For me, there'll never be anything to top Gift from a Flower to a Garden. I have it in my car right now and when I start the engine, the music goes on. That was Xmas of 1967, a few months after Sargent Pepper. Ahhh, what great music in my lifetime. Wouldnt trade those years for anything. Finally saw Donovan in a small club in Miami Beach in 1993. Sat right in front of the 2 foot high stage and sang along to every song. Also got his autograph AND his guitar pick (plectrum). Still have them. =) "flower power !" .
If you guys could see me right now... I'm fanboying so hard... This gives my soul peace... I can't...can't believe he released so much music... Yet he is so so underrated... My goodness, I wish more people my age would know him (I'm 18, 2020)
Sunshine Superman recorded in 1965 - only the title track was recorded in '65, on the very last day of December to be exact. The rest of the album was recorded in January-February 1966
I feel like taking him aside and saying: "Hey dude, you're Donovan! You are the only dude on the planet who can claim that. You don't need to convince us. Your music already has! We believe already."
A huge talent . I wish he had described each album a bit more . His first live album was expanded into a two record set in recent years . Some songs sounded better without the commercial settings of Mickie Most . I cherish the 3 times I saw him in concert .
I have ALL of these albums accept for the last one shown, "Donovan Rising." Also have albums released after this video was made. The Donovan "Live in Japan" was harder to find. Had seen it at different times on EBay but always got outbid. Never did see it at any record shops in the Los Angeles area. Finally did win it on Ebay. Think I had to pay about $85.00 for it to a seller in Japan. A lot of money (for me) to spend for a record but splurged this one and only time.
How multi talented Donovan is ! I have many of his albums.I wish he had a Brother Sun Sister Moon soundtrack album - such glorious music. He has made an acoustic BSSM album ! Sutras is a great album too.
I've collected all of Donovan's albums....I have 3 copies of A Gift From A Flower To A Garden.,2 are sealed and 1 open...I always wondered if that was the very first 'boxed set'
I have all but one … the kids’ sings one. A Donovan album was my first ever record purchase. Cared for a neighbour’s dog for a week to earn the cash. Decades ago! But I’ve still got them. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Mine too. My 10 year old grandson loves “Intergalactic Laxative” but it’s boy humour. I played it for him, so guilty as charged, created a Donovan fan for my daughter to enjoy. She’s one too of course. Cosmic Wheels, the song, not the album, is running in my head as I write. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Glad to see Donovan is still with us and looking great! His voice (both as a singer and a writer) is unique, and his original songs are infused with a pleasantly hallucinatory aura that bespeaks their origins in the 60s.
I have most of these albums. I missed one or two so I found this helpful. I think we often forget Donovan is a solo songwriter musician and compare him to "bands" where several members share the load.
He has a few albums that were never officially released too, they were just recorded and eventually leaked online. Of course he wouldnt mention those here though
Thanx Donovan. I have never seen a copy of " HMS Donovan" 2LP. I have " Home Sickness" which Jeff Beck scholars say Jeff Beck plays guitar on. I have half of your 60s discs and love it still !! THANK YOU
He got his 80s all wrong, it went backwards it went neutronica, love is only feeling, and then lady of the stars. And he skipped over the 90s, or something lol idk hes Donovan he can choose when he released whatever he realeases
often get the sense that donovan has been perped at some point, but maybe hes not a targeted individual just the sum effect of too many acid tripping fans trying to make him a significant part of their lives and vice versa
Wow... How many artists have ever done THAT before? Hats off to Donovan!
Listen some Spinetta
For me, there'll never be anything to top Gift from a Flower to a Garden. I have it in my car right now and when I start the engine, the music goes on. That was Xmas of 1967, a few months after Sargent Pepper. Ahhh, what great music in my lifetime. Wouldnt trade those years for anything.
Finally saw Donovan in a small club in Miami Beach in 1993. Sat right in front of the 2 foot high stage and sang along to every song. Also got his autograph AND his guitar pick (plectrum). Still have them. =) "flower power !"
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Yes, have that album too. Love the acoustic songs; Widow With Shawl etc.
Love the way he talks!!
He would make a great radio announcer for a music show.
The most peaceful dude ever. With the most soothing speaking voice.
If you guys could see me right now... I'm fanboying so hard... This gives my soul peace... I can't...can't believe he released so much music... Yet he is so so underrated... My goodness, I wish more people my age would know him (I'm 18, 2020)
Hey im the same age as you, and also a huge donovan fan!
Donovan is anything but underrated. He’s recognized as one of the great songwriters of the 20th Century. But not perhaps by younger generation-yet.
I could literally listen to him talking for hours his voice just calms you down
Sunshine Superman recorded in 1965 - only the title track was recorded in '65, on the very last day of December to be exact. The rest of the album was recorded in January-February 1966
thanks
I feel like taking him aside and saying: "Hey dude, you're Donovan! You are the only dude on the planet who can claim that. You don't need to convince us. Your music already has! We believe already."
“And then I move into 1974”
A huge talent . I wish he had described each album a bit more . His first live album was expanded into a two record set in recent years . Some songs sounded better without the commercial settings of Mickie Most . I cherish the 3 times I saw him in concert .
Just a hint of acoustic spinal tap about this
I have ALL of these albums accept for the last one shown,
"Donovan Rising."
Also have albums released after this video was made.
The Donovan "Live in Japan" was harder to find. Had seen it at different times on EBay but always got outbid. Never did see it at any record shops in the Los Angeles area. Finally did win it on Ebay.
Think I had to pay about $85.00 for it to a seller in Japan.
A lot of money (for me) to spend for a record but splurged this one and only time.
How multi talented Donovan is ! I have many of his albums.I wish he had a Brother Sun Sister Moon soundtrack album - such glorious music. He has made an acoustic BSSM album ! Sutras is a great album too.
Wish I could interview him about this amazing career
A Monster talent: Maestro Donovan Leitch.....God Bless Him.....❤
OH MY GOD!!! This is wonderful!!! THIS is exactly why Im already long subscribed to your channel. Thanks my friend! :)
I love the Open Road a fantastic album
Celtic Rock! Open Road is underrated! Has many great tunes, in my opinion. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
I've collected all of Donovan's albums....I have 3 copies of A Gift From A Flower To A Garden.,2 are sealed and 1 open...I always wondered if that was the very first 'boxed set'
I have all but one … the kids’ sings one. A Donovan album was my first ever record purchase. Cared for a neighbour’s dog for a week to earn the cash. Decades ago! But I’ve still got them. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Cosmic Wheels is one of my top albums of all time
Mine too. My 10 year old grandson loves “Intergalactic Laxative” but it’s boy humour. I played it for him, so guilty as charged, created a Donovan fan for my daughter to enjoy. She’s one too of course. Cosmic Wheels, the song, not the album, is running in my head as I write. 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
Glad to see Donovan is still with us and looking great! His voice (both as a singer and a writer) is unique, and his original songs are infused with a pleasantly hallucinatory aura that bespeaks their origins in the 60s.
Love Donovan and his music! He should look into doing ASMR as well; he has a very calming voice.
i've been a fan since 1966 when I heard Sunshine Superman on the radio. so, at this point, a lifelong fan.
you can se a sale-sticker on the front of Donovan's 7-TEASE album there......I hope he got it at a good price
I have most of these albums. I missed one or two so I found this helpful. I think we often forget Donovan is a solo songwriter musician and compare him to "bands" where several members share the load.
I have a couple of albums he didn't show.
He has a few albums that were never officially released too, they were just recorded and eventually leaked online. Of course he wouldnt mention those here though
Did he do a soundtrack for Brother Sun, Sister Moon?
Goodness me he released a lot of albums really close together
Yes a lovely collection an I hav them all !!!! but one the Japanese one -understand thats worth a lo but so is Donovan
Rosemary keep an eye out on eBay. Sometimes they show up being quite cheap - I bought one recently for about $20
that live in japan album contains a nice acoustic SADNESS Donovan plays
English is not your first language I assume lol.
Lalenia.
Amazing body of work!
Thanx Donovan. I have never seen a copy of " HMS Donovan" 2LP. I have " Home Sickness" which Jeff Beck scholars say Jeff Beck plays guitar on. I have half of your 60s discs and love it still !! THANK YOU
Must try and order a couple of these tomorrow!!
So inspiring!!!!! Thanks again for uploading!
Hurdy gurdy man was my first Donovan experience, get thy bearings is one of my favourite tracks of all time
1965--his best--SS. MY wasnt as good. I read the Beck sessions left DL unhappy. JB liked to party.
Hey Don get hip with the precious messianic reflections .
Some great songs but wait a minute
He don't sound like he's from Maryhill.
His family moved to England when he was small.
Sutras?
The phenomenon of Donovon
He got his 80s all wrong, it went backwards it went neutronica, love is only feeling, and then lady of the stars. And he skipped over the 90s, or something lol idk hes Donovan he can choose when he released whatever he realeases
Maybe just me but i prefer his 1970s albums
often get the sense that donovan has been perped at some point, but maybe hes not a targeted individual just the sum effect of too many acid tripping fans trying to make him a significant part of their lives and vice versa
Calm down. Afterward try again. Something preferably that makes sense.
Doesn't look after his LPs does he...most of those look VG+
Brilliant. Actually.
jai guru dev❤️
YOU FORGOT BROTHER SUN AND SISTER MOON SOUNTRACK
The Donovan songs from the film are my wife's favourite.......
Just buy the records he made before he swore off doing drugs
I never looked into his interviews yet. Does he always speak with a radio voice?
I think he does. I guess that’s how legends are suppose to talk.
I love him to bits but this kills it for me. He's doing an elderly Hollywood star ego trip down memory lane, bless him. 😔
Yeah, well, He should have some bragging rights. He's earned them.
He’s literally just going through his own albums that he made, how is that egotistical?? Is it not interesting to hear him talk about his albums?
Thought he says he made the records with Mickey Mouse
Me too, what is he actually saying?