Precious Time (Van Morrison song)
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| Songwriter(s) | Van Morrison | |||
| Producer(s) | Van Morrison | |||
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"Precious Time" is a popular song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and recorded on his 1999 album, Back on Top. It was released as a single in the UK and charted at No. 36.[1] Since first recording it, Morrison has played it in concert 574 times from March 1998 until June 2008, making it one of his most frequently performed songs.[2]
Recording and composition
It was recorded in 1998 at The Wool Hall Studios in Beckington with Walter Samuel as engineer.[3]
"Precious Time" has a happy upbeat melody and introspective lyrics about the quick passing of time:
- Precious time is slipping away
- You know you're only king for a day
- It doesn't matter to which God you pray
- Precious time is slipping away
Other releases
A live performance version from Morrison's appearance at the
Still on Top - The Greatest Hits
.
Personnel
- Van Morrison – vocals
- Geraint Watkins – Hammond organ
- Mick Green – electric and acoustic guitars
- Ian Jennings – double bass
- Bobby Irwin – drums
- Pee Wee Ellis – tenor and baritone saxophones
- Brian Kennedy – backing vocals
Notes
- ^ "The Official Charts Company: Van Morrison". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
- ^ vanomatic: Concerts; songs
- ^ Heylin, Can You Feel the Silence?, p. 528
References
- ISBN 1-55652-542-7
