In August 1980, “Mercury” label released “Common One”, the twelfth Van Morrison studio album. It was recorded in February 1980, at “Super Bear Studios”, and was produced by Van Morrison and Henry Lewy.
Personnel:
- Van Morrison – vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Mick Cox – lead guitar
- Herbie Armstrong – guitar, backing vocals
- John Allair – organ, piano, electric piano, backing vocals
- David Hayes- bass, backing vocals
- Peter Van Hooke- drums
- Mark Isham- trumpet, flugelhorn
- Pee Wee Ellis- alto and tenor saxophones, flute
- Pete Brewis – backing vocals
- Pee Wee Ellis – musical director, horn arrangement:
- Jef Labes – strings, choir arrangement
- Henry Lewy, Dave Burgess, Alex Kash, Chris Martyn – engineer
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Rudy Legname – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Van Morrison.
- Haunts of Ancient Peace
- Summertime in England
- Satisfied
- Wild Honey
- Spirit
- When Heart is Open
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