Before “Brown Eyed Girl” became a classic rock staple, some radio stations refused to play Van Morrison’s original recording.

In 1967, Van Morrison released his debut single, which became his biggest hit, even though he admits he hates the song.

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 14: Recording Artist Van Morrison performs during the 18th Annual Americana Music Festival & Conference at Ascend Amphitheater on September 14, 2017 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Banned from radio over a single lyric in 1967, this soft rock classic only grew in stature over time as it went on to earn its ...

It's hard to believe that the soft, sweet melody and lyrics of Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" could be viewed as a risqué work at the time of its release in the Summer of 1967, but the Northern ...

It's nearly impossible to play "Brown Eyed Girl" and be in a bad mood. You might have even started humming the tune as you read the title, a testament to how infectious and lively the melody is. Some ...

Van Morrison started as a teenage frontman for Belfast's Them, turning "Gloria" into a rock standard the Doors and Patti ...

Van Morrison once said that being famous invites others to project onto you, saying it can "destroy" a person. Here's how he learned to work through that.

Van Morrison is set for a one-off show at the Bath Forum next year. The Brown Eyed Girl hitmaker will give a special performance at the venue in South West England on April 29, 2026. Tickets go on ...