Moving On Skiffle: Vinyl LP

It's no shock that Van Morrison has crafted an album inspired by skiffle. His passion for skiffle traces back to childhood when he hung out at Belfast's famed Atlantic Records, listening to early 20th - century folk, blues, and jazz from artists like Lead Belly and Jelly Roll Morton. Hearing Lonnie Donegan's 'Rock Island Line' made him instantly understand and love this music. Soon, he was playing in a school skiffle band. Decades later, on March 10, 2023, Van Morrison revisits his skiffle love with 'Moving On Skiffle'. He kicks off the album by sharing its lead single. This 23 - track album takes the mid - 1950s British homemade skiffle style and adds sophistication and soul. It goes straight to the heart of the music he's loved since age six. The album also reflects his lifetime philosophy about freedom and living on one's own terms. Van Morrison often plays the timeless songs as they are, but some have his unique arrangements and lyrical twists. For example, he changes 'Mama Don’t Allow' to 'Gov Don’t Allow' to show his stand against government interference, and transforms 'This Little Light of Mine' into the upbeat 'This Loving Light of Mine'. The opening track 'Freight Train' gets a jazz - up arrangement with organ, harmony vocals, and new words. Other tracks like 'Wish I Was An Apple On A Tree' have a warm touch, 'Gypsy Davey' remains classic, and 'Greenback Dollar' features great vocal and sax. The album ends with the folk gem 'Green Rocky Road'. Key contributors include Dave Keary on guitars, Pete Hurley on bass, Colin Griffin on drums, and Sticky Wicket on washboard. Seth Lakeman adds fiddle to five songs. Tracklist: Side A: 1. Freight Train 2. Careless Love 3. Sail Away Ladies 4. Streamline Train 5. Take This Hammer Side B: 1. No Other Baby 2. Gypsy Davy 3. This Loving Light Of Mine 4. In The Evening When The Sun Goes Down 5. Yonder Comes A Sucker 6. Travelin’ Blues Side C: 1. Gov Don’t Allow 2. Come On In 3. Streamlined Cannonball 4. Greenback Dollar 5. Oh Lonesome Me 6. I Wish I Was An Apple On A Tree 7. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry Side D: 1. I’m Movin’ On 2. Cold Cold Heart 3. Worried Man Blues Cotton Fields 4. Green Rocky Road

To enjoy this Van Morrison's Moving On Skiffle Vinyl LP, first, make sure your record player is in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and set the needle on the start of the track you want to listen to. You can listen to it from start to finish or pick your favorite tracks. When handling the vinyl, always hold it by the edges to avoid fingerprints and scratches on the playing surface. After use, carefully return the vinyl to its sleeve to protect it from dust. Store the album in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat, as these can warp the vinyl. If the vinyl gets dirty, you can use a vinyl cleaning brush to gently remove the dust before playing it again.