Lit Up Inside: Selected Lyrics

He began his professional musical career in 1958 and is still active to this day. The introduction by Eamonn Hughes, of Queen’s University, Belfast, gives a career-long overview of the creative influences Morrison has absorbed and channeled through the years, and the forewords by poet David Meltzer and novelist Ian Rankin provide an appreciation of the writer’s craft demonstrated in Morrison’s evocative, timeless lyrics.A must for any fan, and a solid introduction to this singular, iconic talent. He has referred to his music as Caledonia soul,” reflecting his deep immersion in American roots music and Ulster-Scots.This personal selection of what Morrison himself has judged to be his most important and enduring lyrical work will stand as a landmark public statement from an otherwise intensely private artist, an intimate and very intentional view onto what Morrison himself esteems as his creative contribution. He has re

Mickey Crittenden said As wonderful as the lyrics are. This collection, selected by Van Morrison, is delightful to read, and it serves well as a continuous reference to a large part of the Morrison catalog of songs. As wonderful as the lyrics are, the two forwords by David Meltzer and Ian Rankin and the introduction by Eammon Hughes very ably plac. The book contains over 100 lyrics which are a delight to read as poetry Kathy Kuhl So lovely to have this collection of Van Morrison's song lyrics. The book contains over 100 lyrics which are a delight to read as poetry.. "Five Stars" according to Leachme. Great addition to my Van Morrison collection. One of the all-time great song writers and performers in history.

Van Morrison has handpicked and published a collection of what he deems his best and most significant lyrics to date and maybe a glimpse at what he sees as his musical legacy. This is a wonderful re-experiencing of his music for any fan."Joann Moreno, Madison Park Times"Greil Marcus is not alone in believing that Van has pop music's richest and most expressive voice since Elvis Presley."Russell Leadbetter, The Herald, Scotland"One of the few originals left in rock."Jon Landau, Rolling Stone. This will be the first literary work published with Morrison's blessing. The two hundred page tome will include one-third of the lyrics Morrison has written over the course of his career.”--Robert Birnbaum, Our Man in Boston"Music enthusiasts will finally get a glimpse into his creative consciousness with the release of Lit Up Inside, a collection of 100 lyrics curated by Morrison hims