{"product_id":"van-morrison-too-long-in-exile","title":"Van Morrison – Too Long In Exile","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eToo Long in Exile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVan Morrison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eReleased in 1993, \u003cem data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"174\"\u003eToo Long in Exile\u003c\/em\u003e marked a return by Van Morrison to the blues, R\u0026amp;B, and soul influences that had shaped much of his musical identity. The album features a mixture of original compositions and interpretations of blues and jazz standards, delivered with Morrison's characteristic blend of passion, improvisation, and vocal intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eA notable aspect of the album is the participation of blues legend \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Lee Hooker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose presence on several tracks adds authenticity and depth to the record's blues-oriented direction. Their collaborations, particularly on songs such as \"Gloria\" and \"Wasted Years,\" highlight the mutual respect between two major figures in contemporary blues and roots music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eMusically, the album moves comfortably between blues, jazz, soul, and rock influences, featuring extended arrangements, expressive instrumental performances, and Morrison's increasingly jazz-inspired vocal phrasing. Tracks such as \"Too Long in Exile,\" \"Till We Get the Healing Done,\" and \"In the Forest\" demonstrate the reflective and spiritual themes that frequently appeared in his work during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eThe result is a mature and richly textured album that stands as one of Morrison's strongest recordings of the 1990s, combining traditional influences with his distinctive songwriting voice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v535yy\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eToo Long in Exile (6:18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kvey71\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eBig Time Operators (6:03)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aj6olh\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003eLonely Avenue (6:23)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hv1ym4\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003eBall \u0026amp; Chain (5:36)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ccxxu\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eIn the Forest (4:37)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g9z34t\" data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eTill We Get the Healing Done (8:21)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2yp2d\" data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eGloria (5:18)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13qmgcs\" data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eGood Morning Little Schoolgirl (4:05)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5g0xkl\" data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eWasted Years (3:56)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"o6h6l6\" data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eThe Lonesome Road (3:14)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wbsbi8\" data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eMoody's Mood for Love (2:51)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ynjkx7\" data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003eClose Enough for Jazz (Instrumental) (2:38)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a15i3w\" data-start=\"1879\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eBefore the World Was Made (4:22)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"urhj5u\" data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eI'll Take Care of You (5:19)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q7k9e6\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eInstrumental \/ Tell Me What You Want (8:09)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2049\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y87f9s\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eInstrumental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c2r3kk\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2049\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eTell Me What You Want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kt0uYxOSGr4?si=zZGNJtvGj3r4ut1e\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polydor Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54091762368854,"sku":"519 219-2","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8644808a-cbe7-488d-ab8a-ac8bec5a5e44.jpg?v=1780568789","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/van-morrison-too-long-in-exile","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}