Roots Of Van Morrison / Various Roots Of Van Morrison / Various CD

2008 collection featuring 20 terrific recordings that inspired the music of Van the Man Morrison. From his early days as lead singer of Them to his status as one of the most influential vocalists in the history of Rock 'N' Roll, Van has carved a unique musical path that goes down many different avenues including Blues, Country and Jazz. This collection highlights some of the many influences that have contributed to the career of the legendary performer and includes cuts from Big Joe Williams, B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Ray Charles, Sonny Boy Williamson and many others. Complete Blues.

1. Baby Please Don't Go-Big Joe Williams 2. Good Morning Little School Girl-Sonny Boy Williamson 3. Whoopin' the Blues-Sonny Terry ; Brownie McGhee 4. That Ain't the Way to Do It-B.B. King 5. Farther Up the Road-Bobby "Blue" Bland 6. Stormy Monday-T-Bone Walker 7. Times Gettin' Tougher Than Tough-Jimmy Witherspoon 8. Lonely Avenue-Ray Charles 9. There Stands the Glass-Webb Pierce 10. You Win Again-Hank Williams 11. If You Live-Mose Allison 12. Early in the Morning-Louis Jordan 13. 40 Days ; 40 Nights-Muddy Waters 14. Dimples-John Lee Hooker 15. Dimples 16. Ain't That Lovin' You Baby?-Jimmy Reed 17. I Cross My Heart-Sonny Boy Williamson II 18. I Just Want to Make Love to You-Muddy Waters 19. Frankie and Johnny-Jimmie Rodgers 20. Take a Whiff on Me-Leadbelly