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Donovan - Troubadour The Definitive Collection 1964-1976 disc 2 (1992)

Track listing:
  1. Hurdy Gurdy Man 3:18
  2. Jennifer Juniper 2:41
  3. Teen Angel 2:19
  4. Lalena 2:59
  5. To Susan On The West Coast Waiting 3:14
  6. Atlantis 5:02
  7. Barabajagal 3:20
  8. Happiness Runs 3:27
  9. Celia of the Seals 3:01
  10. Riki Tiki Tavi 2:55
  11. Claira Clairvoyant 2:50
  12. Roots of Oak 5:05
  13. Riki Tiki Tavi (2) 4:44
  14. Maria Magenta 2:12
  15. Cosmic Wheels 4:03
  16. I Like You 4:36
  17. Yellow Star 3:06
  18. Rock and Roll Souljer 3:50
  19. The Quest 3:30
  20. Age of Treason 4:21
  21. What the Soul Desires 2:35
  22. Dark-Eyed Blue Jean Angel 3:46

Notes

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02 - Jennifer Juniper.flac:693ed83e3999b3e5ae54a66d43de0cfb
03 - Teen Angel.flac:afc62c20404dafff57a1b2f68aee0cb6
04 - Lalena.flac:7bcafa26decdb6572eb6101e03ac5b8f
05 - To Susan On The West Coast Waiting.flac:eedb5f6830e27b434ed2c74859065aff
06 - Atlantis.flac:168433e679661363a28d58c49aeeb1bf
07 - Barabajagal.flac:f59e6704dc7f57db37b45265d22a3e7d
08 - Happiness Runs.flac:36a82b8f240067f36a8350654bbf177b
09 - Celia of the Seals.flac:bf10e943459f6d0ec9fd6f2de5c02346
10 - Riki Tiki Tavi.flac:d2265379588a672bef78be5d377001d1
11 - Claira Clairvoyant.flac:59f1066b421186b251ac77a109f01ac7
12 - Roots of Oak.flac:0b40e7fe95b3483a259676f8a08d5dab
13 - Riki Tiki Tavi (2).flac:284e62f9851d186c9778559d033bf93f
14 - Maria Magenta.flac:85a5ec179aa7ed50abc0357b1e8719e7
15 - Cosmic Wheels.flac:5175d5199ecad6c3a970c21c20d79cd9
16 - I Like You.flac:82bdd3200eb723245af3af97b4262e63
17 - Yellow Star.flac:79f58e764a61d7f45d1046333a1ad2d5
18 - Rock and Roll Souljer.flac:0cd893baee3624be2a1dc55d53314d0d
19 - The Quest.flac:b2dcb25a6cd6fe30fa970f6a10a1d3b6
20 - Age of Treason.flac:2d062423a5f9735f6d32d8ee0a54600e
21 - What the Soul Desires.flac:c408bd0657fe0898b73bba3672b39d72
22 - Dark-Eyed Blue Jean Angel.flac:5c1092406afa320f61a1fc51ebe64af8

Epic/Legacy E2K 46986

While by no means a complete retrospective, this two-disc compilation contains a healthy sampling from Donovan's first dozen years as a formidable musical figure. His chameleon-like sensibilities not only adapted to, but likewise defined the '60s folk, pop, acid rock and the scene of swingin' London. As well as hitting some of the more obvious high points, Donovan — who personally oversaw the project — included a couple of unissued demos ("London Town"/"Codine"), alternate versions ("Museum"/"Superlungs"/"Riki Tiki Tavi") and previously unearthed titles ("Breezes Of Patchulie"/"Age Of Treason"/"What The Soul Desires"). The set charts a chronological examination commencing with a handful of the earthy acoustic demos and sides cut for the Pye (U.K.) /Hickory (U.S.A.) label(s) — ultimately yielding Catch The Wind (1965) and Fairytale (1965) as well as over a dozen knock-off titles sporting the exact same material. [Note: Enthusiasts looking for a more thorough overview of the nearly three dozen sides documented during this era are encouraged to investigate the two-CD Summer Day Reflection Songs (2000) collection.]. The remainder of the first volume focuses on the fruitful '66 through '67 era that produced a string of hits ranging from the happy hippy anthems "Sunshine Superman" and "Mellow Yellow" to the decidedly dark and foreboding "Season Of The Witch" and the Mod trendy pop art of "Sunny South Kensington"." Also included are a healthy sampling of album tracks. "The Trip," "Writer In The Sun" and the "Tinker And The Crab" are among the most timeless as his folksier nature resurfaces. The second volume of Troubadour picks up with Donovan at the peak of his popularity with Hurdy Gurdy Man (1968) — which featured the respective talents of Jimmy Page (guitar), John Paul Jones (keyboard/orchestral arrangements) and John Bonham (drums). This was followed by the equally impressive line up that included Jeff Beck (guitar), Ron Wood (bass), Nicky Hopkins (keyboards) as well as Jim Gordon (drums) for Barabajagal (1968). Donovan slowed down as the decade came to a close re-emerging with the understated Open Road (1970) and Cosmic Wheels (1970). Again, he surrounded himself with top-shelf talent such as Cozy Powell (drums) and Chris Spedding (guitar). This produced works such as the quaint and bouncy "Maria Magenta" and the ethereal "I Like You" — which is reminiscent of the Incredible String Band's choral folk leanings. Among the latter standouts are the unreleased tracks "Age Of Treason" and "What The Soul Desires" — both of which were recorded just prior to the Nashville sojourn that resulted in 7-Tease (1974). Until his seminal Epic Recordsdiscs are offered in an expanded and remastered form, Troubadour is as definitive a collection as is available under one title.