The Story Behind: Van Morrison - Astral Weeks, Ep 108
Episode description
Musicians recount the strange and unexpected story behind the making of your favorite albums. Van Morrison had a major hit record but almost zero name recognition when he assembled the songs for his cult hit Astral Weeks in 1968. The team discuss vibraphone, loose arrangements, and tasty jazz bass.
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Listen to our episode companion playlist (compilation of the songs we referenced on this episode) here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KqeSMoFzp7uQR1EcBsGX1?si=0d42d84a0b1549e6
Listen to Astral Weeks here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/4pG3bKkbmReDt5QTDn3JDz?si=v10VtbSsTQq0lEhebwt_iA
Intro music: When the Walls Fell by The Beverly Crushers
Outro music: After the Afterlife by MEGA
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Next week's album: KISS - Destroyer