Van Morrison - Avalon Sunset (1989) [2015] Hi-Res

Van Morrison scored one of his biggest commercial successes with Avalon Sunset, a record highlighted by the gorgeous "Have I Told You Lately," one of his most heartfelt love songs and a major radio hit which helped introduce his music to a new generation of listeners. Not a consistently strong LP, Avalon Sunset is nevertheless the work of a master craftsman, its lush orchestration and atmospheric production casting an irresistibly elegant spell; a deeply spiritual record, it also includes the standout opener, "Whenever God Shines His Light," a collaboration with Cliff Richard. ~ Jason Ankeny

Tracks:

01 - Whenever God Shines His Light 04:55
02 - Contacting My Angel 04:59
03 - I'd Love to Write Another Song 02:55
04 - Have I Told You Lately 04:20
05 - Coney Island 02:03
06 - I'm Tired Joey Boy 02:33
07 - When Will I Ever Learn to Live In God 05:39
08 - Orangefield 03:52
09 - Daring Night 06:14
10 - These Are the Days 05:19
11 - Whenever God Shines His Light (alternative take) 03:52
12 - When the Saints Go Marching In 06:02

Personnel:

Van Morrison – vocal, guitar, producer
Alan Barnes – baritone saxophone
Clive Culbertson – bass
Neil Drinkwater – accordion, piano, synthesizer
Dave Early – drums, percussion
Cliff Hardie – trombone
Roy Jones – drums, percussion
Carol Kenyon – backing vocals
Katie Kissoon – backing vocals
Henry Lowther – trumpet
Arty McGlynn – guitar
Stan Sulzmann – alto saxophone
Steve Pearce – bass guitar
Cliff Richard – vocal on "Whenever God Shines His Light"
Georgie Fame – Hammond organ
Gavyn Wright – string section leader