The night I met the woman who would become my wife, I took her to a bar in my hometown in NJ. It happened to be karaoke night. The first dance we ever shared was to this song being sung (not very well) by another patron. We had 25 wonderful years together, before cancer took her from me. Every year, until she was too weak to do it, we would dance to this song on the anniversary of the night we met. This song means so much to me.
you were luckier than many to have those years with your wife. May time and great memories bring you some peace to your heart. I too have experienced the loss of my soulmate. Still stings occasionally 26 years later.❤️
I too experienced a deep loss yet gain of the experience of having spent time with a man who cared deeply for me and I for him. When he was in rehab he'd play van Morrison and enjoy the warmth of the sun. I got to see Morrison 20 years ago with my mom in Scotland, while I was going to school there. What a gift, even if solemn, and sometimes painful, to have such music and be able to continue feeling and knowing their presence.
I am 75 years old and when I saw the comment from a 28 year old first time listener of Van Morrison singing Into the Mystic it brought a tear to my eye. The listener simply said " This is the most beautiful song in the world " and I knew exactly what they felt. Always , my most beautiful song.
David, I too am 75 and this is one of the songs I have requested to be played at my funeral. It is a most beautiful song and I love the cosmic references. “We were born before the wind, Also younger than the stars”It reminds me too of Desiderata “you are a child of the universe no less than the trees or the stars”.
When a 28 and a 75 year old have the same reaction to a song...that's ART. I have been a Van fan since high school (I'm 69) and was thrilled to get to see him in concert in Phoenix for my bday this year, and what he does is still art.
I am 28 years old, I just heard this song for the first time and it was pretty much a religious experience. This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
I'm 64 and I just heard it about a week ago I thought I knew most of the Van Morrison hits but I had actually never heard this before. It's beauty is stunning. It's like the music and the words we're created at the same time.
On an extremely starry night as my man and I were driving through Arizona in our Semi, I made him pull over at a rest area. He said what's up. I made like we had a tire problem. As he came around to the jump seat side I'd put this song on. No tire problem. I just wanted to dance under the stars to this song with my fella. Lol. . . He's been gone now for 3 1/2 years now. . . . What a great memory!
1/6/2021- This was my wife’s birthday. I lost her on Mother’s Day of 2008. A year ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. I have just months, if not weeks, before that fog horn blows for me, and I will once again join my wife somewhere into the Mystic. Please take care of each other, love each other, keep listening to the great music of Van Morrison, and cherish the people you love, and the people who love you. No matter their faith or beliefs, everyone in your circle has something of value to offer- cherish that. Love to all, -Garry
Thanks for being here with us. I wish i could know every one of you. We are all somewhere upon the mystic. Sorry for my english i’m french and 20yo , form canada i hope you have a great friday night garry joseph!
in your grief you wrote about something uplifting and joyous, which is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Mine died 25 years ago and there's not a day I don't think of him but now those thoughts are mostly the appreciative happy/sad wouldn't he have LOVED this! and those are really a thank you for the kids he raised turning out ok. Hope you're ok and have treasured memories ahead x
I have stage 4 COPD. This is the song that will be played as I am carried out. I pray that you find peace in your soul. You can tell a lot about a person by what they listen to. I'm sure I would have liked your dad.
So sorry for your loss. What a sweet way to honor him. This was one of my husband's favorites too. He's been gone for 20 years but I play it often and keep it alive in a playlist for our now grown children just as a reminder of who there dad was when he was young.. ❤️
I was introduced to this AMAZING song by my Good Friend Liz Faour-Moser. It was for my Wife’s funeral. She died December 22, 2023. She would have been 50 years old. My Son and I LOVE HER, and we Love Liz too. Thank you Liz❤️🙏🏾
This is the last song which I had played at my beloved husband’s funeral service on 12/28/2019. He was 62 and had such a wonderful taste and appreciation of music from a beautiful bygone era. Ride easy on one of your beloved Harley-Davidson bikes while the wind blows thru your soft silver hair. I love you and will miss you until the end of my time. Rest In Peace ........ cedarknoll
We just scattered my brother's ashes to this song, high up in the mountains in Taos NM. Snow was coming down on the tip of the mountain, and a rainbow in the valley, Van Morrison and his music were part of his daily life for the last 50 years. Thank you for helping my brother fly to his next destination.
This was one of woman's favorite songs. We danced like fools to this. Cancer took her from us April 2023. It brings joy remembering and pain for the loss for such an amazing woman
This song is HOME for me ... Where the Foghorn Whistle Blows ... Mamaroneck, NY ... Forever in My Heart/Soul ... this Into the Mystic IS Mamaroneck, NY
This is one of the most perfectly recorded songs in history. The gorgeous blend of music along with Van Morrison's voice is beyond my words tonight. I get goose-bumps and tears when I hear this.
Me to that's what I am doing going be 60 in October I love all this music I live for music God bless u I am a widow me and my late hubby had so much fun in the day.❤❤❤
My wife and I have been married 51 years. We saw Van live twice at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in the early 70's. Huge fans and very lucky to have seen him "back in the day".
Thanks for being the best fans possible ❤️ kindly note that you can send me a mail via my google address just by adding 0 (zero to my full Name) and that’s makes up my google address. Looking forward to receiving your mails.
This song…mercy. I was a Marine and one of the few places that didn’t hold that against you was a port side bar in Eastern NC found by accident. They played this song every night at last call. I have seen the entire place sing “I wanna rock your gypsy soul” and point to the person they had an eye on. Hope that place is still standing.
Such is the alchemy of the singer's craft, when he blends words and sounds in such a way that you don't hear it with your ears; you hear it with your soul. You are touched by it on a deeper level. It changes you. Transports you. And you are, somehow, never the same again. Music makes time stand still.
When my daughter first heard this song about 7 years old...she said, mommy, I remember this song for some reason. Hmm I played it over and over when I was pregnant with her.
One of the most prolific songs ever written. My husband passed away 6/16/19 and he rode Harleys since the '60s. A legend in our local biker community. Christmas is so hard he loved his family and many friends.
Sorry for you loss Maureen just saw your note as I was putting together song list for my wonderful brother's funeral next week. It's been so bittersweet to listen to all his favorites... blessings
This has been my favorite song since I was 14 years old, 1987. It is the most pure and spiritual demonstration of my being. I could not describe myself any better
My Dad passed away in . 2016. And I still miss him. But he introduced me, and taught me music!! He was a better guitar player than I could ever hope to be. Played with Hank Snow. I still play guitar,and keep trying!! See you up there, dad, we,ll talk to the good lord together!! 😂 C
The first side of Moondance is just magical. I inherited my uncle's LP collection when he passed away and popped this on when we were cleaning out his house. Not sure if he was nudging me from beyond to pick this one but I just broke into tears.
That's pretty cool. Still one of my top five albums. No doubt in my mind that there was a force - or call it a spirit if you will- which had you pick out that album at that moment.
I just came here to listen to this song because I’m adding it to a list of songs that I want my kids to listen to when they spread my ashes one day. I also have Seasons in the Sun on the list. Does anyone have any suggestions for a few other songs that would be good to hear at a time like that? I’ve had other songs in mind before but now I can’t remember them. Thanks!
Many years ago I pulled over on the side of the road, with this song blaring from cassette. I was on my way to meet this young man for the very first time. I got out of my car, and standing in a gravel parking lot with only the dimness of a street light, I listened and sang the words. He later became my husband and the love of my life. I hear this song every now and then and still to this day tear up the same way I did that first night.
Up far too early this morning, I came to a decision: if I had only one song to hear for the rest of my life, this is it. I've been listening since it came out, and it moves me every time.
Is there a more beautiful thing to hear in the morning? The sun is out here in the beautiful Lake District in England and I'm playing this amazing track that sounds for ever fresh and new just gorgeous❤ ❤❤❤
Absolutely beautiful combination of music and lyrics. This is the kind of song every songwriter dreams of making. That transcendant blend of music, lyric, and melody that rocks the soul and brings you back to the days of old! They just don't make music like this any more. Kind of sad!
No they do not. I am so happy I have an 18yr son who loves most genres of music, old and new, and makes me smile when he discovers older artists like Van Morrison. Now he is listening to all the songs from a favorite growing up, Thin Lizzy, Boys Are Back In Town, bought him the cd when he was 5, as of today he has listened to all of their 12 Albums, If he likes a song from an artist, he will listen to all of the artist songs.
@@lilmisssunshine677 I also have an 18 year old son who shares my same tastes in music which is basically all music that makes me feel good no matter the genre.
I sat at a friends house this past spring, beautiful day next to her pool watching squirrels breeze blowing awesome blue sky when this song came on and I hadn’t heard it in a long time, it just hit me different that day. It was beautiful and peaceful and it made me smile. That 5 minutes will be something I will always remember. The way I felt will always stay with me. ❤
At 1:13 , ‘when that fog horn blows (fog horn sound in the background), I will be coming home’, is the imagery of the boat cruising inside a cold misty Irish harbour.
I've always loved this song. A good friend/neighbor passed recently and this song was part of Andre's Celebration of Life. He was a fisherman out of Alaska when he was younger, and a free spirit. When I saw this song on Facebook, When Andre died, his wife, Abby, posted a notice on Facebook telling his friends that he'd passed. Along with that notice was this song, with the lyrics. It was perfect for Andre, and reminds me of him so much. It touches me when I hear it. I noticed a lot of men want this song played at their funeral, and I'm not surprised. Best song Van Morrison ever did, and it's unforgettable. Like Abby and Andre. I will forever think of our friends when I hear it playing. The sad thing is this song is timeless, but I bet that a couple of generations don't even know it, and it's one of the best songs that was ever written.
This song is my Panacea. I could put it on repeat till my ears bleed and I still wouldn’t stop listening... true masterpiece. Pure mastery. Love you Van 🤘🏻🙏🏼💋
To all of you who have extended compassion to me in your posts about my failed marriage know that your messages are a comfort. I am amazed at how much music can touch the soul and this song takes me back to 1976 when I first met the love of my life in California. Neither of us had any plan for life, but the passion that our hearts felt for each other guided us in a whirlwind ride that led us to marriage within 6 months. I was a young guy of 22 from Michigan and she was only 18 having just moved to CA from Delaware... I fell in love w/her the first time I laid eyes on her and our romance was incredible...I actually proposed to her on the Golden Gate Bridge... This song and several others bring me to walking the beach in Santa Cruz/CA sharing a Togo's sub and a Coors beer and listening to Steely Dan in the car as we drove back to San Jose. While I have fond memories of the coast of CA, many of our memories of trips in MI were to locations around Lake Michigan, Superior & Lake Huron. The last few years of our marriage our special place was Sleeping Bear Dunes on Lake Michigan. The last time we visited there, we walked the dunes and sat & shared a sub overlooking the lake. I will never forget this and when I finally pass I want my ashes to be strewn across those dunes. I'm pretty sure I'll be thinking of "Into the Mystic" when I pass along w/another song that represents my broken heart - "Tryin' to Get Over You" by Vince Gill. Thank you all for your kindness - God let me rest...
Thank you for your story. It touched my soul as I am the same age as your wife. I lived in San Jose and spent a lot of time at the beach in Santa Cruz. That’s where I met my husband. We loved going to that little Mexican food stand right on that traffic island, I think it was La Palma. We didn’t have the same kind of relationship as you two but the memories are good. I also remember the very first Togo’s that opened in Campbell in an old house. I miss those days.
Not many artists have the ability to create music that transcends. I'm a musician and love this kind of music. Other great artists that have this kind of emotional impact for me are Dan Fogleberg "Longer", King Harvest "Dancing In The Moonlight", James Taylor "Fire and Rain", The Beatles "Here Comes The Sun", Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine", Otis Redding "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay", Cat Steven's "Wild World", Bob Dylan "Dont Think Twice It's Alright", Jack Johnson "Better Together", Coldplay "Fix You", Chris Cornell "Dead Wishes", Music like this evokes so many emotions at the same time. That is the kind of music that is the most powerful.
Was at his show in Oakland, CA a few years ago and he dedicated this song to me! The only words he spoke during the whole show. Totally blown away. I used to play this song on the bridge of the ship I was Captain on when we would depart from our last US port and headed out to the other side of the earth,.. Such an honor for me. Only wish I had been recording it when he said it.
I'm a 70's baby and heard this song for the first time later in my 20's ...all I could think is wow how did I miss this song, it brought tears to my eyes then and still does ❤
Wow... im 54 now n i grew up with all the 70s greats on the AM.. YES lol am radio and how is it that ive never heard this? Absolutely took me back in time in my moms car, my feet reaching half way tothe floor, sisting in the back seat as a sloft summer breeze blew on my face sitting still n listening very intensely to the music and hearing... and feelin every lyric! Music is my world, how is it ive never heard this befor? Im ordering this album right now! What a trippy exsperience back in time... what a feeling of the great 70's !
🎉Takes me back to a happy time when my husband and I travelled across Australia like two gypsies and into the mystic listening to van the man all the way across the Nullarbor plains🎉
I love many songs by Van Morrison, but since this song first came out, it has had my heart... It can make me smile and cry at the same time. I never tire of it. ❤🦋
I am so much into THE greatest blues-soul artist known as Van Morrison that I intend to have his music played for 2-3 hours over speakers at my funeral service for all to enjoy!!!
I used to lay outside in my front yard when I was 14 years old with headphones on and listen to this song while looking into the sky. I’m 46 now and slow dance with my husband in the kitchen to this song.
How have I missed this song? Been listening and playing music for 47 years and I’ve never heard this before. Wow! It just pulls you in and never leaves you.
Into the mystic... love the video... found memories... precious moments when both my kids professed this was their favorite song too as i played it on a turntable... it was 1980... to my kids mark and emily🖖 ~peanuts mom
I'm 65 today and someone sent me this as my BD gift........ Breaks my heart; makes me sigh, makes me cry, makes me more of a man -every time. Thank you.
Can anybody out there tell me when was the last time that you have heard somebody singing songs that brought you off into the mystic, touched your very soul, helped you to smell the sea and touch the sky. No way Van it is not too late to stop, keep on going my most favorite Celtic 1st cousin, keep spreading you magic
High 28-year-old! I love how you loved Van Morrison's song into the mystic. I am 40 years older than you. It has always been my favorite song! Right on! So glad to see and hear that you and younger ones are loving these oldies. Actually it doesn't really matter, it's the lyrics, the emotion and so on. And if it makes you feel good that's what is important. Bravo to you.... Cj
My little bird, my wonderful wife Lori, had a stroke July 27th 2012, seven years ago tonight. She passed away December 7, 2018. I find solace in this song. It hurts too. Save me a seat sweetie
Mr barnes sir, i am so sorry for your loss,look to the sky ,your wife lori is a new star looking down at you and shining . Take care sir ,i too lost someone special ,my mum . Take care ,👍👍👍
My friend this is my first time hearing this song., first time reading the comments. Yours has just blown me away... This is how I now feel about the lady I've had with me for the last year.. If you felt this way about your lady .. You were a lucky man. I regret your huge loss. Peace and love my brother
Woo Hoo! This is my favorite song-not just of Van's but of ALL TIME! Sooooooooo good to hear it on vinyl once again! I thought that joy was gone forever! When people ask why it's my favorite I tell them that they just need to HEAR it to know. It's EVERYTHING! Mr. Morrison is a painter of words, and he paints such glorious works of art! Thank you so much for posting this. I'm saving it! Bless You
I had a really hard day when my son was a newborn and I was home on maternity leave. No sleep, attached to a breast pump, he was colicky and crying and I was completely overwhelmed. I met my husband at the door, told him I'd be back by sunset, and took off for a drive. I listened to this song on repeat, nonstop, for almost 4 hours, while I drove deep into the Kentucky hills with the windows down, taking in the spring sunshine and the smell of new life. It was exactly what I needed and it healed me. I am forever in love with this song and the way it makes me feel.
💕Thanks for the endless love and support you have constantly showed me. I'm forever grateful. I really appreciate your unconditional love towards me, where are you watching from.🌹. You can send me a M. A. I. L
This song is a testiment that deja vu is real. This takes me through my subconscious into past lives, It's a journey through lifetimes. Van morrison voice is top notch and with that sax...whoo.
I just found this song today, I play down on broadway in Nashville, TN and play countless cover songs. Every now and then this song would get requested and I didn't know it so I would play brown eyed girl much to their disappointment. Now I understand. Can't believe I went 28yrs of my life without knowing this song. Instantly hit me at the first listen. Can't wait to learn it and it play it for the rest of my life.
The night I met the woman who would become my wife, I took her to a bar in my hometown in NJ. It happened to be karaoke night. The first dance we ever shared was to this song being sung (not very well) by another patron. We had 25 wonderful years together, before cancer took her from me. Every year, until she was too weak to do it, we would dance to this song on the anniversary of the night we met. This song means so much to me.
😢❤ Tears.
you were luckier than many to have those years with your wife. May time and great memories bring you some peace to your heart. I too have experienced the loss of my soulmate. Still stings occasionally 26 years later.❤️
I too experienced a deep loss yet gain of the experience of having spent time with a man who cared deeply for me and I for him. When he was in rehab he'd play van Morrison and enjoy the warmth of the sun. I got to see Morrison 20 years ago with my mom in Scotland, while I was going to school there. What a gift, even if solemn, and sometimes painful, to have such music and be able to continue feeling and knowing their presence.
Beautiful ❤
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I am 75 years old and when I saw the comment from a 28 year old first time listener of Van Morrison singing Into the Mystic it brought a tear to my eye. The listener
simply said " This is the most beautiful song in the world " and I knew exactly what they felt. Always , my most beautiful song.
David, I too am 75 and this is one of the songs I have requested to be played at my funeral. It is a most beautiful song and I love the cosmic references. “We were born before the wind, Also younger than the stars”It reminds me too of Desiderata “you are a child of the universe no less than the trees or the stars”.
@@trevorscott5190 IM ALSO 75 LOVE LOVE DIS SONG ALSO WHEN THE HEALING HAS BEGUN BY VAN MORRISON
When a 28 and a 75 year old have the same reaction to a song...that's ART. I have been a Van fan since high school (I'm 69) and was thrilled to get to see him in concert in Phoenix for my bday this year, and what he does is still art.
@@danielseven7927 Touche'!
Van won't say "Gypsy" anymore in concert ... he must be "woke" now 😂
I am 28 years old, I just heard this song for the first time and it was pretty much a religious experience. This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard.
I'm 64 and I just heard it about a week ago I thought I knew most of the Van Morrison hits but I had actually never heard this before. It's beauty is stunning. It's like the music and the words we're created at the same time.
My oldest daughter is 26 and my youngest is 20 and I made sure they knew this artist...nothing calms me like this song :)
Welcome, grew up with Vans music
This was my wedding song
I've loved this song for over 50 yrs; I am 68. It was a religious exp for me, too.. Then, and still.
On an extremely starry night as my man and I were driving through Arizona in our Semi, I made him pull over at a rest area. He said what's up. I made like we had a tire problem. As he came around to the jump seat side I'd put this song on. No tire problem. I just wanted to dance under the stars to this song with my fella.
Lol. . . He's been gone now for 3 1/2 years now. . . . What a great memory!
What a great memory
Most awesome and beyond fantastic sams just like my heart is still with you as it is with her enjoy never forget
What a wonderful memory
I can picture it like I was there, I can smell it.. you’ll get to have that dance again one day
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On the off chance anyone reading this is having a really hard day... me too. Sending you a hug. We can do this.
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This is the song i listen to when work/life sucks. I’m hugging you back!
This is my "Go to " song ... and thhe one song that must be played in rememberance
of me when I leave here.
This is my anthem
Great words friend keep on doin wat y doin
1/6/2021- This was my wife’s birthday. I lost her on Mother’s Day of 2008. A year ago I was diagnosed with Stage 4 small cell lung cancer. I have just months, if not weeks, before that fog horn blows for me, and I will once again join my wife somewhere into the Mystic. Please take care of each other, love each other, keep listening to the great music of Van Morrison, and cherish the people you love, and the people who love you. No matter their faith or beliefs, everyone in your circle has something of value to offer- cherish that. Love to all,
-Garry
Thanks for being here with us. I wish i could know every one of you. We are all somewhere upon the mystic. Sorry for my english i’m french and 20yo , form canada i hope you have a great friday night garry joseph!
Merci, Alexandre. Ton anglais est bon. :-)
@@garryjoseph1804Se vc estiver aqui neste Plano, melhoras! Se não, certamente está num Plano muito melhor que o nosso!! Aproveite!!!❤️🙏
❤Rest in peace brother. ❤
Rest in peace my friend
My dad passed away Wednesday morning and this was his favorite song so I had to play it for him one last time
in your grief you wrote about something uplifting and joyous, which is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Mine died 25 years ago and there's not a day I don't think of him but now those thoughts are mostly the appreciative happy/sad wouldn't he have LOVED this! and those are really a thank you for the kids he raised turning out ok.
Hope you're ok and have treasured memories ahead x
I have stage 4 COPD. This is the song that will be played as I am carried out. I pray that you find peace in your soul. You can tell a lot about a person by what they listen to. I'm sure I would have liked your dad.
We never really die, we're made of star dust
I am sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. What a sweet way to honor him. This was one of my husband's favorites too. He's been gone for 20 years but I play it often and keep it alive in a playlist for our now grown children just as a reminder of who there dad was when he was young.. ❤️
One of Belfast's greatest sons. Born on the East side of the city, close to where I live. He's a bloody genius.
D man
Unites the whole city.
Listened to this at age 17. Listening at age 66.
Still the same. It doesn't get any better than this.
THIS is a fact.
Legendary Artist 😎😄😎😎😄👏👏👏❤️❤️😎
I was introduced to this AMAZING song by my Good Friend Liz Faour-Moser. It was for my Wife’s funeral. She died December 22, 2023. She would have been 50 years old. My Son and I LOVE HER, and we Love Liz too. Thank you Liz❤️🙏🏾
I love that other generations have an appreciation for music “before their time” - this song just makes my soul happy….😊😊
correction: your gypsy soul happy. 😉
Showed this song to my 17yr old grandson and he loved. Has a old soul and loves music.
It touches my soul too! ❤And same with Moondance!❤
Ha my grandsons name is hendrix he has no idea what the name reprisents
I'm 46. Lost my Dad when I was 17. This was his favorite song. It's impossible to listen to this song without crying. Very special song to me.
I hope I have a song my girls remember me by that’s so nice ❤
Best song ever. My favorite song too. ❤
@@angelaa1611 So sorry for your loss. Maybe he visits when you listen to it
@@wendycairelli2569 Thank you, Wendy ❤️ I hope so!
New meaning, too take a walk with me😢
I am a major music lover, and so I don't say this lightly.....this is one of the top songs ever recorded
same
Agree over AND over …and magnificently delivered and mastered by the one poet who brought this all together…magnificently ❤
Agreed!
Absolutely
I concur
Van Morrison forever. This is a masterpiece if I ever heard one. Words can’t describe how Van’s music touches my Gypsy soul. 🍀💚🎶
I'm fifyfive and can't get enough
simply .... Vantastic !!
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼
Red hair na temperer to match the man
Without a doubt, our generation had THE BEST music! ❤❤
AMEN🙏 TO THAT! MISS THE DAYS😪
Agree 4561z .y number n a grandson henhdrix so yes life is sweet not mud hav fun
Yes sweet not mud he is the man d real ting
Yes sweet not mud iv a grandson hendrix i call the little jimi he aint got a scooby
D real ting lady x 3 hav fun
This has been my favorite Van Morrison song for 30 + years. There’s something so magical about it, I never tire of it. Just pure genius.
This is the last song which I had played at my beloved husband’s funeral service on 12/28/2019. He was 62 and had such a wonderful taste and appreciation of music from a beautiful bygone era. Ride easy on one of your beloved Harley-Davidson bikes while the wind blows thru your soft silver hair. I love you and will miss you until the end of my time. Rest In Peace ........ cedarknoll
My heart goes out to you for your loss. You surely loved him well...
Ride on sweet brother, knees in the breeze riding into the mystic 👊🏽
God bless you...
Peace be with you.
A truly beautiful song and a wonderful tribute to your late husband.
I hope it might bring wonderful memories of your life together.
We just scattered my brother's ashes to this song, high up in the mountains in Taos NM. Snow was coming down on the tip of the mountain, and a rainbow in the valley, Van Morrison and his music were part of his daily life for the last 50 years. Thank you for helping my brother fly to his next destination.
sorry for your loss - but wonderful to hear about the experience
Hey Now, 66 trips around the marble, and this song is a awesome part of my life 😀 😎
I gave birth to my first child with this song playing in the background. Very special song and Van Morrison is the best when you need comfort ❤️
This was one of woman's favorite songs. We danced like fools to this. Cancer took her from us April 2023. It brings joy remembering and pain for the loss for such an amazing woman
"Smell the sea and feel the sky..." Magnificent lyrics. My favorite Van Morrison song.
This song is HOME for me ... Where the Foghorn Whistle Blows ... Mamaroneck, NY ... Forever in My Heart/Soul ... this Into the Mystic IS Mamaroneck, NY
Recorded in 69, it still stands the test of time not much has equaled it!
This is one of the most perfectly recorded songs in history.
The gorgeous blend of music along with Van Morrison's voice is beyond my words tonight.
I get goose-bumps and tears when I hear this.
So do I
Listen to Top of the World
August 2024. Just needed to hear some good music. Van Morrison is the best.
I agree with you. I'm 64 yo and miss the past times😪
The BEST! I’m 58 and nothing better! ❤
@@tina41966 may you be blessed🙏
Me to that's what I am doing going be 60 in October I love all this music I live for music God bless u I am a widow me and my late hubby had so much fun in the day.❤❤❤
D man got up stood up hav fun
My wife and I have been married 51 years. We saw Van live twice at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in the early 70's. Huge fans and very lucky to have seen him "back in the day".
wow that's so wonderful...t.hank you for sharing
And “back in the day” was when music was great, not anything like it is now
I listened to this song before and after my heart surgery. It got me through it. Thank you Van.
One of the most beautiful and meaningful songs ever written
Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love ♥️and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?
Amen!!!
Oh! Oh! I can't stand it!
Yaaaaaassss!!!!
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Can't believe this is over 50 years old. Like fine wine, it's aged beautifully.
Nothing beats a classic song on vinyl, with the hisses that medium makes.
Bought the album when it first came out. I'm now 75 and it still grabs me! Sadly a very much underrated track. Perfect hymn for my funeral .
I'm 73. I need to stay alive longer. Too much music in the world
Me too!!!😂
Aha my grandsons name is hendrix i call him jimi he has no idea why
This song…mercy.
I was a Marine and one of the few places that didn’t hold that against you was a port side bar in Eastern NC found by accident. They played this song every night at last call.
I have seen the entire place sing “I wanna rock your gypsy soul” and point to the person they had an eye on. Hope that place is still standing.
Such is the alchemy of the singer's craft, when he blends words and sounds in such a way that you don't hear it with your ears; you hear it with your soul. You are touched by it on a deeper level. It changes you. Transports you. And you are, somehow, never the same again.
Music makes time stand still.
Nice
yes, very nice
jbx1967 YES!
When my daughter first heard this song about 7 years old...she said, mommy, I remember this song for some reason. Hmm I played it over and over when I was pregnant with her.
Perfect!
This was the first song played at my wife's memorial. Donna was 66. What a moving song.
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One of the best songs ever recorded.
This song digs down in my soul and recovers feelings I thought were gone
I am Gypsy... this song touched my spirit the first time I heard it. Thank you.
Y lady keep smillin
One of the most prolific songs ever written. My husband passed away 6/16/19 and he rode Harleys since the '60s. A legend in our local biker community. Christmas is so hard he loved his family and many friends.
Sweet
Sorry for you loss Maureen just saw your note as I was putting together song list for my wonderful brother's funeral next week. It's been so bittersweet to listen to all his favorites... blessings
Most beautiful sing. Makes me happy and brings me to tears.
This has been my favorite song since I was 14 years old, 1987. It is the most pure and spiritual demonstration of my being. I could not describe myself any better
My Dad passed away in . 2016.
And I still miss him. But he introduced
me, and taught me music!! He was a better guitar player than I could ever hope to be.
Played with Hank Snow.
I still play guitar,and keep trying!!
See you up there, dad, we,ll talk to the good lord together!!
😂
C
The first side of Moondance is just magical. I inherited my uncle's LP collection when he passed away and popped this on when we were cleaning out his house. Not sure if he was nudging me from beyond to pick this one but I just broke into tears.
Cool!!
That's pretty cool. Still one of my top five albums. No doubt in my mind that there was a force - or call it a spirit if you will- which had you pick out that album at that moment.
I would say he's reaching out to let you know his spirit is with you. You were meant to hear it just then.
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I just came here to listen to this song because I’m adding it to a list of songs that I want my kids to listen to when they spread my ashes one day. I also have Seasons in the Sun on the list. Does anyone have any suggestions for a few other songs that would be good to hear at a time like that? I’ve had other songs in mind before but now I can’t remember them. Thanks!
This song still gives me chills...after all these years.
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Me too!!!
same
Many years ago I pulled over on the side of the road, with this song blaring from cassette. I was on my way to meet this young man for the very first time. I got out of my car, and standing in a gravel parking lot with only the dimness of a street light, I listened and sang the words. He later became my husband and the love of my life. I hear this song every now and then and still to this day tear up the same way I did that first night.
Sweet
@@georgeivanmorrison6769 There is absolutely nothing that can compare to your soullifting music Van. Thank You.
Your heart and soul knew you were about to meet your mate.❤️
Thats truly beautiful Becky, lucky man..
Thank you for this truly amazing story.
three minutes and thirty four seconds of music perfection.
This moved me. Well done.
Up far too early this morning, I came to a decision: if I had only one song to hear for the rest of my life, this is it. I've been listening since it came out, and it moves me every time.
Feel that
Every time, a different way.
Totally agree!!
Is there a more beautiful thing to hear in the morning? The sun is out here in the beautiful Lake District in England and I'm playing this amazing track that sounds for ever fresh and new just gorgeous❤ ❤❤❤
Absolutely beautiful combination of music and lyrics. This is the kind of song every songwriter dreams of making. That transcendant blend of music, lyric, and melody that rocks the soul and brings you back to the days of old! They just don't make music like this any more. Kind of sad!
No they do not. I am so happy I have an 18yr son who loves most genres of music, old and new, and makes me smile when he discovers older artists like Van Morrison. Now he is listening to all the songs from a favorite growing up, Thin Lizzy, Boys Are Back In Town, bought him the cd when he was 5, as of today he has listened to all of their 12 Albums, If he likes a song from an artist, he will listen to all of the artist songs.
Professional experience ever gorgeous and beautiful
@@lilmisssunshine677 I also have an 18 year old son who shares my same tastes in music which is basically all music that makes me feel good no matter the genre.
I sat at a friends house this past spring, beautiful day next to her pool watching squirrels breeze blowing awesome blue sky when this song came on and I hadn’t heard it in a long time, it just hit me different that day. It was beautiful and peaceful and it made me smile. That 5 minutes will be something I will always remember. The way I felt will always stay with me. ❤
This song has always made me raise my hands in the air as if worshipping 🙌 It digs into my soul and spirit ❤️🙌🥰
At 1:13 , ‘when that fog horn blows (fog horn sound in the background), I will be coming home’, is the imagery of the boat cruising inside a cold misty Irish harbour.
Just Saw this? I'M an 11-3 Born Child of God. Scorpio Sun 🌞
I've always loved this song. A good friend/neighbor passed recently and this song was part of Andre's Celebration of Life. He was a fisherman out of Alaska when he was younger, and a free spirit. When I saw this song on Facebook, When Andre died, his wife, Abby, posted a notice on Facebook telling his friends that he'd passed. Along with that notice was this song, with the lyrics. It was perfect for Andre, and reminds me of him so much. It touches me when I hear it. I noticed a lot of men want this song played at their funeral, and I'm not surprised. Best song Van Morrison ever did, and it's unforgettable. Like Abby and Andre. I will forever think of our friends when I hear it playing. The sad thing is this song is timeless, but I bet that a couple of generations don't even know it, and it's one of the best songs that was ever written.
This song is my Panacea. I could put it on repeat till my ears bleed and I still wouldn’t stop listening... true masterpiece. Pure mastery. Love you Van 🤘🏻🙏🏼💋
To all of you who have extended compassion to me in your posts about my failed marriage know that your messages are a comfort.
I am amazed at how much music can touch the soul and this song takes me back to 1976 when I first met the love of my life in California.
Neither of us had any plan for life, but the passion that our hearts felt for each other guided us in a whirlwind ride that led us to marriage within 6 months.
I was a young guy of 22 from Michigan and she was only 18 having just moved to CA from Delaware...
I fell in love w/her the first time I laid eyes on her and our romance was incredible...I actually proposed to her on the Golden Gate Bridge...
This song and several others bring me to walking the beach in Santa Cruz/CA sharing a Togo's sub and a Coors beer and listening to Steely Dan in the car as we drove back to San Jose.
While I have fond memories of the coast of CA, many of our memories of trips in MI were to locations around Lake Michigan, Superior & Lake Huron.
The last few years of our marriage our special place was Sleeping Bear Dunes on Lake Michigan.
The last time we visited there, we walked the dunes and sat & shared a sub overlooking the lake.
I will never forget this and when I finally pass I want my ashes to be strewn across those dunes.
I'm pretty sure I'll be thinking of "Into the Mystic" when I pass along w/another song that represents my broken heart - "Tryin' to Get Over You" by Vince Gill.
Thank you all for your kindness - God let me rest...
Time for a new move, Randy. I'll buy you a beer should you ever visit Spain!
I'll buy you one too! Kryss von Walz - Facebook
Thank you for your story. It touched my soul as I am the same age as your wife. I lived in San Jose and spent a lot of time at the beach in Santa Cruz. That’s where I met my husband. We loved going to that little Mexican food stand right on that traffic island, I think it was La Palma. We didn’t have the same kind of relationship as you two but the memories are good. I also remember the very first Togo’s that opened in Campbell in an old house. I miss those days.
a song of a Genius ❤
If you dont feel this song deep in your soul, you are missing a gift!
Why do i smile and cry at the same time when i hear this song ????
Andrew Bull absolutely same feeling
The same
Because it touches your very soul..x
Multi Tasking......
because its beautiful
Not many artists have the ability to create music that transcends. I'm a musician and love this kind of music. Other great artists that have this kind of emotional impact for me are Dan Fogleberg "Longer", King Harvest "Dancing In The Moonlight", James Taylor "Fire and Rain", The Beatles "Here Comes The Sun", Bill Withers "Ain't No Sunshine", Otis Redding "Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay", Cat Steven's "Wild World", Bob Dylan "Dont Think Twice It's Alright", Jack Johnson "Better Together", Coldplay "Fix You", Chris Cornell "Dead Wishes", Music like this evokes so many emotions at the same time. That is the kind of music that is the most powerful.
Was at his show in Oakland, CA a few years ago and he dedicated this song to me! The only words he spoke during the whole show. Totally blown away. I used to play this song on the bridge of the ship I was Captain on when we would depart from our last US port and headed out to the other side of the earth,.. Such an honor for me. Only wish I had been recording it when he said it.
Hans Amador that is an awesome story. Thank you for sharing.
What an honor and a thrill....you don't need to have it on a recording. You have it in your heart. You're a lucky man.
Why did he dedicate the song to you?
The worst thing about this song is that it doesn't have a lot more verses...... pure joy to listen to.
I'm a 70's baby and heard this song for the first time later in my 20's ...all I could think is wow how did I miss this song, it brought tears to my eyes then and still does ❤
When the time is right...we find this song
I'm in my 60s. We are so fortunate to have grown up with amazing music!!!
Are we talking "Into The Mystic"? Who would NOT like this song????? The whole thing just transports you somewhere else! I, for 1, LOVE it.
My fav irish artist.
Dream a little Dream introduced me to this song when I was a kid...34 years later its still amazing... "Everyone" is another great song by this man.
Wow... im 54 now n i grew up with all the 70s greats on the AM.. YES lol am radio and how is it that ive never heard this? Absolutely took me back in time in my moms car, my feet reaching half way tothe floor, sisting in the back seat as a sloft summer breeze blew on my face sitting still n listening very intensely to the music and hearing... and feelin every lyric! Music is my world, how is it ive never heard this befor? Im ordering this album right now! What a trippy exsperience back in time... what a feeling of the great 70's !
🎉Takes me back to a happy time when my husband and I travelled across Australia like two gypsies and into the mystic listening to van the man all the way across the Nullarbor plains🎉
The voice, the words, the poetry, the story told, the feeling, the magic mystic, the man, It all adds up to Van Morrison.
so true he feels his music and so do others love it
@@ceciliaharris4363 Thanks, We are the very lucky people to have Van still making and playing his music
I danced to this awesome song with my very awesome daughter at her wedding, at our father, daughter dance..
This song feels like a warm hug.
I love many songs by Van Morrison, but since this song first came out, it has had my heart... It can make me smile and cry at the same time. I never tire of it. ❤🦋
Absolutely my favorite song of Van Morrison.
Sheer perfection! My soul just soars when I hear this song ~ each and every time!
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Yes I know what you mean, I've followed Van since the late 60's. He is a great, great song writer, the best
I agree totally
I want to rock your gypsy soul
Such a beautiful song that it makes me wonder why can't this world get it together I love you all my brothers and sisters.
me too. this is one of those songs/creations/moments where the beauty of humanity just shreds my heart
@@IridescentJen I hear you with lots of feel And may one day humanity can get it together.
Love you too brother 💙
love you too
👏👏👏❤
Love Van Morrison! His music just puts me at rest and I can forget any troubles.
My fav Van tune...
Still listening 54 years later. Classic Van Morrison who wrote and sang this song. If ever there was a perfect song, this is it.
My god nothing again will ever come close to the genius of this masterpiece !
Except his other stuff.
You are so right!
Really!
Yeah. Ok.
I couldn’t agree more! I freaking LOVE THIS SONG and VAN MORRISON SO MUCH!!
I am so much into THE greatest blues-soul artist known as Van Morrison that I intend to have his music played for 2-3 hours over speakers at my funeral service for all to enjoy!!!
They played this song at the funeral of a long time good friend of mine... makes me sad yet makes me smile when I think of him.
That is beautiful
Thanks for liking, watching and listening to my songs, Thanks for your love ♥️and moral support. I hope you have been well entertained over the years?
I used to lay outside in my front yard when I was 14 years old with headphones on and listen to this song while looking into the sky. I’m 46 now and slow dance with my husband in the kitchen to this song.
I'm 65 years old. Grew up with listing to Morrison. This is one of the most heart felt song. And writer. Lost my husband in July 13. It's the best❤😢
I'm also 65. I've been listening since the 70's.
How have I missed this song? Been listening and playing music for 47 years and I’ve never heard this before. Wow! It just pulls you in and never leaves you.
Isn't it lovely?
Beautiful
Glad you found this treasure.
If ever you need time to sit back and have a period of reflection or just a bit of thinking time...this song is perfect.
Yes!
This is one of my favorite songs. It has been played in a lot of movies over the years. But it captures every feeling you have
Into the mystic... love the video... found memories... precious moments when both my kids professed this was their favorite song too as i played it on a turntable... it was 1980... to my kids mark and emily🖖 ~peanuts mom
Always loved this song. This was a time when you found gems like this, because you listened to the entire album.
I'm 65 today and someone sent me this as my BD gift........ Breaks my heart; makes me sigh, makes me cry, makes me more of a man -every time. Thank you.
Happy birthday!!!!!
tiese were the days when we. cried for the brave and the free prayed the day they came Home
The same thing happened to me today in 2021, including the heart breaking, sighing, and crying--and here I am reading your comment on my BD - 76.
I love sitting outside in the cool of the evening.. grab a nice cigar and listen to this song and then more of Van Morrison!! Soothing
Can anybody out there tell me when was the last time that you have heard somebody singing songs that brought you off into the mystic, touched your very soul, helped you to smell the sea and touch the sky. No way Van it is not too late to stop, keep on going my most favorite Celtic 1st cousin, keep spreading you magic
AMEN!🍀
Keep on keeping on
Best song ever.
High 28-year-old! I love how you loved Van Morrison's song into the mystic. I am 40 years older than you. It has always been my favorite song! Right on! So glad to see and hear that you and younger ones are loving these oldies. Actually it doesn't really matter, it's the lyrics, the emotion and so on. And if it makes you feel good that's what is important. Bravo to you.... Cj
My little bird, my wonderful wife Lori, had a stroke July 27th 2012, seven years ago tonight. She passed away December 7, 2018.
I find solace in this song. It hurts too. Save me a seat sweetie
Mr barnes sir, i am so sorry for your loss,look to the sky ,your wife lori is a new star looking down at you and shining .
Take care sir ,i too lost someone special ,my mum .
Take care ,👍👍👍
Bradley Barnes God bless your Lori and God bless you 💚
@@grahambuckenham1597 Thank you Sir for your kind expression of sympathy Brother
My husband sailed into the mystic just a year ago at 45....My heart feels your pain.... Jules
My friend this is my first time hearing this song., first time reading the comments. Yours has just blown me away... This is how I now feel about the lady I've had with me for the last year.. If you felt this way about your lady .. You were a lucky man. I regret your huge loss. Peace and love my brother
Woo Hoo! This is my favorite song-not just of Van's but of ALL TIME! Sooooooooo good to hear it on vinyl once again! I thought that joy was gone forever! When people ask why it's my favorite I tell them that they just need to HEAR it to know. It's EVERYTHING! Mr. Morrison is a painter of words, and he paints such glorious works of art! Thank you so much for posting this. I'm saving it! Bless You
It's been one of the hottest Summers! This has become my new theme song for 2024 summer! Love it❤
Thank you so much for bringing this piece back into more than memories. There is an 83-year-old with a smile on his face and tears in his eyes
I had a really hard day when my son was a newborn and I was home on maternity leave. No sleep, attached to a breast pump, he was colicky and crying and I was completely overwhelmed. I met my husband at the door, told him I'd be back by sunset, and took off for a drive. I listened to this song on repeat, nonstop, for almost 4 hours, while I drove deep into the Kentucky hills with the windows down, taking in the spring sunshine and the smell of new life. It was exactly what I needed and it healed me. I am forever in love with this song and the way it makes me feel.
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This song is a testiment that deja vu is real. This takes me through my subconscious into past lives, It's a journey through lifetimes. Van morrison voice is top notch and with that sax...whoo.
OMG, I got chills listening to this masterpiece, thanks for sharing this magical music 🎶
Van Morrison has the Soul of an Angel
vans voice is as mellow and soothing as ever❤ kathie
I just found this song today, I play down on broadway in Nashville, TN and play countless cover songs. Every now and then this song would get requested and I didn't know it so I would play brown eyed girl much to their disappointment. Now I understand. Can't believe I went 28yrs of my life without knowing this song. Instantly hit me at the first listen. Can't wait to learn it and it play it for the rest of my life.