A Period of Transition

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A Period of Transition
Studio album by Van Morrison
Released	April 1977
Recorded	Autumn 1976/early winter 1977
Genre	Folk rock, R&B
Length	34:12
Label	Warner Brothers
Producer(s)	Van Morrison, Dr. John
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Rolling Stone (Not Rated) link Robert Christgau link
Van Morrison chronology
Veedon Fleece (1974)	A Period of Transition (1977)	Wavelength (1978)

A Period of Transition is an album by the singer/songwriter Van Morrison. Released in 1977, it was his first album in two and a half years, a long time considering his otherwise prolific nature. Largely forgotten or looked over by most casual fans, it's still notable for several major compositions, including "Heavy Connection," "It Fills You Up," "The Eternal Kansas City" and "Cold Wind in August."

Contents 1 Track listing 2 Personnel 3 Production 4 Charts

[edit] Track listing

All songs by Van Morrison

1. "You Gotta Make It Through the World" – 5:10
2. "It Fills You Up" – 4:34
3. "The Eternal Kansas City" – 5:26
4. "Joyous Sound" – 2:48
5. "Flamingos Fly" – 4:41
6. "Heavy Connection" – 5:23
7. "Cold Wind in August" – 5:48

[edit] Personnel

• Van Morrison: acoustic and electric guitars, vocal, harmonica
• Mac Rebennack (Dr. John): piano, organ, clavinet, guitar
• Reggie McBride: bass guitar
• Ollie E. Brown: drums, percussion
• Marlo Henderson: guitar
• Jerry Jumonville: tenor and alto saxophones
• Joel Peskin: baritone saxophone
• Mark Underwood: trumpet
• Robbie Montgomery, Roger Kennerly-Saint, Gregory Wright, Carlena Williams, Paulette Parker, Candy Nash, Toni McVey, Gary Garrett and Joe Powell: backing vocals

[edit] Production

• Producers: Van Morrison, Dr. John
• Engineer: Gary Ladinsky

[edit] Charts

Album - Billboard

Year	Chart	Position
1979	Pop Albums	43

Album - UK Album Chart

Year	Chart	Position
1979	UK Album Chart	23