The Healing Game
Van Morrison
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Here I am again Back on the corner again Back where I belong Where I've always been Everything the same It don't ever change I'm back on the corner again In the healing game Down those ancient streets Down those ancient roads Where nobody knows Where nobody goes I'm back on the corner again Where I've always been Never been away From the healing game Where the choirboys sing Where I've always been Sing the song with soul Baby don't you know We can let it roll On the saxophone Back street Jelly Roll In the healing game Where the homeboys sing Sing their songs of praise 'Bout their golden days In the healing game Sing it out loud Sing it in your name Sing it like you're proud Sing the healing game Sing it out loud Sing it in your name Sing it like you're proud Sing the healing game Sing the healing game Sing the healing game Sing it in your name Sing the healing game
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"The Healing Game" is the title track from Van Morrison's 26th studio album of the same name, which was released in 1997.
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GenreThe song is a blend of blues, R&B, and Celtic soul, genres that Van Morrison is widely known for.
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Song LengthThe official version of "The Healing Game" runs approximately 4 minutes and 29 seconds.
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CoversThe song has been covered by other artists including John Lee Hooker for his album "Don't Look Back," which was also produced by Van Morrison himself.
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CollaborationsThe album version of the song features background vocals from Brian Kennedy and Georgie Fame.
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Live Performances"The Healing Game" has been performed live by Van Morrison at several concerts and has also been included in his live album "Van Morrison: The Healing Game - Deluxe Edition".
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SongwritingLike many of his works, Van Morrison is the sole songwriter credited for "The Healing Game."
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PraiseThe song, alongside the album, was met with critical acclaim upon its release.
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Inspirations"The Healing Game", like much of Morrison's work, explores themes of spiritual and physical renewal, a subject deeply personal and recurrent in his songwriting.
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TV Appearances"The Healing Game" was performed by Van Morrison on the UK TV show "Later... with Jools Holland" in 1997.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song didn't chart individually, the album peaked at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold by BPI.
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Noteworthy VersionIn 2019, a 3-disc Deluxe Edition of "The Healing Game" was released, featuring numerous alternate takes, remixes, and live versions of the song.
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