Fairytale

by Donovan

Fairytale cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 October 1965
  • Label: Pye
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 52:52
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Donovan's sophomore album expands upon his acoustic folk foundation by introducing subtle jazz-inflected rhythms and string accompaniment. The lyrical focus shifts from traditional protest songs toward introspective, pastoral observations and early countercultural themes.

Genres

Descriptors: Acoustic, Folk, acoustic, minimalistic, melodic, conscious

Tracklist

  1. Colours (2:44)
  2. To Try For The Sun (3:37)
  3. Sunny Goodge Street (2:54)
  4. Oh Deed I Do (2:05)
  5. Circus Of Sour (1:49)
  6. Summer Day Reflection Song (2:10)
  7. Candy Man (3:25)
  8. Jersey Thursday (2:11)
  9. Belated Forgiveness Plea (2:54)
  10. Ballad Of A Crystal Man (3:50)
  11. Little Tin Soldier (2:58)
  12. Ballad Of Geraldine (4:38)
  13. Universal Soldier (2:11)
  14. Ballad Of A Crystal Man - 'Universal Soldier' EP Version (3:14)
  15. The War Drags On (3:40)
  16. Do You Hear Me Now (1:47)
  17. Turquoise (3:28)
  18. Hey Gyp (Dig The Slowness) (3:09)

Credits

  • Donovan - primary artist, vocals, guitar [six string guitar], harmonica, written-by, arranged by
  • Howard Barrow - lacquer cut by
  • Jack Pia - photography by [photograph by]
  • Geoff Stephens - producer [produced by]
  • Peter Eden - producer [produced by]
  • Terry Kennedy - producer [produced by], arranged by, music director [musical direction]
  • Bert Jansch - written-by
  • Paul Bernath - written-by
  • Shawn Phillips - twelve-string guitar, written-by

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