Van Morrison - In the Garden Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote 'In the Garden' by Van Morrison?

   The song 'In the Garden' was written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison. It is part of his 1986 album No Guru, No Method, No Teacher.

2. What is the album's title ‘No Guru, No Method, No Teacher’ derived from?

   The album's title is derived from a line in Van Morrison's song 'In the Garden': 'No Guru, no method, no teacher/ Just you and I and nature.' This line emphasizes the personal and spiritual themes present in the song.

3. What is the significance of the line 'No Guru, No Method, No Teacher' in the song?

   Van Morrison has stated that the line 'No Guru, No Method, No Teacher' serves as a declaration of independence from external influences or organized methods. He uses it to assert that he is not affiliated with any religion or spiritual teacher, focusing instead on personal spirituality and nature.

4. What album version of 'In the Garden' is included in Van Morrison's compilations?

   The song 'In the Garden' is included in several of Van Morrison's compilation albums. A remastered version appears on Still on Top - The Greatest Hits (2007), and it is also featured on The Best of Van Morrison Volume Two from 1993.

5. Where and when was 'In the Garden' by Van Morrison recorded?

   'In the Garden' was recorded in 1985 at Studio D at the Sausalito Record Plant in Sausalito, California. The recording took place for inclusion in Van Morrison's 1986 album, No Guru, No Method, No Teacher.