The Eternal Kansas City
Van Morrison
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12 facts about this song
Songwriter and Artist"The Eternal Kansas City" is a stunningly expressive track written and performed by the Northern Irish musician Van Morrison.
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AlbumThe song is from Van Morrison's tenth studio album, "A Period of Transition," released in 1977.
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Track Position"The Eternal Kansas City" is officially the opening track of "A Period of Transition," an album, known for its blend of soul, blues, and jazz influences.
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Collaborative ProductionThe album, including this track, was co-produced by Van Morrison and Dr. John, a renowned American singer-songwriter.
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Song Length"The Eternal Kansas City" lasts for around 5 minutes and 28 seconds, making it one of the longer cuts on the "A Period of Transition" album.
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Sound StyleThe sound of the song highlights Morrison's distinct merging of soul, R&B, and folk styles, which is often overlaid with his poetic and sometimes cryptic lyrics.
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Immediate SuccessUpon its release, "The Eternal Kansas City" continued to solidify Morrison's place amongst the great singer-songwriters of his time.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been noted for its intense live performances. It became a staple in Morrison's concerts during the late 1970s.
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RelevanceThe song, like many of Morrison's works, deals with spiritually-infused themes. The title "The Eternal Kansas City" appears to juxtapose the idea of 'eternity' with a particular geographical location, thus playing on notions of space, time, and existence.
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InstrumentationThe performance in the song features a variety of instruments, including brass, strings, and a jazz-inflected rhythm section, a testimony to Morrison's eclectic musical style.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its evocative lyrics, Morrison's soulful vocal delivery, and the seamless blending of the instrumental elements.
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Chart PerformanceWhile not released as a single and therefore didn't chart, "The Eternal Kansas City" is considered by fans and critics alike as a standout track from the "A Period of Transition" album.
13. Cover Versions: There are very few, if any, notable covers of "The Eternal Kansas City," suggesting the power and uniqueness of Van Morrison's original rendition.
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