Too Long in Exile by Van Morrison - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The title track is a mundane cross between contemporary blues and soft rock with a chorus repeated ad nauseam. Next up is the gently rocking blues of "Big Time Operator" featuring Georgie Fame on organ. Morrison bites into a delicious cover of Ray Charles' "Lonely Avenue." John Lee Hooker appears on two striking duets, "Gloria" and "Wasted Years." Sonny Boy Williamson's "Good Morning Little School Girl" is revisited and sped up a bit with nice harmonica solo by Morrison. Throughout, Morrison's raw vocal cords are sufficiently dramatic to bring these rhythmic stories to life. This is an earthy departure from his two previous pop efforts.
© Bil Carpenter /TiVo

1. Too Long in Exile

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

2. Big Time Operators

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

3. Lonely Avenue

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Doc Pomus; Composer
Lyricist: Doc Pomus; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

4. Ball & Chain

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

5. In the Forest

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

6. Till We Get the Healing Done

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

7. Gloria

by Van Morrison

Performer: John Lee Hooker
Van Morrison; Performer
Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Assistant Engineer: Sean Leonard
Greig Sangster; Production
Mastering Engineer: Ian Cooper; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production
Recording: Mick Glossop
Richard Manwaring; Production

8. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Sonny Boy Williamson
Sonny Boy Williamson Ii; Composer
Lyricist: Sonny Boy Williamson
Sonny Boy Williamson Ii; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

9. Wasted Years

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

10. The Lonesome Road

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Gene Austin
Nathaniel Shilkret; Composer
Lyricist: Nathaniel Shilkret
Gene Austin; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

11. Moody's Mood for Love

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: James Moody; Composer
Lyricist: James Moody; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

12. Close Enough for Jazz

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

13. Before the World Was Made

by Van Morrison

Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Arranger: Van Morrison; Composer
Composer: William Butler Yeats; Composer
Lyricist: William Butler Yeats; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

14. I'll Take Care of You

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Brook Benton; Composer
Lyricist: Brook Benton; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

15. Instrumental / Tell Me What You Want

by Van Morrison

Primary Artist: Van Morrison; Main Performer
Performer: Van Morrison; Performer
Composer: Van Morrison
Brook Benton
See Sub-songs; Composer
Lyricist: Van Morrison
Brook Benton; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mick Glossop; Production
Producer: Van Morrison; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 17 minutes and 33 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 96 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

14/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

10/15 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary, Worldwide, Contemporary Celtic, Arena Rock, R&B, Soul, Singer & Songwriter, Classic Rock

Label

Legacy Recordings

Music Distribution Service

Sony Music Hi-Res

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 27, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886445370874