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Van Morrison presents his 45th studio album, Accentuate the Positive. This electrifying tribute to rock ‘n’ roll features a single cover of the Johnny Kidd classic, “Shakin’ All Over.”
Just as he did with his previous release, the acclaimed album Moving On Skiffle, Van Morrison returns to one of his childhood passions in Accentuate The Positive, focusing this time on rock ‘n’ roll. The sounds of 20th-century blues and rock ‘n’ roll left a lasting impression on the boy who grew up in Belfast at the end of the Second World War. Listening to artists such as Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and The Everly Brothers inspired young Van to reinterpret those sounds, adding his band’s personal touch in his hometown venues.
Several decades later, Van Morrison looks back and returns to the genre to reinterpret some of his favorite songs on Accentuate The Positive, imbuing these timeless tracks with an energy that both challenges and draws on tradition. Van’s incomparable voice, combined with wonderful, polished arrangements, brings new life to memorable songs such as The Johnny Burnette Trio’s “Lonesome Train,” Johnny Kidd & The Pirates’ “Shakin’ All Over,” and the pioneering rock ‘n’ roll hit “Flip, Flop and Fly” by Big Joe Turner.
Among the collaborators are the late Jeff Beck on electric guitar and Chris Farlowe on vocals on “Lonesome Train,” as well as Taj Mahal on guitar on “Lucille” and “Shake, Rattle and Roll.”
