The late John Lee Hooker who was a legendary blues performer was a  primary influence for the young Van Morrison.

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John lee Hooker who now lies in immortality on The Hollywood Walk of Fame is viewed by many.

Hooker's own  song of personal distress allowed Van Morrison to really dig deep, revealing an introspective element of his artistic personality.

The two men later did a duet which proved to be a powerful bond and great testament to their musical attraction to one another's genius in the music business.

"Don't look back
To the days of yester-year
You cannot live on in the past
Don't look back
An' I've known so many people
They're still tryin' to live on in the past
Don't look back, whoa no-oh
If I could call back" (Van Morrison)


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