On Hyndford Street Explained

"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

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

  1. Web site: 2024-10-09 . Hymns to the Silence Albums Van Morrison Official . 2024-10-09 . Van Morrison . en.
  2. News: Robinson . Carmel . 3 September 2020 . Van Morrison and Liam Neeson fans thrilled at new version of 'On Hyndford Street' by David Lyttle . 11 October 2024 . Belfast News Letter.
  3. Web site: Watch: David Lyttle feat. Liam Neeson perform 'On Hyndford Street' for Rave On, Van Morrison . 2024-10-11 . Hotpress.
  4. Web site: Liam Neeson Speaks About Rave On, Van Morrison Tribute with David Lyttle . 2024-10-11 . Hotpress.
  5. Web site: 2024-08-29 . Van Morrison Discover Brighton . 2024-10-09 . en-GB.
  6. News: 2020-04-01 . Van Morrison on his musical memories and what he sings when he's washing his hands . 2024-10-09 . BelfastTelegraph.co.uk . en-GB . 0307-1235.
  7. Web site: Van Morrison Quote . 2024-10-16 . A-Z Quotes.

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