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“Then it evolved into more of a ballad style singer/songwriter thing. And there was a conflict in trying to merge the two styles with the same band behind me. 'Cause the musicians that I would need to do ballad-oriented tunes would require musicians who were more into jazz.”

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Van Morrison, born on August 31, 1945, is a renowned singer-songwriter from Ireland. His musical style blends elements of blues, folk, rock, and soul, and he is known for his distinctive voice and emotional performances. Morrison's musical career began in the 1960s, and his representative works include 'Brown Eyed Girl', 'Moondance', and 'A Night in Tunes Town'. more

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