Van Morrison - The Legendary Bang Sessions

Van Morrison is often cited as one of the greatest artists and writers of our time and his debut solo hit "Brown Eyed Girl" is considered one of the most popular songs of the 60s & 70s. The song was recorded during a controversial two-day session at A & R Studios in New York in March 1967. Eight songs were laid down and released on Bang Records by label owner Bert Berns, without consultation or approval from Morrison.

Despite the legal battles and fall-out, the album, Blowin’ Your Mind prompted the release of "Brown Eyed Girl" as a single. It reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100. It spent 16 weeks in the charts and is considered Morrison’s signature song. Here, we present the original Bang alternate takes showcasing Morrison’s raw talent at the birth of his solo career.

Heavyweight vinyl produced by Charly Records in 2024.

TRACKLISTING:

1. Brown Eyed Girl
2. He Ain't Give You None (with false start)
3. T.B. Sheets
4. Spanish Rose
5. Goodbye Baby (Baby Goodbye)
6. Ro Ro Rosey
7. Who Drove the Red Sports Car? (with spoken intro)
8. Midnight Special