Donovan - Storyteller (2003) {Hybrid SACD} Audio CD Layer

Donovan first emerged as part of the ruling class of 1960s singer-songwriters. More than just "England's answer to Bob Dylan," Donovan's music evolved from its folk roots into something truly unique and has endured the test of time. It encompasses a full blend of social commentary, introspective trippiness and, yes… cosmic sounds. This collection showcases the talents of the artist and his art. Combining Donovan’s Pye/Hickory recordings and his Epic label releases, this musical collection is a journey into the world of a musical poet….the world of a storyteller….the world of Donovan.

This set makes a nice introduction to Donovan's peak years in the mid- to late '60s, including both his Baroque flower power material for Epic Records like "Sunshine Superman" and the fairy tale funky "Hurdy Gurdy Man" as well as his earlier and more folky recordings for Pye Records (they were released in the U.S. by Hickory Records) like "Catch the Wind," "Colours," the stylistically prescient "Sunny Goodge Street," and the beautiful "Turquoise" (which is as gorgeous as it is ridiculous). The sides included here are perfect examples of Donovan's unique Woody Guthrie meets Timothy Leary style, and having both the Pye and Epic material side by side is a definite plus. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music

Track List

01. Catch The Wind [2:59]
02. Colours [2:45]
03. Universal Soldier [2:13]
04. Josie [3:27]
05. Sunny Goodge Street [2:56]
06. Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness) [3:10]
07. Turquoise [3:30]
08. You're Gonna Need Somebody On Your Bond [4:03]
09. To Try For The Sun [3:38]
10. To Sing For You [2:44]
11. Sunshine Superman [4:33]
12. Mellow Yellow [3:40]
13. Hurdy Gurdy Man [3:20]
14. Atlantis [5:12]

Mastered by Steve Hoffman