The character of Madame George is considered by many to be a drag queen, although Morrison himself denied this in a Rolling Stone interview. Some believe it is about leaving the past behind. The main theme of the song is contentious. 'Madame George' was recorded during the first Astral Weeks session that took place on 25 September 1968, at Century Sound Studios in New York City with Lewis Merenstein as producer. It also features a double bass, flute, drums, vibraphone, and a string quartet. The song features Morrison performing the vocals and acoustic guitar. It appears on the album Astral Weeks, released in 1968. ' Madame George' is a song by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison.
