album · February 1, 1984
Live at the Grand Opera House Belfast
Van MorrisonSee this day
r&bsoulsinger-songwriter
This 1984 live album captures Van Morrison performing a set of his well-loved songs at Belfast's Grand Opera House. It showcases his powerful vocal delivery and improvisational prowess in front of a home crowd.
- The album was recorded in 1983 at the Grand Opera House in Belfast. It features live renditions of songs spanning Morrison's career up to that point. The album was released on the Van Morrison label in February 1984.
- The live setting allowed Morrison to stretch out on familiar material, with extended improvisations and a gospel-infused arrangement on "Here Comes the Rainbow." Guests on the album include=['Mark Isham', 'Donny Foley', 'John Entire', 'Robbie Vincent'].
- The album reached number 11 in the UK album charts. It was reissued on CD in 1991.
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter, famously known for blending R&B, soul, jazz, and Celtic folk music. In 1984, he was an established artist with a career spanning over two decades, continuing to explore his unique musical synthesis.
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