Fairytale
Donovan · 1965
49 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and psychedelic influences that evokes a dreamlike landscape.
Why this album works
'Fairytale' features the iconic protest song 'Universal Soldier', which has been covered by numerous artists and became emblematic of anti-war sentiment during the Vietnam War era. The album solidified Donovan's reputation in the folk-rock genre, further influencing the psychedelic movement with its lyrical depth and melodic innovation.
- Best for
- whimsical storytelling with charm dynamic journey through emotions dreamlike landscapes for reflection
- Context
- Released in 1965, 'Fairytale' is Donovan's third studio album and marks a period of burgeoning popularity following his breakthrough with 'Catch the Wind'. At this juncture, he was establishing himself as a key figure in the British folk scene, fusing traditional sounds with contemporary psychedelia.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Syd Barrett· Simon & Garfunkel· Sixto Rodriguez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Universal Soldier Standout 2:13
- 3 I'll Try for the Sun Standout 3:39
- 4 Sunny Goodge Street 2:58
- 5 Oh Deed I Do 2:09
- 6 Circus of Sour 1:54
- 7 The Summer Day Reflection Song 2:13
- 8 Candy Man 3:28
- 9 Jersey Thursday 2:15
- 10 Belated Forgiveness Plea 2:59
- 11 The Ballad of a Crystal Man 3:19
- 12 The Little Tin Soldier 3:01
- 13 The Ballad of Geraldine 4:41
- 14 Do You Here Me Now 1:50
- 15 The War Drags On 3:44
- 16 The Ballad of a Crystal Man (edit)
- 17 Turquoise 3:30
- 18 Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness) 3:09
- 19 Colours Standout 2:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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