Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@shilohstore6086]

Thank you thank you thank you I've been looking for this song in the back of my mind for 10 years I couldn't believe when it started to play it was actually the song you have no idea it was like having an itch that I couldn't scratch for 10 years you are a hero disguised as a man!

[@jasonbroad5478]

I've already bought 2! But I do like that one too! LOL

[@thetintwizardwindowtinting7478]

A shirts on its way! Can't wait to rock it with it on stage!

[@bluesrocker79]

That is a great shirt.

[@estherl2407]

Here's a beautiful song from the movie Eddy and the Cruisers kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6mlgHabbLCarNU check it out

[@steveschellenberg7485]

Discovering Van Morrison is like entering an alternate universe

[@kem1036]

You actually end up in the mystic

[@angellapaulson2334]

Yes

[@jasonsanders8091]

His music is on another level for sure....

[@marthalowe1556]

Love your description of what it's like....

[@jeffharry9675]

Listening to Van is like being connected to the soul of his music, a place where peace and contentment lie.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Van Morrison grew up dead-broke poor in Belfast, N Ireland when it was full of poverty & violence. Natural musician. When he was 16 or so he went to the biggest band in Belfast and said “I’m your new guitar player.” The bandleader said “We don’t need a guitar player. We need a saxophone player.” Three weeks later he came back, said “I’m your new saxophone player.”, and got the job.

[@GratefulZen]

A Van Morrison song is a spiritual experience that touches the soul.

[@gailenefuller8330]

My son was shot 3 times in the chest ,was told he probably wouldn't live.he did. 7 weeks in hospital, 4 weeks in a coma.when we left the hospital we just sat in the car and looked at each other and I asked what would you like to do first and he said I'd like for you to play van Morrison. I knew at that moment that he gets life.

[@jasonbader431]

If you want a spiritual awaking then you need to listen to Astral Weeks

[@yorkiepuppykisses]

every time brother -- 100% ---

[@wandaprescott6672]

Growing up with all Those Golden Oldies Was A Blessing..Thank u God, For Music..🎵🎶🎼❤❤😉

[@lilymcallister9751]

My husband played and sang this to me...I married him 3 months later. We still play this on our anniversary. ❤❤❤❤

[@christelheadington1136]

You just made me all misty.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Nice!! 😊

[@c.miller2460]

That's so sweet. May y'all enjoy 70 more happy anniversaries. True love is a beautiful thing. Be blessed.

[@jflago]

Your hubby is smooth...

[@m.a.c.8366]

super... hope ya'll have a smile every time this song is heard by ya'll.. blessings for many happy years for your union...

[@jollyrodgers7272]

The 'SHE' he's singin' about is FREEDOM, but then again, an unfettered and pure Love is just as sweet.

[@elleboucher]

One of my all time favorite love songs. A true Irishman with the gift of words and music.

[@pulsarlights2825]

Scots Irish!!!

[@okpainter9700]

couldnt have said it better 👍🏻

[@eileenhenryselby-smith9762]

@@pulsarlights2825 Ulster scots!

[@pulsarlights2825]

@@eileenhenryselby-smith9762 Yes, Belfast not Dublin

[@janicetilley5540]

Yes

[@patrickwilson7318]

One of many, many Reactions sharing Van Morrison's genius with generations who are recently discovering Van. Another real treat is 'Wavelength live 2/1/1979 Belfast', simply sensational.

[@hcrsongbird74]

You have no idea the pure joy and hope I feel watching Van Morrison embed himself into the next generation's soul. He won't live forever, and has deserved so much more recognition than he has gotten during his fantastically brilliant career. Enjoy him, Forever.

[@J_Gamble]

One of my favorites of all time...It played on the radio when I was driving my husband to the hospital. He passed on three days later. Crazy beautiful song.

[@williamzoom9200]

So sorry for the loss of your husband.

[@J_Gamble]

@@williamzoom9200 Thank you

[@williamzoom9200]

The New York Times has a series called “Tiny Love Stories”, that somehow captures immense love in just a few words. Yours belongs at the top of that list. It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. Hang in there, J Gamble.

[@J_Gamble]

@@williamzoom9200 Thank you

[@RM-vf7fl]

I am so sorry for your loss

[@martykehoe8510]

Who would have thought that a person from Northern Ireland would be blessed with such tremendous soul. If you aren't moved by the way he sings, you have no heart OR soul. Beautiful song. My favorite of his.

[@justaguy2365]

Ireland is renowned for songwriting and poetry. The limerick got it's name from the town of Limerick.

[@martykehoe8510]

@@justaguy2365 No, no. I didn't mean that in a bad way. My parents emigrated from Ireland. I know of the very rich history of that wonderful country. I simply meant that if you didn't know better, you'd think Van was from the deep south with the deep soul he sings with. It's a gift from God.

[@Smoke286]

Absolutely brother

[@jaytee2642]

@@martykehoe8510 I didn't even know he was Irish. The man sings with southern soul.

[@martykehoe8510]

@@jaytee2642 Absolutely. Well said.

[@tartanphantom]

Out of all of Van Morrison's massive catalog of tunes, this one has always been my absolute favorite. Thanks JAKAJ

[@apostle6100]

Better

[@sallyshipwreck4315]

Ditto!

[@Lpm920]

This is right under into the mystic for me…. But I totally get it!!!!

[@laurawilloughby4000]

Van Morrison is in a class by himself.

[@kimbunchalastnames5357]

"jackie wilson said," "have i told you lately," "reminds me of you," "crazy love," "sweet thing," "bright side of the road," "steal my heart away," "wild night," "domino," "blue money," "warm love," "caravan," "queen of the slipstream," "days like this," "i'll be your lover, too," "these are the days" -- there are SO. MANY. good van morrison songs.

[@heathercollins4432]

I think Jamel could have an "All Van Morrison" channel....

[@terrycornelius3279]

You forgot Wonderful Remark.

[@jeremygillott]

Van’s song “Days Like This” is super smooth

[@Sylviabrown75]

Yesssss... Love that song. I'd love to hear him do a review on that one!!!!

[@corihulet739]

That's the song I danced to with my son at his wedding.

[@ingridstrickland8768]

jeremy lOVE this. He also does this with his daughter. Super beautiful!

[@michaelrowell7798]

Awesome choice. Have I Told You Lately too..

[@VickiTheCraftAttic]

That was our mother-son dance as well ♥️

[@babyrocasmama]

Van Morrison: Ireland's gift to the world. He's probably the greatest poet-singer to ever come from my ancestral home. His music always reminds me of Autumn, my favorite season. His music is visceral and so multilayered. Rich, like the Autumn air. Today being September 1st, I broke out my Autumnal Playlist. The first song is "Into the Mystic." @Jamel, you should react to some Cat Stevens songs. "Wild World," would be a good one to start with, then maybe "Morning Has Broken," or "Peace Train." He's got quite the catalog, too.

[@onepissedoffbitch10]

Shan G Love your comment

[@themaddane1550]

Bitter Blue. 👌

[@JohnSmith-db3pt]

He's from northern Ireland

[@JamesAinsworth-AA]

Van is my favorite all-time artist, perhaps with the exception of Prince!

[@matthewedgeworth4509]

@@JohnSmith-db3pt Still from Ireland big lad.

[@girl_overthinx]

My Dad said used to say this was my song. I was born in the area where Tupelo Honey is famous, Panama City. The name Pamela means "Sweet as Honey"

[@rjs2005]

My hometown! Of course, every town in the FL Panhandle- particularly the Apalachicola River area claims to be the home of tupelo honey. I lived in Wewahitchka for a few months in the late 70's and they had "Home of Tupelo Honey" signs all over the place.

[@forestbathing4443]

❤️

[@girl_overthinx]

For me, it's about my Dad and his feelings for me. As an adult, I realise the song is about America and how "Sweet " Freedom is. Tupelo Honey is only found in America. The beginning of America's history began with a dumping of tea. "You can't stop us on the road to freedom" The men in granite, Mt Rushmore. Van is an Irishman, there is a lot of history and there was unrest in Ireland. This song is a romantic one to America, from afar.

[@nancy9478]

@@girl_overthinx ❤ first, I love that your Dad treasures his baby girl. So sweet, as it should be. I have a Daddys girl, I told hubby she had to be since I never was. He is her go to for driving lessons and life lessons. Your take on the lyrics makes so much sense, 🇺🇸 the flag still stands for freedom.

[@judithwilber2540]

@@rjs2005 thats the town ulees gold movie takes place in...

[@galvinklatt5273]

My fave Van song. You could also try “Jackie Wilson Said”

[@joelliebler5690]

Galvin klatt A truly fantastic song as well!👍🏻

[@wallyboy6666]

Galvin, Yes!! Jackie Wilson Said is one of the best sings ever! :)

[@KlausJLinke]

The whole album feels like a single song that never ends ... in a good way.

[@MrPernell27]

Bright Side of the Road!

[@davidnelsen9971]

@@wallyboy6666 I like Redwood Tree as well from St Dominic's Preview.

[@bobasher2197]

Jamel, it does my heart good to see someone your (young ) age diggin' these old classics that I was fortunate enough to grow up listening to.

[@wandaprescott6672]

It was a Blessing Growing up With all Those Golden Oldies...🎶🎼❤🎵😉

[@bobasher2197]

@@wandaprescott6672 for sure, we didn't realize how good we had it back then.

[@maralynfarber2068]

I am a vocalist--this song just never gets old.❤️🎵🎶

[@tracybrookey4356]

Love me some Van!!! Don’t think he’s appreciated as much as he should be! Hopefully a lot more people will get a look into his wonderfulness!!!👍🏻🐶🐶💕🙏🏻

[@oregonchick76]

Me too! I love Jamel's reactions to Van Morrison because that's so how I feel when I listen to him. I'd like to add a couple of extra songs to the list: for fun/upbeat music, "The Bright Side of the Road" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHSni62cadeUnck) and for a follow-up love song, more of an in-love-with-life song, "These are the Days" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ3cp5iVmsyMbtE).

[@brucec5950]

my girl and I caught him in ‘70 @ Pauly Pavilion ... always a favorite 🤩

[@andyfletcher3561]

I've been saying that since the early 70's LoL. Few artists make me NEED to move, beyond tapping my feet etc. The sad thing is he's really only known for "Moondance" and "Brown Eyed Girl". Those of us who know, of course we know, but I pity the rest.

[@chrisnoonan1714]

@@oregonchick76 Agreed. I love the whole Enlightenment album.

[@kencody4287]

Have I told you lately I love you . Another great song .Van the man an original artist.

[@ruthlewis673]

When my first grandchild was born this is what we played when she was brought home.

[@johntremmel3949]

You’ve got to hear “have I told you lately” the piano is mesmerizing !!!

[@dconaway2877]

@ted ritola I love his early stuff late 60s when Boz Skaggs was in his band. " your saving grace " " wild mountain honey" " living in the USA"

[@michaelrisoli]

I am sooo glad you are doing Reactions to Van Morrison. He is a true artist.

[@jeffreymazzoli9814]

And Crazy love needs to be next

[@rosannerizzo3070]

Yes. My favorite.

[@botticellirejectbotticelli2668]

Absolutely.

[@MyDenali-pv5nh]

Yesssss!

[@nancy9478]

Yes!

[@leeskinner9627]

Mandatory.

[@bills7602]

Tupelo, Mississippi brother! Where Elvis was born! Love your reactions best!

[@carolyn64]

Tupelo is also a town down South in Mississippi. Lots of sweetness from around there! 🎶🎧😉🎶

[@kurtsaxton9665]

It's where Elvis Presley was born

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Tupelo is also a tree with buds having a very sweet and unique taste when the bees use it to make their honey. The honey is considered to be some of the best in the world - the unique taste and sweetness is what Van is referring to with the words "Tupulo honey".

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@juniorjohnson9509 Pure Tupelo honey is also special because it never granulates like other honeys will.

[@danielchristian4545]

My hometown

[@redarmysoja]

Tupelo Mississippi. Right near One-pelo. SHOUT OUT TO RICHARD PRYOR!!!

[@jasonbroad5478]

That voice, the phrasing and the groove.....you have no choice but to give yourself over to Tupelo Honey!

[@Kalelrocks]

Did you know that in the late 60s and early 70s, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and The Band were all living in Woodstock, New York and making and recording some of their greatest music? That's why Van is in the Last Waltz - they used to be neighbors.

[@55judylw]

When I hear Van Morrison's slower songs, it's heavy sighs and goosebumps through the whole song.

[@wenbren]

My friend and drinking buddy (back in the day..29 years sober ). We had a lot of fun. He is a real stand up guy.

[@mthomasy]

Congratulations, Wendy!

[@wenbren]

@@mthomasy Thank you, Mark. It's the best thing I ever did!

[@lloydcharley9465]

Also a FOB

[@wenbren]

@@lloydcharley9465 Hi Lloyd. ODAAT.

[@davidholt2335]

Good on you Wendy.

[@hellscornalien8286]

Van Morrison is one of those guys whose music transcends genres and is something that anyone can appreciate regardless of where their general musical interests lie. Peace and Love brother. Keep up the awesome reactions.

[@cindys9858]

Such a beautiful song and soul soothing voice.

[@kathycuster8219]

Amen!

[@debravirden7130]

Hooray! And Van Morrison always delivers soul,bluesy soul.

[@andreagordon7129]

She's as sweet as Tupelo honey🐝🐝🐝 Just like honey from the bee🐝🐝🐝

[@robbinfaithful]

Just doesnt get any better💓

[@phildavies9082]

I could listen to Van for days and days.

[@reallymedagnabit]

Van has been the Man for as long as I have been a music lover. This to me is in his top 5 songs of all time

[@justinthyme3396]

VAN the MAN ,still the greatest...peace and love from Australia...🤩🎵🎶🎵

[@TR4Ajim]

My daughter and I danced to this at her wedding.❤️

[@davidelswick6660]

Van Morrison is one of the greatest. Love his music!

[@yosemitesam6945]

He stirs the emotions. Amazing singer. One of my favourite singers.

[@diannacashion2047]

Thanks for posting Van Morrinson..Hope he will be remembered on down the road.....

[@kevinperry368]

Gotta check out Elvis Costello "What's So Funny Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding?" , "Allison", "She"

[@dconaway2877]

Excellent request! ..one of my favorite "I use to be disgusted but now I try to be amused"

[@heathcliff8624]

A perfect Circle covered "What's so funny.." on the Emotive album.

[@allisonyoung4007]

"I Write The Book"!✌

[@14gilbertst]

Watching the Detectives....

[@matthewdrake4385]

Radio radio, less than zero.

[@michaelgiller5444]

My favorite singer of all time!!! Thank you brother

[@lisabmf58]

These are the days by Van Morrison ... I love this song!

[@diosantana2659]

Wow. I have a three year old. And a one year old My first daughter and this song...... Brown eyes. Tupelo Honey is the song I listened to while riding the subway of NYC to work. Waiting on that first child. I’ll never ever forget it. Van calms the nerves.

[@ericjohnson2137]

This was the final dance for me and my wife at our wedding!

[@Nightcloudmama]

Blue Eyed Soul at its very finest. My kids know to play this song at my funeral. Such a beautiful song. Vans masterpiece.

[@napoleonwilson6499]

Caravan from his performance at the Last Waltz with The Band...is...amazing

[@leeskinner9627]

"Turn it up! That's enough. So you know it's got soul."

[@simchabaruch3109]

The first Mic drop. He sings it (Caravan at the Waltz) when he is done just walks out of the spotlight and is gone, gone beyond.

[@brazenlilhussy5975]

@@simchabaruch3109 What about his (low) High-kicks? Just fantastic. I can't even listen to the original anymore. Turn up your RRRRRRADIO!!

[@simchabaruch3109]

@@brazenlilhussy5975 hey man, I always wonder if his performance that night, in purple glitter could be the inspiration for the Grateful Deads dancing bear.

[@victoriagrove5344]

Straight from his heart, one of the very best!

[@loveit7484]

Just sitting here smiling. So love this song!

[@jackpeters9048]

One of my all time favorite songs....Van Morrison is one of the all time best

[@Wendy-fp2kj]

My hubby sang this to me. That was 20 years ago. He's my angel too.

[@crystal5195]

hands down best artist EVER. Love Van.

[@TimmyGMusic]

Van is a true Irish mystic poet, with SO much soul. Loved your reaction, I'm so glad you got to enjoy this one... it is beautiful!

[@LordEagle]

Men with insight,,,men in granite. Nice little tribute to the founding fathers for their creation of this country. This song is about FREEDOM. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍😎

[@greatunz67]

The production on Van's albums in the 70's was so amazing, everyting was so loud and clear and perfectly recorded, like he and his band are right in your room with you

[@paulmeyers4550]

Makes me smile every time you talk about your girl. So happy ya'll found each other! I know that feeling. My girl passed on, but I dedicated this song to her several times a week. Glad you have that kind of love too, bro! Bless you both!

[@williamzoom9200]

So sorry for the loss of your love.

[@robertothecubanexile981]

Van Morrison is one of the greats. Thank you so much for delving into his catalogue. His music and voice is magic.

[@paulbeydler7109]

Under appreciated entertainer for a while! Since there are few who who have the artistry now, I really love his work! I do enjoy dancing with my love to his music! Absolute gold my friend!!!

[@mlsr36]

Swamp Pop music from Louisiana feel. That's why a lot of bands around here cover Van Morrison's music and people playing his music at wedding receptions.

[@shirleykelly9971]

One of the great vocalist from the late 60s and early 70s so many great songs from Van Morrison

[@artprince9163]

Shirley Kelly Still great 50 years later.

[@nickawhite76]

I love his voice sooo much. He's my "desert island" pick... If I could only hear one artist for the rest of my life.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Wow! That's an honor. I don't think I could pick just one, but he's definitely in the top 10!

[@Tisha269]

I am 62. He will always be my favorite artist of all time. I have been to five of his concerts and hope to go to more ❤❤Van The Man❤❤

[@tr90210]

Another beautiful love song from VM is "Someone Like You" 🥰

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

Yes! Such an incredible love song. So simple. Van Morrison is a poet.

[@longboxdime]

Love that one!!!

[@strokerace4765]

“She” is clearly not a person in this song

[@strokerace4765]

Best song about Brown Herion ever

[@sandyshoenberger2697]

@@strokerace4765 hold it, what??? Someone like you is about a drug??? No way! I am crushed.

[@glynevans4119]

Jamal you are now on one of the best rides of your life..Van the man is a living legend..full marks to you for taking this journey you could be here a long time he has well over 50 years of some of the best songs ever heard..still the best reaction channel out there..take care be safe

[@eddiewillers1442]

I almost wish I was young again just so I could discover Van Morrison.

[@fast4wood]

Almost forgot about this song. Really good hearing it again . Bringing tears to my eyes. So beautiful.

[@Meedav]

So Soul-Full.....Just moves me...like an arrow straight to my soul.

[@lindawalker161]

So happy to see you reviewing Van Morrison. Such a unique and soulful singer. So many wonderful songs to enjoy, well-crafted and heartfelt.

[@alansmith7626]

Van Morrison can make you laugh, cry , dance, question your own existence..and make you feel good about it, keep on brother!

[@malcolmjcullen]

My favourite Van Morrison song. Lovely stuff.

[@carlajolly2480]

My favorite Van Morrison song. Magical.

[@lreadlResurrected]

In many, many years of going to concerts, I have had two experiences where I simply had to say out loud "THAT'S THE VOICE". The first was when I first saw Paul McCartney. The other was Van the Man. It is simply amazing. Not to take away from any of the other bands and artists, but those two were just overwhelming.

[@tommathews3964]

Van is a World Treasure! With over 40 studio albums, plus live albums etc. you may be in this rabbit hole for the rest of your life! You will have a lot of company!

[@strumski7228]

Love your reaction.... Van really is the man. Tupelo is where Elvis was born so there are a few different readings of this beautiful song.

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Van the Man ...Special Special gifted Man ...That voice and a Great writer .

[@aalekhine5109]

The depth of melodies in the background is just incredible. Van Morrison is truly underrated!

[@Di...747]

I love watching you listen to some of this old school music that I remember when I was young. Especially Van Morrison I listened to him with new ears! Thank you

[@cynthialewis9942]

Van Morrison has always been one of my favorite artists. To me, he epitomizes American music. He is the Irish in all of us, holding the mirror up to our American souls.

[@jbsskid]

A song I've actually never heard , love it , I was born in 1969 heard a lot of music 🎵 in my day

[@kyliegable3724]

This is one of my absolute favorite Van songs. I'm glad you got to it. I just want you to know you inspire me, man. I just set up my bitmoji classroom for remote teaching my 7th-grade class and on the wall, I made a virtual Just Be a Good Human poster to go with my shirt :-).

[@captainmoretokin2172]

Every one in the music biz have one word about Van (the man) Morrison,,,,,,,,, Respect

[@maukasara808]

This is one of the all time greatest “I wish someone wrote this for me” love songs. My heart leaps at this. Thanks

[@DanFan2042]

I hear you, girl. Can you imagine being loved like that?

[@johnmaynard9324]

This may well be my favorite Van song. So pure.

[@JD-ku6vd]

Van Morrison is one of the epitomes of soul music. His phrasing and breath control is superb, and the arrangement of this song, like virtually all his work, is a joy in itself. The musicians working with him are first cabin, outstanding in bringing this gorgeous song to life. Thank you so much for covering this, Jamel!

[@thatoneguyagain2252]

Van Morrison is truly something special. Thanks for pulling this out and playing it for us, the man never fails to improve your day.

[@eddiewillers1442]

The saxophone is the instrument that most closely matches a man's emotion.

[@Gardeninggirl1107]

very true

[@eddiewillers1442]

@@Gardeninggirl1107 If you want to hear a man in pain (from love) listen to "Somethin' Goin' On" by Al Kooper on the first Blood Sweat & Tears album: Child Is Father To The Man. The sax moans..."blow one for for yourself" he tells the sax man.

[@cliffbrown2566]

Very well put!

[@eddiewillers1442]

@@cliffbrown2566 Thanks, Cliff.

[@grahamhooper9696]

He often plays the Sax on his albums.

[@debbieepps7029]

Always loved Van Morrison, great voice. Many great songs.

[@jocelyn9421]

Loving watching another human appreciate my favorite artist! Thanks for spreading the good energy, Jamel.

[@cr6448]

Thank you for reacting to this! One of my absolute favorite Van songs

[@rogerscollier7424]

The most recognizable Van Morrison song and my personal favorite with those great lyrics . A great lyricist paints a picture in your mind eyes. You can feel as if you are there. Everything about this song is A+. The singing of course but the sax,the keyboards,the guitars even the background vocals. The entire song is like a smoldering simmering fire. No shouting just a smooth touch.

[@roblawhorne1015]

Thanks for the back-story! Never knew about the title. Knew it was a town in Mississippi that Elvis came from, but not about the swamp trees. Hmm... Hard to reach, but worth the journey .. She's THATsweet!

[@loveit7484]

Wait till you hear Crazy Love. Crazy love - oh yeah, hes in love!

[@mariamo3751]

Aww....gonna make me cry...love this song, it had such a deep meaning

[@vincesavoy4657]

Jamel, thanks millions for playing Van Morrison. Please play "Astral Weeks " and let Van's poetic genius take us all to another time...another place !!!!

[@jflago]

I never heard of Tupelo Honey but when Van sings it , I can taste how sweet it is!

[@s.a.schmitt]

The background singing, “She’s an angel” just adds another layer of emotion to this intimate song. Love it sooo much! Glad you experienced it! ❤️

[@painsrides]

Van Morrison has so much incredible work.... The love songs are nice, but some of his music is so deep its mind bending.....Music that can put you in different world.

[@Dr_Bombay]

this is one of my most favorite Van Morrison songs. brings a tear to my eye every time, it's just so perfect. i don't know if you ever consider doing entire albums, but Astral Weeks is one that just needs to be experienced all at once. it's definitely one of my Desert Island discs.