Van Morrison's 43rd studio album, What's It Gonna Take? is out May 13th on Exile Productions / Virgin. The album features 14 new compositions that collectively reflect the artist's indefatigable drive to record and perform live in front of audiences. The album is preceded by Pretending - a gorgeous, restless soul track - and was produced by Van Morrison and was recorded between Real World Studios, Bath Spa Hotel, Richard Dunn's Studio, Culloden Hotel Holywood Studio and Musicbox Studios.
Release date:
May 20, 2022
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