Troubadour: The Definitive Collection 1964–1976 cover

Troubadour: The Definitive Collection 1964–1976

Donovan · 1992

152 min · 44 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · folk-pop

A whimsical blend of folk melodies and psychedelic textures that captures the essence of 1960s counterculture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies for daydreaming
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • reflective moments during quiet afternoons
  • nostalgic vibes of the 60s
  • playful storytelling with vivid imagery

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast tracks
  • seek heavy, intense listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
This compilation, released in 1992, spans Donovan's prolific output from 1964 to 1976, a period when he transitioned from a promising folk singer to a celebrated figure in the psychedelic pop movement. By this time, Donovan had already achieved significant acclaim with hits like 'Sunshine Superman' and 'Mellow Yellow', establishing a unique voice that blended traditional folk with experimental sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 London Town 4:08
  • 2 Codine 4:49
  • 3 Catch the Wind 2:55
  • 4 Universal Soldier 2:13
  • 5 Colours 2:44
  • 6 Sunshine Superman 3:15
  • 7 Season of the Witch 4:57
  • 8 The Trip 4:35
  • 9 Guinevere 3:41
  • 10 Breezes of Patchulie 4:35
  • 11 Museum 2:52
  • 12 Super Lungs 3:15
  • 13 Mellow Yellow 3:42
  • 14 Writer in the Sun 4:31
  • 15 Sand and Foam 3:19
  • 16 Sunny South Kensington 3:49
  • 17 Epistle to Dippy 3:11
  • 18 There Is a Mountain 2:35
  • 19 Wear Your Love Like Heaven 2:25
  • 20 Oh Gosh 1:47
  • 21 The Tinker and the Crab 2:54
  • 22 Poor Cow 2:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Hurdy Gurdy Man 3:18
  • 2 Jennifer Juniper 2:41
  • 3 Teen Angel 2:19
  • 4 Lalena 2:59
  • 5 To Susan on the West Coast Waiting 3:14
  • 6 Atlantis 5:02
  • 7 Barabajagal 3:20
  • 8 Happiness Runs 3:27
  • 9 Celia of the Seals 3:01
  • 10 Riki Tiki Tavi 2:55
  • 11 Claira Clairvoyant 2:50
  • 12 Roots of Oak 5:05
  • 13 Riki Tiki Tavi 4:44
  • 14 Maria Magenta 2:12
  • 15 Cosmic Wheels 4:03
  • 16 I Like You 4:36
  • 17 Yellow Star 3:06
  • 18 Rock and Roll Souljer 3:50
  • 19 The Quest 3:30
  • 20 Age of Treason 4:21
  • 21 What the Soul Desires 2:35
  • 22 Dark-Eyed Blue Jean Angel 3:46

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