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.

 

 

LP 1 Side A

1. Down To Joy

2. If It Wasn’t For Ray

3. Haven’t Lost My Sense Of Wonder

4. Love, Lover And Beloved

LP 1 Side B

1. Cutting Corners

2. Back To Writing Love Songs

3. The Only Love I Ever Need Is Yours

4. Once In A Lifetime Feelings

LP 2 Side A

1. Stomping Ground

2. Memories And Visions

3. When The Rains Came

LP 2 Side B1. Colourblind

2. Remembering Now

3. Stretching Out

Customer Reviews (5.00 Stars) 1 person(s) rated this product.

Extraordinary... posted on 06/20/2025 5 Stars Reviewer: Guy As I awaited the latest vinyl from Van Morrison, I gave in to temptation and read the various reviews of Remembering Now. Most fell under one of two headings; AI or BS. Do yourself a favor and pay no attention. This two album set is truly spectacular. As Petey Green would say, "Sit back, put your feets on the hassack and get ready to groove!"

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