Van Morrison's 44th studio album, Moving On Skiffle, is a soulful tribute to the skiffle genre, a style of music that has long been a source of inspiration for the Northern Irish singer-songwriter. Released on 10 March 2023 by Exile Productions through Virgin Music, this album marks Morrison's second foray into the skiffle genre, following his 2000 live album The Skiffle Sessions - Live in Belfast 1998, which saw him collaborate with legendary musicians Lonnie Donegan and Chris Barber.
Moving On Skiffle features 23 tracks, including classic standards such as Freight Train, Careless Love, and I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry, all of which are reimagined through Morrison's unique and expressive voice. The album is a testament to the enduring power of skiffle music, which emerged in the UK in the 1950s and is characterised by its energetic and improvisational style.
Morrison's discovery of many of the songs on the album came through recordings by Chas McDevitt, a Scottish-born musician who was a key figure in the skiffle scene in 1950s London. The result is an album that is both a nostalgic tribute to the past and a fresh interpretation of timeless songs. With its duration of 1 hour and 34 minutes, Moving On Skiffle is a generous and engaging collection of music that is sure to delight fans of Van Morrison and skiffle enthusiasts alike.
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