British singer, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter was first introduced to Van Morrison in the early '90s, and appeared on two of his albums – 1994's live set, A Night In San Francisco and '95's Days Like This. The following year Morrison returned the favor, guesting on Hunter’s Believe What I Say. Three decades on, Hunter explains what it means to have him return for another collaboration: "I've always reckoned Van’s voice, right from the paint-stripping howls of the Them days to the Smokey Robinson-esque 'Crazy Love.' It’s a real kick having him sing on something I wrote. Is that a trip or what?"
He adds, "This song is the result of a suggestion that I write something in the style of Jimmy Reed. It’s rather more verbose than Jimmy’s style but his heartfelt simplicity isn’t easy to emulate." Listen to "Ain't That A Trip" (feat. Van Morrison) and watch the lyric video now.
The James Hunter Six's new album Off The Fence delivers another dose of timeless rhythm & soul, marking 40 years since his recording debut. Featuring twelve self-penned gems, each song is delivered with Hunter’s customary blend of smooth vocal control coupled with heart-worn grit and wit. Last month, the band shared "A Sure Thing," the album’s infectious debut single shimmering with Northern Soul vibes and Hunter’s renowned lyrical word play. Pre-order the album out January 16, 2026 on vinyl and CD now.
