Moondance

Van Morrison

About Moondance

"Moondance" is a song recorded by Northern Irish singer and songwriter Van Morrison and is the title song on his third studio album Moondance (1970). It was written by Morrison, and produced by Morrison and Lewis Merenstein. Morrison did not release the song as a single until November 1977, seven and a half years after the album was released. It reached the US Billboard Hot 100, charting at number 92. The single's B-side, "Cold Wind in August", had been released in the same year, on his latest album at the time, A Period of Transition. "Moondance" is the song that Van Morrison plays most frequently in concert. 


Year:
1970
4:34
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Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm trying to please to the calling
Of your heart-strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush

Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love

Well, I want to make love to you tonight
I can't wait 'til the morning has come
And I know now the time is just right
And straight into my arms you will run
And when you come my heart will be waiting
To make sure that you're never alone
There and then all my dreams will come true, dear
There and then I will make you my own
And every time I touch you, you just tremble inside
And I know how much you want me that you can't hide

Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love

Well, it's a marvelous night for a moondance
With the stars up above in your eyes
A fantabulous night to make romance
'Neath the cover of October skies
And all the leaves on the trees are falling
To the sound of the breezes that blow
And I'm trying to please to the calling
Of your heart-strings that play soft and low
And all the night's magic seems to whisper and hush
And all the soft moonlight seems to shine in your blush

Can I just have one more moondance with you, my love
Can I just make some more romance with you, my love

One more moondance with you in the moonlight
On a magic night
La, la, la, la in the moonlight
On a magic night
Can't I just have one more dance with you my love

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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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Written by: Van Morrison

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10 facts about this song

Album Debut
"Moondance" is the title track of Van Morrison's third studio album, released in 1970. It marked a turn from the abstract folk-rock of his earlier work towards a more accessible, jazz-inflected sound.
Song Composition
Van Morrison reportedly wrote this song in two hours while living in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1968. He got the melody in his head during a saxophone practice session and the lyrics came to him later that night.
Hit Ranking
Despite not being released as a single until 1977 – seven years after the album's release – "Moondance" has become one of Van Morrison's most popular and enduring songs. Rolling Stone magazine later ranked Moondance number 65 on their list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time."
Song License
Van Morrison permitted the song to be used for the first time in a movie for 1990's "An American Werewolf in London."
Music Genre
The song "Moondance" is a jazz standard and has been covered by many artists in a variety of genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and country. It features Morrison's rich vocal style and a lively, swing-infused rhythm.
Song Inspiration
"Moondance" was inspired by Morrison's interest in astrology. The song vividly conveys the romantic and uplifting feelings associated with a moonlit night, hence the song's name.
Recognition
In 2007, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognized "Moondance" for its "artistic, historic, and aesthetic significance to the musical landscape" and inducted it into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Live Performance
"Moondance" is a beloved standard at Van Morrison's live performances, often earning cheers of recognition from the moment the introductory bass line begins.
Album Production
Van Morrison produced the "Moondance" album with Lewis Merenstein, who had been heavily involved in the production of his previous album, "Astral Weeks," that released in 1968.
Music Structure
The song has unusual chord changes, which give it a unique sound. It follows a standard 32-bar AABA jazz structure, but with a few twists, such as a key change during the bridge.

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