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Eric Clapton with lyrics written by  Van Morrison. The song is being released today. This is Van’s fourth song protesting the lockdown of venues in the U.K. because of Covid-19. Like the other songs, “Born to Be Free,” “As I Walked Out” and “No More Lockdown,” this new song will support Morrison’s Save Live Music Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, supporting musicians who have suffered financial difficulties because of the pandemic. Clapton says, “There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music; he is an inspiration.” He adds, “We must stand up...

“Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, the Constitution, what’s it worth?” the lyrics go. “You know they’re gonna grind us down until it really hurts. Is this a sovereign nation, or just a police state? You better look out, people, before it gets too late.” The two musicians have faced a backlash since announcing the collaboration in November as a benefit to Mr. Morrison’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which supports U.K. musicians who are facing financial hardship because of widespread government restrictions on live music. “There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors t...

Van Morrison has crafted yet another anti-lockdown tune, this time teaming with Eric Clapton. "Stand and Deliver," which dropped Friday, was written by Morrison and performed by Clapton. Proceeds from the blues track will go to Morrison’s Save Live Music campaign benefitting those working in the music industry in the UK and Ireland. “Eric’s recording is fantastic and will clearly resonate with the many who share our frustrations,” Morrison told Variety. “It is heart-breaking to see so many talented musicians lack any meaningful support from the government, but we want to reassure...

Last year I spent a long and convivial morning in Belfast in the company of Van Morrison. True, Morrison was not there at the time — truth be told, I’ve never actually met or spoken to the bravest man in rock — but that’s not the only way you can get to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with the controversial singer. Over a couple of drizzly hours amid the horseshoe hills of the Northern Ireland capital, I walked the Van Morrison Trail, a cost-effective option for visitors to East Belfast with a decent smartphone, a bit of spare time and lots of curiosity at their disposal. Memorable e...