Donovan - Hurdy Gurdy Man [2005 Remastered Bonus Tracks]

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I liked the title song, but not much else on this record the first time I heard it. But after a few months of being in my car (I do a lot of long driving trips) the record started to grow on me. It's not, in my opinion, something you can like right out of the box, like "Mellow Yellow" or "Sunshine Superman," but it's every bit as good. Donovan was sort of moving in a different direction back then. There is a lot of Indian (like in the big country next to China, not Native Americans) influence here, mingled with that kind of medieval atmosphere associated with "Superman" and "Mellow." I don't know, it's hard to wrap my mind around this record that is so hard to define. I just know I like it now, that I play it a lot now. And on this version I especially like the extra songs. "Teen Angel" originally a B side is just outstanding. And this record is a good place for "Poor Cow" to finally find a home. Also I like that it ends with the versions of "Colours" and "Catch the Wind" that were rerecorded for the Epic "Greatest Hits" record. They work really well here as does "Lalena." The Hurdy Gurdy man brought songs to the people. Donovan is the Hurdy Gurdy Man.

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Tracklist:
01. Hurdy Gurdy Man
02. Peregrine
03. Entertaining of a Shy Girl
04. As I Recall It
05. Get Thy Bearings
06. Hi It's Been a Long Time
07. West Indian Lady
08. Jennifer Juniper
09. River Song
10. Tangier
11. Sunny Day
12. Sun Is a Very Magic Fellow
13. Teas
14. Teen Angel
Track Bonus
15. Poor Cow
16. Lalena
17. Aye My Love
18. What a Beautiful Creature You Are
19. Colours
20. Catch the Wind

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