Van Morrison | The Classic Kpfa Broadcasts Vol.1 (2lp) | 2LP

Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter, author, poet and multi-instrumentalist, born in Belfast on 31 August 1945. He has been a professional musician since the late 1950s and plays guitar, harmonica, keyboards, drums and saxophone, among other instruments. He began as lead singer of the Northern Irish band Them, which had a 1964 hit with 'Gloria', a song he wrote, before leaving for a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

This two-LP set by Van Morrison presents a live broadcast recorded at The Lion's Share in San Anselmo, CA, on 15 February 1973. The credited musicians are Marty Davidson on bass, Rick Shlosser on drums, Doug Messenger on guitar, Jeff Labes on piano and Jack Schroer on saxophone. It is an unofficial release issued in Europe in 2024 by Gimme Recordings, and the styles given are blues rock and folk rock.

Track List

Side A

1. Since I Fell For You
2. I've Been Working
3. Into The Mystic

Side B

1. Caravan
2. I Just Want to Make Love to You

Side C

1. Hard Nose The Highway
2. Saint Dominic's Preview

Side D

1. Hey Good Lookin'
2. Everybody's Talkin'
3. Help Me