Artist: Donovan

Title: The Hurdy Gurdy Man

Year Of Release: 1968

Label: Epic

Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Pop Rock, Folk Rock

Quality: Flac (tracks, 24bit/96kHz)

Total Time: 35:51

Total Size: 735 Mb





Tracklist:



01. Hurdy Gurdy Man 3:23

02. Peregrine 3:41

03. The Entertaining Of A Shy Girl 1:45

04. As I Recall It 2:14

05. Get Thy Bearings 2:57

06. Hi It's Been A Long Time 2:44

07. West Indian Lady 2:19

08. Jennifer Juniper 2:47

09. The River Song 2:19

10. Tangier 4:15

11. A Sunny Day 2:00

12. The Sun Is A Very Magic Fellow 2:50

13. Teas 2:36



With 1968’s The Hurdy Gurdy Man, Donovan delivered one of his most full-realized works, with a psychedelic/progressive edge as well as an exotic Eastern flavor that reflects the influence of his then-recent trip with the Beatles to India to study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi—an experience that helped to inspire Donovan to renounce drug use and encourage his fans to try meditation instead of chemical consumption. While the title track introduced a heavier-sounding Donovan to AM radio listeners and became one of his biggest hit singles, the smash “Jennifer Juniper” maintains his gentle, romantic side.



The album’s playful experimental spirit is reflected in the innovative use of drones on such tracks as “Peregrine” and “Tangier,” and in the music-hall diversion of “As I Recall It,” while “A Sunny Day,” “The River Song” and “The Entertaining of a Shy Girl” showcase Donovan’s knack for idyllic, pastoral songcraft. Sundazed’s vinyl edition of The Hurdy Gurdy Man features the album’s rare, much sought-after original mono mix, doing justice to the sonic presence and creative imagination of this vintage gem.