On Hyndford Street
"On Hyndford Street" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison, and was released on his 1991 double album Hymns to the Silence.[1]
On 2020, for Morrison's 75th birthday celebration, County Down-born jazz drummer and composer David Lyttle covered the song featuring actor and fellow Northern Irishman Liam Neeson.[2][3] Neeson was interviewed about his collaboration and said he "honoured".[4]
Background
[edit]Van Morrison grew up on Hyndford Street, East Belfast, and reflects on his childhood in "On Hyndford Street".
Fellow musician and best friend of Morrison George Cassidy grew up with him on Hyndford Street, and taught him music reading, as well as the tenor saxophone lessons.[5][6] Morrison described Cassidy as a "big inspiration".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Hymns to the Silence | Albums | Van Morrison Official". Van Morrison. 2024-10-09. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ Robinson, Carmel (3 September 2020). "Van Morrison and Liam Neeson fans thrilled at new version of 'On Hyndford Street' by David Lyttle". Belfast News Letter. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ "Watch: David Lyttle feat. Liam Neeson perform 'On Hyndford Street' for Rave On, Van Morrison". Hotpress. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Liam Neeson Speaks About Rave On, Van Morrison Tribute with David Lyttle". Hotpress. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Van Morrison Discover Brighton". 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Van Morrison on his musical memories and what he sings when he's washing his hands". BelfastTelegraph.co.uk. 2020-04-01. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
- ^ "Van Morrison Quote". A-Z Quotes. Retrieved 2024-10-16.