Everyone

Van Morrison

About Everyone

"Everyone" is the penultimate track on Van Morrison's 1970 album Moondance. The song is the fastest on the album. It is in 12/8 time and features more prominent acoustic guitar than other tracks on Moondance where the piano is the main instrument. A notable feature of the intro is a clavinet. A hard but sparse drumbeat is offset by a melody played on the flute throughout the song, including a solo after the second chorus. Morrison has said "'Everyone' is just a song of hope, that's what that is. "The song was used for the final shot of the film The Royal Tenenbaums, but did not appear on any of the film's soundtrack releases. 


Year:
2008
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We shall walk again all along the lane
Down the avenue just like we used to
With our heads so high smile at passers by
Yeah we'll softly sigh ay, ay, ay, ay, ay

Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone
Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone

By the winding stream we shall lie and dream
Yeah make dreams come true if we want them to
Yes all will come play the pipes and drum
Sing a happy song and we'll sing along

Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone
Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone

We shall walk again all along down the lane
Down the avenue just like we used to
With our heads so high smile at passers by
Then we'll softly sigh ay, ay, ay, ay, ay

Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone
Everyone, everyone, everyone, everyone

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"Everyone" is a song from the album "Moondance" which was released in 1970 by Van Morrison.
Songwriting
Like most of his songs, Van Morrison is credited as the sole composer.
Genre
The song is classified within the folk Rock genre.
Usage in Pop Culture
The song was famouslyly used in the cult classic film, "The Royal Tenenbaums," directed by Wes Anderson.
Musical Arrangement
"Everyone" is noted for its upbeat, Irish-folk melody that features the tambourine and flutes. It is a good example of Van Morrison’s ability to blend traditional Irish music with rock 'n roll.
Live Performances
Van Morrison has often included "Everyone" in his live performances. It was one of the several tunes from "Moondance" that was performed regularly.
Reception
The song is not often singled out for critical commentary, likely because it comes from an album loaded with classic songs.
Interpretation
The song’s ambiguous lyrics have sparked debates among listeners about its meaning.
Album Importance
"Moondance," which "Everyone" is a part of, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Moondance Album Sales
The "Moondance" album peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified triple platinum, showing the enduring popularity of the music and songs like "Everyone."
Influence
The album, and therefore song "Everyone", played a significant part in establishing Van Morrison's status as a respected songwriter and musician in the mainstream music industry.

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