SONG OF THE DAY

“Brown-Eyed Girl (alternate take)” by Van Morrison (Gang Masters, Legacy Records/ Columbia, 1991. Originally recorded in 1967 at Bang Records.) Written by Van Morrison.

WHY IT’S IN MY HEAD

Dear old dad has been having Van Morrison days lately on Grooveshark, and he came across this incredible version of a classic. It’s an alternate take from the original recordings of Morrison’s album.

Bang Masters is a compilation album of remixes from the original multi-tracks recorded for the 1967 album
Blowin’ Your Mind!. The version of “Brown Eyed Girl” included on this album was according to Bill Flannagan take 6 out of the 22 takes before the final form  which was widely released was recorded.