Golden Hour of Donovan
Donovan · 1971
61 min · 20 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop
A vibrant tapestry of folk melodies intertwined with psychedelic flourishes and introspective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant melodies for sunny days
- introspective moments of reflection
- short tracks for casual listening
- emotional peaks and valleys
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek longer immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 1971, 'Golden Hour of Donovan' came during Donovan's peak popularity following his earlier hits like 'Sunshine Superman'. This album compiled many of his beloved tracks and showcased his evolution as a folk artist, solidifying his place in the burgeoning psychedelic scene of the late 60s and early 70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Universal Soldier 2:11
- 2 Sunny Goodge Street 2:55
- 3 Josie 3:25
- 4 Little Tin Soldier 3:02
- 5 To Sing For You 2:43
- 6 Gold Watch Blues 2:32
- 7 Donna Donna 2:55
- 8 The Ballad of Geraldine 4:42
- 9 Colours 2:46
- 10 The War Drags On 3:39
- 11 Catch The Wind 2:16
- 12 Turquoise 3:30
- 13 Candy Man 3:28
- 14 Jersey Thursday 2:13
- 15 Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do 2:54
- 16 Ballad of a Crystal Man 3:14
- 17 Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness) 3:13
- 18 Remember The Alamo 3:03
- 19 I'll Try For The Sun 3:37
- 20 Belated Forgiveness Plea 2:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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