What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid

by Donovan

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  • Type: Album
  • Released: 14 May 1965
  • Label: Pye
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 41:29
  • Community rating: 3.51/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Donovan's debut album relies on sparse acoustic guitar and harmonica, aligning closely with the style of the American folk revival. The recording includes his breakthrough single 'Catch the Wind', blending traditional folk structures with observational, politically conscious lyricism.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, acoustic, conscious, minimalistic, protest

Tracklist

  1. Josie (3:25)
  2. Catch the Wind (2:53)
  3. Remember the Alamo (3:02)
  4. Cuttin' Out (2:17)
  5. Car Car (Riding In My Car) (1:29)
  6. Keep On Truckin' (1:47)
  7. Goldwatch Blues (2:30)
  8. To Sing for You (2:42)
  9. You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond (4:01)
  10. Tangerine Puppet (1:49)
  11. Donna Donna (2:54)
  12. Ramblin' Boy (2:31)
  13. Catch the Wind - Single Version with Strings (2:15)
  14. Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do (2:53)
  15. Every Man Has His Chain (2:09)
  16. Colours - Single Version (2:45)

Credits

  • Donovan - primary artist, written-by, arranged by
  • Brian Locking - bass
  • Skip Alan - drums, drums (drum set)
  • Gypsy Dave - kazoo
  • Geoff Stephens - producer
  • Peter Eden - producer
  • Terry Kennedy - producer
  • Woody Guthrie - written-by
  • Mick Softley - written-by
  • Unknown Artist - arranged by
  • Traditional - written-by
  • David Mills - kazoo

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