Songs That Shaped

Description

The great Van Morrison drew inspiration from many musical genres, from blues to R&B, as well as rock'n'roll, country, skiffle and jazz, all represented on this unique compilation. An intense stage performer, Morrison was only nineteen when he led Them, but his singing already possessed that power, energy and confidence that gave him the air of a seasoned veteran. Moreover, he already had the maturity and confidence needed to make his own the songs that his group and he updated. As one might expect, this box set brings together many great names, such as John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Bobby Bland, Ray Charles, T-Bone Walker, Jimmy Witherspoon, etc. Tracks 1 to 13 present Them's repertoire, between 1964 and 1967, while tracks 14 to 29 offer covers of songs from his solo career, from 1967 to the 21st century.