Van Morrison - Austin 1974 (The Lost Texas Broadcast) Van Morrison
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Van Morrison is one of the most singular, acclaimed, and enduring artists in modern popular music.
Revealed in Belfast in the 1960s as the leader of the band Them, he established himself as one of the authors
most influential composer-performers of his generation. In a career spanning more than six years,
Over the decades, Morrison has built an exceptional body of work combining rock, folk, jazz, blues, soul and Celtic influences. Among his
He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
By 1974, Morrison had already a remarkable catalog of recordings to his credit. After the critical success and
commercial of *Moondance* (1970), he continued an astonishing period of creation that culminated in *Veedon Fleece*
(1974), a deeply introspective work inspired by a return to Ireland. Although initially unnoticed,
The album is now considered by many admirers and critics as one of his greatest successes,
often described as a forgotten masterpiece of its classical period.
Between the release of Hard Nose the Highway (1973) and the arrival of Veedon Fleece, Morrison had a great time
He started the first half of 1974 on tour in the United States with a formidable band. Recorded January 12
1974 at the Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin — a legendary venue — the performance presented here is featured
among the highlights of this tour. Mixing tracks that are very popular with the public and rarer tracks, Morrison and
His musicians offer a real lesson in musical interaction, moving with ease from improvisation
imbued with soul with rhythmic intensity, without forgetting moments of striking intimacy.
This exceptional recording captures Van Morrison at a fascinating stage in his career: he finds himself
between two major studio albums and shows great confidence on stage. Long prized by
collectors, this concert remains one of the most striking testimonies of his stage performances of the
1970s. Offered here for the very first time on CD, it offers a striking snapshot of an artist with a
at the height of his creativity.
Track List
02 Come Running 2:33
03 Moondance 5:56
04 Don't Look Back 6:01
05 Ain't Nothin' You Can Do 3:17
06 Into The Mystic 5:50
07 I Just Want To Make Love To You 4:42
08 Warm Love 2:51
09 Listen To The Lion 8:37
10 I've Been Working 5:01
11 Domino 4:37
12 Caravan 10:42
13 Cyprus Avenue 9:30
14 Gloria 3:39
15 The Wild Side Of Life 3:55
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