After quitting Them Morrison got a solo contract with Bang records and, as the story goes, approved it without checking the fine print. Among other things he signed to letting the label having full control over the material. So after he'd recorded a bulk of material, initially only intended for release on four singles, Bang head Bert Berns took over and issued it as an LP without Morrison's consent. That, among other things, led to Morrison disliking it and refusing to accept it as an original album. Yet either way you tag - regular LP, compilation or plain scam - it is a Van Morrison album and to my ears not that bad. Maybe uneven, but with enough good moments to make it worth while. "Brown Eyed Girl" is a classic , the long "TB Sheets" honest and emotional and "Midnight Special" totally OK r&b with good guitars. All crowned by his eminent vocals. I guess it'll do for any Van fan and a must for us who prefer his early stuff. This mono has a "censored" version of "Brown Eyed Girl", only appearing here and on 45. I have no original stereo to compare with, but as I get from various sources the two formats alter a lot. Not only by mixing, it seems also different takes were used for some of the tracks. Can't confirm that yet, but will be back scrutinizing as soon as I find a corresponding stereo. Originally issued also in Canada (same label and number), UK (London HAZ 8346) and Germany (Metronome BLPS 218). South African as "Morrison Magic" on IRC (ICC 8002). Japan 2013 CD on Air Mail Archive (AIRAC-1701) came with ten bonus tracks. Premiere US had label as shown here and glossy cover with incorrect "BLB" instead of "BLP" on top left rear. (YZÄ*) "ÖXCÅ*) (VMÖ*)
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