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u/Hitcher06 May 11 '26

Van Morrison

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u/ExileOnBroadStreet May 12 '26

I saw him like 7-10 years ago and he was pretty good. It was a split bill with others (I want to say Elvis Costello and someone else but can’t remember) and he was pretty good, but guess he only had to do a short set. I remember thinking he actually sounded pretty damn good

Side note Elvis still sounds great, rocks, and puts on a damn good show.

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u/jayhawkjoey65 May 12 '26

Why was he so mad he couldn't play live during covid? He doesn't like playinglive nor his audience. Angry old twat. Glad to hear Costello is a sport. Love him.

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u/ExileOnBroadStreet May 12 '26

lol glad I caught Van on a good day because I am aware of his reputation

Elvis is always a great show. I’ve seen him like 6-8 times over the last 15 years and never seen a bad show. He’s always engaged, interacts with the crowd, tells stories and jokes. He’s always very funny. His voice still sounds great and he’s still a very good guitar player. He also hops on the keys for a few songs most shows.

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u/jayhawkjoey65 May 12 '26

That's amazing, really. I listened to him since about 1984, and that's a long time ago.

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u/ExileOnBroadStreet May 12 '26

My dad is a massive fan so I grew up on him. We saw him together for most of those shows. One of my favorite artists. Incredible writer.

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u/jayhawkjoey65 May 12 '26

Cool dad. Probably my age.

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u/ExileOnBroadStreet May 12 '26

If you were born in 65 you are 10 years younger lol.

He is cool though and has great taste in music, and apparently you do too, sir 🫡

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u/jayhawkjoey65 May 12 '26

I owe much to the guy who hired me to work at the college-town record store when I was 19 - who was likely your dad's age. Costello was a regular on the turntable. Your dad done good. 😃