This album "VAN MORRISON - Tupelo Honey" Tupelo Honey is the fifth solo album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Van Morrison had written all of the songs on the album in Woodstock, New York before his move to Marin County, California, except for "You're My Woman", which he wrote during the recording sessions.
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Album Description & Collectors information: Gatefold (FOC) cover design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages |
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Music Genre: |
Folk Rock |
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Album Production Information: |
The album: "VAN MORRISON - Tupelo Honey" was produced by: Van Morrison Ted Templeman |
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Record Label Information: |
Warner Bros WS 1950 |
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Media Format: |
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram |
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Year & Country: |
1971 Made in USA |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: VAN MORRISON - Tupelo Honey |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "VAN MORRISON - Tupelo Honey" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "VAN MORRISON - Tupelo Honey" is:
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Van Morrison, born on August 31, 1945, is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. He has a career that spans over five decades, with a musical style that incorporates elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and folk music. Morrison is widely regarded as one of the greatest singers and songwriters of all time, and his music has had a significant impact on the world of popular music.
Morrison was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and grew up in a musical family. His father was a shipyard worker and a saxophonist, and his mother was a singer. Morrison was exposed to a wide variety of music from an early age, including jazz, blues, and folk music.
Morrison began his musical career in the mid-1960s as the lead singer of the band Them. The band had a hit with the song "Gloria," which is still considered a classic of the era. However, Morrison left the band in 1966 to pursue a solo career.
Morrison's solo career began with the release of his debut album, "Blowin' Your Mind!" in 1967. The album was a critical success, but Morrison was dissatisfied with the production and promotion of the album. He quickly moved on to his next project, the seminal album "Astral Weeks," which was released in 1968.
"Astral Weeks" is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time. The album incorporates elements of folk, jazz, and blues music, and features Morrison's poetic and introspective lyrics. The album was a commercial failure at the time of its release, but has since become a cult classic.
Morrison continued to release critically acclaimed albums throughout the 1970s, including "Moondance," "Tupelo Honey," and "Saint Dominic's Preview." These albums further established Morrison's reputation as a masterful songwriter and performer.
In the 1980s and 1990s, Morrison's musical style shifted towards a more R&B and soul-influenced sound. He continued to release successful albums, including "Inarticulate Speech of the Heart" and "Avalon Sunset." Morrison also collaborated with other artists during this time, including John Lee Hooker and Bob Dylan.
Throughout his career, Morrison has been recognized for his contributions to music. He has won numerous awards, including six Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2015, he was knighted for his services to the music industry. Morrison's music has had a significant impact on popular music, and has influenced countless artists over the years. His unique blend of genres and styles, along with his introspective and poetic lyrics, have made him one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of all time.
Warner Bros Records WB 46 172 , 1972 , Germany
"Saint Dominic's Preview" is the sixth solo album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Rolling Stone declared it "the best-produced, most ambitious Van Morrison record yet released."
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Bellaphon BI 15103 , 1973 , Germany
"T.B. Sheets" is a retrospective album of recordings made in 1967 by Northern Irish musician Van Morrison. It contains songs that had appeared on Morrison's debut album, Blowin' Your Mind!
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Warner Bros WS 1950 , 1971 , USA
"Tupelo Honey" Tupelo Honey is the fifth solo album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Van Morrison had written all of the songs on the album in Woodstock
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Bellaphon BI 15118 , Germany
This album "VAN MORRISON - S/T Self-Titled" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and artwork/photos
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