When it was released, Morrison was only 22 and his solo career, post-Them was still in its infancy. The song was recorded during a two-day session with Berns at A&R Studios in New York. One source said: “Depending on who you talk to, there are many different versions of who this woman could have been. The edited version appears on some copies of the compilation album The Best Of Van Morrison.

“Although it could have been the Shankill Stadium as well.” Radio Ulster's Ralph McLean said: “Morrison's songs are best when full of intrigue.”Īt the time of its release, the song's nostalgic lyrics about an ex-lover were considered too explicit to be played on many radio stations.Ī radio-edit of the song was released which removed the lyrics “making love in the green grass”, replacing them with a line from a previous verse. “I'd like to think it's about Belfast and that the stadium he refers to may have been The Oval in east Belfast. The song may have been about a Belfast girl, but Stuart Bailie of the Oh Yeah Centre thinks the singer may have been using poetic licence. “It's just one of those things that happens.” I looked at the box where I'd lain it down with my guitar and it said Brown Eyed Girl on the tape box. He continued: “After we'd recorded it, I looked at the tape box and didn't even notice that I'd changed the title. Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, with our free daily newsletter.Įnter email address This field is required Sign Up Daily Headlines & Evening Telegraph Newsletter

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