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Van Morrison "Duets"

I just purchased this album and can say that this is the first album I have received in a year or so that does not have any problems with surface noise, dishes or warps. The over all engineering is good to very good and coupled with quiet vinyl and decent remakes of his back catalog is an enjoyable listen.

The mix at times it a bit out of sorts but that is coming from a recording engineer's ears and you may or may not agree. However, I think for Van fans you are in for a treat. What you get is good performances, good engineering and a very clean and quiet pressing. Something that is not too common today. Also, you get 2 albums for around $20.00. Yes, they are shorter sides but that can increase the quality of the pressing.
raymonda
raymonda OP
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I'm listening to side 3 of duets before starting my day and it is no embarrassment at all. The performance by Van, the band, other vocalist and the engineers are all first rate.

Again, if I took this performance as a concert I would be mightily impressed in deed. I know I'm not going to convince those that think otherwise but for those that have an open mind and open ears.....you might be in for a treat.
gpgr4blu
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Theduke:
Usually true but I enjoyed Willie Nelson's recent duets album
"To All the Girls"
raymonda OP
847 posts
 
I love Willy and may need to buy that one, too.
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mapman
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Willy is a chameleon. He seems to be able to work and blend in with almost anyone and deliver an enjoyable performance.
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tomcy6
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Well I guess I'm the odd man out, but I recently saw Willie inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame (Do we really need another HoF?). Willie sang with Emmylou Harris and Lyle Lovett and it made me cringe. I have been a fan of all these artists for many decades and it hurt to watch them perform so badly. Willie was in the best voice of the three, but he was still a long way from his best.

I understand that they love performing but I don't want to hear people who once had beautiful unique voices croaking out the old hits. Maybe if I hadn't seen and heard them do so much better I would feel differently.
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