- Audio CD (9 Jan 1994)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Polydor
- ASIN: B000001FRO
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Audio Cassette | Vinyl
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,201 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Bright Side Of The Road |
| 2. Gloria |
| 3. Moondance |
| 4. Baby, Please Don't Go |
| 5. Have I Told You Lately |
| 6. Brown Eyed Girl |
| 7. Sweet Thing |
| 8. Warm Love |
| 9. Wonderful Remark |
| 10. Jackie Wilson Said (I'm In Heaven When You Smile) |
| 11. Full Force Gale |
| 12. And It Stoned Me |
| 13. Here Comes The Night |
| 14. Domino |
| 15. Did Ye Get Healed |
| 16. Wild Night |
| 17. Cleaning Windows |
| 18. Whenever God Shines His Light |
| 19. Queen Of The Slipstream |
| 20. Dweller On The Threshold |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Van Morrison reputedly wasn't crazy about the idea of a greatest-hits package, and this set's haphazard programming--which leaps from period to period, style to style, tossing in two key singles by his mid-1960s band Them--speaks of his lack of involvement. Still, it rivals Moondance as Morrison's most popular album, and for a reason: like that classic, it offers one deeply soulful, spiritually and musically thoughtful track after another. Much of his more "difficult" work is ignored here; in fact, Best of... gives us an intriguing picture of a Van who's almost eager to please. --Rickey Wright
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Indispensible. If you're not sure about Van Morrison, buy this and I guarantee you'll be hooked. Classics you'll recognise in an instant, such as Moondance and Bright Side of the Road, abound. And after this get Astral Weeks. Surely Beside You is one of the greatest songs of all time?
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have most of his albums, so also have these tracks, but this latest cut of the album is sharper and clearer than the previous copy as it is now 20 bit repro. The production is first class and so it is a great CD to put on and just leave playing. Few artists can say that an album can just be left to repeat for hours without the listener becoming bored. Van can.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album proved to be the start of my beloved Van Morrison collection, and certainly what prompted my hunger to consume every other album of his before and after! I loved this compilation from the very first listen. I have had it now for 7 years, and I am still not bored with it. His music has a mesmerising affect on me. Although it's great for background music - the poetry of his lyrics urge you to sit quietly and take the ride with him. The choices are brilliant - from the high-spirited "Brown-eyed Girl" and "Jackie Wilson said", to the simply beautiful "Have I told you lately". My personal favourite is "Queen of the Slipstream", a soaring song which I cannot do without listening to at least once a week! If you enjoy this compilation album, give "The Best of Van Morrison, Volume 2" a listen. Slightly more down-beat and introspective than Volume 1, but absolutely beautiful. Go grab them both!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great introduction to Van's music
This album has all the Morrisson songs that the casual music follower would know, as well as giving a taste of the huge variety of styles that he has tried over the years. Read more
Published 9 months ago by haunted
The best collection
Had this years ago and abused it, just had to replace it. All the songs are just fantastic, and his voice is superb. If you didnt think youd like Van Morrison, think again. Read more
Published 10 months ago by PLM
Classic Van Morrison
I purchased this cd with a view to re-kindling memories from when I first heard these songs and I am very pleased to hear them again. Read more
Published 17 months ago by poppygob
perfect
This collection is wonderful and with this cd you can read where each track originally featured should you want to hear more of Morrison's work.
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Paul Minihan
BEST OF VAN MORRISON
If you're a fan you've probably got this.
if you are a music fan and you haven't got it then get it.
it's a great album, great songs beautifully performed. Read more
if you are a music fan and you haven't got it then get it.
it's a great album, great songs beautifully performed. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by I. Richardson
Received at last!
Unfortunately lost in the post but Elite Digital UK honoured the sale and resent this brilliant Van Morrison collection. Many Thanks
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Published on 29 Dec 2009 by R. Peet
Soul Music
This is wonderful music. The songs are about the expereience of wonder, playing it on the car radio makes the dullest day a great one while the music is on. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2009 by another reader, another reading
STRING OF CLASSICS
This Best Of is a seamless compilation of Morrison's earlier work, from the bouncy Bright Side Of The Road through timeless songs like Gloria, Browned Eyed Girl, Jackie Wilson Said... Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2004 by Pieter
Buy it for "Wonderful Remark"
If you are already a fan of Van the Man you may not feel the need to buy this album. The main reason for doing so is the absolutely BRILLIANT version of "Wonderful... Read more
Published on 30 April 2001 by C. Wiles
All the classic hits for Van Morrison fans a wonderful album
I have been a fan for many years and well remember the sixties hits, 'Here comes the night' a particular favourite, my youth came flooding back. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2000
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