Van Morrison Bootlegs < Reliable — 2027 >

"The Point Depot, Dublin, December 21, 1987" Why it matters: This is a famous Irish homecoming. The energy is electric. He debuts unreleased songs from Irish Heartbeat and plays a stunning version of “Summertime in England” that outdoes the studio cut. Listen for the crowd reaction when he sings “Caledonia” —it is a religious revival.

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For collectors, this is the Everest. After the double-album masterpiece It’s Too Late to Stop Now (1974), officially culled from the Troubadour and Santa Monica shows, fans knew Van had reached a peak. But what the official release didn’t show was the other nights. "The Point Depot, Dublin, December 21, 1987" Why

While Van Morrison's camp is known for strictly enforcing copyrights, several iconic concerts have achieved legendary status in the bootleg community: Listen for the crowd reaction when he sings

: Collections like Live Rarities Volume 4 (1974) feature songs Van rarely played in concert, such as "Bulbs," "Street Choir," and "Cul de Sac". Notable Performances by Era Key Bootleg Title/Location Highlights Early 70s Fillmore West (1970) Early, raw performances of Moondance tracks. Late 70s Wavelength Tour (1978) Powerhouse soul/rock sets from Los Angeles and New York. Mid 80s Copycats Ripped Off My Soul (1986) A high-quality capture of his mid-80s jazz-inflected style. Late 80s Ulster Hall, Belfast (1988)