The Best of Van Morrison, Volume 3

~ Release by Van Morrison (see all versions of this release, 3 available)

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Cry for Home (previously unreleased)
recording engineer:
Walter Samuel (engineer) (on 1998-12-14)
mixer:
Walter Samuel (engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Mick Cox (Guitarist) (on 1998-12-14)
bass guitar:
Steve Pearce (UK bassist) (on 1998-12-14)
drums (drum set):
Bobby Irwin (on 1998-12-14)
electric guitar:
Johnny Scott (guitar) (on 1998-12-14)
Hammond organ and piano:
Geraint Watkins (on 1998-12-14)
harmonica:
Van Morrison (on 1998-12-14)
soprano saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1998-12-14)
guest vocals:
Tom Jones (Welsh pop singer) (on 1998-12-14)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1998-12-14)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 2007)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1998-12-14)
recording of:
Cry for Home (on 1998-12-14)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Essential Music (logo subtitled "The music of your life"), Exile Publishing Ltd., PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison with Tom Jones4:11
2Too Long in Exile
recording engineer:
Richard Mainwaring (on 1992-08-18)
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
alto saxophone:
Candy Dulfer (on 1992-08-18) and Van Morrison (on 1992-08-18)
bass:
Nicky Scott (on 1992-08-18)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1992-08-18)
electric guitar:
Ronnie Johnson (on 1992-08-18) and Van Morrison (on 1992-08-18)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1992-08-18)
tenor saxophone:
Kate St John (on 1992-08-18)
background vocals:
Georgie Fame (on 1992-08-18) and Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1992-08-18)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1992-08-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1993)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1992-08-18)
edit of:
Too Long in Exile by Van Morrison
recording of:
Too Long in Exile (on 1992-08-18)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc., Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1993) and PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. (in 1993)
Van Morrison35:08
3Gloria
recording engineer:
Richard Manwaring (Producer) (on 1992-12-04)
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
bass:
Richard Cousins (on 1992-12-04)
drums (drum set):
Kevin Hayes (drums) (on 1992-12-04)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
John Lee Hooker (US blues singer, songwriter & guitarist) (on 1992-12-04) and Van Morrison (on 1992-12-04)
Hammond organ:
John Allair (Pianist) (on 1992-12-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1993)
recording of:
Gloria (Van Morrison/Them song) (on 1992-12-04)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Exile Publishing Ltd., Gallo Music Publishers, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Unichappell Music, Bernice Music, Inc. (in 1965) and Unichappell Music, Inc. (in 1965)
part of:
Gloria: In excelsis Deo
Van Morrison with John Lee Hooker35:20
4Help Me (live at the Masonic Auditorium)
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1993-12-18)
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
alto saxophone:
Candy Dulfer (on 1993-12-18)
bass:
Nicky Scott (on 1993-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1993-12-18)
electric guitar:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1993-12-18) and Ronnie Johnson (on 1993-12-18)
flugelhorn:
Haji Ahkba (alias of George Dickerson) (on 1993-12-18)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1993-12-18)
harmonica:
Van Morrison (on 1993-12-18) and Junior Wells (on 1993-12-18)
percussion:
Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1993-12-18)
piano:
John Savannah (on 1993-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Kate St John (on 1993-12-18)
background vocals:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1993-12-18) and Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1993-12-18)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1993-12-18) and Junior Wells (on 1993-12-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Nob Hill Masonic Center (San Francisco) in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1993-12-18)
live partial cover recording of:
Green Onions (on 1993-12-18)
composer:
Al Jackson, Jr. (Booker T & The MGs drummer), Steve Cropper, Booker T. Jones and Lewie Steinberg
publisher:
Al Jackson Jr. Music, Bug Music (music publishing), Carlin Music Corporation, East/Memphis Music Corp. and Irving Music (BMI)
live cover recording of:
Help Me (on 1993-12-18)
writer:
Ralph Bass, Willie Dixon and Sonny Boy Williamson (Aleck “Sonny Boy Williamson” Miller, 1912–1965)
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Peer Music (“Peermusic—the global independent”)
Van Morrison with Junior Wells46:25
5Medley: Lonely Avenue / 4 O'Clock in the Morning (live)
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1993-12-18)
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
alto saxophone:
Candy Dulfer (on 1993-12-18)
bass:
Nicky Scott (on 1993-12-18)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1993-12-18)
electric guitar:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1993-12-18) and Ronnie Johnson (on 1993-12-18)
flugelhorn:
Haji Ahkba (alias of George Dickerson) (on 1993-12-18)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1993-12-18)
harmonica:
Van Morrison (on 1993-12-18)
percussion and vibraphone:
Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1993-12-18)
piano:
John Savannah (on 1993-12-18)
tenor saxophone:
Kate St John (on 1993-12-18)
background vocals:
Haji Ahkba (alias of George Dickerson) (on 1993-12-18), Georgie Fame (on 1993-12-18), James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1993-12-18), Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1993-12-18), John Savannah (on 1993-12-18) and Nicky Scott (on 1993-12-18)
vocals:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1993-12-18), Van Morrison (on 1993-12-18) and Jimmy Witherspoon (on 1993-12-18)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1994)
recorded at:
Nob Hill Masonic Center (San Francisco) in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1993-12-18)
live medley including a cover recording of:
Lonely Avenue (on 1993-12-18)
lyricist and composer:
Doc Pomus
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Great Moments in Music LLC, Pomus Songs Inc., Progressive Music (publisher), Spirit One Music, Unichappell Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
live medley including a cover recording of:
Sooner or Later (on 1993-12-18)
writer:
Bob Ross (keyboardist), Gary Shaw and Mike Vernon
publisher:
Igo Music
live medley including a recording of:
Try for Sleep (aka "4 O’Clock in the Morning" and "Family Affair") (on 1993-12-18)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
live medley including a cover recording of:
When Will I Become a Man? (on 1993-12-18)
writer:
Erica Ehm and Tim Thorney
live medley including a recording of:
You Give Me Nothing But the Blues (on 1993-12-18)
writer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison with Jimmy Witherspoon, Candy Dulfer & Jim Hunter7:55
6Days Like This
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1994-05-26) and Walter Samuel (engineer) (on 1994-05-26)
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Walter Samuel (engineer)
alto saxophone:
Van Morrison (on 1994-05-26) and Kate St John (on 1994-05-26)
bass guitar:
Nicky Scott (on 1994-05-26)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1994-05-26)
electric guitar:
Ronnie Johnson (on 1994-05-26)
tenor saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1994-05-26) and Leo Green (on 1994-05-26)
trumpet:
Matthew Holland (on 1994-05-26)
background vocals:
Brian Kennedy (Irish singer-songwriter) (on 1994-05-26) and Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1994-05-26)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1994-05-26)
brass arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1994-05-26)
recording of:
Days Like This (on 1994-05-26)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing UK, Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1995)
Van Morrison3.53:14
7Ancient Highway
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1994-03-21)
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
bass guitar:
Nicky Scott (on 1994-03-21)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1994-03-21)
electric guitar:
Ronnie Johnson (on 1994-03-21)
Hammond organ, acoustic guitar and harmonica and lead vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1994-03-21)
oboe:
Kate St John (on 1994-03-21)
recorder:
Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1994-03-21)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1994-03-21)
trumpet:
James McMillan (trumpeter and engineer) (on 1994-03-21)
background vocals:
Brian Kennedy (Irish singer-songwriter) (on 1994-03-21)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1994-03-21)
recording of:
Ancient Highway (on 1994-03-21)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1995)
Van Morrison18:53
8Raincheck
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1994-01-18) and Brian Masterson (audio engineer) (on 1994-01-18)
producer:
Van Morrison
mixer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer)
acoustic guitar:
Arty McGlynn (on 1994-01-18)
bass guitar:
Nicky Scott (on 1994-01-18)
drums (drum set):
Liam Bradley (on 1994-01-18)
electric guitar:
Foggy Lyttle (on 1994-01-18)
flugelhorn and trumpet:
James McMillan (trumpeter and engineer) (on 1994-01-18)
piano:
Phil Coulter (on 1994-01-18)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1994-01-18) and Kate St John (on 1994-01-18)
background vocals:
Brian Kennedy (Irish singer-songwriter) (on 1994-01-18) and Shana Morrison (on 1994-01-18)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1994-01-18)
brass arranger:
James McMillan (trumpeter and engineer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Windmill Lane Studios (2nd/current location, since 1990) in Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (on 1994-01-18)
recording of:
Raincheck (Van Morrison song) (on 1994-01-18)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group) and Exile Publishing Ltd. (in 1995)
Van Morrison15:54
9Moondance (Jazz version)
recording engineer:
Tristan Powell (on 1995-05-03)
producer:
Georgie Fame and Van Morrison
mixer:
Tristan Powell
alto saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1995-05-03)
double bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1995-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Salmins (on 1995-05-03)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-05-03)
piano:
Robin Aspland (pianist) (on 1995-05-03)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1995-05-03)
trumpet:
Guy Barker (on 1995-05-03)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1995-05-03)
arranger:
Van Morrison
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Ronnie Scott’s in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1995-05-03)
recording of:
Moondance (on 1995-05-03)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Caledonia Productions, Inc. (Caledonia Soul Music Division), Chappell Music (UK), Van-Jan Music, Warner Bros., Inc. (Warner Bros. Music Division), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996), Warner/Chappell North America, Caledonia Soul Music (from 1970 until 1971), WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) (from 1970 until 2019-05-28) and WC Music Corp. (from 2019-05-28 to present)
sub-publisher:
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Van Morrison with Georgie Fame44:56
10Centerpiece (live)
recording engineer:
Tristan Powell (on 1995-05-03)
producer:
Georgie Fame and Van Morrison
mixer:
Tristan Powell
alto saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1995-05-03)
double bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1995-05-03)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Salmins (on 1995-05-03)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-05-03)
piano:
Robin Aspland (pianist) (on 1995-05-03)
trumpet:
Guy Barker (on 1995-05-03)
vocals:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-05-03), Van Morrison (on 1995-05-03) and Annie Ross (on 1995-05-03)
arranger:
Georgie Fame
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995)
recorded at:
Ronnie Scott’s in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1995-05-03)
live partial cover recording of:
Blues Backstage (on 1995-05-03)
composer:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
publisher:
Lynnstorm Publ. Co.
live recording of:
Centerpiece (on 1995-05-03)
lyricist:
Jon Hendricks
composer:
Harry “Sweets” Edison
publisher:
Caphryl Music and Carlin Music Corporation
Van Morrison with Georgie Fame & Annie Ross3:17
11That's Life (live)
recording engineer:
Paddy MacBreen (on 1995-12-17)
producer:
Jim Lockhart
mixer:
Anton Timoney
alto saxophone:
Alan Skidmore (on 1995-12-17)
double bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1995-12-17)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Salmins (on 1995-12-17)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-12-17)
piano:
Robin Aspland (pianist) (on 1995-12-17)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1995-12-17)
trumpet:
Guy Barker (on 1995-12-17)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1995-12-17)
horn arranger:
Pee Wee Ellis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1995, in 1996)
recorded at:
Point Theatre in Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (on 1995-12-17)
live partial cover recording of:
Blues Backstage (on 1995-12-17)
composer:
Frank Foster (saxophonist)
publisher:
Lynnstorm Publ. Co.
live cover recording of:
That’s Life (on 1995-12-17)
lyricist:
Kelly Gordon and Dean Kay
composer:
Dean Kay
publisher:
Four Star Television Music Co., Lichelle Music Company, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group), Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
Van Morrison with Georgie Fame & Ben Sidran4:31
12Benediction (remix)
recording engineer:
Tristan Powell (on 1995-11-12)
producer:
Georgie Fame, Van Morrison and Ben Sidran
double bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1995-11-12)
drums (drum set):
Ralph Salmins (on 1995-11-12)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-11-12)
piano:
Ben Sidran (on 1995-11-12)
vocals:
Georgie Fame (on 1995-11-12), Van Morrison (on 1995-11-12) and Ben Sidran (on 1995-11-12)
remixer:
Alastair McMillan (in 2006)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1996)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1995-11-12)
cover recording of:
Benediction (on 1995-11-12)
lyricist and composer:
Mose Allison
publisher:
Audra Mar Music, Audre Mae Music, BMG Rights Management (US) LLC (file releases under its imprint “BMG (2008–present)” if the release has an imprint) and Bug Music Ltd.
Van Morrison3:01
13The Healing Game (remix)
recording engineer:
Walter Samuel (engineer) (on 1996-08-13)
baritone saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1996-08-13)
bass:
Nicky Scott (on 1996-08-13)
double bass:
Alec Dankworth (on 1996-08-13)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1996-08-13) and Ralph Salmins (on 1996-08-13)
electric guitar:
Ronnie Johnson (on 1996-08-13)
flugelhorn:
Haji Ahkba (alias of George Dickerson) (on 1996-08-13)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1996-08-13)
percussion:
Geoff Dunn (on 1996-08-13)
piano:
Robin Aspland (pianist) (on 1996-08-13)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1996-08-13)
trumpet:
Matt Holland (trumpet, keyboard, vocals) (on 1996-08-13)
background vocals:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1996-08-13), Georgie Fame (on 1996-08-13), Matt Holland (trumpet, keyboard, vocals) (on 1996-08-13), Brian Kennedy (Irish singer-songwriter) (on 1996-08-13) and Van Morrison (on 1996-08-13)
vocals:
Van Morrison (on 1996-08-13)
remixer:
Alastair McMillan (in 2006)
horn arranger:
Leo Green and Matt Holland (trumpet, keyboard, vocals)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 1997)
recorded at:
Westland Studios in Dublin, County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (on 1996-08-13)
recording of:
The Healing Game (on 1996-08-13)
lyricist and composer:
Van Morrison
publisher:
Exile Publishing Ltd., Exile Publishing UK, PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd. and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Van Morrison5:18
14I Don't Want to Go on Without You
recording engineer:
Mick Glossop (producer & engineer) (on 1994-03-22)
mixer:
Walter Samuel (engineer)
alto saxophone:
Pee Wee Ellis (on 1994-03-22)
bass:
Nicky Scott (on 1994-03-22)
drums (drum set):
Geoff Dunn (on 1994-03-22)
electric guitar:
Ronnie Johnson (on 1994-03-22)
guitar:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1994-03-22)
Hammond organ:
Georgie Fame (on 1994-03-22)
piano:
Teena Lyle (French percussionist, pianist and actress) (on 1994-03-22)
tenor saxophone:
Leo Green (on 1994-03-22) and Kate St John (on 1994-03-22)
trumpet:
Matt Holland (trumpet, keyboard, vocals) (on 1994-03-22)
vocals:
James Hunter (UK R&B/soul singer) (on 1994-03-22) and Van Morrison (on 1994-03-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 2007)
recorded at:
The Wool Hall in Beckington, Somerset, England, United Kingdom (on 1994-03-22)
cover recording of:
I Don’t Want to Go On Without You (on 1994-03-22)
writer:
Bert Russell Berns and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
EMI Publishing Ltd., Franco London Music Publishing Corp. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Van Morrison with Jim Hunter3:28
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printed in:Europe
photography:Adrian Boot (photographer)
Rebecca Bradbury (photographer)
Deidre Fuller (photographer)
Michel Linssen
John Minihan (photographer)
Tim Motion
Dave Peabody
David Redfern
Redferns (photography credits)
Duke Robillard
Larry Busacca (in 2003)
liner notes:Michael Heatley
mastering:Tim Young (mastering engineer)
design:Stylorouge (British art company)
artwork:Mark McCall
distributed by and marketed by:EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
copyrighted (©) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2007)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2007)
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release) (in 2007)
licensed from:Concord Records, Inc. (not for release label use!)
licensed to:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012)
Exile Productions Ltd. (not for Label Release)
mastered at:Metropolis Mastering in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
ASIN:UK: B000IY0FDA [info]