The Little-Known Inspirations Behind the World’s Greatest Hits

Janet ‘Planet’ Rigsbee, Van Morrison’s muse and wife for six years around 1970, inspired ‘Crazy Love.’ Their genuine love story, leading to their daughter Shana, ended in 1973. Janet, possibly the ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ became a songwriter in California.

Van Morrison, a seminal figure in music since the 60s, transformed from Them’s rock frontman to a celebrated solo artist. His diverse career encompasses hits like ‘Moondance’ and ‘Wild Night,’ traversing pop, soul, and world music.