Album: It's Too Late to Stop Now by Van Morrison (1974)
Genre: Blues | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Bittersweet
Format: Live

Description: It's Too Late to Stop Now is a live album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). Frequently named as one of the best live albums ever recorded, It's Too Late to Stop Now was recorded during what has often been said to be Morrison's greatest phase as a live performer.

The double album was composed of performances that were recorded in concerts at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and at The Rainbow in London from a three-month tour with his eleven-piece band, The Caledonia Soul Orchestra from May to July 1973.

Artist Background: 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 regarded as transcendental and inspired; 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 widely viewed as among the greatest ever made. Known as "Van the Man" to his fans, Morrison started his professional career when, as a teenager in the late 1950s, he pl... Part of the Belfast, Northern Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

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Music Scene: Part of the Belfast, Northern Ireland music scene. Emerged in the 1960s era. Associated with Folk movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Blues, Rock/Pop, Bittersweet, 1970s, Live

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It's Too Late to Stop Now is a live album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). Frequently named as one of the best live albums ever recorded, It's Too Late to Stop Now was recorded during what has often been said to be Morrison's greatest phase as a live performer.

The double album was composed of performances that were recorded in concerts at The Troubadour in Los Angeles, California, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and at The Rainbow in London from a three-month tour with his eleven-piece band, The Caledonia Soul Orchestra from May to July 1973.

It's Too Late to Stop Now

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