Donovan in Concert (1968 album)
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Donovan in Concert is the sixth album
from Scottish
singer-songwriter
Donovan
, and the first live album
of his career. It was recorded in the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California
on September 23, 1967. It was released in the United States
in August 1968 (Epic Records
BN 26386 (stereo)) and in the United Kingdom
in September 1968 (Pye Records
NPL 18237 (monaural) / NSPL 18237 (stereo)). The album reached #18 on the U.S. charts.
was recorded in September 1967, several months before Donovan released A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
, and the concert included several songs that would not have been widely known to a US audience, including some which were UK single b-sides
. "Poor Cow" is introduced by Donovan as "Poor Love", its original title, which was changed when the song appeared in the film Poor Cow
. It retained that title when released as the b-side to "Jennifer Juniper
" in February of 1968.
The music at the concert was much more subdued than Donovan's singles of the time, and Donovan was backed by the core group of musicians who had recorded with him on his previous albums including flautist Harold McNair
and percussionist Tony Carr
. They play many genres of music, from folk to jazz. The concert was introduced by an unnamed announcer, who then hands the proceedings to Donovan's father Donald Leitch.
Following is a list detailing the releases of the studio versions of each song. Songs that were unreleased at the time of the concert are noted with an asterisk (*):
Album
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from Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Donovan
Donovan
Donovan Donovan Donovan (born Donovan Philips Leitch (born 10 May 1946) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. Emerging from the British folk scene, he developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music...
, and the first live album
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
of his career. It was recorded in the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California
California
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on September 23, 1967. It was released in the United States
United States
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in August 1968 (Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
BN 26386 (stereo)) and in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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in September 1968 (Pye Records
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
NPL 18237 (monaural) / NSPL 18237 (stereo)). The album reached #18 on the U.S. charts.
History
This concertConcert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
was recorded in September 1967, several months before Donovan released A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
A Gift from a Flower to a Garden
A Gift from a Flower to a Garden is the fifth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan, and marks the first double album of his career and one of the first box sets in rock music...
, and the concert included several songs that would not have been widely known to a US audience, including some which were UK single b-sides
B-Sides
B-Sides is an iTunes-exclusive album from the Coventry Trio The Enemy, consisting of ten songs that were B-sides to the single releases from their debut album We'll Live and Die in These Towns.-Track list:#Fear Killed the Youth of Our Nation...
. "Poor Cow" is introduced by Donovan as "Poor Love", its original title, which was changed when the song appeared in the film Poor Cow
Poor Cow
Poor Cow is a 1967 British drama film directed by Ken Loach, based on Nell Dunn's novel of the same name.Although Malcolm McDowell is listed in the credits on the commercial release of the film, the scenes in which he appeared were deleted....
. It retained that title when released as the b-side to "Jennifer Juniper
Jennifer Juniper
"Jennifer Juniper" is a song and single by Donovan, released in 1968. It charted in the UK and USA. It was written about Jenny Boyd, sister of Pattie Boyd, while they were all with The Beatles in Rishikesh. She married Mick Fleetwood and was, at one time, the sister-in-law of George Harrison and,...
" in February of 1968.
The music at the concert was much more subdued than Donovan's singles of the time, and Donovan was backed by the core group of musicians who had recorded with him on his previous albums including flautist Harold McNair
Harold McNair
Harold McNair was a renowned saxophonist and flautist.-Background:...
and percussionist Tony Carr
Tony Carr
Anthony Carr MBE is an English sports coach, the current Director of Youth Development at the West Ham United football club's youth academy and is recognised as one of the most influential figures in English football. A former graduate of the academy himself, whose footballing career was cut short...
. They play many genres of music, from folk to jazz. The concert was introduced by an unnamed announcer, who then hands the proceedings to Donovan's father Donald Leitch.
Following is a list detailing the releases of the studio versions of each song. Songs that were unreleased at the time of the concert are noted with an asterisk (*):
- "Isle of Islay"* (from A Gift from a Flower to a GardenA Gift from a Flower to a GardenA Gift from a Flower to a Garden is the fifth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan, and marks the first double album of his career and one of the first box sets in rock music...
, released December 1967) - "Young Girl Blues" (from Mellow YellowMellow Yellow (album)Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United States in March 1967 Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United States in March 1967 Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from...
, released March 1967) - "There Is a MountainThere Is a Mountain"There is a Mountain" is a song and single by Donovan, released in 1967. It charted in the USA and UK .Featured musicians are Donovan , Tony Carr on percussion, Harold McNair on flute and arrangement and Danny Thompson on bass.Chart positions: # 11 , # 9 , # 11 , # 8 The Allman...
" (single, released August 1967) - "Poor CowPoor CowPoor Cow is a 1967 British drama film directed by Ken Loach, based on Nell Dunn's novel of the same name.Although Malcolm McDowell is listed in the credits on the commercial release of the film, the scenes in which he appeared were deleted....
"* (b-side of "Jennifer JuniperJennifer Juniper"Jennifer Juniper" is a song and single by Donovan, released in 1968. It charted in the UK and USA. It was written about Jenny Boyd, sister of Pattie Boyd, while they were all with The Beatles in Rishikesh. She married Mick Fleetwood and was, at one time, the sister-in-law of George Harrison and,...
" single, released February 1968) - "Celeste" (from Sunshine SupermanSunshine Superman"Sunshine Superman" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. The "Sunshine Superman" single was released in the United States through Epic Records in July 1966, but due to a contractual dispute the United Kingdom release was delayed until December 1966, where it...
, released September 1966) - "The Fat Angel" (from Sunshine Superman, released September 1966)
- "Guinevere" (from Sunshine Superman, released September 1966
- "Widow with Shawl (A Portrait)"" (from A Gift from a Flower to a GardenA Gift from a Flower to a GardenA Gift from a Flower to a Garden is the fifth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan, and marks the first double album of his career and one of the first box sets in rock music...
, released December 1967) - "Preachin' Love" (b-side of "Mellow YellowMellow Yellow"Mellow Yellow" is a song and single release by Donovan. It reached #2 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. in 1966 and #8 in the UK in early 1967....
" single, released October 1966) - "The Lullaby of Spring"* (from A Gift from a Flower to a Garden, released December 1967)
- "Writer in the Sun" (from Mellow YellowMellow Yellow (album)Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United States in March 1967 Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United States in March 1967 Mellow Yellow is the fourth album from...
, released March 1967) - "Pebble and the Man"* (released as "Happiness Runs" on BarabajagalBarabajagal"Barabajagal" is a song by Donovan released by Donovan in 1969. It was later used as title track to the album Barabajagal. The instrumentation is provided by the Jeff Beck Group....
, August 11, 1969) - "Rules and Regulations"* (no studio version released except a demo tape)
- "Mellow YellowMellow Yellow"Mellow Yellow" is a song and single release by Donovan. It reached #2 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. in 1966 and #8 in the UK in early 1967....
" (single, released October 1966)
Reissues
- On February 15, 2002, Beat Goes On Records reissued Donovan In Concert' (BGOCD 90) on compact discCompact DiscThe Compact Disc is an optical disc used to store digital data. It was originally developed to store and playback sound recordings exclusively, but later expanded to encompass data storage , write-once audio and data storage , rewritable media , Video Compact Discs , Super Video Compact Discs ,...
in the UK. - In 2006 EMIEMIThe EMI Group, also known as EMI Music or simply EMI, is a multinational music company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the fourth-largest business group and family of record labels in the recording industry and one of the "big four" record companies. EMI Group also has a major...
reissued a 2cd remastered version of the album Donovan In Concert-The Complete 1967 Anaheim Show (094635410020) in the UK.
Side one
All tracks by Donovan Leitch.- "Isle of Islay" – 4:21
- "Young Girl Blues" – 6:09
- "There Is a Mountain" – 3:04
- "Poor Cow" – 3:28
- "Celeste" – 5:15
- "The Fat Angel" – 3:24
- "Guinevere" – 2:42
Side two
- "Widow with Shawl (A Portrait)" – 3:34
- "Preachin' Love" – 5:03
- "The Lullaby of Spring" – 3:08
- "Writer in the Sun" – 4:30
- "Pebble and the Man" – 3:10
- "Rules and Regulations" – 2:54
- "Mellow Yellow" – 4:18
Personnel
- Donovan – Guitar, Harmonica, Vocals
- Tony Carr – Percussion
- Harold McNairHarold McNairHarold McNair was a renowned saxophonist and flautist.-Background:...
– Flute