Donovan – Donovan's Greatest Hits

Donovan’s Greatest Hits is a 1969 compilation that captures the Scottish singer-songwriter’s most iconic tracks from his mid-to-late 1960s peak. Blending folk, psychedelic pop, and whimsical lyricism, the album includes hits like “Mellow Yellow,” “Sunshine Superman,” “Hurdy Gurdy Man,” and “Season of the Witch.” It also features three singles that had not previously appeared on any album: “Epistle to Dippy,” “There Is a Mountain,” and “Laléna.” Additionally, the compilation presents re-recorded versions of “Catch the Wind” and “Colours,” as the original recordings were unavailable due to licensing issues. These re-recordings feature notable musicians such as Big Jim Sullivan on guitar, John Paul Jones on bass and keyboards, and Clem Cattini on drums .

Reviews

“Donovan’s Greatest Hits is the psychedelic’s equivalent of a nuclear weapon—so much awesomeness in one album should be illegal.” – Return of Rock

“As these songs prove, Donovan and producer Mickie Most could craft irresistible folk-rock and psychedelic pop singles.” – AllMusic

“This was my intro to Donovan's music, and it's an excellent primer. The re-recordings of 'Colours' and 'Catch the Wind' are really nice.” – Discogs user review

“Donovan's Greatest Hits marked the high point of Donovan's popularity in both the United States and United Kingdom.” – Wikipedia

“Donovan’s Greatest Hits is a must-own if for no other reason than pairing 'Season of the Witch' with 'Hurdy Gurdy Man.'” – Return of Rock