A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
Donovan · 1967
61 min · 22 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and psychedelic textures that evoke a dreamlike pastoral landscape.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its ambitious concept and orchestration, believed to influence the burgeoning psychedelic movement. Its innovative approach to folk music earned positive reviews and established Donovan as a key figure in this genre, contributing to the cultural zeitgeist of the late 1960s.
- Best for
- whimsical, dreamlike experiences gentle, reflective listening sessions short, engaging narratives
- Context
- Released on April 16, 1967, 'A Gift from a Flower to a Garden' was Donovan's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Sunshine Superman'. This album marked his transition into more elaborate and experimental soundscapes, showcasing his artistic growth during the evolving psychedelic era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Syd Barrett· Simon & Garfunkel· Sixto Rodriguez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wear Your Love Like Heaven Standout 2:28
- 2 Mad John’s Escape 2:20
- 3 Skip‐a‐Long Sam 2:26
- 4 Sun Standout 3:17
- 5 There Was a Time 2:03
- 6 Oh Gosh 1:48
- 7 Little Boy in Corduroy 2:34
- 8 Under the Greenwood Tree 1:58
- 9 The Land of Doesn’t Have to Be 2:30
- 10 Someone’s Singing 3:07
- 11 Song of the Naturalist’s Wife 2:53
- 12 The Enchanted Gypsy Standout 3:20
- 13 Voyage Into The Golden Screen 3:16
- 14 Isle of Islay 2:25
- 15 The Mandolin Man and His Secret 3:30
- 16 Lay of the Last Tinker 1:51
- 17 The Tinker and the Crab 2:55
- 18 Widow With Shawl (A Portrait) 3:03
- 19 The Lullaby of Spring 3:28
- 20 The Magpie 1:31
- 21 Starfish‐on‐the‐Toast 2:47
- 22 Epistle to Derroll 5:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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