Van Morrison – Moondance
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Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records – WS 1835 |
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US |
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Genre: |
Folk, World, & Country |
Style: |
Classic Rock |
Tracklist
| A1 | And It Stoned Me | 4:30 | |
| A2 | Moondance | 4:35 | |
| A3 | Crazy Love | 2:34 | |
| A4 | Caravan | 4:57 | |
| A5 | Into The Mystic | 3:25 | |
| B1 | Come Running | 2:30 | |
| B2 | These Dreams Of You | 3:50 | |
| B3 | Brand New Day | 5:09 | |
| B4 | Everyone | 3:31 | |
| B5 | Glad Tidings | 3:13 |
Credits
- Bass – John Klingberg
- Clavinet [Clavinette], Piano, Organ – Jeff Labes
- Congas – Guy Masson
- Drums, Vibraphone, Percussion – Gary Malaber*
- Executive-Producer – Lewis Merenstein
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – John Platania
- Producer – Van Morrison
- Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Tambourine – Van Morrison
- Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone – Jack Schroer
- Tenor Saxophone, Flute – Collin Tillton*
Notes
On this W7 pressing (and all first pressings, whether W7 or WB logo) is featured a mix of 'Into The Mystic' in which Van Morrison can be heard playing tambourine.
This mix was apparently Van's preferred mix, but due to a clerical error, all subsequent pressings (except a much later audiophile pressing) use a rejected version omitting the tambourine.
This mix was apparently Van's preferred mix, but due to a clerical error, all subsequent pressings (except a much later audiophile pressing) use a rejected version omitting the tambourine.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout: WS 1835 39621 1
- Matrix / Runout: WS 1835 39622 1
- Matrix / Runout (variant 1 side 1 etched): 39621 WS1835A RE1-1C
- Matrix / Runout (variant 1 side 2 etched): 39622 WS1835B RE1-1D
- Matrix / Runout (variant 2 side 1 etched): 39621 WS1835A RE1-1C
- Matrix / Runout (variant 2 side 2 etched): 39622 WS1835B-1D
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Moondance (LP, Album, Stereo, Orange Labels) | Warner Bros. Records | WS 1835, WS.1835, 1835 | UK | 1970 | ||
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Moondance (LP, Album, Stereo, Green Labels) | Warner Bros. Records | WS 1835 | Australia | 1970 | ||
| Moondance (LP, Album) | Warner Bros. Records | WS 1835, 1835 | 1970 | ||||
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Moondance (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold) | Warner Bros. Records | WS 1835, 1835 | Canada | 1970 | ||
| Moondance (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing) | Warner Bros. Records | WS 1835, 1835 | US | 1970 |
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Hmm, I don't see the recent 2023 3lp deluxe pressing of this album on Discogs yet- somebody please add it so we can get some reviews! -
“On this W7 pressing (and all first pressings, whether W7 or WB logo) is featured a mix of 'Into The Mystic' in which Van Morrison can be heard playing tambourine.”
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I must add that the tambourine mix is not limited to “first pressings”, which I take to mean specifically the 1970 release. I have the following 1976 release with palm tree labels and “-1A” matrix on Side 1 which matches the original 1970 release. Into The Mystic on my 1976 copy indeed plays the tambourine mix. So my . of the 1976 release is a rare(?) repress of Side 1 of the 1970 release.
Here: https://discogs.sitiodesbloquea.com/release/5332160-Van-Morrison-Moondance
s. of the 1976 are cheap. Just ask the seller to confirm that Side 1 matrices show “-1A”. -
On “Moondance,” Van Morrison finally does something that few artists have been able to achieve, and that is to step out from behind their influences. Certainly The Beatles achieved this on “Rubber Soul,” as did Dylan when he went electric. But it’s more than stepping out from behind those influences, it’s becoming comfortable with one’s songs, one’s lyrics, one’s presentation, and above all, with one’s band.
“Moondance” shows Morrison at the top of his game, his spirit steps forward, and this in turn allows the man to create a visionary atmosphere and consciousness that belongs to him and him alone, where his magical lyrics and melodies weave and interlock with a majestic stance that had me thinking from the first listen, that “Moondance” was nothing like I’d expected.
“Moondance” is a step outside of the 60’s, breathing fresh air, mixing rock with blues, swing, and R&B to create what I can only refer to as “exhilaration,” where a defining moment of purity is recognized, and all ambiguity takes flight through the nearest open window. “Moondance” is filled with confidence and invention, with songs like “Caravan” and “Into The Mystic” becoming instant epic masterpieces that will/and have, defined songwriting for all time.
Review by Jenell Kesler
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