Coney Island
Van Morrison
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Coney Island Coming down from Downpatrick Stopping off at St. John's Point Out all day birdwatching And the craic was good Stopped off at Strangford Lough Early in the morning Drove through Shrigley taking pictures And on to Killyleagh Stopped off for Sunday papers at the Lecale District, Just before Coney Island On and on, over the hill to Ardglass In the jam jar, autumn sunshine, magnificent And all shining through Stop off at Ardglass for a couple of jars of Mussels and some potted herrings in case We get famished before dinner On and on, over the hill and the craic is good Heading towards Coney Island I look at the side of your face as the sunlight comes Streaming through the window in the autumn sunshine And all the time going to Coney Island I'm thinking, Wouldn't it be great if it was like this all the time.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Coney Island" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, renowned for his distinct amalgamation of various music genres including blues, R&B, jazz and folk music.
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Album RecognitionThis song is a part of the album "Avalon Sunset", which was released in the year 1989. The album is one of Van Morrison's most successful, loved by critics and fans alike.
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Style & GenreIn line with Van Morrison's genre-blending style, "Coney Island" is a blend of folk, soft rock, and spoken word. Morrison's tender voice and depth of emotion make this a deeply emotive song.
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Theme & InspirationThe song is essentially a love letter to the place 'Coney Island' which is in County Down, Northern Ireland – not the more famous amusement park in New York, USA. It captures the tranquil essence of the peaceful Irish seaside and transports the listeners directly to that location.
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Song Duration“Coney Island” is a relatively short song, with a length of approximately two minutes.
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Emotional ImpactThe song’s focus on detailing a perfect peaceful day in Coney Island has made it a fan favorite, known for evoking feelings of nostalgia and tranquility among listeners.
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CollaborationsA notable musical collaboration on this song is Neil Drinkwater’s contribution on the piano.
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Notable Recognition"Coney Island" is reported to have been played by BBC Radio Ulster as the final song before the switch-over to BBC Radio Five on the night of 27 August 1990.
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Lyrics & NarrativeThe lyrics take listeners on a journey through Morrison's memories. The narrative bounces from enjoying a cup of tea to spotting birds and concluding with a beautiful sunset.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song is fascinating as it is compiled from clips of Van Morrison's trip to Coney Island, which closely aligns with the lyrical narrative.
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