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The Band’s Imperfect ‘Cahoots’ Held a Few Musical Treasures

The Band’s Imperfect ‘Cahoots’ Held a Few Musical Treasures

Released on Sept. 15, 1971, ‘Cahoots’ has always felt like a breakup album. Still, there were notable moments when the Band recaptured the magic.

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On Second Thought: Van Morrison – No Guru, No Method, No Teacher (1986)

Arriving in an era dominated by neon sensibilities, Van Morrison instead stayed the course.

The Band, “4% Pantomime” from ‘Cahoots’ (1971): Across the Great Divide

The Band, “4% Pantomime” from ‘Cahoots’ (1971): Across the Great Divide

On an album that so often feels too careful, the Band’s sloshy, gospel-gone-wrong of “4% Pantomime” lets it all hang down.

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Van Morrison aids Wings and Joe Cocker guitarist Henry McCullough: ‘It’s a huge help’

Henry McCullough, the former Wings and Joe Cocker guitarist, is still dealing with the aftermath of a devastating heart attack suffered in late 2012, but he’s gotten some needed assistance from Van Morrison. You May Also Like: Henry McCullough dies; played guitar with Paul McCartney and Wings, Joe Cocker, SpookyRead More

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Van Morrison – Moondance: Expanded Edition (1970; 2013 reissue)

“Moondance is a classic,” Van Morrison once said. “I put things together that nobody’s ever put together before. I’m proud of that.” You May Also Like: Pink Floyd – ‘Delicate Sound of Thunder’ (1988; 2020 expanded vinyl reissue) Renaissance – ‘Scheherazade and Other Stories’ (1975; 2021 expanded reissue) Victor AssisRead More

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Something Else! sneak peek: Van Morrison, “Into the Mystic [Take 11]” from Moondance Box Set (2013)

As Warner Bros. gets set to release a sprawling five-disc reissue of Van Morrison’s breakthrough Moondance, here’s a chance to hear one of its tastiest extras — an alternate take on “Into the Mystic.” You May Also Like: Elton John – ‘Jewel Box’ (2020) On the Trail of Everything BobRead More

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Van Morrison – Born to Sing: No Plan B (2012)