31-10-2006, 08:56 PM
dudette Wrote:Moondance is the third solo album by Irish singer/songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1970 (see 1970 in music). The style blends R & B, country rock, and even jazz (most obviously on the title track).
Moondance is a celebration of rural living, with tales of growing up innocent out in the country. The album-opener, "And It Stoned Me", sets the tone for the album with its nostalgic sadness at being removed from the country. Songs like "And It Stoned Me", "Caravan" and "Into the Mystic" are mixed with tender love songs like "Crazy Love" and "Moondance".
Moondance peaked at #29 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, while the only single released from the album, "Come Running", peaked at #39 on the Pop Singles chart.
In 2003 the TV network VH1 named Moondance the 32nd greatest album of all time. It is number 65 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
"Moondance" was used over the love scene in An American Werewolf in London. "Glad Tidings" was prominently featured in The Sopranos Season 5 finale. "Everyone" was used over the closing scene and end credits of Wes Anderson's film The Royal Tenenbaums.
So when did it go gold in the US ? (Subtract the year released from that and you'll have the answer...) :haha: How hard can it be ?
