Homecoming: Van Morrison Performs “Gloria” Live In Native Belfast, 1979

Homecoming: Van Morrison Performs “Gloria” Live In Native Belfast, 1979 | Society Of Rock Videos

Live In Belfast, 1979

Van Morrison is admittedly not a performer who particularly enjoys doing live shows, but when he does, it’s a sight to behold! This exclusive footage from 1979 features the Irish singer-songwriter performing his hit song ‘Gloria’ live in Ireland – originally made famous by his band Them in 1964, but a classic that remains a huge concert staple and crowd favorite for Van Morrison.

‘Gloria’ is a song that captures the rowdiness of early 60’s rock and roll. It’s gritty and almost dirty sounding, and it’s one that I can imagine parents of teenagers in 1964 being more than a little unhappy about!

Fun Fact: ‘Gloria’ gained traction when it became a highlight of Them’s live shows, sometimes developing into a 20-minute jam.

Maybe it’s just a happy result of performing within the comfort of his native Belfast, but Van Morrison brings that rebellious energy onstage for this Them classic, determined to turn the entire show into a party where these adults who remember ‘Gloria’ being frowned upon as teenagers are free to have a good time!

+ Gloria lyrics +

Like to tell ya about my baby
You know she comes around
She about five feet four
A-from her head to the ground
You know she comes around here
At just about midnight
She make ya feel so good, Lord
She make ya feel all right
And her name is G-L-O-R-I
G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA)
G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA)
I’m gonna shout it all night (GLORIA)
I’m gonna shout it everyday (GLORIA)
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
She comes around here
Just about midnight
Ha, she make me feel so good, Lord
I wanna say she make me feel alright
Comes a-walkin’ down my street
When she comes to my house
She knocks upon my door
And then she comes in my room
Yeah, an’ she make me feel alright
G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA)
G-L-O-R-I-A (GLORIA)
I’m gonna shout it all night (GLORIA)
I’m gonna shout it everyday (GLORIA)
Yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah
Looks so good (GLORIA) alright
Just so good (GLORIA) alright, yeah

(housecalldoctor.com.au)

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