Van Morrison - And The Healing Has Begun

This song seems appropriate to start 2008. Everyone's in that resolution/self-improvement frame of mind, so let's feature a musical illustration of that. From the 1979 album Into the Music, it marks a significant turning point in Van Morrison's career.

It's got a little of everything - piano, (very) high strings, drums - a characteristic Irish-influenced Van song. It really wouldn't be out of place on his first solo album, Astral Weeks.

Incidentally, this is the song the street performer (just credited as "Guy") is playing at the beginning of the film Once.

Especially recommended if you like:

• 1967-1974 Van Morrison
• Wow, he has a pretty unique sound. I'm not sure what else.