Van Morrison releases new album 'Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge'
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Praise for Van Morrison's new album
Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge
"Morrison's love for the renditions pours out of him. We're getting the best of him here." - The Times ★★★★
"the smattering of originals among the 20 songs, including the smoking title track, provide a perfect fit with classics by the likes of Leadbelly and John Lee Hooker he covers." - The Sun ★★★★
"a song-suite rooted in his lifelong love of blues and soul." - Daily Mail ★★★★
"He is in his element" - Irish Mail On Sunday ★★★★
Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Remembering Now – which soared into the Top 10 and earned widespread praise – Van Morrison is back with a bold new release. His upcoming album, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge, marks a confident return to the sounds and traditions that shaped much of his musical identity, paying homage to the legends who defined the blues genre with fresh interpretations of classics made famous by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Leadbelly and more.
Set for release through Orangefield Records, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge delivers a spirited, unfiltered blues experience from an artist whose connection to the genre runs deep. The album blends Morrison’s trademark grit and lyricism with the unmistakable emotional weight of classic blues, resulting in a collection that feels both timeless and fiercely alive.
A standout feature of the album is its extraordinary roster of collaborators. Morrison is joined by some of the most respected figures in modern blues, including Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, and long-time musical collaborator John Allair, along with other long-standing collaborators, David Hayes, Bobby Ruggerio, “Friends Along The Way” associate Mitch Woods, Anthony Paule, leader of the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra and the renowned Larry Vann on drums. Their combined contributions bring depth, character and authenticity to the record, each adding their own distinctive twist to Morrison’s vision. Recorded at Studio D in Sausalito, California, and engineered by long-term associate Jim Stern with Ben McAuley.
Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge is available to buy here on CD, and digital formats.
Having just completed a spectacular run of 80th Birthday Shows at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, Van Morrison is now set to play the following series of shows to promote the new album. The lineup for the shows will be John Allair on Hammond and vocals, Mitch Woods, piano, Anthony Paule, guitar, David hayes, bass, Bobby Ruggerio, drums with backing vocals from Omega Rae Brooks and Larry Batiste.
February
17th – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts
18th – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts
19th – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts
23rd – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts
24th – San Francisco, Palace of Fine Arts
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Van Morrison - Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge album track listing
1. Kidney Stew Blues
2. King For A Day Blues
3. Snatch It Back And Hold It
4. Deep Blue Sea
5. Ain’t That A Shame
6. Madame Butterfly Blues
7. Can’t Help Myself
8. Betty And Dupree
9. Delia’s Gone
10. On A Monday
11. Monte Carlo Blues
12. When It’s Love Time
13. Loving Memories
14. Play The Honky Tonks
15. (Go To The) High Place In Your Mind
16. Social Climbing Scene
17. Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge
18. You’re The One
19. I’m Ready
20. Rock Me Baby
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