All Great Folk-Rock experiments
November 21, 2008
Some Amazon Reviewers say that the original hit versions are found elsewhere. Single versions, album versions, what do I know? I see that Donovan wrote every single song on this collection, and although he may have been looking back to "Atlantis", he was looking forward to "Zeppelin". Also to Bon Jovi? (Could "Blaze Of Glory" be a tribute to Mr. DL?). To Mark Bolan and T-Rex? That one goes without saying.
Actually, names like Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, and John Bonham do figure in the proceedings.
Beautiful poetry set to tasteful arrangements. Bubble-gum Dylan? Why not? "Catch The Wind" is as good as "Blowin' In The Wind"!
[I wonder if the Stan Laurel estate is aware of the album cover photo?].
Memories
November 16, 2008
What great memories from days gone by. It is said that he is going back on tour. He may have been forgotten but no longer. I should have gotten this years ago. GREAT
All his hits
October 30, 2008
A fine collection especially with the inclusion of 4 bonus tracks. With these this one CD captures all of Donovan's charted hits with the exception of Universal Soldier (1965/53) and his two songs from 1971 and 1973. All his top ten hits are included here when Atlantis is included as a bonus. Sound quality is superb. A great value buy.
Very good CD
October 29, 2008
Enjoying this CD very much. Nice collection of songs, most of which I remembered from back in the day. Sounded great.
QUITE RIGHT, SLICK.....
October 9, 2008
In the early to mid sixties, Donovan was considered by many to be the UK's answer to Bob Dylan. While I think Bob Dylan has always been lightyears beyond Donovan in every aspect, I do enjoy alot of this guys stuff... although I don't even see him so much as a folk rocker, as alot of his stuff is very pop oriented. But always catchy, lighthearted fun. This album is one I've owned for a long time on record and have always enjoyed throughout. The CD version is expanded, and includes a handful of tracks that weren't on the vinyl, like the trippy BARANJAGAL (is that how its spelled?) and the rocking ATLANTIS.
Gotta dig the tunes WEAR YOUR LOVE LIKE HEAVEN, the ultra trippy tune HURDY GURDY MAN, or the eccentric MELLOW YELLOW; and of course one of my all time favorites SEASON OF THE WITCH.
One thing that should be noted though is the different version of COLOURS. This song was recorded originally as a more folk sounding song in the early sixties, but the version on the vinyl Greatest Hits was a re-recorded version from around 65-66, which I think was better than the original, because of some cool voice effects, and was always one of my favorites. For some reason the CD has the original folk version instead of the one thats on the Greatest Hits record (?)... which makes no sense, but the version here is still good, and a little more Dylan-esque, so I won't complain too much. Every song here is still a nice slice of sixties Donovan. It's his most accesible stuff also (did I spell THAT right?) where theres a slew of albums from him in the sixties and his stuff ranges anywhere from great, to strange, to stomach churningly sappy, this collection has a dozen plus tracks that are all pleasing and were all welcome on my stereo--- so go ahead Slick and give it a whirly whirl!
-For the record I don't usually say things like "Give it a Whirly whirl", but it seemed appropriate for this review, so, there you have it! I'll see ya.
