Donovan - The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years

Title: The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years Artist: Donovan Release Date: 7/23/2002 Re-Released On: 2/7/2005 Label: Sanctuary Album Type(s): Greatest Hits UPCs: 021823603124, 060768118423 Genre: Rock Styles: Singer/Songwriter, British Invasion, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock, British Folk, Folk Revival, Psychedelic Pop, British Folk-Rock Moods: Delicate, Dreamy, Pastoral, Trippy, Bittersweet, Carefree, Eccentric, Sprawling, Whimsical, Wistful, Amiable/Good-Natured, Autumnal, Earnest, Ethereal, Gentle, Laid-Back/Mellow, Literate, Plaintive, Springlike, Calm/Peaceful, Cheerful, Happy, Innocent, Intimate, Light, Precious, Searching, Spiritual, Summery, Warm, Naive, Playful, Reflective, Soothing, Yearning Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Catch the Wind
2. Josie
3. Colours
4. Remember the Alamo
5. Universal Soldier
6. Gold Watch Blues
7. Mellow Yellow
8. To Try for the Sun
9. Summer Day Reflection Song
10. Sunshine Superman
11. Sunny Goodge Street
12. Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)
13. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond
14. Turquoise

Year Type Label Catalog # 2005 CD Sanctuary 36031 2002 CD Sanctuary 81184

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As its name suggests, The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years concentrates on the earliest, folkiest part of Donovan's career, when he was still seen as the British equivalent of Bob Dylan. Along with the original rendition of his first hit "Catch the Wind," the collection includes the follow-up single "Colours" and politically minded folk songs like "Universal Soldier," "Remember the Alamo," and "Goldwatch Blues." Essentially, the album collects the highlights of his first four full-lengths, including lovely but relatively lesser-known Donovan originals like "Sunny Goodge Street," "Summer Day Reflection," "To Try for the Sun," and "Turquoise." Two of his biggest hits, "Mellow Yellow" and "Sunshine Superman," also appear here, pointing the way toward the psychedelic sound he forged during the rest of the '60s. While several of these songs may not be familiar to casual Donovan fans, that's why this collection is so useful -- many Donovan best-ofs tend to skip over this period in his career, going straight from his first two or three singles into his better-known psychedelic hits. Any fans curious about his earliest work will be well-served by The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide

Name Credits Bas Hartong Compilation Producer Colin Escott Essay Donovan Arranger Larry Lachman Mastering Margery Greenspan Art Direction, Design Mickie Most Producer Mike Jason Executive Producer Terry Kennedy Producer