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Van Morrison Performs Blues Originals + Classics by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly & More on Import 2LP!
Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Remembering Now — which soared into the Top 10 and earned widespread praise — Van Morrison is back with a bold new release. Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge marks a confident return to the sounds and traditions that shaped much of his musical identity, paying homage to the legends who defined the blues genre with fresh interpretations of classics made famous by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly and more.
Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge delivers a spirited, unfiltered blues experience from an artist whose connection to the genre runs deep. The album blends Morrison's trademark grit and lyricism with the unmistakable emotional weight of classic blues, resulting in a collection that feels both timeless and fiercely alive.
A standout feature of the album is its extraordinary roster of collaborators. Morrison is joined by some of the most respected figures in modern blues, including Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, and long-time musical collaborator John Allair, along with other long-standing collaborators, David Hayes, Bobby Ruggerio, "Friends Along the Way" associate Mitch Woods, Anthony Paule (leader of the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra), and the renowned Larry Vann on drums. Their combined contributions bring depth, character and authenticity to the record, each adding their own distinctive twist to Morrison's vision.
Recorded at Studio D in Sausalito, California, and engineered by long term associate Jim Stern with Ben McAuley.
Features
- Double LP
- Import
Selections
Side A:
- Kidney Stew Blues
- King for a Day Blues
- Snatch It Back and Hold It
- Deep Blue Sea
- Ain't That a Shame
Side B:
- Madame Butterfly Blues
- Can't Help Myself
- Betty and Dupree
- Delia's Gone
- On a Monday
Side C:
- Monte Carlo Blues
- When It's Love Time
- Loving Memories
- Play the Honky Tonks
- (Go to the) High Place in Your Mind
Side D:
- Social Climbing Scene
- Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge
- You're the One
- I'm Ready
- Rock Me Baby
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