VAN MORRISON - MOONDANCE | REACTION

[@bspks756]

Van Morrison was Classic 70s, my high school era. What we really loved back then was that most of the great bands not only had guitar, bass guitar and drums BUT they had an entire Brass section: trumpet, trombone, saxophone and clarinet. We had local bands that were so good BECAUSE they would imitate bands like Van Morrison's with complete brass section. Another band with Great Brass from the 70s is Tower of Power (a Calif band) -- you should review them 👍

[@freckled100]

Isn't that the most perfect song?!

[@valenstyle9090]

Someone like You! Van Morrison!!

[@frankiebowie6174]

Hearing them with headphones is a plus, but remember these songs were arranged for AM radio and you can hear the flute loud and clear sailing down the freeway with the windows open 😝

[@byronmitchell3784]

VAN MORRISON, "MOON DANCE"... MY FAVORITE BY HIM SUCH A BEAUTIFUL SONG... "IT'S A MARVELOUS NIGHT FOR A MOON DANCE....

[@lindakoschwitz7098]

I knew you would love this one..a great jazzy tune by Van.

[@bangmon1000]

One of my favorite singers. He was also in the 60's band Them, so you might want to check out some of their songs "Here Comes the Night" and "Gloria".

[@dantallman5345]

For sure. Those songs were epic and quite different from his more well known stuff.

[@jeffcowdrey1578]

@@dantallman5345 The guitar riff in "Here comes the Night" is quintessential Rock'n'Roll. Patti Smith's "Gloria" is on a whole other level.

[@dantallman5345]

Thx. You are right. I just checked out Patti Smith version for the 1st time.

[@beatnpotatoes]

Tupelo honey.....is fire!

[@warrenhughes911]

VAN the MAN They can't make MUSIC like this anymore!!

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

Moondance is probably my favorite by him, just a great song. Just a really cool vibe.

[@davidaronson9475]

This song has become a jazz classic. The flute, the bass, the sax, the melody, it is completely insane.

[@amandahuggenkissxo5360]

Into The Mystic...another great tune. Anything Van Morrison, you can't go wrong!!

[@alicecrumpler1810]

With your jazz roots this song should feel like an old friend to you!

[@timgeary4550]

This whole album is like a greatest hits. I teach painting classes and this is one of my go-to mood music. Young, old, black, white, male, female. Impossible to not like! I probably play this entire album 150 times a year at work and I truly never get tired of it! I even sometimes play it at home in my studio when I paint. (One of my other go-tos: Paul Simon "Graceland" Crowd pleaser). Smile on!

[@tedyellacatbabb5718]

If your doing Van the Man.... check out “Bright Side of the Road”

[@brianorzel1873]

Do "Tupelo Honey" next.

[@rocky8758]

My personal favorite and Caravan.

[@marianneharms8799]

Yes yes …Tupelo Honey!

[@genov9374]

Please do Van Morrison with The Band -the Last Waltz. The song is "Caravan". And YES, the bass line kicks on Moondance

[@extdiso]

This is my favorite Van Morrison song!

[@thatrobguy]

The whole Moondance album is fantastic. There's a Deluxe Version on Spotify and other streaming services with a bunch of alternate takes of each song. Van fans - check it out.

[@natecorning]

"And It Stoned Me" gotta do that one.

[@andrewtrotter9023]

To my soul…

[@johnnosiennek7066]

Van the man has a massive music catalogue and is well worth diving into

[@dangabbert3944]

I agree, it would be nice if people would delve deeper for reactions.

[@margiewilson4324]

Van's heart is as much jazz as rock. He went home for his 70th birthday and did a concert called Live on Cypress Avenue. It's about an hour long. I think you would really enjoy it.

[@christopherhoff1696]

As a Jazz fan, I knew you would love this song. This entire album, start to finish is definitely worth a listen...every tune is awesome.

[@cynthialewis9942]

The Moondance album is one of the g.o.a.t.s

[@ericanderson8886]

One of the smoothest tunes ever, good stuff.

[@winslow551]

Wild Night and Jackie Wilson Said will show you another side of Van Morrison. This man is incredible.

[@summertime_blooz]

Wild Night and Domino are the 2 songs that are essential to hear

[@ladyshar42]

these! was about to suggest Domino, its probably my favorite Van Morrison song, though Brown Eyed Girl and Moondance are up there too.

[@margiemcpeak9304]

Absolutely‼🔥

[@mamaral77]

Jackie Wilson Said. It's Reet Petite.

[@kennethgodwin7769]

If he is going to do a reaction of wild night, I would like him to do John Melloncamp's version.

[@fordp69]

I have always loved this song. However, if you really want to hear the flute in rock, you're not going to find much better than Jethro Tull. Certainly other bands use the flute to some degree, and do so very well (Traffic, The Moody Blues, etc.), it is the chosen instrument of Jethro Tull's Leader/Songwriter/Singer Ian Anderson.

[@gwillis01]

Yes I also like the flute parts in Jethro Tull

[@randy8297]

"Angry Eyes" by Loggins & Messina also has a flute solo.

[@markhardwicke5345]

Chod is one of the few reactors I think would really understand Jethro Tull well, because of his jazz background. He understands development, transitions, and underlying structures of music better than most. Start with "Aqualung" for a taste, then dive into "My God" to see what they can really do.

[@douglasgonzalez7561]

Jethro Tull is definitely a band to check out! I’d recommend Aqualung, followed by Locomotive Breath

[@fordp69]

@@douglasgonzalez7561 Why does everyone think that the Aqualung album is a great intro to Tull?

[@cr6448]

Van the Man! My favorite artist of all time. I suggest watching his performance of Caravan at the Last Waltz. Legendary!

[@mattshaw6180]

"Tupelo Honey" is as beautiful as a romantic song can be.

[@1tishhead]

Joan Osborne does a cover that's worth checking out.

[@edvinlaine]

Van does what he pleases. Wonderful artis, still active and kicking.

[@sallyramirez5980]

Absolutely adore this song!

[@danrome2701]

The pure joy on your face was the best thing. Van is incredible

[@lynnsmith3976]

Oh my Chod, thank you, thank you for this. The reason many subscribers ask for this is we knew you would appreciate the vocals and instruments as we have done for decades. Thanks again for one of my favorites.

[@steveullrich7737]

Van has one of the most distinct and expressive voices ever. Can't imagine anyone else singing his songs because of his unique singing style. His love song, Tupelo Honey, is an awesome song to react to next but he has so many others you could do.

[@papercup2517]

Georgie Fame did an impressive cover of Moondance. It suits his jazz/pop style. Actually, come to think of it, it might have been a duet with Van... Hmm..

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Rock and Roll flute playing? Check out Jethro Tull!

[@elizabethparkeresq2697]

and don't forget the amazing luscious poetry in Van's words. Good gracious. Been listening to Moondance since its release in the early 70's and it is fresh, new, exciting every time I hear it. Yes to Tupelo Honey listed below. But if you like instruments, check out Van's Astral Weeks album. Studio Jazz musicians let loose on that one.

[@jimmcevers9443]

Was part of the "American Werewolf in London" soundtrack... ? early 80's.

[@pflynn581]

Yep.Great song in a great movie.

[@ianmilligan8203]

‘‘Twas indeed... played over the love making scene. Jenny Agutter 😍😍😍

[@dwanpyrtle3134]

'Caravan', done with The Band, from 'The Last Waltz'.

[@surlechapeau]

Cee, you were diggin' the jazzy piano and sax solos!! 😊😊

[@mamaral77]

Way too much great music to choose from, one that I love, is titled "Crazy Love" the list will go on and on.and speaking of flute, Jethro Tull would be a band to check out.

[@An_Cat_Dubh]

Sweet Thing and Astral Weeks form the Astral Weeks album have incredible "unplugged" jazz arrangements - that rock. Classic tracks so I have to recommend those.

[@tanisdevelopment]

Try "Jackie Wilson Said".

[@suecook1326]

For more flute, you need to dive into the Jethro Tull rabbit hole! It's a fun trip! Love this song as well!

[@dougieyou]

Great reaction, I think you were in heaven by your expression. He always has such great arrangements and instrumentation on ever thing he does. You cant go wrong going down the rabbit hole of his material. I guarantee you wont be disappointed.

[@jodan4]

Great Jazz singer Carmen Mcrae (Can't Hide Love). The Bass in that song was something. As far as Dave Brubeck playing Take Five, I was sitting about 25ft from his group in the late fifties at a small venue at Tennessee State University. They played Take Five of course. What a treat. I was in the military at the time and visiting my girlfriend

[@wendyw4487]

the bass in that song is about the best you're ever going to hear. I've listened to that song for 50 years and I cannot stop myself lending my ears to that big bass fiddle!!!!!

[@paulr.3220]

Yet another great song by Mr. Van Morrison. So many more to hear but Brown Eyed Girl will stay at the top for personal reasons and it is the first song that I learned to play.

[@heavenlyvinesdistinctiveca6870]

Dig deep into the catalogue - amazing stuff for decades. The latest album is brilliant too.

[@brianharrisable]

I have a vivid memory of hearing the Moondance album for the first time in 1985. I bought the cassette just before getting on a bus from Stirling in Scotland to Coventry in England. I just played it over and over again on my Sony Walkman through the entire journey, much to my girlfriend's chagrin...

[@1nelsondj]

Another song that has (synthesized) flute near the end is 'There's a Light That Never Goes Out' by The Smiths. Fantastic song.

[@barefootgroupie4504]

I'd forgotten how jazzy this magnificent tune is!

[@susanstein6604]

I grew up with the clarinet so I love it. I grew up with Klezmer music, Eastern European Jewels music and clarinet is an important instrument.

[@ericburns7789]

Don't forget Blue Money.....I gotta dance whenever that one comes on the radio!

[@donkunes8630]

awesome flute in the piece ' Stand Up' by the Aquarium Rescue Unit , great jazz fusion group with wide Spread Panic's Jimmy Herring on lead guitar , Oteill Burbridge ,bass ,

[@dougnelsin1480]

This song is one of the all time greats!! It reaches deep into a persons soul.

[@christineyacono977]

Love, love, love this song!

[@gwillis01]

This is my second most favorite song with the word [ moon ] in the title. My absolute favorite is "Moonlight Feels Right" by Starbuck an ancient oldie pop song from several decades ago

[@toddhooks9813]

Dude, "Moonlight" by Starbuck actually contains my favorite solo of all time. Say what?? Yes, even as an old fart who cherishes literally hundreds of classic solos across the rock/pop spectrum, the marimba solo in this song is SICK. Whoda thought some mid level POP song from the early 70's could have such a great solo? Nobody, but it freakin' does.

[@gwillis01]

@@toddhooks9813 Oh wow was it a marimba rather than a xylophone? That's even more exotic and alluring.

[@cici7333]

I love how you are a music appreciator. "Crazy Love" and "Tupelo Honey" are two of my favorites by Van.

[@gilshows4660]

Lol, knew you’d like that one ! Masterpiece, and you got it, the bass drives that. I saw you feel the notes before they came, lol, nice job !

[@flubblert]

Quintessential Van Morrison. Transcendent. One of those songs so musically perfect you almost feel like you know it the first time you hear it.

[@bonya4585]

Good song by Van Morrison is the quintessential “Mamma Told Me There’d be Days Like this”. Love it

[@J_Gamble]

Love, love, love, LOVE your reaction as the song unfolded. This song never gets old to me. Such awesome musicians. There's LOTS more jazzy Van Morrison where that came from. Try *Astral Weeks* for some great arrangements. The flute features.

[@joelliebler5690]

This is one of my favorite songs and one of his biggest hits!

[@kenhellberg7973]

If you have a jazz background, you might find it interesting to hear Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks doing "I feel like singing". Some interesting scat and underestimated band I think. I also enjoy "How can I miss you if you won't go away". A very quirky group. I hope you enjoy them

[@nebbindog6126]

Have loved this song since 1970, when I was 12 yrs old. Thank you, sir!

[@hippiejoe969]

Come on now I know everyone was singing their butts, off right. Chod, definitely has the best reactions and the best group of subscribers. It's time to introduce him to the MOODY BLUES send in your ideas everyone. PEACE

[@booboo8577]

Ok you got me. I was singing my butt off sitting here watching. I usually sing along but it's ok my cats don't mind. As far as Moody Blues go.....all of em'.

[@hippiejoe969]

@@booboo8577 Okay Chod, just did a reaction from the Tedeschi Trucks band a special request for me. So I'll do what I can but we're probably going to have to try to get the word out for the Moody Blues. PEACE HIPPIE JOE

[@lisarainbow9703]

I vote for the Moody Blues too. "Legend of a Mind" could be a good introduction.

[@hippiejoe969]

@Vincent Schmitt Brother I get where your coming from and with so much of the great music out there, I (Used) to ask people what they thought certain songs that they heard and sang every day was about ,and be soo... off it hurt. Maybe its because growing up we / I had few less digital distractions? Anyway be well my friend.

[@michaelobrien8219]

the quality of this recording is superb - it's 50 years old!

[@ubilo]

"Caravan" is a cool one. "When the Rough Gods Go Riding" is stellar.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Check out INTO THE MYSTIC, and TUPELO HONEY for his sweetest hits

[@barbarastrayhorn4667]

Used to hear this on the radio all the time. How lucky can you get?

[@439tab]

The thing you miss in this song without headphones is the great acoustic rhythm guitar. That was Van and also the sax as well as the vocals.

[@frederickgallegos2047]

I love Van Morrison so smooth! You want to hear some crazy flute. Check out Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is a fricken nut!!

[@mellymom1121]

Also self taught flutist.

[@mary-ellendowning7834]

August Rush anyone? Flute is definitely Jethro Tull Ian Anderson realized he would never play guitar as well as Eric Clapton so he switched to flute- self taught by the way. Elegy off of Stormwatch studio version the flute and electric guitar played by Martin Barr speak to each other eloquently on that track. Composed by and orchestrated by David/Dee Palmer. Another really great place to find flute is Dan Fogelberg /Tim Wiesberg "Twin Sons of Different Mothers" Great reaction! This is my favorite Van Morrison song.

[@johnroberts1708]

Break out.....be the first to get a reaction/first time to Horishima Nagasaki Russian Roulette by a band called Moving Hearts. Musicianship beyond compare (great lyrics too! )

[@andreaknapp2394]

Oh yes! More Van Morrison! You reacted to my very favorite...Into The Mystic...this one almost ties that one for me!! Love it!

[@keymack2477]

Another very much appreciated reaction, Chod! Van the Man was great and I believe Tupelo Honey, Wild Night and Domino should be next up for him, along with Gloria, which he did when he was with Them. It was so nice to hear you talk about the flute because several bands have incorporated the flute into their music including the Moody Blues and Marshall Tucker among many others. But the most amazing flute player you will ever hear/see is the legendary Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull! Start with Aqualung or Locomotive Breath and if you really want to appreciate the song check him out live! His studio cuts are excellent but their concerts were legendary! Back in the 70's would be best in terms of a performance to find. Enjoy!!

[@wwk68tig]

You remind me so much of me and friends when we'd be listening to a new album ........(almost) no talk. Just immersed in music...............wonderful post.

[@loisr3970]

Oh Thanks so much. My fav song. mentioned after into the mystic.... My hubby and I celebrated our 40th July 3 /21. Still means the same . Just an awesome cut......We played this at our wedding...

[@lisarainbow9703]

Glad you discovered this one! It's a blast to play , with the right group of musicians. Speaking of "Take Five"--- if you haven't seen Al Jarreau's vocal version of it yet--- you're in for a treat. I cant recommend it enough.

[@johnallen869]

My favorite VM song! It was in the movie An American Werewolf In London.

[@Bear78420]

Caravan, everything, crazy love, domino, Jackie Wilson said, and it stoned me If you like clarinet try some Benny Goodman orchestra

[@richardbrewer3078]

Tons of Van Morrison stuff left. "Sweet Thing" is really good. It is a little played song for reasons I can't explain.

[@lizzybethnj617]

That is my song

[@kimcree7790]

You look so happy during this song! It fits your style, doesn't it? Me, too.

[@robertpearson8798]

When I think of flute in popular music I always think of Jethro Tull but it's surprising how much it was used by other people as well.

[@brianharrisable]

The 1974 albums, the live one and the studio one, are my favourites.

[@GratefulNole1]

DOMINO- VAN MORRISON, funky and catchy as hell.........

[@loisr3970]

Ohh goodness just had a thought your kids would love his song " Went to the zoo " dance around the living room Cheers

[@davidelswick6660]

Great song from the great Van Morrison! Love the reactions!

[@827dusty]

Even the British guys can do some Jazz. Van is one of the greats from England along with another favorite, Steve Winwood.

[@dunismith3045]

He’s Northern Irish.

[@pete975]

This music lifts me into a wonderland

[@billcole5035]

Van has been around a long time. The guy just flat out sings with everything he's got. Great choice.

[@fredshred5194]

Van the man, you have to hear the album Astral Weeks, and the song with the same name, They way long lovers do.

[@matthintz9468]

It's my favorite by him.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

Hey now! I was a flute player in school. I agree that you have to check out Jethro Tull. Also Jean Luc Ponty's "Imaginary Voyage" for straight up amazing flute playing!

[@tcanfield]

The man sure can write good love songs ! I'm fond of a later iteration on that theme "Queen of the Slipstream" from the 80s.

[@tommarks3726]

Great reactions. "Into the mystic". Classic

[@jeffwanser5727]

I remember being in front of a fireplace with my girlfriend in 1978 with this album on the stereo.

[@murrannlehovitch6204]

I got so excited when I saw you were reacting to this masterpiece. Because I knew you would jam to it.

[@dantallman5345]

There are about 50 more worthy VM songs to to. Domino maybe should be next. Btw- Does anybody else hope the driver side wiper was working?