It's one of his few songs with mass appeal, and proof that he could write a terrific Pop song whenever he desired. Watch the video for Wild Night from Van Morrison's The Best of Van Morrison for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. "Wild Nights" was the first single from the Tupelo Honey sessions and eventually reached number 28 on the Billboard charts. Lyrics to 'Wild Night' by Van Morrison. Van Morrison kept the hits coming following his successful Moondance album. "Wild Night" is a song written by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison and is the opening track on his fifth studio album Tupelo Honey.It was released as a single in 1971 and reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. As you brush your shoes Stand before the mirror And you comb your hair Grab your coat and hat