This is my version of the Van Morrison classic from 1970. Played acoustically on a 3 string cigar box guitar tuned to D5 (DAd) tuning.

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Comment by Richard Sundberg on March 24, 2019 at 1:37am

Great sound capsule capture here in this cover Derek!  Van is a tough cover vocally, I love your take! That guitar sings beautifully. Moondance on brother!

Comment by Derek Rose on March 23, 2019 at 7:48am

Thank you very much Bear. This nice loud little guitar was built by my friend Jack Noller and when I first picked it up an strummed told him I might have to buy this one :-)

Comment by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear on March 22, 2019 at 10:57am

Great job as always Derek. Love this acoustic version. Big full sound from that guitar too. Yes sir, another winner from your good self.

Comment by Derek Rose on March 21, 2019 at 2:31pm

Thank you for your kind comments Joe!

Comment by Joe Caruso on March 21, 2019 at 3:15am

Great playing / great singing Derek! Well done!

Comment by Derek Rose on March 19, 2019 at 12:26pm

Thanks much Poorness! :-)

Comment by Poorness Studios on March 18, 2019 at 2:22pm

I've always loved this Van Morrison song. Its a great tune. I like the way you covered it as well. Nice vid!

Comment by Derek Rose on March 18, 2019 at 12:56pm

Thank you Danny :-)

Comment by Derek Rose on March 18, 2019 at 12:56pm

Thank you RTZ. I am certain you can do some killer Van tunes!

Comment by Derek Rose on March 18, 2019 at 12:54pm

Thank you much Ambrose! :-)

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