Carrying a Torch
Van Morrison
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I'm carryin' a torch for you I'm carryin' a torch You know how much it costs To keep carryin' a torch Flame of love it burns so bright That is my desire Keep on liftin' me, liftin' me up Higher and higher You're the keeper of the flame And you burn so bright Baby why don't we re-connect Move into the light I've been going to and fro on this And I'm still carryin' a torch You must know how much it's worth When I'm carryin' a torch (alright) Baby you're the keeper of the flame And you burn so bright Why, why, why, why, why, why don't we re-connect And move on further, into the light I've been calling you on the phone Cause I'm carryin' a torch (yeah) I can do it all on my own Cause I'm carryin' a torch I'm carryin' a torch for you, baby I'm carryin' a torch You know how much it's worth Because I'm carryin' a torch (one more) I'm carryin' a torch for you, baby I'm carryin' a torch You know how much it's worth Because I'm carryin' a torch.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Carrying a Torch" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, and it was released in 1991.
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Album DetailsIt is included in the artist's 21st studio album, titled "Hymns to the Silence."
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like much of Van Morrison's work, is classified primarily in the genres of rock and R&B.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "Carrying a Torch" did not chart by itself, the album "Hymns to the Silence" reached #5 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Cover VersionsThis song was covered by several artists, including Bob Dylan who played it live twice on his "Never Ending Tour" in 1991.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song is interpreted by many as an expression of unrequited love, consistent with the expressive, often emotionally charged lyrics for which Morrison is known.
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Album ReceptionThe album "Hymns to the Silence," containing "Carrying a Torch," received generally positive reviews and is considered one of Morrison's most ambitious and lengthy works.
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Song WritingThis song, like most of Van Morrison's work, was solely written by the artist himself.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart hit, "Carrying a Torch" was frequently included in Van Morrison's live performances.
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InfluenceThis song is a great example of Van Morrison's ability to fuse soul, jazz, rock, and R&B elements into a cohesive, unique sound that has influenced several subsequent generations of musicians.
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