Sunshine Superman
by Donovan
- Type: Album
- Released: 26 August 1966
- Label: Epic
- Country: United Kingdom
- Length: 42:57
- Community rating: 3.99/5 from 11 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
'Sunshine Superman' marks a significant artistic evolution for Donovan, moving from traditional folk to a pioneering psychedelic folk-pop sound. The album incorporates a diverse range of instruments, including sitar and harpsichord, creating a rich and eclectic sonic palette. The songs, including the iconic title track, blend mystical, flower-power lyrics with catchy melodies, making it a landmark album of the psychedelic era.
Genres
Descriptors: folk, acoustic, jangly, storytelling, melodic, male-vocals, orchestral
Tracklist
- Sunshine Superman (3:15)
- Legend of a Girl Child Linda (6:50)
- Three King Fishers (3:15)
- Ferris Wheel (4:12)
- Bert's Blues (3:56)
- Season of the Witch (4:53)
- The Trip (4:34)
- Guinevere (3:40)
- The Fat Angel (4:10)
- Celeste (4:08)
Credits
- Bj酶rn Eidsv氓g - primary artist, music by, lyrics by, vocals, acoustic guitar
- Kjell Nupen - artwork [vignetter og farge]
- Geir Holmsen - bass
- J酶rn Berger - crew [sjaff酶r og sjauer]
- Rune Arnesen - drums, percussion
- Eivind Aarset - guitar
- Bengt Egil Hanssen - keyboards, accordion
- Mikkel Schille - mastered by
- Kenneth M. Lewis - mixed by
- Morten Heckmann - photography by
- H氓kon Iversen - producer, mixed by, mastered by
- Ole Petter Berger - technician, accordion
- Rita Eriksen - vocals