"That song [You Got To Make It Through The World] came from a vibe I picked up from an old blues singer named Bo Carter. My lady was making a film as a thesis for U.C.L.A. and she wanted me to write a song to depict this character. The movie had something to do with bootlegging and stuff like that. I found this Bo Carter record and he was just saying something about making it to the woods or something like that."

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Van Morrison

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Van Morrison is a renowned Northern Irish singer-songwriter known for his soulful music and profound lyrics, particularly in 'Astral Weeks.'

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