Mystic Eyes

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About Mystic Eyes

"Mystic Eyes" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison when he was leader of the band Them. It was the opening tune for the band's first album, The Angry Young Them that was released in June 1965. It was released as a single in the US in October 1965 and in the UK on 12 November 1965. It charted at No. 33 in the US (it did not chart in the UK).


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1965
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One Sunday mornin'
A-we went walkin'
Down by, the old graveyard
The morning fog
I looked into
A-yeah those mystic eyes

Her mystic eyes
Mystic eyes
Mystic eyes
Mystic eyes
Mystic eyes
Mystic eyes
Oh, the mystic eyes
Ooh

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Them

Them were a Northern Irish band formed in Belfast in April 1964, most prominently known for the garage rock standard "Gloria" and launching singer Van Morrison's musical career. The original five member band consisted of Morrison, Alan Henderson, Ronnie Millings, Billy Harrison and Eric Wrixon. The group was marketed in the United States as part of the British Invasion. Their biggest hit was 1965's "Here Comes The Night", which reached Number 2 in both the UK and Ireland and Number 24 in the USA. more »

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Written by: VAN MORRISON

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Mystic Eyes" was released as a single by the band, "Them", in 1965.
Song Length
Interestingly, the song has a running time of approximately 2 minutes and 41 seconds, which is shorter than the average pop song.
Chart Success
After its release, "Mystic Eyes" peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Live Performances
The song originated from a live jam session and was often a part of the band's live performances.
Song Genre
"Mystic Eyes" is classified as garage rock, and rhythm and blues.
Songwriter
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Van Morrison.
Album Appearance
"Mystic Eyes" was included in the band's second studio album, "Them Again", released in 1966.
Van Morrison's Career
The success of songs like "Mystic Eyes" helped establish Van Morrison's reputation, who later had a successful solo career.
Cover Version
The punk band "The Flamin' Groovies" covered "Mystic Eyes" in their 1979 album "Jumpin' in the Night".
Recording Process
Despite the seeming sophistication of the song, it was reportedly recorded in just one take.
Inspiration
The song emanates from a blues and jazz background, common influences for Them and the band's frontman, Van Morrison.

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