Glad Tidings
Van Morrison
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And they'll lay you down low in the easy And the lips that you kiss will say Christmas. And the miles that you traveled the distance So believe no lies, dry your eyes and realize That surprise La, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la And the businessmen will shake hands and talk in numbers And the princess will wake up from her slumber Then all the knights will step forth with their arm bands And ev'ry stranger you meet in the street will make demands So believe no lies, then dry your eyes and realize That surprise La, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la And we'll send you glad tidings from New York Open up your eyes so you may see Ask you not to read between the lines Hope that you will come in right on time And they'll talk to you while you're in trances And you'll visualize not taking any chances But meet them halfway with love, peace and persuasion And expect them to rise for the occasion Don't it gratify when you see it materialize Right in front of your eyes That surprise La, la, la, la la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la And we'll send you glad tidings from New York Open up your eyes so you may see Ask you not to read between the lines Hope that you will come in right on time And they'll lay you down low and easy
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Written by: VAN MORRISON
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origins"Glad Tidings" is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It is the final track on his sixth album, Moondance, which was released in 1970.
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Album SuccessThe album Moondance, which features "Glad Tidings," is one of Van Morrison's most celebrated works. It has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and has been included in the list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.
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Pop-Culture Influence"Glad Tidings" gained popularity again in 2007 when it was featured in the last episode of the famous HBO TV series, The Sopranos.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Glad Tidings" carry a positive message for his audience, gladdening their days with beautiful music.
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Music StyleJust like most of Van Morrison’s works, "Glad Tidings" features a mix of R&B, Jazz, and Celtic folk, displaying a clear reflection of his dexterous song-writing skills.
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Recurring ThemeWith the line, "And we'll send you glad tidings from New York," Van Morrison continues his recurring theme of articulating a sense of place that is very noticeable in his wide discography.
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RestrictionIt was revealed that Morrison was adamant about restricting the use of "Glad Tidings" or any song from Moondance from being used in advertisements.
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The Sopranos ControversyDespite Morrison's restriction regarding the use of his songs, the use of "Glad Tidings" in The Sopranos sparked some controversy. The song underscores the tension of the final scene, effectively contradicting the upbeat and positive message of the lyrics.
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Track LengthThe song, as it appears on the Moondance album, is 3 minutes and 42 seconds long.
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ImpactThough not as commercially successful as other tracks on the Moondance album, "Glad Tidings" holds a special place in Van Morrison’s discography and it continues to be loved for its unique blend of musical styles and genuine lyrics.
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