Sir Van Morrison to release anti-lockdown, protest songs

In Van Morrison's new protest songs, he accuses the British government of "taking our freedom" and describes them as “fascist bullies disturbing our peace” while denouncing what he called the "pseudoscience" around coronavirus and safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Health Minister Robin Swann said if Sir Van Morrison had scientific facts he should present them.
"I don't know where he gets his facts. I know where the emotions are on this, but I will say that sort of messaging is dangerous."

BBC reports that the prime minister said the government was doing "everything in our power" to prevent another nationwide lockdown.
At the Commons Liaison Committee on Wednesday, Boris Johnson told MPs
"So when I see people arguing against the rule of six or saying that the government is coming in too hard on individual liberties and so on - I totally understand that and I sympathise with that, but we must, must defeat this disease."

In a statement announcing the songs, Sir Van Morrison said: "I'm not telling people what to do or think, the government is doing a great job of that already. It's about freedom of choice, I believe people should have the right to think for themselves."

Last month, Sir Van Morrison called on his “fellow singers, musicians, writers, producers, promoters and others in the industry to fight with me on this. Come forward, stand up, fight the pseudo-science and speak up.”

The three new songs will be released at two-week intervals with the first one, 'Born To Be Free' appearing on Sept 25

We'd love to know what you think about Sir Van Morrison taking a loud stance on this issue so please leave your comments below!

[davespaulding]

More people need to speak out before we are not allowed to speak, or think.

[garethtaylor]

Good on Van Morrison, he's spot on correct.

[Awakened_Angel]

His songs ARE being made to help save lives!

[andyrael]

I agree with Van Morrison 100% I sent that song to every single person I know

[sarahbates]

Sing it. Sing it loud. Sing it so the sheep can hear

[timm]

It's about time someone is speaking up

[kevinsmith]

God let him have a voice ! The rest of us are masked and locked up.

Thank you Van 👍

[jimmygray]

Commonsense needs to make a They tell us its a Pandemic and deadly, so Deadly we need a Third part to tell us we have got it!

[ripleymt]

I’ve been a fan of Van Morrison since the 70s, but God Bless him... now I love him even more and I didn’t think that was possible! Also the same goes for Eric Clapton. In a world of offended weak leftist entertainers, this is so refreshing and necessary!!

[deanwilsher]

Van Morrison has lived enough life to know when S##T is happening.
Best news I've had all week..

[jackcarney]

Van and I, born in the same year, share the Love of Freedom as well as the Freedom of Love that he pens and sings so Be You To Fully about. Pleased to see Van stepping up to point out the Boot Stomping Upon the Human Face Forever Re Covid1984.

[joannetranchina]

Thank you Mr Van...xo
We need your VOICE.

[davidfisher]

Sir Van Morrison is a Legend I've been listening to Sir Van from the age of 14, Sir Van is right to challenge the status quo & his fans are with him 100% no in betweens' here. One of many East Belfast best. We are watching.

[facedancer]

Yes, I TOTALLY agree..it's a very dangerous game of CONTROL!!

[spiffy]

Van Morrison has the courage to stand up against these lies. Very few musicians have.

[robertmessier]

A song can't be dangerous, they're usually about what's happening that's dangerous

[marionungeschminkt]

I am proud to say that the singer I have adored for over 40 years did not disappoint. Thank you, Van Morrison !

[hillbillybuddha]

🤠👍give 'em hell van morrison! I am with you!

[geoffreycoulson]

Its called " folk music " its be around over 100 years, from blues to rock .its singers/ writers speaking up for the people who never heard.

[danischmend]

Speak out, it doesn't matter if you are right or wrong, as long as you can speak out!