DONOVAN: MY SIX BEST ALBUMS
Friday October 9,2009
DONOVAN, 63, is a Scottish singer-songwriter. He shot to fame in the Sixties, notching up a whole string of hit singles and albums including Sunshine Superman and the Season Of The Witch. He was made a musical icon at the BMI awards in London this week
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...Leonard Cohen: Songs of Leonard Cohen
(Columbia)
As soon as Leonard Cohen appeared on the scene in the Sixties it was clear that he was something very special – an artist for the ages. A big favourite of mine, this includes some of his best-known songs such as Suzanne and So Long, Marianne...
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donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
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sebmelmoth2003
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Re: donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
I have to say Im not surprised,Ive always loved Donovan and think he's been underrated over the years.
Also I like all his other choices.
Also I like all his other choices.
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Re: donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
I think his choice of Bert Jansch is especially significant because like Leonard his work is continually praised by fellow professional artists which is no mean feat . Great choice Donovan !
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Be content with a mistake or two. Perfection holds no compromise. It's a prison for perfect people .Where the flag of insanity flies
Re: donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
I recall a documentary on Donovan in which he spoke about his early years in the recording business.
When Donovan was going through a difficult patch of contractual wranglings in the late 60s he took off to a Greek island (with Gypsy Dave). He took with him a record player and only three records - 'The Songs of LC' being one of them.
When Donovan was going through a difficult patch of contractual wranglings in the late 60s he took off to a Greek island (with Gypsy Dave). He took with him a record player and only three records - 'The Songs of LC' being one of them.
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Re: donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
...he had a good size boat called the Vagrant...I believe Paros was a favorite spot on land....and is said to be where he wrote "There is A Mountain" and "Writer in the Sun".....Davido wrote:I recall a documentary on Donovan in which he spoke about his early years in the recording business.
When Donovan was going through a difficult patch of contractual wranglings in the late 60s he took off to a Greek island (with Gypsy Dave). He took with him a record player and only three records - 'The Songs of LC' being one of them.
....all men will be sailors then....
Re: donovan chooses leonard album as one of his favourites
Cohen > Donovan. Speaking in artistic terms.