Of course, one disc was not enough to collect the best of Van Morrison. From his first hits with the exuberant Irish rhythm and blues band Them to his most recent, subdued work, everything has found a place on the double CD Still On Top. A non-chronological tracklist has been chosen, which means that the development of the man's music cannot be followed, but the tracks fit together better. The choice
… of song raises the necessary questions, as always with this type of collector. Why the pious duet with Cliff Richard (Whenever God Shines His Light) so prominent as third, and the beautiful Tupelo Honey tucked away at the back of the second CD? Why nothing from Astral Weeks, regarded by almost everyone as his absolute masterpiece? These are some minor comments about a compilation that contains only high-quality work. (MS)more
