Van Morrison

James Brown, singer of the patriotic song and 4th of July anthem Living in America, singing in front of an American flag

Features4 weeks ago

These Patriotic Songs Are Celebrations Of America

This collection of patriotic songs about America mixes buried treasures along with some must-hear standards.

Features1 month ago

Peter Bardens: Camel’s Keyboard Wizard

Peter Bardens came to the attention of record buyers when he joined Camel, but before this he'd already built a formidable reputation as a keyboard player.

Features4 months ago

Best Irish Musicians: Icons From The Emerald Isle

From Rory Gallagher to U2, Thin Lizzy to The Cranberries, the best Irish musicians have made a unique mark on music history. uDiscover Music raises a toast.

Features4 months ago

Best Irish Songs: 15 Classics For The Craic

The best Irish songs reveal a proud, passionate country steeped in folklore, borne of an unquenchably fiery Celtic spirit.

News5 months ago

Van Morrison, Imelda May, Robert Plant Confirmed For 2021 Black Deer Festival

The three-day festival celebrating Americana and country, held at Eridge Park in Kent will take place this summer on the weekend of June 25-27.

Features5 months ago

‘Here Comes The Night’: Here Come Van Morrison And Them

The Irish group's version of a song recently released by Lulu became their second Top 10 hit in quick succession.

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Features8 months ago

‘The Prophet Speaks’: Why Van Morrison Is Still The Talk Of The Town

Another album that pays homage to the blues legends that inspired him, ‘The Prophet Speaks’ found Van Morrison at the top of his game.

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Features8 months ago

‘Versatile’: How Van Morrison Got Back In The Swing With Jazz

A reminder that no one does diverse like Van Morrison, the ‘Versatile’ album dove deep into the jazz music that fired him up as a young man in Belfast.

Features9 months ago

Baby, Please Don’t Go: Exploring Songs Of The Blues

Few blues songs have been as frequently covered as ‘Baby Please Don’t Go’; originated by Joe Williams’s Washboard Blues Singers.

Features10 months ago

‘Sailing To Philadelphia’: Mark Knopfler Crosses The Mason-Dixon Line

The former Dire Straits frontman hit a particularly rich seam with his second LP in his own name.

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Features10 months ago

‘Roll With The Punches’: Van Morrison’s Knockout Blues Album

A love-letter to the blues, Van Morrison’s 37th album, ‘Roll With The Punches’, is a hard-hitting album proving the Irish singer still has some fight left.