I hadn't listened to this song in years but it was a favorite of mine some twenty years ago and it was always fairly successful for me in romantic situations. It comes from 1969's Moondance, y'know, the album with the schmaltzy, jazzy title track, which was one of Van's few commercial successes.
Morrison usually sings in a gruff, soulful voice but here he is actually reminiscent of Smokey Robinson more than anything else, crooning softly in falsetto, which is an approach he didn't attempt very often. Despite the acoustic guitar settings, somewhere between folk and country blues, the changes and atmosphere recalls late sixties Motown ballads, especially the inventive, melodic bass part and the subtle vibes.
What I really love about the performance - and this is something I wasn't sensitive enough to notice in my early twenties - is how despite the crooning, laid back, relaxed vocals, Van can hardly contain his excitement and enthusiasm as he describes his woman's love.
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