Ireland's greatest pop singer/songwriter is back in action with his latest Geffen Records CD 'Magic Time.' Self-produced, Magic Time features ten new Van Morrison songs as well as interpretations of three jazz classics, "'This Love Of Mine," "I'm Confessin’," and "'Lonely And Blue."

'Magic Time' is Van's first new album of originals since 2003's Grammy-nominated What's Wrong With This Picture? and is the 38th solo release of his illustrious career. 'Magic Time’s 2005 release also marks the 40th anniversary of Van's first hit with the band THEM.

With such songs as "Stranded," "Celtic New Year," "Gypsy In My Soul" and the title track “Magic Time,” Van Morrison has created one of his most powerful albums in years. Other tracks on the new album include "Keep Mediocrity At Bay," "Evening Train," "Just Like Greta," "The Lion This Time," "They Sold Me Out," and "Carry On Regardless."

If you would like to win a copy of this brand new CD, just answer this easy question: George Morrison was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on August 31, 1945 ... but where did he get his now more famous first name of 'Van' from?

Send me your answers and if you're correct you'll be in the running to win one of these great new CDs! Just send us an e:mail here before May 22nd with your answer and the subject title 'VAN THE MAN CD' to: exclusivemagazine@flash.net

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