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1967 soft rock classic banned over one lyric ranks among the greatest songs ever

Van Morrison's 'Brown Eyed Girl' faced backlash over six words ...
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The Famous Song Van Morrison Rarely Performed in Concert for Years (and Why He Avoided It)

Van Morrison scored his first hit as a solo artist in 1967 with his debut single, “Brown Eyed Girl.” The acclaimed singer-songwriter was just 21 years old when he recorded the tune, which peaked at No ...
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Van Morrison’s ‘Brown Eyed Girl’ Returns To The Charts

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 14: Recording Artist Van Morrison performs during the 18th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference at Ascend Amphitheater on September 14, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
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Fledgling Van the Man Fans, Take Heed! Here Are Van Morrison’s Top 5 Must-Listen-to Musical Moments

The Celtic traditions of spiritual quests run through Morrison’s sprawling catalog of soul and R&B-inspired songs. They also lean comfortably against the leafy dirt of folk music. Born George Ivan ...