The 1980 album "Common One" finds Van Morrison delving into a more spiritual and improvisational jazz-influenced sound. This was a departure for the artist, who had previously explored more straightforward rock and folk-rock arrangements.
- "Common One" was recorded at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
- The album features extended instrumental passages and a more free-form structure compared to Morrison's earlier work.
- It peaked at number 174 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter known for his genre-blending music, which incorporates rock, blues, folk, and jazz. He rose to prominence in the late 1960s with the band Them before launching a successful solo career. "Common One" was released during a period where Morrison was exploring more spiritual and improvisational musical territories.
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