How wonderful to see this performance, .been a Donovan fan for a very long time. . So very nice to hear Jennifer Warnes and Mary Travers from Peter. Paul & Mary on this programme. RIP for all time Mary Travers. ⚘⚘⚘
I'm 72, been a fan all my life, a semi pro musician irish, country, blues, rock n roll etc, but always sang and played his songs. Thanks you sincerely for these videos. Rodge David Kidderminster UK
This is beautiful and I remember seeing this on television during the Summer when I was 7 years old. I was mesmerized and instantly became a fan, my favorite song being “Atlantis”. Thank you so very much for sharing this amazing memory with us. ❤
Fun fact, and verified by Donovan a few years ago: In the verse starting around 6:48 he sings "lassie lay down with lassie, laddie lay down with laddie". You can see Mary shoot him a little glance, and then he shrugs with his left shoulder. That one got by the censors.
With all the debate about Atlantis still ongoing, Donovan got it right first time out. "And if the elders of our time choose to remain blind, let us sing and dance..."
The first four songs appeared in a live record edited in Italy 28-11-1974 called: Donovan (Saar edition Milano). The third song is: Come to me now joy fully.
By those younger, it should be noted that the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was soon canceled after this because of their political stance against Nixon and the Vietnam war, which was in full swing during this period. Donovan was a sort of anti-establishment hippie, folk music musician that was becoming more and more popular during that tumultuous time. I personally had 3 of his albums at that time.
This is truly amazing. I have had the wonderful song that Donovan sang with Mary and Jennifer in my head since watching this performance on the Smothers Brothers show in 1969, but I could never find it again - until I happened upon this link 52 years later! Does anyone know what the title is and if this song appeared on any of Donovan’s albums? (The lyrics were hard to understand then and now.) I can’t thank you enough for posting this.
Two things I've always thought...Mary Travers is better looking than most folk singers and Donovan must be one of life's luckiest bitches,but good luck anyway mate
He was thinking of us in the future, he knew it would be fantastical to play songs only heard once back then, only to resurface 50 years later for all to enjoy. That's real magic us humans can do. Plus he knew playing songs to death kill a good song, we all know that.
No, I think it's Wear Your Love Like Heaven, but creepy in a good way, especially the film. Not nearly as creepy as song from a few years prior that time by different artists.
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Donovan I consider the greatest solo acoustic performer on the planet. His timing is outstanding.
How wonderful to see this performance, .been a Donovan fan for a very long time. . So very nice to hear Jennifer Warnes and Mary Travers from Peter. Paul & Mary on this programme. RIP for all time Mary Travers. ⚘⚘⚘
There are great musicians. There are great poets. There are great entertainers.
Donovan is truly all of the above
Funny, I remember this show like it was yesterday. And it clearly wasn’t. Bless you, Donovan!
I'm 72, been a fan all my life, a semi pro musician irish, country, blues, rock n roll etc, but always sang and played his songs. Thanks you sincerely for these videos. Rodge David Kidderminster UK
This is beautiful and I remember seeing this on television during the Summer when I was 7 years old. I was mesmerized and instantly became a fan, my favorite song being “Atlantis”. Thank you so very much for sharing this amazing memory with us. ❤
- a wonder full performance of great little songs that will last for ever -
Fun fact, and verified by Donovan a few years ago:
In the verse starting around 6:48 he sings "lassie lay down with lassie, laddie lay down with laddie". You can see Mary shoot him a little glance, and then he shrugs with his left shoulder.
That one got by the censors.
He was married and not interested methinks, K
With all the debate about Atlantis still ongoing, Donovan got it right first time out. "And if the elders of our time choose to remain blind, let us sing and dance..."
I think that when you look up “flower power” in the dictionary, you should find a photo of Donovan.
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Donovan is super sweet,,,,,,
That is Mary Travers and Jennifer Warnes!
The first four songs appeared in a live record edited in Italy 28-11-1974 called: Donovan (Saar edition Milano). The third song is: Come to me now joy fully.
By those younger, it should be noted that the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour was soon canceled after this because of their political stance against Nixon and the Vietnam war, which was in full swing during this period. Donovan was a sort of anti-establishment hippie, folk music musician that was becoming more and more popular during that tumultuous time. I personally had 3 of his albums at that time.
This is amazing. Thanks for posting.
HAIL ATLANTIS
That is Jennifer Warnes...right? Years later had a hit with "Right Time of the Night". (1976?) plus "Love Lifts Us Up" Joe Cocker duet. Same girl?
Yes, that is Jennifer Warnes. Great singer. Paying dues here with Mary Travers. Well done.
that was a real treat, thanks for the post ,zietgiesty maan...
This is truly amazing. I have had the wonderful song that Donovan sang with Mary and Jennifer in my head since watching this performance on the Smothers Brothers show in 1969, but I could never find it again - until I happened upon this link 52 years later! Does anyone know what the title is and if this song appeared on any of Donovan’s albums? (The lyrics were hard to understand then and now.) I can’t thank you enough for posting this.
The song is generally called "To Love Me" and has never been officially released. This performance of it can be found on the Reedy River Bootleg.
It just means lay down boy and girl ie time to go to sleep. It’s Scottish vernacular and I’m Scottish and lay doon every night about 12.30 pm.
For a second I thought it said it was posted in 1969 . Sorry I was only just having a laugh 😆
wow
I JUST REALISED THAT IS MARY TRAVERS WTH…I ALWAYS LISTEN TO THIS. BUT OMG THATS MARY FROM PETER PAUL AND MARY
was the first song ever put on an album?
I think not
2:08
3:36
5:17
7:19
WHAT ARE THESE SONGS CALLED?!!!
please read the video description under the video there are the songs that are in the video
@@devinb.8682 Didn't see that, thanks man
Oldies
Two things I've always thought...Mary Travers is better looking than most folk singers and Donovan must be one of life's luckiest bitches,but good luck anyway mate
Why did he always do such weak and weird songs live, ones he never even bothered to record? Donovan always sabotaged himself.
The Atlantis song was a recorded hit
He was thinking of us in the future, he knew it would be fantastical to play songs only heard once back then, only to resurface 50 years later for all to enjoy. That's real magic us humans can do.
Plus he knew playing songs to death kill a good song, we all know that.
Hurdy Gurdy Man might be the creepiest song ever recorded! 😟
Let me know if you agree.
No, I think it's Wear Your Love Like Heaven, but creepy in a good way, especially the film. Not nearly as creepy as song from a few years prior that time by different artists.