Van Morrison's 'Caravan' Inspired by a Radio He Imagined While Isolated in Woodstock

Following the recording of Van Morrison's iconic 1968 album Astral Weeks, the Irish singer-songwriter retreated to the ...
American Songwriter

The Van Morrison Lyric Celebrating the Gypsy Life

Van Morrison had proven he could do the whole ethereal tone poem type of song, but he wanted to make a play for the radio. He had settled down somewhat in his personal life, but he imagined a ...
JamBase

Joe Russo’s Almost Dead Breaks Out Van Morrison Cover With Matt Trowbridge In Asbury Park

On Friday, Joe Russo’s Almost Dead made their third annual appearance at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The quintet welcomed guitarist Scott Metzger's RANA bandmate Matt ...
Jambands

Tedeschi Trucks Band Salute Van Morrison with “Into The Mystic” and “Caravan” Debut in Virginia

On Wednesday, March 13, Tedeschi Trucks Band closed out a two-night run at Richmond, Va.’s Altria Theater with a thrilling two-set performance. Among its typical array of time-honored covers, the ...