WILD NIGHT

"'Wild Night'" is a song written by singer-songwriter, Van Morrison and included on his 1971 album, ''Tupelo Honey''. It was released as a single in 1971 and reached #28 on the US charts.
"Wild Night" as originally recorded by Van Morrison was rated at #747 on Dave Marsh's 1989 book, ''The Heart of Rock and Soul, The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever
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Appearance on other albums and DVDs

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Appearance on other albums and DVDs

★ It has remained a popular tune performed by Morrison at many of his concerts and was one of the closing songs during his appearance as the first day headline act at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in September 2006. It was included in the Limited Edition Album, ''Live at Austin City Limits'' (only available at US concerts and the official Van Morrison website.)

★ "Wild Night" is also one of the songs performed on Morrison's 1980 concert disc on the ''Live At Montreux 1980/1974'' DVD released in 2006.

★ It was used on the soundtrack of the movie Thelma and Louise and as such is one of the 19 movie hits featured on Morrison's 2007 compilation album, ''Van Morrison at the Movies - Soundtrack Hits''.

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''Selective List of Recordings''
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★ John Mellencamp and Me'shell Ndegeocello had a hit single with their 1994 version which was included on the album Dance Naked.
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★ Polly Brown
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★ The Fabulous Chancellors
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★ Richie Havens
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★ Martha Reeves
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★ Doug Spartz
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★ David West

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References

External links

★ All Music Guide Review

★ Lyrics: Wild Night