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Astral weeks

by Ryan H. Walsh · 2018

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Documents the story of the creation of Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks" album against a backdrop of the political and cultural turmoil of 1968 Boston, examining how other artists raised awareness about key historical events and issues.

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biographybiographyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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20th century20th centuryMore like thisLess of thisUSAUSAMore like thisLess of thisBostonBostonMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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