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Astral Weeks
A Secret History of 1968
Book • 2018
This book by Ryan H. Walsh is a comprehensive account of the cultural and historical context of 1968, particularly in Boston, and how it influenced the creation of Van Morrison's album 'Astral Weeks'.
While it touches on Morrison's time in Boston and the preparation for the album, it extensively covers the broader countercultural scene, including figures like Mel Lyman, Timothy Leary, and the Velvet Underground.
The book paints a vivid portrait of the interconnected countercultural sects and events that defined 1968 in Boston.
While it touches on Morrison's time in Boston and the preparation for the album, it extensively covers the broader countercultural scene, including figures like Mel Lyman, Timothy Leary, and the Velvet Underground.
The book paints a vivid portrait of the interconnected countercultural sects and events that defined 1968 in Boston.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
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Ed Sheeran
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S5 EP6: Ed Sheeran on squeezing Stormzy into his Mini, having breakfast with Van Morrison, and remaining normal
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Andreas Jorns
Radio Jorns #86
