(July 2022) Episode 425 is DONOVAN. The Prince of Hippy Folk Rock. I had only known him through a greatest hits disc, but discovered there is a lot more to enjoy. His first two albums were Dylan clones, but he found his own original voice and style in a series of late 1960s albums, full of flower power, psychedelia, whimsy, and cosmic musings. Even the children’s music has charm. The quality dropped in the 70s and 80s, but a couple of his 21st century albums were strong and creative.
Favourite album: A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
Favourite song: Hurdy Gurdy Man
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: the greatest hits will suffice but you’ll probably enjoy a deeper dive into the 60s albums.
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