Behind the Ritual
Van Morrison
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Drinking wine in the alley, drinking wine in the alley Making time, drinking that wine Out of my mind in the days gone by Making time with Sally, drinking that wine In the days gone by, talking all out of my mind Drinking that wine, talking all out of my mind Spin and turning in the alley, spin and turning in the alley Like a Whirling Dervish in the alley, drinking that wine Drinking wine, making time in the days gone by Boogie woogie child in the alley Drinking that wine, making time, talking all out of my mind Drinking wine in the days gone by, behind the ritual Behind the ritual, behind the ritual In the days gone by, drinking that wine Making time, drinking that wine way back in time Spin and turn and rhyme in the alley Spin and turning, making up rhymes, talking all out of my mind Talking that jive, drinking that wine in the days gone by Drinking wine in the alley, drinking that wine Making time, talking all out of my mind Drinking that wine making time in the alley Behind the ritual, behind the ritual You find the spiritual, you find the spiritual Behind the ritual in the days gone by Drinking wine in the alley, drinking wine in the alley Making time, talking all out of my mind Drinking that wine in the days gone by, days gone by Spin and turn talking that jive Spin and turn talking that jive all out of our minds Drinking that sweet wine Making time, making time in the days gone by Behind the ritual, behind the ritual Behind the ritual, behind the ritual Drinking that wine making time in the days gone by Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah Behind the ritual, making time in the days gone by In the days gone by, in the days gone by Drink that wine, making time Getting high in the days gone by, drinking that wine Getting high behind the ritual Getting high behind the ritual Drinking that wine in the days gone by Behind the ritual, behind the ritual Behind the ritual, behind that spiritual In the days gone by drinking that wine and getting high So high behind the ritual, so high behind the ritual So high in the days gone by Drinking that wine making time, making time Stretching time, stretching time Drinking that wine, stretching time Stretching time in the days gone by behind the ritual Behind the ritual Behind the ritual
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12 facts about this song
Album Significance"Behind The Ritual" is a song from the album "Keep It Simple" by Van Morrison. It’s the concluding track of the album which was released in 2008.
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RecognitionThe album "Keep It Simple" was very successful, reaching number 10 on the US Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album.
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Song Popularity"Behind The Ritual" is a fan favorite and showcases Morrison's well-known songwriting and performing style.
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LyricsThe song's chorus repeats the line "laughing and clapping" numerous times, characteristic of Morrison’s use of repetition in his lyrics.
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Musical Style"Behind the Ritual" features Morrison's signature blend of folk, blues, and jazz. The song slowly builds in intensity, going from a slow start to an instrumental crescendo.
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Song Length"Behind The Ritual" is one of the longer songs on the "Keep It Simple" album, clocking in at over six minutes.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live by Van Morrison several times and often evokes strong reactions from audiences.
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VocalsMorrison's powerful vocals are a highlight of the song, particularly during the repeated chorus.
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Instrument UseThe track features bluesy piano and saxophone, in addition to Morrison's strong, soulful singing.
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Central Theme"Behind The Ritual" is a reflective piece, and like many Van Morrison songs, it explores spiritual themes.
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BackgroundVan Morrison, born in Belfast, has been one of the most distinctive voices in rock and folk music since the 1960s, emphasizing spirituality in many of his songs, such as "Behind The Ritual."
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SongwritingVan Morrison himself penned the song, emphasizing his talent not only as a performer but also as a lyricist and songwriter.
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