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Van Morrison — Redwood Tree
Album: Saint Dominic's Preview
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Released: 1972
Length: 2:59
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Boy and his dog
Went out looking for the rainbow
You know what did they learn
Since that very day

Walking by the river
And running like a blue streak
Through the fields of streams and meadows
Laughing all the way

Oh redwood tree
Please let us under
When we were young we used to go
Under the redwood tree

And it smells like rain
Maybe even thunder
Won't you keep us from all harm
Wonderful redwood tree

And a boy and his father
Went out, went out looking for the lost dog
You know what oh haven't they learned
Since they did that together
They did not bring him back
He already had departed
But look at everything they have learned
Since that, since that very day

Oh redwood tree
Please let us under
When we were young we used to go
Under the redwood tree

And it smells like rain
Maybe even thunder
Won't you keep us from all harm
Wonderful redwood tree

Ta da da da...
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Master song in a master album by a master!
Posted 2 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
Not much left to say about Van ~~~
He certainly is The Man! 
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 stephen.king12101 wrote:

Remember bell bottoms




They will haunt me forever.
Posted 3 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Would love to hear more from this excellent record.
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
This song feels like it could have fit on the Moondance album, somewhere after Into the Mystic but before Glad Tidings.
Posted 4 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
The Man is always a pleasure to hear but... there are light years between the transcendental Astral Weeks, and the later ditties so popular as background music for Rom Com movies.... just sayin'
Posted 4 years ago by avikatz    [ Reply ]
Remember bell bottoms
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 LeftShoe wrote:
The Wiki picture of Van Morrison looks like a  chubby version of Maynard James Keenan
 
Or James Spader.
Posted 4 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
The Wiki picture of Van Morrison looks like a  chubby version of Maynard James Keenan
Posted 5 years ago by LeftShoe    [ Reply ]
An ALL-TIME favorite song from an ALL-TIME favorite artist!
Posted 5 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
Has the same nostalgic feel as some of the tunes on the Moondance album. Wonder if this was written then but kept off that record.
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
A ha!

I checked RP playlist and see that  RP played the title cut (and best cut) around 11 years ago!

C'mon Bill. Please play it again!   
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 surfrider4life wrote:
Van the Man...yes he is
 

Posted 5 years ago by Mike_S    [ Reply ]
Van the Man
Posted 5 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
And it's a long way to Buffalo
It's a long way to Belfast city too
And I'm hoping the choice won't blow the hoist
'Cause this town, they bit off more than they can chew.
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
As we gaze down on,
As we gaze down on, 
As we gaze down on...
St. Dominic's Preview

Please play title cut! 
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
To me this is 7 - Quite Likeable only
so I Skip
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 LinThizzy wrote:
bright and beautiful, always puts me in a good mood no matter the weight
 
I'm right there with you...even with how I've lately been associating this song with the Camp Fire in NorCal in my mind, what with the inclusion of it in the RP libarary, BillG's admitted affinity for VM, and all the Redwood trees in his (former?) 'Neck of the woods' 

A big fat 8 from me!  Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
bright and beautiful, always puts me in a good mood no matter the weight
Posted 5 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
5 --- 7
Posted 6 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Play the title song!!!

This album was part of his group of masterpiece albums from that 1960/1970s period.   
Posted 6 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}{#Sunny}
Posted 7 years ago by eugene2    [ Reply ]
A cold, strong IPA + evening after a day's good work and some exercise + a terrif Van tune = 7 > 8. 
Posted 7 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
I Don't think I ever heard a van song that I didn't like
Posted 8 years ago by leonswiatek7794    [ Reply ]
always loved this song and this album - one of my favorites of his. "Listen to the Lion" is transcendental. 
Posted 8 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Play the title song!!!

"As we gaze out on...St Dominic's preview".

 What it means, I have no clue.

 
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
love this song!!!   {#Bounce}  and entire album!

Posted 8 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
FAB
Posted 8 years ago by sirtezza    [ Reply ]
This is one of his better but un-heralded albums. 

Thanks for playing one song.

Please consider playing the title cut. It's a good one.   
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Is this a warm-up to tomorrow St paddy celebration?

The Belfast Cowboy...  
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 ccwcool wrote:
Absoltuely one of my favorite Van tunes, and I have them ALL.  Killer album, great tune. VTM at his finest!{#Bananasplit}

 
THIS!
Posted 9 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
Ugh. And psd crashes the app
Posted 9 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]
                        {#Daisy}Thanks for playing this wonderful Van track ...daha dah dah{#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Magical   - as evidenced by the last line .  . .  . wait for it. . . .  Ta Da!
Posted 10 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
Absoltuely one of my favorite Van tunes, and I have them ALL.  Killer album, great tune. VTM at his finest!{#Bananasplit}
Posted 10 years ago by ccwcool    [ Reply ]
Brings me back to my teenage years driving around in my old Chevy for no other reason than to drive around.  Great memories, great music.  {#Motor}
Posted 10 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
I just don't care for Van Morrison...just don't. Bring on the hate...
 
No hate, just a restatement of the obvious:  he's THE outstanding vocalist of his generation, the Boomer's Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Mel Torme' all in one.  Those vocalists were in the jazz subgenre, while Van is the apotheosis of R&B.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
I just don't care for Van Morrison...just don't. Bring on the hate...
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
Some truly incredible talent on display here, quite apart from Van!
 
Indeed - a horn section that rivals the best in the business, including James Brown's Fabulous Flames.
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
So good I have to stop working and just listen.
Posted 12 years ago by haljordan    [ Reply ]
Some truly incredible talent on display here, quite apart from Van!
Posted 13 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Goood scchhhttuufff! I will have to revisit this album.{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
My favorite trees!!
Posted 13 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
This song is absolutely GREAT, as is the album.  Period.  End of story.  Van at his best.
Posted 13 years ago by ccwcool    [ Reply ]
I'm with you totally on that one!  this song is awesome.  "Almost Independence Day" and "I will be there" are also great songs off this album that go unheard and unappreaciated.   rm999 wrote:
I don't understand how Jackie Wilson Said was a bigger hit than this song.

 


Posted 13 years ago by clemnarnold    [ Reply ]
Very nice less-heard track. I think I have this album but haven't played it in a long time.

Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Another one from this same album? You are forcing to buy another oldie but a goodie.
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Great to hear  Van singing this.  
Posted 13 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
oh wow, Van Morrison..........
I never would have guessed. This sounds so different from all of his other songs  ;-)

{#Rolleyes}
Posted 14 years ago by Cruzan    [ Reply ]
I don't understand how Jackie Wilson Said was a bigger hit than this song.

Posted 14 years ago by rm999    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

If you're that big a fan, you need this album, it's good. I'm curious, what do you think of Veedon Fleece?

 

It's OK. Not at the top of my list. A little to mystic for me.
Posted 14 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 wtango wrote:
One of my all time favorite songs from an all time favorite album by an all time favorite artist. Great choice!
 
Yep. 
Posted 14 years ago by rasta_tiger    [ Reply ]
Van is always good to hear!
Posted 14 years ago by pauleywalnuts    [ Reply ]
 sharkey wrote:
Sweet. I have everything VM ever recorded. Some good, some not so, some most excellent. Somehow missed this one on SDP.
 
If you're that big a fan, you need this album, it's good. I'm curious, what do you think of Veedon Fleece?

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 93vx800 wrote:
This is awesome, and I never even heard it before! I've got to get out more.
 
keep listening to RP!  {#Daisy}

Posted 15 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
gives me chills every time I hear it.  one of may all time favorites from VM.  great album.
Posted 15 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
Good oldie from VM
Posted 15 years ago by Zevs    [ Reply ]
There's a Burton Cummings song this reminds me of but I can't put my finger on it.
Posted 15 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
Sweet. I have everything VM ever recorded. Some good, some not so, some most excellent. Somehow missed this one on SDP.
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
RobK wrote:
I'm sorry I missed this one. I haven't sat down and listened to the album in way too long and this was always one of my favorite songs from it. One of the more straightforward, simple tunes on the record but I just have always loved it.
same
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
oy there my friend good groove you have going on. most definitely I definiteley defer def
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Right on....just what the moment called for. RP rocks
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by Geo_orc1    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by psam    [ Reply ]
Van is in such a groove for the entire album.
Posted 17 years ago by atw58    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!
That was before he played a pedophile in a film, I assume.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
This is awesome, and I never even heard it before! I've got to get out more.
Posted 17 years ago by 93vx800    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry I missed this one. I haven't sat down and listened to the album in way too long and this was always one of my favorite songs from it. One of the more straightforward, simple tunes on the record but I just have always loved it.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
One of Van's most inspired albums!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
My favourite Van the Man LP after Astral Weeks.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!
Well put. I concede.
Posted 18 years ago by RADIOSLOTH    [ Reply ]
RADIOSLOTH wrote:
Yes, but where does Keven Bacon fit into all of this?
I heard "Sweet Thing" was written for Kevin Bacon. So there it is!
Posted 18 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
Van Morrison follows the Waterboys cover of his song "Sweet Thing", and the Waterboys followed 10 000 Maniacs, both of whom covered Springsteen's "Because the Night." And before that, a Dylan cover, and all the above mentioned are Dylan inspired. Whoa! Bill, you're a master!
Yes, but where does Keven Bacon fit into all of this?
Posted 18 years ago by RADIOSLOTH    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favorite songs from an all time favorite album by an all time favorite artist. Great choice!
Posted 18 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
Van Morrison follows the Waterboys cover of his song "Sweet Thing", and the Waterboys followed 10 000 Maniacs, both of whom covered Springsteen's "Because the Night." And before that, a Dylan cover, and all the above mentioned are Dylan inspired. Whoa! Bill, you're a master!
Posted 18 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
JonasParker wrote:
I find it amusing that they followed up a cover of Sweet Thing by this song, or anything by Van Morrison.
"They" must know what they're doing!
Posted 18 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
I find it amusing that they followed up a cover of Sweet Thing by this song, or anything by Van Morrison.
Posted 18 years ago by JonasParker    [ Reply ]