Ballerina
Van Morrison
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Spread your wings Come on fly awhile Straight to my arms Little angel child You know you only Lonely twenty-two story block And if somebody, not just anybody Wanted to get close to you For instance, me, baby All you gotta do Is ring a bell Step right up, step right up And step right up Ballerina Crowd will catch you Fly it, sigh it, try it Well, I may be wrong But something deep in my heart tells me I'm right and I don't think so You know I saw the writing on the wall When you came up to me Child, you were heading for a fall But if it gets to you And you feel like you just can't go on All you gotta do Is ring a bell Step right up, and step right up And step right up Just like a ballerina Stepping lightly Alright, well it's getting late Yes it is, yes it is And this time I forget to slip into your slumber The light is on the left side of your head And I'm standing in your doorway And I'm mumbling and I can't remember the last thing that ran through my head Here come a man, here come a man and he say, he say the show must go on So all you gotta do Is ring the bell And step right up, and step right up And step right up Just like a ballerina, yeah, yeah Crowd will catch you Fly it, sigh it, c'mon, die it, yeah Just like a ballerina Just like a, just like a, just like a, just like a ballerina Get on up, get on up, keep a-moving, moving on, moving on, moving on up Little bit higher, baby You know, you know, you know, get on up baby Alright, a-keep on, a-keep on, a-keep on pushing, keep on, keep on pushing Stepping lightly Just like a ballerina Ooo-we baby, take off your shoes Working on Just like a ballerina
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Ballerina" is a song by Northern Irish musician Van Morrison. Released initially as part of Morrison's second studio album, "Astral Weeks" (1968), it has become one of his most memorable songs.
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Song CompositionThe song "Ballerina" is composed in the key of C Major, and its gentle, flowing rhythm showcases Morrison's unique blend of rock, folk, and jazz music.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Ballerina" are often interpreted as a romantic tribute. Some believe that they may have been inspired by a personal relationship, though Morrison himself has never confirmed this.
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Length and StructureThe song is 7 minutes long and has a non-traditional structure, with no chorus and a repeated verse that changes slightly each time it is sung.
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ReceptionDespite its length, "Ballerina" became one of Van Morrison's most loved tracks. Critics often praise Morrison's passionate delivery and the song's intricate, poetic lyrics.
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Live Performances"Ballerina" is a regular on Van Morrison's live show setlists. His performances of the song often extend beyond the original seven minutes, with extended instrumental solos and improvisation.
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Accompanying MusiciansAccompanying artists on the track include Richard Davis on double bass, Connie Kay on drums, Jay Berliner on classical guitar, John Payne on flute, and Warren Smith Jr. on vibraphone and percussion.
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Album PerformanceAstral Weeks, the album which features "Ballerina," did not perform well commercially upon release but has since been recognized as one of the greatest albums in the history of rock music, providing a later boost to public recognition and appreciation of "Ballerina."
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Music StyleLike many songs on "Astral Weeks," "Ballerina" does not strictly conform to a single musical genre. It is often associated with folk rock, jazz, and acoustic rock styles.
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Release ContextWhen "Ballerina" was released in 1968, Van Morrison was not yet widely known. This song, along with the rest of "Astral Weeks," helped to establish his reputation as a leading figure in contemporary music.
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Covers and AdaptationsWhile not as frequently covered as some songs, "Ballerina" has been performed by various artists, including a notable cover by Gregory Porter in 2017.
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Influence and Legacy"Ballerina" and other songs from "Astral Weeks" have influenced many musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, who once said that the album gave him "a sense of the divine" in music.
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