Van Morrison is many things: a visionary, a brilliant talent, a musical historian, a passionate believer.
But you could perhaps argue that he’s (take your pick) a man running a profound musical marathon or a survivor.
Or both.
Morrison, a native of Northern Ireland, toured Europe for the first time when he was 17. That means he’s been a working musician for 60 years. His eternal summer classic, Brown Eyed Girl, was released in 1967 - 55 years ago.
Originally called Brown Skinned Girl before the record company forced him to change it, the song never sounds dated.