Van Morrison - Sweet Thing (live at the Hollywood Bowl, 2008)
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- Опубліковано 20 тра 2012
- Filmed live at the Hollywood Bowl, LA, November 2008.
©2012 Exile Productions.
A CD of this concert can be bought from Amazon.com (for US sales) and Amazon.co.uk (for UK & EUR sales)
I know I posted this before but we playing this song when my son (24) was dying from cancer. The words of thirst and growing old hit us hard but the song somehow makes me think of Heaven. For me Sweet Thing is my boy who will never grow old like me and you.
Spent years going to school in PA and passed through Allentown many times traveling to and from my home in NJ. Now my son, who grew up in CA, is returning to PA where I learned so much. Going to make this video one of my favorites, Ed. I'll listen to it and think of my son and yours. As well as you and Monica.
Ed Olearczyk Hi,you should enjoy the waterboys version of sweetvthing plus Saints and angels,live on the late late show..and also have a listen to their song "you in the sky"..best wishes
That's so sweet Rochelle, I am sure it is so. Edward was o outgoing and funny. He made friends very easily and loved life. It is so very sad for us both. God bless you and your family. We just had his stone blessed on All Souls. We recalled Christ's promise of everlasting life.
Eamon Mcdonagh+ Would you please, please, please be so kind as to post a reply to me with the link for the video of this performance you speak of with high praise, where the Waterboys cover 'Sweet Thing' on the Late Late Show? I searched and was unable to find it. Am very eager to hear it. Thank you.
Look up Van Morrison Hollywood Bowl 2008.
The line.( I will never grow so old again ) really hits home as a 15 year sober alcoholic!!! Thank you precious lord
Congratulations Tom... Very significant milestone. Beautiful to hear how these soulful songs intertwine ppl's lives.
Hurts my heart toward the end. I have loved this song so much for so long and have listened to this rendition many, many times before, but here in February of 2023 it still blows me away.
He makes a complete different sound of it but amazing like the original Sweet Thing
enjoy !!! listening !!
Jay Berliner is sitting in the back and nearly not to be seen
but he was in the team of 'astral weeks' decades ago ....
the duet with him is a 'sweet thing' to enjoy ...
🎼
somewhere between the time I first heard those opening chords and now I became an old man. When I enter into the pearly gates it will not surprise me to hear the words "and I shall never grow so old again, and I will walk in sweet gardens all wet with rain.
ttonsky Tonsky
Feeling the same....but just old!!!....YES!!!!
It’s like he isn’t even trying.
This is a beautiful way of describing what this song gives to people
i'm 25 years old wishing i was 25 in the 60s/70s. Truly one off the, if not the greatest song ever written on an album meant for the heavens
as a 25 in the 70th, I think that you should enjoy to be 25 now ...... smile
when Sir Van and the musicians find the way to your soal ....... enjoy
🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
and listen to his words:
"I never grow so old again"
smile 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
25 was good for me. Young strong, hair and all the girls!!! Now at 69 shit hurts and it's more difficult to move. Less worry as most goals are behind me. Some regrets from mistakes too. Both ages have benefits. Savor it and don't waste time.
One of the best songs ever in the history of music!
Hope has had her heart touched so deeply by your gifts. Thank you, all my love Hope inPhilly
yeaup
It is that.
"And never ever grow so old again"
What a line
Magical - it doesn't get any better than this; who cares if it is unintelligible - the mood and the tune carry it all...
Can’t understand what Dylan says either but he has been doing it forever
The mighty Van ,it’s all about the music , he never sings the same song twice
🤣 we all know what he is saying. But it is impressive that the quality of his voice is still good
It just adds to the majestic wonderment of the music….I loved this man and his music for 45 years …who needs to know the lyrics anyway …
Wish I was Sweet Thing he sings to
Van is a genius the way he puts all that beautiful music and musicians together is unmatched by any other
Very few can perform at this level after so many years. Van ... a legend.
Never missed a chance to see Van the Man back in San Fran in the sixties and Seventies. Man created a sound no one could compare. Thanks Van, you moved my soul.
His performances at the great american music hall in sf were epic!
LUCKY BASTARD!
@@joeforbes3020 LUCKY BASTARD!
so blessed to have been at these Hollywood Bowl shows...flew across the continent to be there....and I shall never grow so old again
Its as if I dont need to hear another song ever again.
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I actually listen to this live performance, 40 years later, more than I listen to the original album.
My My My you sweet thing!
What a freaking Band!!!
When the violin kicks in counter point Van cracks a smile.
Tony Fitzgibbon's viola rocks! 2:34 And I love how Van comes lunging back at the microphone after it. 3:02
How cool is that -- a viola solo in a Van Morrison song! I guess Van appreciates our underappreciated instrument. He would; he has an exceptional ear and an exceptional soul.
👌☺
The best song ever. It is my wedding song. My wife and I always love to listen to this song. The Waterboys covered it many years ago, great version to. But nothing tops Van Morrison and his artistry.
Joshua Orrantia He's a drunken slob!
Just one more gift to this world. Yes, die hard fans know the words. Epic
Van Morrison doesn't need a musical instrument. He is a musical instrument
Can't speak highly enough about this incredible artist. Wrote and recorded the original of this so very young. Innovator and inspiration to so many. Happy Birthday Van and thanks for all the magic.
My husband died 17 years ago. We fell in love listening to
Van. It's the best love heartfelt music. I will always remember listening to
Van with my husband
I need a way to "like" this multiple times.
VM is a national treasure.
international treasure!
You can say that again Grimey
Suppose people from more than one country can say that 🤷🏽♀️
One of the best songs ever written and sung, absolutely brilliant. x
That dude on the fiddle killed it.
Great version of an already great song.
Magic Van it’s all about the music , he never sings the same song twice
I agree. I think it's a viola (I play viola). Too big to be a violin. But a viola is a fiddle after all. My fantasy is to play with Van, and play as well as that guy!
the fiddle is perfect for a belfast cowboy!!!!!!
celtic celtic celtic
music music music
Van tastic .... Sir Van tastic !
GREAT SOLO!
genius...absolute genius...my favorite all time recording..
I love that he has an album called “Unintelligible Speech of the Heart.” That is self-awareness. 😂 I love this song and how it grows with all the instruments. Going to see VM in a month, and I cannot wait!!
I was 16 when i first heard this genius on a tinny cassette and fell in love! I’m 60 this year and still listen with absolute joy to this mans music. I have heard and sung Daring Night a thousand times and it still makes happy!
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I was fourtien,when i heard my first morrison.now i am 71 And love still this music man.
throw in a happy 72 and
love to hear music .......
sir van is vantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!
🎼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
I was there at this concert...It was great!
@George Ivan Morrison Definitely! Thanks so much.
Your son had a fine taste of music. Stay strong❤
any of the people who criticise the style of this version know nothing about van morrison, the very joy of his live performances are the enhancements, differences and variations to the song. perfect renditions of the album version is not what van fans want to here. his life stuff is so much better hence why people travel the world and pay fotunes to see the man
You speak for all Van fans ? I think not.....my opinion is that he is full of himself and decides when he is in the mood to give his fans their money's worth. I've seen him many times and he was terrible at least half those times . I would rather listen to his studio recordings....he's lost my respect.
Seriously he never plays it the same way twice. He’s a true artist and he could never just go around like some circus performer just playing to amuse you.
fact of life! the less you know about something,
the more you feel the need to critisize.
modern times....everyone speak their mind left and right. especialy about things they dont know much about .
One of the great songs
I'm totally diggin' this. It's even better than the original studio track.
Tears splash - out of my mouth harp Hohner harmonica in E.... how much gifted musicians can be in ONE ..ohh.. sweet ..performance.
It's 2021 I'm 66 and been in love with Van since I was 14 and first heard him. There is no other heart than God who gave him his. Deep threads man.
Van's still the man
Like the best damn bottle of wine in a Lifetime of great wine.
I have loved Van all my life (dare I say idolize? .... well, near enuff) ... and this is one of my absolutely top fav-o-rites, tho its hard to chose .... brilliant, superb, trance'n'dental ..... !!!!
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Am old now, this song always gives me hope, glad we can watch this!
A classic, I've seen Van many times over the years, never sung a song the same way twice, ignores requests (unless he's in the mood) beautifully unpredictable, and always a memorable gig, its what live music is all about. Glad the live gigs are hopefully coming back this summer.
SOOOOOO LUCKY!
He IS the song, sung like a stone moulded into a curious and new form, these words are now a feeling we all KNOW.
Absolutely top drawer, unreal live performance.
GENIUS!! Van Morrison rarely plays the same song, the same way, TWICE!! That is what makes him an artist. It isn't just about the lyrics, its about the whole "creation" and how it takes you away. There is a reason he has been around for 40 years, and he is still selling out shows. I dare you to find another artist who can do what he does, without being HIGH, at almost 70 years old.
Seen him about ten time’s i second this like a different artist every time
best song ever hear it more then 50 times astral weeks Thanks Mr. Morrison love you god bless you
one of the best songs ever mumbled 🤣
here in Naples land of music we've an expression for when the senses reach the almighty..'o fridd' n' guoll'..its stays for I'm shivering,well that's what happens to me every time i hear VAN THE MAN..how i would have been there,so long Mr.Morrisson 'a Maronn' t'accumpagn'...could the Virgin Mary be always with you..
I listen to this song many times and never get tired of it ,Such great players,great singer ,brilliance,
Always the start of the fiddle turns the song into a high- this is a beautiful experience each time I watch and listen.
Oh sweet thing, someone out there really loves you.
crying watching this, can still remember first time hearing this and crying then, one of the best songs ever written
What a wonderful energy this song has! I heard it for the first time, it was orchestrated, in a movie, a few years ago, and I felt a great joy, when I heard Van Morrison singing. Amazing! Thank you for giving us moments of pleasure and joy. Congratulations to the musicians for the beautiful performance! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤
one of the musicians is Jay Berliner who took part in original 'astral weeks'
seems as if Sir Van starts a duet with him ... before playing the harp - as a duet ...
enjoy .....
After a few drinks, I understand the words and start singing playing the harmonica!
It's the tone of his voice , van prince of earthly singers
Tremendous......sweet thing you are Van Morrison
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This show used to be on UA-cam in its entirety, not each song separately. One night I wanted to listen to Astral Weeks CD and couldn't find it so I looked on UA-cam and watched this whole show - Astral Weeks live!!! I was totally blown away by how great a show this is...have since purchased the CD from Amazon, but DVD of it is unavailable and resale it costs a small fortune. Wish the whole show was still available on YT...just not the same watching it all chopped up. So happy I got to see it before it was removed! The crowd was freaking out it was so incredible! Can't imagine how amazing it must have been for those lucky enough to be present...WOW!
astral weeks I bought when I was a student (decades ago)
I often danced to the music (vinyl) in pure happiness
van is vantastic, playing and singing in hollywood bowl
Jay Berliner on guitar had been member of the original band .....
vantastic ......
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@@vanmorrison4516 If you really are Van Morrison, which would be incredible, God bless you, I love you! You were the last "live" music I saw in person before this tragedy began (at Jazz Fest). It is the only time I ever saw you "live" although you've been one of my favorites for many decades, so I suppose it was a good bookend to hundreds of concerts I attended over many years. If you are not really Van Morrison, I still love you and wish you all the best! I still believe, as President Trump says, the best is yet to come!
That's the beauty of Van (The Man)...his music/song/tone is amazing one doesn't need to "know" the words...its HEARTFELT (However if the words mean much to you...[an this can be important]...just go online and get the lyrics]). This is his style/signature/magic of music! peace
What a talent..a true original.
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@@mabemorrismabemorrissignal8027 ciao Amico! 🙋♀️🥰😍😘💘
If you read all of the comments you will get the sense of our deep personal connection with Van. Some say he is a musician's musician. I am no musician but he has raptured me since THEM.
Que lindo Van Morrison tocando gaita, no final da apresentação! Amei!
Musica maravilhosa, bem feita, apaixonante, apresentada com muito amor e vibração, por todos esses musicos espetaculares!!! Obrigada por me proporcionar momentos alegres e deslumbrantes!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
he's not mumbling...he's become the song itself....folding in swinging in swinging out around and out sweet thing his breadth....
he gets it
exactly....
awsome analogy. .I think your right. .
exactly right ,stated perfectly
And with him his musicians gathered on stage :))
A MUSICIAN WHO SOUNDS BETTER LIVE THAN THE RADIO RELEASE AT 70YO...WE ARE LUCKY TO STILL HAVE THIS MAN
If you're listening to Van for his enunciation, you shouldn't be listening to Van. He moves you or he doesn't. It isn't about the words.
+Lisa Honaker amen. listening to van i have so often found myself in tears with no clue what the message of the song was.... but i sure got the feelin!
it's all about the lyrics but he's a gifted musician aswell
I mean, a song is traditionally meant to be equal part music and poetry
+Lisa Honaker Exactly , his voice is an instrument and his phrasing and enunciation will change to whatever feels right in the moment
I sort of agree--if you already know the song, this version is fine. But part of what makes Astral Weeks so extraordinary is lyrical content. Every song is a gem, lyrically. So this version of sweet thing is lovely, but I miss the beautiful beautiful poetry of the words.
I absolutely fooking LOVE this song, this version & Van Morrison's musical craftsmanship #legend.
Best song ever . I,m really hooked on this song.
Hello @Ana O. Galdós
@@christopheranderson601 ciao Christipher! 🙋♀️🥰😍😘
I’ve really never watched Van Morrison live and I see how committed he is to his song. That’s why his music is so beautiful. “🦆”
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I love this beautiful music! Van Morrison is the best song writer for me. Congratulations! God bless him today and always!👍👏👏👏😍😍❤
I listened to this song over and over again in March of this year (2023), while walking around Copenhagen appreciating the song and life. It's magical!
What a great voice. I love everything about this performance.
Van is the sweetest of things.
Hello @Sandra
My favorite Van Morrison song ever.
My heart and my blessings go out to you because I know how difficult it is for a parent to lose a child
My favourite song on the album
Thank you for this. He says in an interview that he doesn't sing a song the same way twice. And I say thank God for this and for him!
The very great Frank Sinatra from New York
town released his song My Way in the year 1969. My Celtic cousin from
down the road, the mighty man from Old Belfast Town Van the man Morrison has
been doing it his way from the age of 16 years onwards and has never let me
down.
I love this man, and I wish I could spend an afternoon sitting around jamming with him. Maybe on the other side of the veil...
Every time I'm smashed by this one - bothe the studio version and this live one. OMG, up to this triangle, so playful. So jazzy
Van the man ...... my favourite song.
I love the moment when van takes the golden harmonica.
wonderful ....
...👍a duet with Jay Berliner ....
the only one, who took part in original 'astral weeks'
Brilliant love every version he does
musically you can not ask for anything better !
If you know the album by heart like you should because it is the best album of all time, then you know exactly what he is saying, and it's still understandable.
Yep!! thinking the same thing
Bill Brasky "Best"?? Of all time??? hahaha
Its definitely up there in my opinion. The transcendental theme and stream of consciousness style lyrics put's it in the running. Veedon Fleece, Common One, and Astral Weeks all make for an out of this world listening experience
Great session musicians don't make up for the uninspired melody and "mouth full of crap" singing.
It is true. Greatest of all time. For Van haters maybe only top 3. But the album is genre defining, and only the greatest from the Beatles has any chance of following the Astral Weeks album on the chart.
Brilliant as is every version he does of this song
Sweet Thing!
Genius music, so original
Raising my glass to Mr Van Morrison.....it doesn't get any better than VAN!
This is one of my favorite Van Morrison songs...but I swear I only understood about words in the entire performance! LOL!
Check out Jimmy Fallon's impression of Van Morrison. It's hilarious.
One of my favorite Van songs....
Van please come back to love as I have been seeing you of late on u tube and. It is not. My tendér and Sweet
No words but- amazing!💖
And I will never grow so old again.
He's one if the greatest, music for the soul
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The musicians are fantastic, always come back 👌
I know it's a cliché to compare this kind of music with 'artists' like Justin Bieber, One Direction, etc. but isn't it such a shame that talented, genius artists like Van Morrison only get 100,000+ views on their videos while people like One Direction, Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber get millions upon millions of views when they've barely even had any input into their own music? They don't even write their own songs. It's all about promoting popularity and looks over the actual beauty of music these days. Such a shame.
its a shame, but Nobody cares it doe nowadays. Btw im working on a project which is related to ur complaint; The Top 100 Musicians List ; Devoted to Music. Actually dats why i'm here, to vote Van Morrison works; gonna see if he can make it to the top 100 :)
Look at it another way. Astral Weeks is 46 years old this year, can you imagine Justin Beiber and 1D being listened to in 2060? I very much doubt it, and sadly I won't be around then to prove it.
it is only preference. "pop culture" has a great influence on preference, and vice versa so they feed each other. however, preference can and does mature in a lot of people. and I'm thankful I prefer this music. so now off I go to listen to joni Mitchell's "both sides now" live.
What would you expect little kids to listen to these days? I definitely didn't listen to van morrison when I was 12-13...It's only normal that they get views like that.
Ewan Mee There's music you grow out of.
There's music that takes root in you.
Watching and listening to him at his age promote hope hope hope.
it just doesnt get better than this
Wow, one of the best performances I've seen from him!
Pure class , all of them !
Van Morrison deserves his place amongst the stars.
All Van fans know the history of Astral Weeks. For more than 40 years I have listened but never truly understood. I find that the most powerful reason for acclaiming the album as one of the very best ever compiled. If you want a literal understanding of this art, then I believe you are to remain forever unsatisfied and dissatisfied. Let the music and lyric take you and absorb you and some time shine a clear light but often leave you in the dark. Not everything can be explained and not everything understood. As in life so in art.
I think the sun is shining and everything is expressed, what hast to be ...
starts, when he talkes in his blues harp (4:40)
no words could ever say more .....
listen to the guitar player (whoever he is) (4:00)
it is a duet!
and both are looking into the champagne eyes of
mystic 'sweet thing'
enjoy
had to buy the vinyl
as a student
still listening
and enjoying ....
I am 66, been divorced for 29 years, and mostly alone, but I always believed I would meet the woman of my dreams, and wouldn’t you know I found her this winter!
AOC's a little young for you, no?
Hooray for you this makes me happy
@@whisky2roxyhow is she relevant?
How the Moon shines in the window Love it and then listening to the Sweet Voice of Van Morrison Amazing GodBlessLovePeaceToAllNations
Don't be surprised ok, it's true I don't usually do this. But the pandemic has really tore everything apart leaving lots of people depressed and sad. That's why am pasting my personal email address here via: vanmorrison0012@gmail.com to enable you share your opinions about my songs or send personal message you wish to share with me. I can't still appreciate everyone of you enough for the unconditional love and massive supports ❤️ it's because of you am here today. I hope you won't stop listening and supporting my songs.
Thanks once more and remember to stay safe ❤️
This is genius, what an artist
Love the icon Van Man!
LOoooVvvvEeee the VAN MAN!