The Real Donovan
Donovan · 1966
36 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop
A vibrant tapestry of folk melodies infused with psychedelic whimsy and introspective lyricism.
Why this album works
This album solidified Donovan's place in the music landscape of the 1960s, showcasing his unique blend of folk and pop influences. It features popular tracks that contributed to his ascent on the UK charts and helped define the psychedelic folk genre.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout introspective reflections on life playful whimsy in lyrics
- Context
- Released in January 1966, 'The Real Donovan' marked Donovan's first compilation album after his rising success with hits like 'Catch the Wind' and 'Colours'. At this point, he was establishing himself as a key figure in the folk rock scene, following his notable debut album 'What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid' from 1965.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Syd Barrett· Simon & Garfunkel· Sixto Rodriguez
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Turquoise 3:19
- 2 Oh Deed I Do 2:05
- 3 Catch the Wind Standout 2:53
- 4 Remember the Alamo 3:04
- 5 Ballad of a Crystal Man 3:15
- 6 Colours Standout 2:44
- 7 Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness) 3:12
- 8 Belated Forgiveness Plea 2:53
- 9 Rambin' Boy 2:35
- 10 The War Drags On 3:43
- 11 Josie 3:26
- 12 To Try for the Sun Standout 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.