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Still On Top - The Greatest Hits [CD]

Van Morrison Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (22 Oct 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Universal
  • ASIN: B000WAEK04
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 577 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Disc 1:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile)Van Morrison 2:58£0.89
Listen  2. Dweller On The ThresholdVan Morrison 4:44£0.89
Listen  3. Whenever God Shines His LightVan Morrison 4:52£0.89
Listen  4. MoondanceVan Morrison 4:31Album Only
Listen  5. Bright Side Of The RoadVan Morrison 3:44£0.89
Listen  6. Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison 3:03Album Only
Listen  7. WavelengthVan Morrison 5:44£0.89
Listen  8. Crazy LoveVan Morrison 2:34Album Only
Listen  9. Someone Like YouVan Morrison 4:05£0.89
Listen10. When Will I Ever Learn To Live In GodVan Morrison 5:37£0.89
Listen11. Tore Down A La RimbaudVan Morrison 4:06£0.89
Listen12. Wild NightVan Morrison 3:32£0.89
Listen13. GloriaThem 2:36£0.89
Listen14. Real Real GoneVan Morrison 3:39£0.89
Listen15. Into The MysticVan Morrison 3:28Album Only
Listen16. In The GardenVan Morrison 5:45£0.89
Listen17. Saint Dominic's PreviewVan Morrison 6:25£0.89
Listen18. StrandedVan Morrison 5:38£0.89


Disc 2:

Samples
Song TitleArtist Time Price
Listen  1. Precious TimeVan Morrison 3:46£0.89
Listen  2. DominoVan Morrison 3:08Album Only
Listen  3. Here Comes The NightThem 2:45£0.89
Listen  4. Little VillageVan Morrison 4:28Album Only
Listen  5. And It Stoned MeVan Morrison 4:31Album Only
Listen  6. Days Like ThisVan Morrison 3:11£0.89
Listen  7. Have I Told You Lately That I Love YouVan Morrison 4:18£0.89
Listen  8. Cleaning WindowsVan Morrison 4:42£0.89
Listen  9. Baby Please Don't GoThem 2:40£0.89
Listen10. Back On TopVan Morrison 4:19£0.89
Listen11. Vanlose StairwayVan Morrison 4:08£0.89
Listen12. Celtic New YearVan Morrison 6:10£0.89
Listen13. Irish HeartbeatVan Morrison 3:51£0.89
Listen14. The Healing GameVan Morrison 4:27£0.89
Listen15. Full Force GaleVan Morrison 3:13£0.89
Listen16. Warm LoveVan Morrison 3:22£0.89
Listen17. Did Ye Get HealedVan Morrison 4:06£0.89
Listen18. Tupelo HoneyVan Morrison 6:55£0.89
Listen19. Wonderful RemarkVan Morrison 3:59£0.89


Product Description

BBC Review

Astral Weeks is widely regarded as one of the greatest records ever made; its creator Van Morrison's singular oeuvre has continued ever since to be a mystifying (and mystical) fusion of Celtic folk, classical, soul, rhythm and blues, and jazz. The pleasure derived from listening to Van Morrison is often guilty one but you'll find his Best Of tucked away somewhere in many a collection. While he has released seemingly innumerable compilations this is the first time that he has released a comprehensive Greatest Hits.

This 37-track double album covers his five-decade career. Kicking off the sixties period in fine style is the vital rock 'n' roll rebel yell "Gloria", laid down by young Van and his first band, Them. Yes it's over-familiar, but then it's been covered by a Who's Who of Rock, from The Doors to Jimi Hendrix. From the same decade, "Here Comes The Night" features that jaunty warbling typical of the sixties but turned bittersweet by the addition of some throaty howling and a theme of rejection.

Then on into the sunnier seventies! "Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)" is the Van Morrison song that most people know and secretly love. Soulful and uplifting, it's awash with lyrical hooks powered by his increasingly mellifluous voice, and backed with pumping horns and rhythm section. It also showcases his signature utterances and vocalisations, the do-de-de-doos and dang-a-lang-a-langs, which are pure homage to his soul and doo-wop influences. Check out his Louis Armstrong growling on the honky tonking "Bright Side Of The Road" and just try not to enjoy it.

Through the nineties and noughties he has increasingly forgone the energy of his younger days to produce transcendent instant classics which skate along a precipice of sentimentality and steer well clear of modernity. "Have I told you Lately" is timeless piece of soul which you'd not place as from 1989. By "Days Like This" his voice is like oak.

Van is still hard at it, doing two gigs a week and giving some of the best performances around. Perhaps he should consider doing a Prince and give all those closet fans a chance to file out to Greenwich alongside the diehards and pack out the 02 for a few nights. --James Young

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By fleet22
Format:Audio CD
If you've only heard odd songs from the master then this could be the double album for you. And it's exceptionally good value with so many classic tracks. Be wary though because once you've listened to some of the classics featured here, you'll be flashing the credit card to buy up his back catalogue. If like me you've a stack of Van already in your collection then there is no real need to buy this one.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Van is the Man 2 Nov 2007
By Crazy Bald Heid VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Whilst the man himself may be a mumbling incoherent miserabalist this belies the soul of one of the great romantic poets of our time.

From the early years as front man of Them, a kind of forgotten band but their classics Here Comes the Night and Gloria are widely known. His solo canon is quite incredible, he has a style of his own, soulful in a way that polished, modern, oversung "R&B" can never be, love songs of impossible, impassioned and often fragile beauty - everyone knows Have I Told You Lately and uplifting songs such as Domino, Brown Eyed Girl and Jackie Wilson. But there is plenty more light and shade in between.

This is a great sampler that is well remastered and does his legacy justice. Not a duff track to be found. Hell, I even like his duet with Cliff Richard, which has two things that make me rabid, Cliff and God. Now, that is power.

Be warned though - you will be off buying Astral Weeks, Moondance and the rest of his albums now that your appetite is whetted. You won't be disappointed.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Mino
Format:Audio CD
Agree with everything said here already. However if you plan on getting his back catalogue, don't leave it too long as loads of his albums are no longer in CD production. You may see these from £50 -£200 on EBay!! So you have been warned.
Also don't forget there is a 3-CD version of this Greatest Hits (Special edition)- for the sake of a few pounds more - get that one instead. It has the same cover.
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STILL ON TOP VAN THE MAN
EASY DOWNLOAD FROM AMAZON MP3 DOWNLOADS. EXCELLENT PRODUCT OFTEN COSIDERED BUYING ALBUM IN SHOPS BUT PRICE PUT ME OFF. AMAZON MP3 DOWNLOAD VERY CHEAP FOR THIS DOUBLE ALBUM. Read more
Published 14 days ago by MALTDRINKER
van is truely the man
This is one artist that has had a profound influence on irish music and world music and long may it continue. Great cd- I never get tired of it.
Published 8 months ago by scallywags
Equal measure of the magnificent and the mediocre - but still...
Some wonderful music here, although a disappointingly high number of songs that are average at best. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Ray
Great value
Very little that I don't like on this. A lot of it is new to me as someone with a limited exposure to VM. Very pleased with it
Published 14 months ago by Dunmurry
One Of The Greatest
Van Morrison is up there with the greats :- Dylan, Young, Lennon, Mccartney etc every track on this double album is essential. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dixa
Some classic tunes
A very good collection. Such a shame Van chose Cliff Richard to duet with on 'Whenever God Shines his Light'; made a great song a bit cheesy. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Catann75
Still On Top
Although I am not a particular fan of Van Morrison there are some good songs on this album. For any Van Morrison fans I would definitely recommend this product as it gives a wide... Read more
Published on 29 May 2010 by John Bramhall
Let's cut to the chase
What was/is this? - It's a 3 disc best of a musical icon's long and varied career. It was used as a taster for the remastering and re-issuing of Van's back catalogue, which started... Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Jon Shaw
Excellent
Not a music buff but know what I like and I like this very much. Very easy listening, hadn't quite realised the range of Van Morrison's work. Now one of our most played CDs.
Published on 23 Jan 2010 by I. Fleming
Great
I already own this album and bought this one for a friend who heard it when at a BBQ at my place during the Summer.
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by K. Pardy
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