Sweet Thing (track)
by Van Morrison
Year: 1968
From the album Astral Weeks (track #3)
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Sweet Thing appears on the following album(s) by Van Morrison:
- Astral Weeks (track #3) (this album) (1968)
- The Best Of Van Morrison (track #7) (compilation) (1990)
- Astral Weeks Live At The Hollywood Bowl (track #4) (2009)
- ...It's Too Late To Stop Now... Vols. II, III, IV (track #28) (2016)
- ...It's Too Late To Stop Now... Vols. II, III, IV (track #38) (2016)
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Track ratings | Avg. track rating |
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| 01/05/2026 01:18 | alexandermause | 15,638 | 85/100 | |
| 12/10/2025 23:04 | Exist-en-ciel | 79,856 | 70/100 | |
| 12/02/2025 13:25 | Alex04 | 12 | 100/100 | |
| 11/20/2025 11:25 | plasmicmist | 7,586 | 91/100 | |
| 10/28/2025 10:17 | ShenBapiro | 6,173 | 77/100 |
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One of the most full and enjoyable songs on the record. On an album that often looks backward on bittersweet memories in the lyrical matter, Sweet Thing really stands out as the most positive, forward-looking tune. Essential Van Morrison right here.
AAL2014 06/11/2017 16:06 | #192399
Love the full and vibrant instrumentation and the instrumental hook here. Just beautiful.
arthur237 12/04/2016 10:17 | #179553
Young lovers walking over lush green countryside, lying down for a picnic at the top of a hill. It starts to hurl it down with rain so they take shelter under a tree, kissing with laughter. Life cannot be better
eclab 06/03/2012 02:30 | #43645
One of the most beautiful songs ever sung.
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