Van Morrison’s first week sales for new album, “Keep It Simple” are his best in a career spanning over 40 years with the LP hitting number 10 in the US and Canada.

The US press received his first release of new material in two years with critical acclaim.

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This followed an unprecedented move from Van Morrison to perform the album in its entirety at shows on his North American tour. The success of this bold step propelled Keep It Simple to its current chart position when it reached stores on April 1.

Keep It Simple is due for release in the UK April 11

Click here for our Uncut review of Keep It Simple.