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The Story Behind: Van Morrison - Astral Weeks, Ep 108
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The Story Behind: Van Morrison - Astral Weeks, Ep 108

1001 Album Complaints · The Chop Unlimited

June 5, 20231h 11mExplicit

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Show Notes

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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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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