Precious Time (Van Morrison song)
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| Single by Van Morrison from the album Back on Top |
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| A-side | "Precious Time" | ||||
| B-side | "Jackie Wilson Said"/ "Call Me Up In Dreamland" (UK) | ||||
| Released | April 13, 1999 | ||||
| Format | CD single | ||||
| Recorded | 1999 | ||||
| Genre | R&B | ||||
| Length | 3:45 | ||||
| Label | Polydor | ||||
| Writer(s) | Van Morrison | ||||
| Producer | 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 U.K. and charted at #36.
It 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
This song is a favorite with fans and is often on the set list at Van Morrison's concerts.
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[edit] Appearance on other albums
- A live performance version from Morrison's appearance at the Austin City Limits Festival on September 15, 2006 was included on the limited edition album, Live at Austin City Limits Festival.
- This song was included on the compilation album, The Best of Van Morrison Volume 3.
- A re-mastered version of this song is included on the 2007 compilation album, Still on Top - The Greatest Hits.
[edit] Personnel on original recording
- Van Morrison - vocals
- Geraint Watkins - Hammond organ
- Mick Green - electric, acoustic guitars
- Ian Jennings - double bass
- Bobby Irwin - drums
- Pee Wee Ellis - baritone, tenor saxophones
- Brian Kennedy - backing vocals
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[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Lyrics and Audio samples 1990s, Back on Top
