The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years

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The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years
Compilation album by Donovan
Released	July 23, 2002
Recorded	1965-1966
Genre	folk
Label	Sanctuary Records
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The Very Best of Donovan: The Early Years is a compilation album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released on July 23, 2002 (Sanctuary 81184).

[edit] History

After releasing all of Donovan's 1965 Pye Records recordings on the two disc Summer Day Reflection Songs, Sanctuary Records issued a one disc version featuring the best known songs. In addition, Sanctuary secured the right to release the compilation with two of Donovan's Epic Records songs, "Sunshine Superman" and "Mellow Yellow".

[edit] Track listing

All tracks by Donovan Leitch.

[edit] Track listing

All tracks by Donovan Leitch, except where noted.

1. "Catch the Wind" – 2:17
2. "Josie" – 3:26
3. "Colours" – 2:46
4. "Remember the Alamo" (Jane Bowers) – 3:04
5. "Universal Soldier" (Buffy Sainte-Marie) – 2:14
6. "Gold Watch Blues" (Mick Softley) – 2:32
7. "Mellow Yellow" – 3:42
8. "To Try for the Sun" – 3:39
9. "Summer Day Reflection Song" – 2:08
10. "Sunshine Superman" – 4:34
11. "Sunny Goodge Street" – 2:57
12. "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" – 3:10
13. "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" (traditional; arranged by Donovan Leitch) – 4:03
14. "Turquoise" – 3:28