Crazy how odd it is to see him having a good time performing. Usually seems to be just going through the motions, physically, at least. His vocals and delivery are usually on point, but here and there he actually seems to be enjoying himself, cracking a smile and even chuckling
Wow! No, really WOW! Van is possessed of intense spirit and talent that he uses to take the band and listeners live and years later on an unforgettable transcendent experience. I'm astonished this only has 21,466 views in May 2021 from Aug 2015. What? I believe every soul up there felt the same that playing on that stage and those songs with Van was the honor of their lifetime.
This is 1978, and early in the American edition of the Wavelength Tour. In 1979, the band added Toni Marcus on viola, Pete Wingfield on keyboards, Pee Wee Ellis & Richie Buckley on sax. However, Anna Peacock had left the band, so Katie Kissoon assumed the female backup vocals. Still a great band, but not as Rock & Roll as the '78 version.
@@jcmgt ~ Herbie was with Van for the 1978 Wavelength Tour. From my front row balcony seat, on Monday night October 16th at Boston's Orpheum Theater, I had a birds-eye view of Herbie's right arm slashing away on that acoustic guitar, like a scythe in a wheat field. Indeed, Van introduced him as, "Herbie Armstrong on rhythm guitar", as if it were all one word.
This is from 1978, the "Wavelength Tour". Probably at The Roxy in LA. Warner Brothers released a 33 rpm vinyl lp live show from same venue, recorded on November 26, 1978. I don't believe this is that particular show, but could be the early/late show on same date. Van did two shows per night on this tour, which was his downfall on Nov 2nd at The Palladium in NYC. I was 6th row/center when he dumped the mic stand over and did an exit-stage-right halfway through "Natalia" (which was also mid-set). Pissed me off big-time, because I had hitch-hiked nearly 300 miles to catch this show. Eventually got over it, though. Have seen him perform live about 20 times since the infamous night. Oh, and to credit of Bobby Tench, he picked up the lead vocals on "Natalia" without skipping a lick on his Les Paul, and the band finished the song. The band started the next number, "Help Me", but soon aborted with no lead vocalist (Van did not return), and the goons jumped up on the stage as the crowd booed (not a one louder than me). Funny, but I remember thinking how much that Sonny Boy Williamson II song sounded like "Green Onions", when played as an instrumental. Quite the Wild Night on East 14th Street. Come back baby, come back. Let's talk it over...one more time. Nov 11, 2021 UPDATE ~ This vid was shot at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on October 1st, just prior to the beginning of the Wavelength Tour. Santa Cruz is about 65 miles south of SF.
I was in NYC at that time and totally remember that. He had such a rep for doing that to the point I didn't want to buy a ticket and chance him walking out, lol! (I regret thinking that way now! Tickets were ridiculously cheap back then, what $5-10, if that?) I just saw him twice last month, and he gave absolutely fabulous performances!
@@seaglass8940 Actually, Van's rep for such antics was established long before November 2nd of 1978 (the 2nd show, I might add). By then, he was much more professional. I think the passed out Rockpile fans I crawled over to get to my 6th row/center seat (my ticket was for last row), pushed him over the edge.
@@ShunyamNiketana Imho, yes ... hadn't toured for 4 years, and his manager, the inimitable Bill Graham, had him do two shows per night. Again, just my opinion, but I think that schedule eventually weighed on Van, and he broke.
Van é sempre um prazer, ouvir vc! O tempo passa e meu carinho e amor continuam o mesmo. Sua criação musical é única e emocional! Parabéns a vc e a sua banda, que lhe acompanhou durante todo esse tempo!!! É a primeira vez,que assisto este vídeo; vc está muito bem, alegre e feliz! 👏👏🌹🌹🤩🤩❤️❤️
No one really. It took me a long time to find him beyond Brown eyed girl but once I did, I can't believe all the crap music I wasted years listening to! I find myself saying other singers ( some) I hear now days are ok but Nothing compared to Van Morrison. I listen to him every single day and never tire of any of it.
Very good! Too good! Good, intense and happy moments, from your career that I didn't know yet. Good memories! Congratulations! Van Morrison, vou are a blessed man!👍👏🏻👏🏻👆😍🌷🌹
Superb band. Joy and enthusiasm along with great talent. Sadly the great Pete Bardens is no longer with us: first saw Pete as a 15 year old (me, not him) around '64 in a band called The Cheynes: they had a lanky drummer who was barely able to fit on our youth club stage, bloke called Fleetwood. I believe he's done quite well for himself. The guitarist here is the ever delightful Bobby Tench: he had quite a hand in the production of the Wavelength LP. Last time I was in London around 3 years ago, he was still having fun playing in the Alan Price Band at the Bull's Head in Barnes. Hopefully he still is. Next Price gig is Nov 10 2022.
Van Morrison really knows how to put a group together! i especially like the way he has female backup singers. The two in this video are a delight to watch and hear! It's like he makes room in his songs for his own feminine side. There are countless songs where women singers have added a wonderful touch to the sound.
So true, Robert. For more of that effect, check out the "Wavelength-Tupelo Honey" combo from a New Jersey concert of around the same time. May be the same tour, same singers.
rarely have I been so struck by a synth player; espcially together w/ that fantastic guitar guy. it s funny when the drummer misses that hit that Van cues, and Van rolls his eyes.
Holy shit he actually smiles here 😂😂
Crazy how odd it is to see him having a good time performing. Usually seems to be just going through the motions, physically, at least. His vocals and delivery are usually on point, but here and there he actually seems to be enjoying himself, cracking a smile and even chuckling
Wow! No, really WOW! Van is possessed of intense spirit and talent that he uses to take the band and listeners live and years later on an unforgettable transcendent experience. I'm astonished this only has 21,466 views in May 2021 from Aug 2015. What? I believe every soul up there felt the same that playing on that stage and those songs with Van was the honor of their lifetime.
This is another one of Van Morrison's classics...Wavelength; another one of my many favorites.
What a lively and great performance! Great music and voice from him during this time. He sure looked great here, and happy. Love the smiles from him.
In 1979, what a fantastic sound Van had with backup singers, Katie Kissoon & Anna Peacock!
This is 1978, and early in the American edition of the Wavelength Tour. In 1979, the band added Toni Marcus on viola, Pete Wingfield on keyboards, Pee Wee Ellis & Richie Buckley on sax. However, Anna Peacock had left the band, so Katie Kissoon assumed the female backup vocals. Still a great band, but not as Rock & Roll as the '78 version.
And he seemed happy, full of energy! Great to see!
@@acousticshadow4032 You forgot to mention Herbie Armstrong on vocals and acoustic guitar. :-)
@@jcmgt ~ Herbie was with Van for the 1978 Wavelength Tour. From my front row balcony seat, on Monday night October 16th at Boston's Orpheum Theater, I had a birds-eye view of Herbie's right arm slashing away on that acoustic guitar, like a scythe in a wheat field. Indeed, Van introduced him as, "Herbie Armstrong on rhythm guitar", as if it were all one word.
@@acousticshadow4032 Yep that sounds like Herbie and he's also here, in the red n white t-shirt,
Van jumping on stage to connect with an audience??? The music, of course, is true to form and expectation--in a word, excellent. In another, alive.
Those backing singers are gorgeous
🔥 if I had a time machine I would go to 1979
Me too
@maryraines9145
Where have you been ? We are riding on it to this day!!!! Jump in!!!
@@dvdortiz9031 in Nashville TN listening and loving it!
1964-2024AD van the man!
Unreal
7:18 Van likes the synthesizer.... RIP Peter Bardens
Great! RIP Peter
This is from 1978, the "Wavelength Tour". Probably at The Roxy in LA. Warner Brothers released a 33 rpm vinyl lp live show from same venue, recorded on November 26, 1978. I don't believe this is that particular show, but could be the early/late show on same date. Van did two shows per night on this tour, which was his downfall on Nov 2nd at The Palladium in NYC. I was 6th row/center when he dumped the mic stand over and did an exit-stage-right halfway through "Natalia" (which was also mid-set). Pissed me off big-time, because I had hitch-hiked nearly 300 miles to catch this show. Eventually got over it, though. Have seen him perform live about 20 times since the infamous night. Oh, and to credit of Bobby Tench, he picked up the lead vocals on "Natalia" without skipping a lick on his Les Paul, and the band finished the song. The band started the next number, "Help Me", but soon aborted with no lead vocalist (Van did not return), and the goons jumped up on the stage as the crowd booed (not a one louder than me). Funny, but I remember thinking how much that Sonny Boy Williamson II song sounded like "Green Onions", when played as an instrumental. Quite the Wild Night on East 14th Street. Come back baby, come back. Let's talk it over...one more time.
Nov 11, 2021 UPDATE ~ This vid was shot at the Cocoanut Grove in Santa Cruz on October 1st, just prior to the beginning of the Wavelength Tour. Santa Cruz is about 65 miles south of SF.
Because he was so exhausted?
1978 - 2018 is forty years....
I was in NYC at that time and totally remember that.
He had such a rep for doing that to the point I didn't want to buy a ticket and chance him walking out, lol! (I regret thinking that way now! Tickets were ridiculously cheap back then, what $5-10, if that?)
I just saw him twice last month, and he gave absolutely fabulous performances!
@@seaglass8940 Actually, Van's rep for such antics was established long before November 2nd of 1978 (the 2nd show, I might add). By then, he was much more professional. I think the passed out Rockpile fans I crawled over to get to my 6th row/center seat (my ticket was for last row), pushed him over the edge.
@@ShunyamNiketana Imho, yes ... hadn't toured for 4 years, and his manager, the inimitable Bill Graham, had him do two shows per night. Again, just my opinion, but I think that schedule eventually weighed on Van, and he broke.
no one, absolutely no one, compares to Van Morrison.
This song is killer all these years later.. Who these day can compare to Van Morrison?
chuck lapine nobody
No one
Van é sempre um prazer, ouvir vc! O tempo passa e meu carinho e amor continuam o mesmo.
Sua criação musical é única e emocional!
Parabéns a vc e a sua banda, que lhe acompanhou durante todo esse tempo!!!
É a primeira vez,que assisto este vídeo; vc está muito bem, alegre e feliz! 👏👏🌹🌹🤩🤩❤️❤️
7:18 Van likes the synthesizer.... RIP Peter Bardens
If you know date?venue pls post
thanks for uploading
So far I think this has the best live version of "Kingdom Hall "
Imho
Unreal
This song is killer all these years later.. Who these day can compare to Van Morrison?
No one really. It took me a long time to find him beyond Brown eyed girl but once I did, I can't believe all the crap music I wasted years listening to! I find myself saying other singers ( some) I hear now days are ok but Nothing compared to Van Morrison. I listen to him every single day and never tire of any of it.
If you know date?venue pls post
Unreal
This song is killer all these years later.. Who these day can compare to Van Morrison?
Gifted VM, legend
Very good! Too good! Good, intense and happy moments, from your career that I didn't know yet. Good memories! Congratulations! Van Morrison, vou are a blessed man!👍👏🏻👏🏻👆😍🌷🌹
Superb band. Joy and enthusiasm along with great talent. Sadly the great Pete Bardens is no longer with us: first saw Pete as a 15 year old (me, not him) around '64 in a band called The Cheynes: they had a lanky drummer who was barely able to fit on our youth club stage, bloke called Fleetwood. I believe he's done quite well for himself. The guitarist here is the ever delightful Bobby Tench: he had quite a hand in the production of the Wavelength LP. Last time I was in London around 3 years ago, he was still having fun playing in the Alan Price Band at the Bull's Head in Barnes. Hopefully he still is. Next Price gig is Nov 10 2022.
Cigarettes.... glad they are mostly gone.
Van Morrison really knows how to put a group together! i especially like the way he has female backup singers. The two in this video are a delight to watch and hear! It's like he makes room in his songs for his own feminine side. There are countless songs where women singers have added a wonderful touch to the sound.
So true, Robert. For more of that effect, check out the "Wavelength-Tupelo Honey" combo from a New Jersey concert of around the same time. May be the same tour, same singers.
Kate Kissoon
Nobody gets" into it" and "out there" like Van!
Yeah, Van becomes one with the music, completely absorbed.
Amazing, what a talent he is, and always will be
thanks for uploading
rarely have I been so struck by a synth player; espcially together w/ that fantastic guitar guy. it s funny when the drummer misses that hit that Van cues, and Van rolls his eyes.
If you know date?venue pls post
Check the other comments on this video! Venue and date are there
If you know date?venue pls post
thanks for uploading
Dennis October 1, 1978 in Santa Cruz at the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom. Greatest show ever.
thanks for uploading
If you know date?venue pls post
1978 as other commenters have stated.
gawd...the synth shit sounds so dated now....yikes