Wild Night
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| Single by Van Morrison from the album Tupelo Honey |
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| A-side | "Wild Night" | ||||
| B-side | "When That Evening Sun Goes Down" | ||||
| Released | October 1971 | ||||
| Genre | Folk-Rock | ||||
| Length | 3:33 | ||||
| Label | Warner Bros. Records | ||||
| Writer(s) | Van Morrison | ||||
| Producer | Van Morrison Ted Templeman |
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| Single by John Mellencamp and Me'shell Ndegeocello from the album Dance Naked |
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| A-side | "Wild Night" | |
| Released | June 1994 | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 3:27 | |
| Label | Mercury Records | |
| Writer(s) | Van Morrison | |
| Producer | John Mellencamp, Mike Manchic | |
"Wild Night" is a song written by singer-songwriter, Van Morrison and included on his 1971 album, Tupelo Honey. It was released as a single in 1971 and reached #28 on the US charts. Tom Maginnis in Allmusic describes it as: "an effusive three and a half minutes of Stax-inspired R&B, buoyed by a sweet guitar lick from Ronnie Montrose of such quality that would make Steve Cropper proud."[1]
The lyrics describe the anticipation of a perfect youthful night out as in the opening lines:
- As you brush your shoes and stand before the mirror
- And you comb your hair
- And grab your coat and hat
- And you walk, wet streets
- Trying to remember
- All the wild night breezes in your memory ever
David Cavanagh reviewing Tupelo Honey in Uncut remarks on "Wild Night": "Recorded live in the studio (as all Morrison's albums are), it sounds intricately layered, highly sophisticated by 2007's standards, like speeded-up Steely Dan meets Allen Toussaint. It's fluid but meticulous; ultra-rehearsed but effortless. It promises a party to come."[2]
"Wild Night" as originally recorded by Van Morrison was rated at #747 on Dave Marsh's 1989 book, The Heart of Rock and Soul, The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever [3]
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[edit] Appearance on other albums and DVDs
- It has remained a popular tune performed by Morrison at many of his concerts and was one of the closing songs during his appearance as the first day headline act at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in September 2006. It was included in the Limited Edition Album, Live at Austin City Limits Festival (only available at live concerts and the official Van Morrison website.)
- "Wild Night" is also one of the songs performed on Morrison's 1980 concert disc on the Live At Montreux 1980/1974 DVD released in 2006.
- It was used on the soundtrack of the movie Thelma and Louise and as such is one of the 19 movie hits featured on Morrison's 2007 compilation album, Van Morrison at the Movies - Soundtrack Hits.
- As remastered in 2007, it is one of the hits included on the compilation album, Still on Top - The Greatest Hits.
[edit] Personel on original recording
- Van Morrison - guitar, vocals
- Ronnie Montrose - guitar
- Bill Church - bass
- Luis Gasca - trumpet
- Gary Mallaber - percussion
- John McFee - pedal steel guitar
- Rick Schlosser - drums
- Jack Schroer - alto, baritone saxophones
[edit] Covers
Selective List of Recordings
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- Polly Brown
- Richie Havens
- John Mellencamp and Me'shell Ndegeocello had a hit single (#3) with their 1994 version which was included on the album Dance Naked.
- Martha Reeves
- Doug Spartz
- The Amazing Rhythm Aces on the 1980 album How the Hell Do You Spell Rhythum?
- The Fabulous Chancellors
- David West
[edit] Notes
- ^ All Music Guide Review
- ^ Van Morrison Tupelo Honey
- ^ Dave Marsh the 1001 greatest Singles Ever. rocklistmusic.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-04-08.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- All Music Guide Review
- Lyrics and Audio sample 1970s, Tupelo Honey
