get out of his contract. They're on KZbin.

[@joelliebler5690]

All time favorite!

[@MrRabbit43]

Crazy Love or It Stoned Me next!

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Yes, I wrote the same comment, that this was his biggest hit 🔥🎵 It really is a magnificent song. Love these 2 guys. They tap into every lyric, every instrument.

[@flubblert]

This is an all-time classic, and is the ORIGINAL version. Anyting else you heard are just covers. Released in 1970, this never *never* gets old.

[@stevemercer6976]

That walking bass was perfection.

[@RiverRat1953]

Van’ s best song!😊

[@Goonerdarma]

It's a Van Morrison classic, hes a legend in Ireland.

[@stevegirardmedia2255]

This and Brown Eyed Girl are his biggest radio tunes... but his rabbit lives very, very deep down in the hole! Van is kinda like Steely Dan... both in how he mixes genres so well to create his own, unmistakable sound... and that he just finds great musicians (and they want to work on his stuff, and has a rep for being a taskmaster at times) for both his recordings and his touring bands.

[@gramps6334]

This is the greatest lounge song of all time! Great jazz from a great artist! Amazing catalog to go with this one.

[@christinawoolley6206]

Have you seen the full moon lately? My husband and I danced to this in our backyard last night! Together 40 years and this song still makes one feel romantic! 😽💋🎶💕

[@danielfox6907]

Van started saxiphone at 14 yrs. old. His dad had a jazz record collection. All famous jazz players on this one.

[@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozer]

This is the coolest song. Makes me think I can dance in ways my body does not move anymore.

[@laurabrevitz3944]

😂😂😂

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Hahaha ❗ Would love to see that. And YES...this is a magnificent song 🔥

[@danielswood]

Van the man has made such beautiful music over the years. Have I told you lately is a favourite.

[@lpluva1]

Legendary writer and vocalist, who would fight you at the drop of a hat. The stories about him are hilarious, he was not a man you wanted to cross.

[@brucematzen4678]

Van Morrison, the soul poet of actual music. ♥️

[@rogercaruso9337]

I remember seeing him somewhere in New York at some off. The path club didn't know who he was until later on.

[@shemanic1]

One of those albums I will cherish, always.

[@mateostaplez7497]

This was a 100% Van Morrison composition in 1970 - no cover.

[@2869may]

"DOMINO" is another great song from Van...!

[@happymethehappyone8300]

MUST HEAR classics BEFORE Van (The Man) Morrison's solo career,, Them "Here Comes The Night" & "Gloria"...TRUST ME!!

[@caseyjones9359]

Baby Pleaae Don't Go slams too.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

@caseyjones9359 100% Agreed,, was just trying to give them a few to start with.

[@mikebetts2046]

I highly recommend another song from Van Morrison. And It Stoned Me. When you check this out, do the studio version and be sure to have the lyrics on hand.

[@2869may]

I've been asking for it too...

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

My personal favorite Van track right there..

[@thomasferrarojr.9772]

Amazing song!

[@lgv5706]

Yes. Please!

[@phillipharrison7283]

Thanks for this reaction. Another must listen is 'Into The Mystic' , truly amazing. Going back 60 years Van was in the Irish band, Them. Their 'Baby, Please Don't Go' was their debut single. Also worth a listen. Cheers ✌

[@donnazasgoat2274]

All us cool cats and kittens love this one! Love the jazzy feeling.

[@raymondvandewalle934]

Not only did Van write that, he was only 23 year's old. He was the Marvin Gaye of the British Isles. Just a Godsend to us all

[@ML-un1oi]

Van's voice is exceptional. A excellent reaction by an excellent performer to an excellent song. Had the pleasure of seeing him on my 21st birthday at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. A small venue that was excellent. Appreciate you la and Che. Thanks fellas 👌 ❤

[@realbser1956]

Van is The Man. A desert island album in my book. Great reaction.

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Yes! I've always said the same. 😉

[@leisastalnaker3790]

It’s not a cover. He wrote it. The original. You can’t go wrong. omg my favorite.

[@vedantapdx]

Van wrote this song, so he is not covering somebody else's composition. Van used to hang out in Mill Valley in Marin County just North of the Golden Gate Bridge coming into San Francisco. Van was working on this song for a long time, drinking at the Silver Dollar bar at night, good Irishman, hanging with the locals trying to get away from the world of expectations and enjoying life. He wrote this song about that time.

[@bonniethompson2019]

Brown eyed girl is a great song too by him

[@Bekka_Noyb]

Gotta play Moondance & Into The Mystic back to back after 2AM. Best time for that vibe!

[@evelynne2846]

My favorite Van Morrison song. Never heard it by anyone else but Van wrote the song in 1970. I'd call it smooth jazz.

[@citizenghosttown]

Great reaction, as usual. Van is so unique and more diverse than he gets credit for. Always soulful, sometimes bluesy, sometimes drawing on Irish/Celtic/mystical themes -- and here, he really swings. If you're interested in exploring Van's influence on other rock artists, try "Kitty's Back" by Bruce Springsteen.

[@noother964]

Nice to see a mention of Bruce's early work. It's very underrated and so good, rich in jazzy elements.

[@clifton8929]

Airplay Beats Big Soul Review is bringing the truth with Van The Man. Thanks for playing all the Van Morrison songs. Your commentary and views on the music and vocals are always on point. SOMEONE LIKE YOU, HAVE I TOLD YOU LATELY I LOVE YOU, WAVELENGTH, IN THE GARDEN, QUEEN OF THE SLIPSTREAM, FULL FOR GALE, LISTEN TO THE LION, GET YOU HAND OUT OF MY POCKET, T.B. SHEETS - You should give his Album 'IT's TOO LATE TOO STOP NOW' a song-by-song listen. It's one of the great Live Albums that capture Van at his best. Thank you for all the diverse music and hard work you put into bringing us so much joy.

[@kikivon3501]

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!! I love people who truly appreciate GREAT music. It does not matter what the genre, great music translates to those who LOVE music. Great is Great…… period!!!!

[@cindiherriott3259]

Can still remember every word. Could sing it in my sleep.

[@royc998]

It was written by Van. love your reaction

[@billthompson7037]

Bobby Mc Ferrin did cover this in 1982. 12 years after Van's original release.. Thanks, you are my favorite reaction team

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Agreed Bill....these 2 REACTORS are my new favorites. They are always spot on. I wonder if they are Musicians or Producers. They hear everything. What A DELIGHT to tune into them every day.

[@joesmith1957]

My favorite Van Morrison song, of many.

[@paullacroix527]

Great song. There's one song by Van that I'm sure you've heard, 'Brown Eyed Girl'. It's a classic that routinely gets played at weddings. Enjoy your channel guys...

[@brendahhstiles9992]

1967❤

[@NUNYA79.]

My favorite Van Morrison tune right there fellers good stuff, God bless.

[@harrietmiller3982]

This became my favorite song as soon as it came out❣️🎶💯

[@elisaabolafia9542]

Yes Harriet ❗ It's a magnificent song and I love seeing young REACTORS like these 2 enjoying all these oldies but goodies 🔥🎵 It's nice to re live memories of when this great music was on the airwaves all the time. What an ERA of music😊

[@TheDivayenta]

A jazz standard by Van himself!!!❤

[@fastcakes]

I could easily list 100 Van songs that are all bangers, from all periods of his long career. He is the master.

[@michaelwhite6740]

"Blue Money" and "Jackie Wilson said" are bangers

[@loisr3970]

Woo hoo yes I asked for this one thanks..... just amazing

[@submandave1125]

Like I said, this is a beautifully recorded track with impeccable separation on all the instruments. Van has soul. I've seen him twice and both are among my top live shows.

[@gs8191]

Every Van Morrison album I have, Van wrote every song, music and lyrics. I don't think I ever heard a Van cover, but I have heard many people cover Van. As Robby Robertson called him at the Last Waltz, Van the Man. I definitely recommend you doing the video of Van Morrison and the Band doing his song Caravan at the Last Waltz - Van is awesome!

[@waynecox3958]

Can't wait til you 2 hear ST DOMINIC'S PREVIEW............

[@tootz1950]

Van the Man.

[@ronaldstokes4841]

You guyz gotta check out Van 'LIVE" in the 'Last Waltz'. His expressions and movements to those who've only heard him sing, will double your appreciation of his talent. TURN IT UP!

[@perijetton9275]

I still hear this song regularly on the radio. It’s such a classic. ❤🎶

[@elisaabolafia9542]

What radio station ❓Do you live in a city like me with a great COMMUNITY RADIO STATION ❓( actually Tampa Bay area has 2 outstanding community radio stations...Thank God).It's the only way to hear great music 🎵 on the RADIO these days.

[@perijetton9275]

@@elisaabolafia9542 I listen to the classic rock channel in West Palm Beach. I live in Vero Beach but WPB has a great classic channel.

[@lynnbrice6396]

Van The Man. Wrote it. Soul pouring out of him

[@emilymartinez6961]

This song was played at just about ever Wedding that l went to back in the 70's. One of my favorite 👍🏻

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

Such great musicianship in this song.

[@elisaabolafia9542]

You guys keep bringing out the best of the best ❗ This was probably his biggest hit. Beautiful lyrics and composition 🎵🎵🎵 This is HIS song. Glad you loved it too.

[@rik2tr]

Van writes 99% of his songs, writes and arranges his music, writes his own horn charts. He ptoduces, plays saxophone, harmonica, guitar, keys. He is the band leader. When he makes an album he delivers it complete, ready to press a disc and distribute. He’s made more than 50 studio and live recordings and released at least 80 singles.

[@dennislinehan6548]

I think you'd both love Dr. John !

[@tonybarwick5248]

My wife and I love Van Morrison! Before she passed away we danced a lot to to his music over the years! I have many fond memories from this music ! Thank you very much !!!! This is his music !

[@wiredhorn87]

I always loved this song. Another one that is sort of in the same vein is Dancing In The Moonlight by King Harvest. Both are just really cool, classic rock staples.

[@douglasg.9271]

Van is the man!

[@membysteph64]

Another great reaction gentleman. Van Morrison is a legend. I think you would really enjoy Wild Night. Keep up the phenomenal work..

[@Bassman2353]

Caravan is another banger.

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

They already did that one

[@richhahn2443]

I've heard a lot of covers of Moondance, but no one else comes close to Van.

[@janishaldeman3339]

Dude sounds as powerful vocally now as ever

[@AjaxCaper]

When you guys said your dad played Anita Baker, I knew you had the right background to appreciate the music I love.

[@AjaxCaper]

If you don't break into it, the Eurythmics videos sometimes get blocked (but you can change the opacity and apparently it works). I think you might have heard some of the really big hits already? But they have one called "This is the House" that has fun production to listen to on headphones.

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Extremely famous original from Van M. It's been in so many film soundtracks etc., just a mainstay of radio/film/tv.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Van is the real deal. He's written SO many great songs. 🙂

[@amandathibodeau4996]

A Van Morrison original! Fantastic! Love you guys!

[@Ker-mk3bf]

Another song that's on my playlist. Thank you. 😊

[@russelbarnes7235]

This whole album is fire. And it Stoned Me is my suggestion for your next Van Morrison reaction. But, all of his music is great stuff. Enjoy. I'd really like to see you react to some Steve Miller Band, a lot of great music waiting for you from them. The Joker and Fly Like an Eagle would be nice.

[@AirplayBeats]

Steve Miller Band - The Joker (REACTION) #stevemillerband #reaction #trending kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2rGoH6Aft14qtk

[@russelbarnes7235]

@AirplayBeats I slept on this reaction. But, I reiterate that Steve Miller Band has a lot of music awaiting your perusal. Jet Airliner, Jungle Love, The Stake, Take the Money and Run, Swingtown and others are worthy endeavors. Stay safe and well. TTYL.

[@simple1me302]

I did not see my fav led song on here. 10 years gone. I love the drums espsially

[@ginnydominguez5493]

Great song great album.

[@danw2276]

Origional and simply Van. Thanks guys

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

never heard anyone else do this, All time great song.

[@houseson]

The original. What a performer.

[@grayhawkeblackmoor1777]

Another gem from Van, "Into the Mystic".

[@esdel1955]

What a classic. Got to be my favorite VM tune.

[@lloydbraun6026]

Always reminds me of Autumn and burning leaves. We can still do that in GA

[@mayortr42]

His Live version of Caravan from “The Last Waltz” with The Band is fire!

[@CANDOKNOWHOW]

They already reacted to that one..

[@lyallbenjamin1045]

Not the last waltz performance one of the greatest live performances ever!! Try "Listen to the Lion" on the too late to stop now album.

[@charliejaworski2562]

One of Van Morrison's most reacted to songs is called "Into the Mystic", one of his lesser known hits but such a great song. It will give you the feels, for sure. Cheers fellas!

[@ragjamrock]

I can still remember the first time I heard this song. The lady who introduced me to it spent many a winter evenings listening to the album with me.🎶🌙

[@ginapurpura1182]

Such a great song by Van the Man! Great reaction, so fun to listen to this with you!

[@craigreid7178]

I've never heard another version of this song. It was his original composition and recording and it was killer! So smooth and jazzy... mellow and yet with a bit of a snap to it.

[@edgarsnake2857]

One of the all time great music tracks...care of: Van the Man.

[@Really658]

Love those wind instruments!

[@Stuman57]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. You guys are amazing. I love reaction videos of things I love, in general. I get to experience things I love with others. But not only that. I get to experience what I love through their ears and/or eyes. I get to see and hear things through the experience of someone else. Like reaction videos let me hear and see things I’d never seen. Maybe it’s because Ive taken these thing’s for granted. Every time I hear a song, I hear it through the lens I’ve already given it. You know what they about first impressions. They last, a long time. Thing’s like to stay the same unless altered by some outside force. I also love you guys because of your music knowledge. “I’ve heard this before, somewhere”. I love music lineage. How bands formed? What circumstances brought them together? Where the ideas for songs came from? etc. And then you come in. With, who has sampled it and/or, what your personal connection with the song, singer, riff, style, and how it makes you feel. That’s what I like.

[@jst427]

Amazing to think I’ve been listening to this for 30 yrs and you and others ain’t ever heard it. Mind blowing 🤯

[@Sober2003]

Van the man! Grew up listening to him ❤

[@bobdelp2023]

BACK TO VANNNN! 😊

[@wanderer0617]

This is such a great song from a wonderful album. A few years ago I was at a backyard, late summer wedding. After the ceremony they turned around to walk together and Moondance came on the sound system they had hired professionals for, who played music throughout the event. Moondance was perfect for that moment. Nice reaction! Thanks:)

[@josephhall1241]

Both of you already have me smiling with this one on Friday. Thanks again

[@lindataggart9076]

Van Morrison makes me feel warm as usual,,love him..written and produced by Van M..

[@peteroneill3993]

van the man, - his live performance with the band on, the last waltz movie with a track called caravan is well worth a watch all my best to you and yours from Liverpool