5 Things to Know About Van Morrison’s Veedon Fleece
- The album was recorded after Morrison’s divorce from his wife, Janet Planet Rigsbee.
- He returned to Ireland in October 1973 after a six-year absence, which inspired the album.
- The trip and personal upheaval shaped the album’s introspective and folk-influenced sound.
- Critics often consider Veedon Fleece a creative peak in Morrison’s catalog.
- The album’s title and lyrics reflect a search for spiritual and emotional solace.