Do You Know Lyrics Of Van Morrison?
How well do you know Van Morrison? Let’s find out
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In the 1980's Van Morrison bought a recording studio in which city?
- A.
New York
- B.
Belfast
- C.
Bath
- D.
Cork
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C. BathExplanation
In the 1980s, Van Morrison purchased a recording studio in Bath.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the name of the record store that Van Morrison's parents owned?
- A.
Caledonia Records
- B.
Moondance Records
- C.
Morrison's Records
- D.
Good Time Records
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A. Caledonia RecordsExplanation
Van Morrison's parents owned a record store called Caledonia Records.Rate this question:
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- 3.
According to Van Morrison, which artist has ripped off his style the most?
- A.
Bruce Springsteen
- B.
Joey Ramone
- C.
Ray Lamontagne
- D.
Sting
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A. Bruce SpringsteenExplanation
Van Morrison has stated in interviews that Bruce Springsteen has ripped off his style the most. This suggests that Van Morrison believes that Springsteen has heavily borrowed from his musical style and incorporated it into his own work.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which famous British guitarist appeared with Van Morrison on the first cut of "Gloria" in 1964?
- A.
Brian Robertson
- B.
Jimmy Page
- C.
Eric Clapton
- D.
John Lennon
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B. Jimmy PageExplanation
Jimmy Page is the correct answer because he is a famous British guitarist who appeared with Van Morrison on the first cut of "Gloria" in 1964. This collaboration between Page and Morrison is well-known in music history. Brian Robertson, Eric Clapton, and John Lennon are not associated with this specific collaboration.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which record label was the first to sign Van Morrison?
- A.
Mercury
- B.
Epic
- C.
Sony
- D.
Decca
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B. EpicExplanation
Epic was the first record label to sign Van Morrison.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which Tom Jones album does Van Morrison appear as a guest?
- A.
Carrying a torch
- B.
Move Closer
- C.
Reload
- D.
Together In Concert
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C. ReloadExplanation
Van Morrison appears as a guest on the album "Reload" by Tom Jones.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Van Morrison appeared as a guest on which album by Dire Straits singer Mark Knopfler?
- A.
A Shot At Glory
- B.
Golden Heart
- C.
Sailing to Philadelphia
- D.
The Ragpicker's Dream
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C. Sailing to pHiladelpHiaExplanation
Van Morrison appeared as a guest on the album "Sailing to Philadelphia" by Dire Straits singer Mark Knopfler.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This author was thanked by Van Morrison in the liner notes for "Inarticulate Speech of the Heart"?
- A.
Edgar Allen Poe
- B.
Ernest Hemmingway
- C.
Oscar Wilde
- D.
L. Ron Hubbard
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D. L. Ron HubbardExplanation
L. Ron Hubbard is the correct answer because he was thanked by Van Morrison in the liner notes for "Inarticulate Speech of the Heart".Rate this question:
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- 9.
What was the first album that Van Morrison produced by himself?
- A.
Astral Weeks
- B.
His Band and the Street Choir
- C.
Hymns to Slience
- D.
Moondance
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B. His Band and the Street ChoirExplanation
His Band and the Street Choir was the first album that Van Morrison produced by himself. This album, released in 1970, showcased Morrison's musical talents as he took on the roles of songwriter, producer, and arranger. It marked a departure from the introspective sound of his previous album, Astral Weeks, and embraced a more upbeat and soulful sound. With this album, Morrison demonstrated his ability to take full creative control and successfully deliver a cohesive and enjoyable musical experience.Rate this question:
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- 10.
This Van Morrison album appears several times in the film "Nine Months"?
- A.
Avalon Sunset
- B.
Irish Heartbeat
- C.
Astral Weeks
- D.
Moondance
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A. Avalon SunsetExplanation
In the film "Nine Months," the Van Morrison album that appears several times is "Avalon Sunset."Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which Van Morrison album featured Dr. John contributing to every track?
- A.
Into The Music
- B.
Common One
- C.
A Period of Transition
- D.
A Beautiful Vision
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C. A Period of TransitionExplanation
In the album "A Period of Transition" by Van Morrison, Dr. John contributed to every track.Rate this question:
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- 12.
What artist covered Van Morrison's "Wild Night" with Meshell Ndegeocello?
- A.
Bob Dylan
- B.
John Mellencamp
- C.
Levon Helm
- D.
Dr. John
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B. John MellencampExplanation
John Mellencamp is the artist who covered Van Morrison's "Wild Night" with Meshell Ndegeocello.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Which legendary Van Morrison album did not initially chart in the U.S.?
- A.
Irish Heartbeat
- B.
Tupelo Honey
- C.
Astral Weeks
- D.
His Band And The Street Choir
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C. Astral WeeksExplanation
"Astral Weeks" is the correct answer because although it is now considered one of Van Morrison's most critically acclaimed albums, it did not initially chart in the U.S. upon its release in 1968. Despite its lack of commercial success at the time, the album has since gained a cult following and is regarded as a masterpiece of folk and jazz fusion.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Van Morrison covered Bob Dylan's, "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" for this film?
- A.
As Good As It Gets
- B.
Basquiat
- C.
Nine Months
- D.
When a Man Loves a Woman
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B. BasquiatExplanation
Van Morrison covered Bob Dylan's, "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue" for the film "Basquiat".Rate this question:
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- 15.
Van Morrison's album, "Astral Weeks" shares it's title with this artists album?
- A.
Bob Dylan
- B.
Ray Charles
- C.
Louis Armstrong
- D.
Charles Mingus
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D. Charles MingusExplanation
Van Morrison's album "Astral Weeks" shares its title with Charles Mingus' album "The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady". The question is asking which artist's album shares the same title as Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks", and the correct answer is Charles Mingus.Rate this question:
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