Van Morrison releases a new single and announces a new album

Van Morrison is back with his second album release of the year. The legendary Belfast singer, songwriter and performer today released a new single, 'Dark Night of the Soul' and revealed details of his next body of work.

“You’re just plugging into the feeling of it, more the feeling of it… when they’re playing… It’s like reading me," said Morrison of the recording process. "So, I think there’s more of that connection.”

His next project, Three Chords and the Truth, will be released on Exile/Caroline International next month on 25 October online as well as on CD and vinyl. The album will contain 14 new original compositions that encapsulate the classic Van Morrison sound and highlight the famed musician's powerful songwriting ability. His sixth album in just four years, Three Chords and the Truth solidifies the Belfast artist's relevance across decades of music.

Three Chords And The Truth was produced and written by Van Morrison (except for one track, 'If We Wait for Mountains', which was co-written with Don Black). The album features contributions from legendary guitarist Jay Berliner and a duet with The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley on 'Fame Will Eat the Soul'.

Morrison recently announced a five-night stint at the London Palladium and will be touring extensively over the next year. See below for the full list of tour dates.

Take a listen to 'Dark Night of the Soul' here:

Track List for Three Chords and the Truth:

March Winds In February

Fame Will Eat The Soul

Dark Night Of The Soul

In Search Of Grace

Nobody In Charge

You Don’t Understand

Read Between The Lines

Does Love Conquer All?

Early Days

If We Wait For Mountains

Up On Broadway

Three Chords And The Truth

Bags Under My Eyes

Days Gone By

Tour Dates

Oct 2nd - Reno, Grand Sierra Resort (SOLD OUT)

Oct 4th - Los Angeles, The Greek Theatre,

Oct 5th - Santa Barbara Bowl (SOLD OUT)

Oct 6th - Los Angeles, Hollywood Bowl

Oct 8th - Churla Vista CA, North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre,

Oct 21st - Bournemouth, International Centre

Oct 23rd - Cardiff, St David's Hall

Oct 27th - Oxford, New Theatre

Oct 28th - Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall

Dec 2nd - Brighton, Dome

Dec 3rd - Brighton, Dome

Dec 31st - Belfast, Stormont Hotel (SOLD OUT)

Jan 1st - Belfast, Stormont Hotel (SOLD OUT)

Jan 2nd - Belfast, Stormont Hotel (SOLD OUT)

Jan 31st - Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Feb 1st - Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Feb 5th - Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Feb 7th - Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Feb 8th - Las Vegas, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Mar 20th - London, The Palladium

Mar 21st - London, The Palladium

Mar 22nd - London, The Palladium

Mar 24th - London, The Palladium

Mar 25th - London, The Palladium