Morrison's brand-new 35th studio album
16 newly-imagined songs from Van Morrison's catalog
Featuring guest appearances from Michael Bublé, Mark Knopfler, Steve Winwood, more!
On Duets: Re-working The Catalogue, Van Morrison and the guests selected and recorded some of his songs from the catalog of 360 songs across his career. Deliberately steering away from his more well-known classics, Van enlisted some of the artists he most respects to perform these songs with him to re-craft and re-imagine them. The album was recorded in his home town of Belfast and London in the United Kingdom over the last year, using a variety of musicians and fresh arrangements.
Produced by Van Morrison along with Don Was and Bob Rock, the album features duet performances with Bobby Womack, Steve Winwood, Mark Knopfler, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole, George Benson, Gregory Porter, Clare Teal, P.J. Proby, Joss Stone, Georgie Fame, Mick Hucknall, Chris Farlowe, and Van's daughter Shana Morrison.
Van Morrison is considered one of the most prolific recording artists and extraordinary live performers of our time. He has received a multitude of awards and accolades including six Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, an OBE, an Ivor Novello, and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His visionary songwriting and mastery of many genres continues to shine on albums celebrating and re-exploring his blues, jazz, skiffle and country roots. With one of the most revered catalogues in music history, his talents as a composer, singer and performer are unmatched.
Track Listing
Side 1
1. Some Peace Of Mind – with Bobby Womack
2. If I Ever Needed Someone – with Mavis Staples
3. Higher Than The World – with George Benson
4. Wild Honey – with Joss Stone
Side 2
5. Whatever Happened to P.J. Proby – with PJ Proby
6. Carrying A Torch – with Clare Teal
7. The Eternal Kansas City – with Gregory
8. Streets of Arklow – with Mick Hucknall
Side 3
9. There Are The Days – with Natalie Cole
10. Get On With The Show – with Georgia Fame
11. Rough God Goes Riding – with Shana Morrison
12. Fire In The Belly – with Steve Winwood
Side 4
13. Born To Sing – with Chris Farlowe
14. Irish Heartbeat – with Mark Knopfler
15. Real Real Gone – with Michael Buble
16. How Can A Poor Boy? – with Taj Mahal