Son of JayJamJah

George Ivan Morrison

There is nothing like it for me, the music rooted in the sounds the 1950's and 1960's the birth of Rock & Roll Soul, from the Rhythm & Blues roots of Southern Gospel and Soul music. Direct nods to Fats, Ledbelly, Jackie Wilson, Wilson Pickett and sound reminiscent of them that resonated with me from the very first note. It's the music of my childhood changing right along with me into teen years, bachelor years and through family life into the present day.

I love the music, the lyrics. the presentation. I love the way he mumbles, growls and snarls through his lyrics at times and the way he belts out poignant and powerful notes to finish a chorus or bridge. I love the acoustic guitar complimented by the flute or the violin, the horn sections he loved so much. I love the transition into Jazz-Rock. County-Rock, Adult Contemporary, none as much as his 1960's and 70's prime, but nonetheless I never lost interest for what's now nearly 40 years.

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