Stranded (Van Morrison song)

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Name = Stranded


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Artist = Van Morrison
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Album = Magic Time
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Released = May 17 2005
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Genre = Celtic rock

Length = 5:34
Writer = Van Morrison
Composer = Van Morrison
Label = Geffen Records
Producer = Van Morrison
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Tracks = #"Stranded" – 5:34
#"Celtic New Year" – 6:10
#"Keep Mediocrity At Bay" – 3:44
#"Evening Train" – 2:48
#"This Love of Mine" (Sol Parker, Henry W. Sanicola, Frank Sinatra) – 2:42
#"I'm Confessin'" (Doc Daughtery, Al Neiburg, Ellis Reynolds) – 4:29
#"Just Like Greta" – 6:25
#"Gypsy In My Soul" – 4:04
#"Lonely And Blue" (Brooks, Andy Razaf, Waller) – 3:41
#"The Lion This Time" – 4:56
#"Magic Time" – 5:06
#"They Sold Me Out" – 3:11
#"Carry On Regardless" – 5:54

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Misc = "Stranded" is the opening track on Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison's 2005 album "Magic Time". It is one of the ten original songs written by Morrison that were included on the well-received album.

As described in All Music Guide: [ [http://wc07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:rarvad5kw8wj All Music guide Review-Magic Time] ]

"Stranded" has a gorgeous faux doo wop lilt, and an elegant, timeless piano that cascades from the ether as a nocturnal alto saxophone (Morrison) announces a stolid yet world-weary vocal that unhurriedly moves along to a backing chorus. One can hear traces of The Platters' "Twilight Time" and The Penguins' "Earth Angel" in its grain.

In the lyrics of the song, the singer laments being confused and isolated in a modern world from which he feels disconnected::"I’m stranded at the edge of the world:"It’s a world I don’t know

BC Music's reviewer Aaman Lamba notes: [cite web|url= http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/05/19/142257.php|author=Aaman Lamba|title=Van Morrison's Magic Time|publisher=blogcritics.org|date=2005-05-19|accessdate=2008-08-15] "Stranded" is a typical Morrison piece, dealing with being stranded on the shores of a new world, a world changed. A thoughtful piece, it features a saxophone section of some worth. :"It's leaving me stranded:"In my own little island:"With my eyes open wide:"But I'm feeling stranded'

Morrison has frequently performed this song in his live concerts since releasing it.

Appearance on other albums

*It is included on the 2007 compilation album, "The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3"
*It also featured on the 2007 compilation album, "Still on Top - The Greatest Hits".

Personnel on original release

*Van Morrison - vocals, alto saxophone
*Brian Connor - piano
*Foggy Lyttle - guitar
*David Hayes - bass
*Liam Bradley - drums, backing vocals
*Jerome Rimson - backing vocals

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External links

* [http://www.vanmorrison.co.uk/?m=Content&Content(record_id)=b2950180e54389f3cf9d93ad908ac00e# Lyrics and Audio sample] 2000s, Magic Time