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The Roots Of Van Morrison's 'Astral Weeks'
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This fall marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Van Morrison's album "Astral Weeks." It was released to little fanfare and has never been a top seller. But it's regarded as one of the most original-sounding and important records of the rock era.
Jeremy D. Goodwin (@JeremyDGoodwin) of WBUR has more on the album's origins and ties to Boston.
This segment aired on March 29, 2018.