Van Morrison - Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge

Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Remembering Now, which soared into the Top 10 and earned widespread praise, Van Morrison is back with a bold new release. This album marks a confident return to the sounds and traditions that shaped much of his musical identity. The album pays homage to the legends who defined the blues genre with fresh interpretations of classics made famous by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly and more. Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge delivers a spirited, unfiltered blues experience from an artist whose connection to the genre runs deep. The album blends Morrison's trademark grit and lyricism with the emotional weight of classic blues, resulting in a collection that feels timeless and fiercely alive. A standout feature of the album is it's extraordinary roster of collaborators. Morrison is joined by Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, John Allair, David Hayes, Bobby Ruggerio, Mitch Woods, Anthony Paule and Larry Vann, whose contributions bring depth, character and authenticity, each adding their own distinctive twist to the record.

tracklist -
    1 Kidney Stew Blues
    2 King for a Day Blues
    3 Snatch It Back and Hold It
    4 Deep Blue Sea
    5 Ain't That a Shame
    6 Madame Butterfly Blues
    7 Can't Help Myself
    8 Betty and Dupree
    9 Delia's Gone
    10 On a Monday
    11 Monte Carlo Blues
    12 When It's Love Time
    13 Loving Memories
    14 Play the Honky Tonks
    15 (Go to the) High Place in Your Mind
    16 Social Climbing Scene
    17 Somebody Tried to Sell Me a Bridge
    18 You're the One
    19 I'm Ready
    20 Rock Me Baby