Intense Records

Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge (CD)

Orangefield
EXILE0003CD
Rock
CD

£12.49 (£14.99 incl. VAT)

Following the success of his critically acclaimed album Remembering Now,which soared into the Top 10 and earned widespread praise, Van Morrison isback with a bold new releaseHis upcoming album, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge, marks a confident return tothe sounds and traditions that shaped much of his musical identity. The album payshomage to the legends who defined the blues genre with fresh interpretations ofclassics made famous by B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Lead Belly and more.Set for release through Orangefield Records, Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridgedelivers a spirited, unfiltered blues experience from an artist whose connection to thegenre runs deep. The album blends Morrison's trademark grit and lyricism with theemotional weight of classic blues, resulting in a collection that feels timeless andfiercely alive.A standout feature of the album is its extraordinary roster of collaborators. Morrisonis joined by Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Elvin Bishop, John Allair, David Hayes, BobbyRuggerio, Mitch Woods, Anthony Paule and Larry Vann, whose contributions bringdepth, character and authenticity, each adding their own distinctive twist to the record.Somebody Tried To Sell Me A Bridge is available to pre-order and will be released onCD and digital formats.Promote the success of Remembering Now , which soared into the Top 10 andearned widespread praiseHighlight the extraordinary roster of collaborators: Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, ElvinBishop, John Allair, David Hayes, Bobby Ruggerio, Mitch Woods, Anthony Pauleand Larry VannEmphasise the spirited, unfiltered blues experience and Morrison's return to thesounds and traditions that shaped his musical identityFeature the release through Orangefield Records and the availability to pre- orderon CD and digital formatsSpotlight the series of shows to promote the new album:February 17th - San Francisco, Palace of Fine ArtsFebruary 18th - San Francisco, Palace of Fine ArtsFebruary 19th - San Francisco, Palace of Fine ArtsFebruary 23rd - San Francisco, Palace of Fine ArtsUse the fresh interpretations of classics made famous by B.B. King, Buddy Guy,Lead Belly and more, along with the full track list, as key promotional touchpointsTracks: Kidney Stew Blues / King For A Day Blues / Snatch It Back And Hold It / DeepBlue Sea / Ain't That A Shame / Madame Butterfly Blues / Can't Help Myself / BettyAnd Dupree / Delia's Gone / On A Monday / Monte Carlo Blues / When It's Love Time /Loving Memories / Play The Honky Tonks / (Go To The) High Place In Your Mind /Social Climbing Scene / Somebody