![]() Its cult reputation meant I was expecting something a lot more noodlesome and frankly dull but no, this time the hippies were really on to something. I’d heard it described as the hippie’s rolling surface of choice but I presume that referred to the days of vinyl when there was more room to spread out. In the beginning… there was this amazing title track: seven minutes of bliss.Īstral Weeks was released in 1968 although your Girl Reporter came to it much later, because not that old actually. If I ventured in the slipstream between the viaducts of your dreams… would you find me? I want to introduce newbies to a great album and remind oldies of a classic you might not have listened to for a while.Īnd now, if we’re all sitting comfortably, let’s begin. Astral Weeks is well worth your undivided attention. If you prefer to ignore my twitterings and just enjoy the music, nothing could make me happier. As well as wafting I’ll be pulling quotes and fun facts from a range of sources. ![]() ![]() Thanks to everyone who joined me.įrom its opening notes this album always makes me want to put on something white and flowing and waft around the house lighting candles because, really, I guess I’m just a hippie at heart. The following was originally live-tweeted on Saturday 25 January at #RadioBaxter and on my Facebook page. ![]() We’re kicking off this occasional series with Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks. The only difference is you bring your own music. Welcome to Radio Baxter, a tribute to the FM tradition of the classic album hour. ![]()
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