Bulbs

Van Morrison

About Bulbs

"Bulbs" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and included on his 1974 album Veedon Fleece. It was chosen as the 'A' side single from the album.


Year:
1974
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I'm kicking off from center field
A question of being down for the game
The one shot deal don't matter
And the other one's the same

Oh! My friend I see you
Want you to come through (alright)
And she's standing in the shadows
Where the street lights all turn blue

She leaving for an American (uhuh)
Suitcase in her hand
I said her brothers and her sisters
Are all on Atlantic sand

She's screaming through the alley way
I hear the lonely cry, why can't you?
And her batteries are corroded
And her hundred watt bulb just blew

Lallallal, alright, huhuhhuh

She used to hang out at Miss Lucy's
Every weekend they would get loose
And it was a straight clear case of
Having taken in too much juice

It was outside, and it was outside
Just the nature of the person
Now all you got to remember
After all, it's just show biz

Lallalal, huhuh, lallal

We're just screaming through the alley way
I hear her lonely cry, ah why can't you?
And she's standing in the shadows
Canal street lights all turn blue
And she's standing in the shadows
Where the street lights all turn blue
And she's standing in the shadows
Down where the street lights all turn blue
Hey, hey, yeah

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Van Morrison

Van Morrison, OBE (born George Ivan Morrison; 31 August 1945) is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter and musician. His live performances at their best are described as transcendental, while some of his recordings, such as the studio albums Astral Weeks and Moondance and the live album It's Too Late to Stop Now, are critically acclaimed and appear at the top of many greatest album lists. more »

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Written by: VAN MORRISON

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13 facts about this song

Release Date
"Bulbs" was released as part of Van Morrison's album "Veedon Fleece" on October 1974.
Chart Performance
The song managed to make its mark on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching as high as #57.
Song Length
The track duration of "Bulbs" is approximately 4 minutes and 15 seconds.
Genre
The song belongs to the genres of Folk Rock and Blue-eyed Soul.
Single Release
"Bulbs" was one of the two singles released from the album "Veedon Fleece", alongside "Comfort You".
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics of the track were inspired by Van Morrison's trip back to Ireland following his divorce.
Instrumentation
The song is noted for its lively violin solo performed by David Hayes, which is heavily influenced by traditional Irish music.
Album Review
Despite initial mixed reviews for "Veedon Fleece", it has since been re-evaluated as one of Van Morrison's best works, with "Bulbs" as one of its standout tracks.
Live Performances
"Bulbs" remained a part of Van Morrison's live repertoire for years and is often chosen as a set opener.
Cover Versions
Not many artists have covered "Bulbs", making it a relatively unique track in Van Morrison's discography.
Intention
The song was reportedly written as part of a conscious effort by Morrison to return to the more acoustic, stripped-down sound of his earlier work after a few years of exploring a fuller, more heavily produced sound.
Songwriting
Despite the song's seemingly upbeat tempo, it presents lyrics depicting a narrative of alienation and melancholy, a common theme in many of Morrison’s works.
Production
"Veedon Fleece", and by extension "Bulbs", was produced by Van Morrison himself.

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