You’re Driving Me Crazy

You’re Driving Me Crazy marks a significant collaborative milestone in Van Morrison's late-career prolificacy, pairing him with the virtuoso jazz organist Joey DeFrancesco and his quartet. Released in 2018, the album serves as a bridge between Morrison’s R&B roots and the Great American Songbook. The tracklist is a curated mix of jazz standards like 'Miss Otis Regrets' and 'Travellin’ Light' alongside reimagined versions of Morrison’s own catalog, such as a high-tempo, swinging take on 'The Way Young Lovers Do' and a soulful 'Have I Told You Lately.' Critics, notably AllMusic, praised the album for its spontaneous energy and the palpable chemistry between Morrison and DeFrancesco, noting that the collaboration seemed to reinvigorate Morrison’s vocal delivery. The recording captures a live-in-the-studio feel, emphasizing DeFrancesco’s virtuosic Hammond B3 work and a tight horn section, resulting in one of Morrison's most cohesive and energetic jazz-focused efforts.