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Van Morrison is one of the most bootlegged artists in history, and his unauthorized recordings are prized by collectors for a very specific reason: he refuses to play a song the same way twice.

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: An upbeat track later made famous by Art Garfunkel, but Van’s original versions are staples of early 70s outtake collections. Why Bootlegs Matter to "Vanatics" Van Morrison is one of the most bootlegged

  • The Feature: You can find bootlegs where he plays "Moondance" or "Brown Eyed Girl" once every three or four tours. Instead, bootlegs capture him covering obscure jazz standards, skiffle tunes, or performing deep cuts from albums that sold poorly.
  • Example: The "Total Abandon" bootleg series captures the late 90s, where he was playing with a ferocity and jazz-heavy setlist that baffled casual fans but delighted collectors.