DONOVAN The Essential (2 x CD ALBUM)

DONOVAN The Essential (2 x CD ALBUM)

A magical, mystical figure in rock history, there is only one Donovan. From his Celtic roots to his influential era as Bob Dylan’s peer... Through psychedelic nights in swinging London and contemplative days meditating alongside The Beatles in India... Came the mesmerizing sound of a visionary with a who’s who of British rock behind him, including Jeff Beck (Yardbirds), Ron Wood (Rolling Stones), and even three-fourths of what would become Led Zeppelin – not to mention an uncredited Paul McCartney on background vocals and tambourine. Release timed to coincide with Donovan’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2012.

These are the timeless original recordings that became cultural touchstones, making Donovan a worldwide icon and creating a legend that has grown over the decades while his tunes have been covered, sampled, imitated and admired–but never duplicated. The Essential DONOVAN collects 36 key tracks on two newly remastered CDs. Classics like “Sunshine Superman,” “Mellow Yellow,” “Season Of The Witch,” “Catch The Wind,” “Wear Your Love Like Heaven,” “Atlantis” and more are featured, as well as four tracks previously unissued in the U.S. With Donovan highly visible this year surrounding his Hall of Fame induction, once again the world will be just mad about Donovan.

TRACKLIST

DISC ONE

1. Catch The Wind
2. Colours
3. Summer Day Reflection Song
4. Universal Soldier
5. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond
6. Turquoise
7. Sunshine Superman
8. The Trip
9. Legend Of A Girl Child Linda
10. Season Of The Witch
11. Ferris Wheel
12. Mellow Yellow
13. Young Girl Blues
14. Museum
15. Hampstead Incident
16. Sunny South Kensington
17. The Land Of Doesn't Have To Be
18. Epistle To Dippy

DISC TWO

1. There Is A Mountain
2. Wear Your Love Like Heaven
3. Sun
4. Isle Of Islay
5. Sunny Goodge Street
6. Sand And Foam
7. Jennifer Juniper
8. Hurdy Gurdy Man
9. Get Thy Bearings
10. Lalena
11. To Susan On The West Coast Waiting
12. Atlantis
13. Barabajagal (with The Jeff Beck Group, Lesley And Madeleine) - Jeff Beck Group
14. Happiness Runs
15. Riki Tiki Tavi
16. Celia Of The Seals
17. I Like You
18. Hey Gyp (dig The Slowness)