Members of Led Zeppelin helped create Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” in the studio. The tune paved the way for a lot of the band’s later work. Donovan himself argued that Jimmy Page’s contributions to “Hurdy Gurdy Man” changed rock music.
Why Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page worked on Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’
Donovan is a singer known for two types of songs: folk tunes and psychedelic experiments. His folk tunes include “Catch the Wind,” “Colors,” and “There Is a Mountain,” while his psychedelic jams include “Sunshine Superman,” “Atlantis,” and “Mellow Yellow.” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” an early heavy metal song, was an uncharacteristic release for him. It sounds the way it does thanks to help from members of Led Zeppelin.
During a 2008 interview with Uncut, Donovan discussed the origin of “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” “Many people have said over the years how important that session of John Paul Jones,...
Why Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page worked on Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’
Donovan is a singer known for two types of songs: folk tunes and psychedelic experiments. His folk tunes include “Catch the Wind,” “Colors,” and “There Is a Mountain,” while his psychedelic jams include “Sunshine Superman,” “Atlantis,” and “Mellow Yellow.” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” an early heavy metal song, was an uncharacteristic release for him. It sounds the way it does thanks to help from members of Led Zeppelin.
During a 2008 interview with Uncut, Donovan discussed the origin of “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” “Many people have said over the years how important that session of John Paul Jones,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Mellow Yellow” by Donovan is the most beloved 1960s song with the word “yellow” in the title that wasn’t released by The Beatles. During an interview, the “Atlantis” singer opined that his catalog was a lot more diverse than The Beatles’, to the point where he sounded like a completely different artist from song to song. Donovan also said something about his background made him similar to George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney. While “Mellow Yellow” might be one of the most unusual hits of the period, it wouldn’t be the same without a little help from Paul.
Donovan said ‘Mellow Yellow’ and ‘Barabajagal’ were more original than any Beatles songs
During a 2016 interview with Best Classic Bands, a reporter asked Donovan why “Mellow Yellow” was so different from the rest of his catalog. “Why were they all so different?” he replied. “I displayed more of the painterly,...
Donovan said ‘Mellow Yellow’ and ‘Barabajagal’ were more original than any Beatles songs
During a 2016 interview with Best Classic Bands, a reporter asked Donovan why “Mellow Yellow” was so different from the rest of his catalog. “Why were they all so different?” he replied. “I displayed more of the painterly,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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The lyrics George Harrison wrote for Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” are philosophical. Donovan was a big fan of them. Donovan’s “Hurd Gurdy Man” became a top 10 hit in the United States and the United Kingdom. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney | Express / Stringer
George Harrison wrote a verse for Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” Donovan revealed why George’s lyrics weren’t used in the final song. In addition, he said the tune might’ve been inspired by The Beatles’ spiritual guru.
George Harrison’s lyrics for Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ were cut for time
During a 2020 interview with American Songwriter, Donovan discussed George’s nixed contribution to “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” “There is a missing verse that George Harrison wrote: ‘When truth gets buried deep/Beneath a thousand years of sleep/Time demands a turn-around/And once again the truth is found.'”
“I didn’t record [this verse],” Donovan added.
The lyrics George Harrison wrote for Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man” are philosophical. Donovan was a big fan of them. Donovan’s “Hurd Gurdy Man” became a top 10 hit in the United States and the United Kingdom. George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Paul McCartney | Express / Stringer
George Harrison wrote a verse for Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” Donovan revealed why George’s lyrics weren’t used in the final song. In addition, he said the tune might’ve been inspired by The Beatles’ spiritual guru.
George Harrison’s lyrics for Donovan’s ‘Hurdy Gurdy Man’ were cut for time
During a 2020 interview with American Songwriter, Donovan discussed George’s nixed contribution to “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” “There is a missing verse that George Harrison wrote: ‘When truth gets buried deep/Beneath a thousand years of sleep/Time demands a turn-around/And once again the truth is found.'”
“I didn’t record [this verse],” Donovan added.
- 6/11/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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The lyrics of The Beatles’ “Michelle” inspired Donovan’s “Jennifer Juniper.” Donovan discussed what he thought of the song many decades after he wrote it. The tune was popular in the United States and the United Kingdom. Donovan | David Redfern / Staff
The Beatles‘ “Michelle” inspired Donovan’s “Jennifer Juniper.” Notably, the two songs have some lyrical similarities. During an interview, Donovan discussed how his friends reacted to “Jennifer Juniper.”
The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’ inspired Donovan to write French lyrics for ‘Jennifer Juniper’
During a 2016 interview with Songfacts, Donovan was asked why some of the lyrics of “Jennifer Juniper” are in French. “Hey, I’ve got to try my hand!” he replied. “Like my pals The Beatles with ‘Michelle.'” For context, “Michelle’ makes heavy use of the French language.
Subsequently, Donovan discussed the reception of “Jennifer Juniper.” “After I tried it, I asked my French pals what they thought of my French verse,...
The lyrics of The Beatles’ “Michelle” inspired Donovan’s “Jennifer Juniper.” Donovan discussed what he thought of the song many decades after he wrote it. The tune was popular in the United States and the United Kingdom. Donovan | David Redfern / Staff
The Beatles‘ “Michelle” inspired Donovan’s “Jennifer Juniper.” Notably, the two songs have some lyrical similarities. During an interview, Donovan discussed how his friends reacted to “Jennifer Juniper.”
The Beatles’ ‘Michelle’ inspired Donovan to write French lyrics for ‘Jennifer Juniper’
During a 2016 interview with Songfacts, Donovan was asked why some of the lyrics of “Jennifer Juniper” are in French. “Hey, I’ve got to try my hand!” he replied. “Like my pals The Beatles with ‘Michelle.'” For context, “Michelle’ makes heavy use of the French language.
Subsequently, Donovan discussed the reception of “Jennifer Juniper.” “After I tried it, I asked my French pals what they thought of my French verse,...
- 6/3/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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