Moondance was critically acclaimed when first released, and established Van Morrison as a major artist. The songs on the album quickly became staples of FM radio. It has proven to be Morrison's most famous album, often appearing on many lists of best albums of all time. Among the awards, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999, and was ranked #65 on Rolling Stones magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time."