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Having written nearly 400 songs during his iconic career, the 71-year-old singer-songwriter delivers another engaging set that seamlessly blends elements of R&B, jazz, blues and Celtic folk.
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The nostalgic mood of the new arrangements finds Morrison reminiscing about his prolific career and his life stories experienced along the way.
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