Van Morrison
What’s It Gonna Take?
His 43rd Album Is Out Now
on Exile/Virgin
Available on CD/black double 12” gatefold vinyl/colour double 12” gatefold vinyl/cassette and all download & streaming platforms
3 Previous Singles – “Pretending“ “Nervous Breakdown“-
and “Dangerous” (Listen HERE )
“An extraordinary talent”
The Telegraph
“Van’s voice is still a supple marvel. Outstanding and ebullient, they don’t call him The Man for nowt”
The Mirror
Friday May 20, 2022 – Today Van Morrison released his 43rd studio What’s It Gonna Take?.
What’s It Gonna Take? is the follow up to Van Morrison’s 2021 release – the 28-track double album Latest Record Project, Vol. 1 – and is further evidence of the rich creative streak that one of the world’s greatest artist’s is currently on.
What’s It Gonna Take? features fifteen new Van Morrison compositions that collectively reflect the artist’s indefatigable drive to record and perform live in front of audiences. The album is preceded by three singles, “Dangerous” “Nervous Breakdown” and “Pretending” – a gorgeous restless soul track, online everywhere now – and was produced by Van Morrison and was recorded between Real World Studios (Wiltshire), Bath Spa Hotel (Bath), Richard Dunn’s Studio, Culloden Hotel (Co. Down) Holywood Studio (Co. Down) and Musicbox Studios (Cardiff).
What’s It Gonna Take? track listing
- Dangerous
- What’s It Gonna Take?
- Fighting Back Is The New Normal
- Fodder For The Masses
- Can’t Go On This Way
- Sometimes It’s Just Blah Blah Blah
- Money From America
- Not Seeking Approval
- Damage And Recovery
- Nervous Breakdown
- Absolutely Positively The Most
- I Ain’t No Celebrity
- Stage Name
- Fear And Self-Loathing In Las Vegas
- Pretending
Listen here: https://vanmorrison.lnk.to/WIGTSo
Van Morrison just wrapped his Spring US dates and returns in the Fall – those dates are listed below (for full itinerray including Europe check Van’s website):
September 1 Harbor Yard Ampitheatre, Bridgeport, CT
September 3 Leader Bank Pavilion, Boston, MA
September 4 Tanglewood, Lenox, MA
September 7 Wolftrap, Vienna, VA
September 8 Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, PA
September 10 Forest Hills Stadium, Forest Hills, NY
October 7, 8, 9 The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV
October 12 Arizona Federal Theatre, Phoenix, AZ
October 15 Mountain Winery, Saratoga, CA
“Morrison, whose voice still sounds as expressive as ever, …letting his audience in on his own profound process of self-inquiry.”
– Rolling Stone
Van Morrison is one of music’s true originals – utterly unique and inspirational with a legacy that spans the last seven decades. Born in Belfast in 1945 and inspired by blues, country and gospel, he formed the hugely successful R&B band Them in 1964 before moving on to a different realm as a solo artist. One of the most prolific recording artists and hardest working live performers of his era, Van Morrison has crafted an unparalleled catalogue of releases that moves effortlessly through his myriad influences, including visionary street poetry, jazz, swing, skiffle and Celtic roots and includes some of the best loved songs of the 20th century. He has also managed to maintain a work ethic both on stage and in the studio that would shame younger artists. What’s It Gonna Take? is Van Morrison’s 43rd studio album.
