Van Morrison - Remembering Now

Van Morrison returns with Remembering Now

First collection of original music since 2022!

In 1974, Van Morrison released a live album titled It's Too Late to Stop Now, and the 79-year-old music legend apparently still feels that way.

The prolific singer/songwriter is set to release his fifth new album in the last three years or so, Remembering Now. The 14-track collection, which is due out on June 13, features songs steeped in Morrison's signature influences-blues, R&B, jazz, folk, and soul.

Coinciding with the album announcement, lead track "Down to Joy" has been released. The gospel/R&B-flavored tune first appeared on the soundtrack of the 2021 Kenneth Branagh film Belfast, and was nominated for an Oscar in the best original song category.

In addition to singing lead vocals throughout the album, Morrison also played guitar and saxophone on Remembering Now. Also contributing to the record are members of Van's backing band-Richard Dunn on Hammond organ, Stuart McIlroy on piano, Pete Hurley on bass, and Colin Griffin on drums and percussion. All of the musicians have worked with Morrison's since his 2019 studio effort Three Chords and the Truth.

Strings on Remembering Now were arranged by Fiachra Trench, who first collaborated with Morrison on his 1989 album Avalon Sunset. Trench also has worked with Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, The Pogues, The Boomtown Rats, and many others.

Other contributors on Van's album include Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black and acclaimed British folk musician Seth Lakeman.