I have always loved this song, from the moment I first heard it in 1968. It really is one of the best songs of that era, the Psychedelic Era, and excellently produced and played. The drumming is incredible.
When the truth gets buried deep Beneath a thousand years of sleep Time demands a turnaround And once again the truth is found - Long lost verse from George Harrison
Was lucky enough to catch Donovan play in around 1985 in Ottawa at a theater club with amazing accoustics. He was great to say the least as were his stories and observations between songs. Unforgettable night, thank you Donovan.
Donovan -- vocals, acoustic guitar, tambura Alan Parker -- lead electric guitar & solo* John Paul Jones -- bass and arrangement Clem Cattini -- drums John Bonham -- percussion Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, George Harrison, John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, Pattie Boyd, Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, Ringo Starr, Mia Farrow, Prudence Farrow, & Mike Love -- inspirations & muses (George actually wrote a verse for the tune while they were all in India, but it was cut from the studio version in order to ensure that the song was not overly long for a single) *Although Donovan has declared in several interviews that Jimmy Page played the guitar solo, this is denied by John Paul Jones, Clem Cattini and Jimmy Page himself, who all have said that it was actually Alan Parker. At first, Donovan wanted Jimi Hendrix to play guitar in the song, but he was unavailable, so they contacted Jimmy Page instead. Ultimately, Jimmy wasn't able to make it for the session, so Alan Parker ended up playing the guitar solo.
On Jimmy Page's website, he lists this song as one on which he plays.[14] Engineer Eddie Kramer also cites Jimmy Page as playing on the track, but says that John Bonham did not.[15]In Hannes Rossacher's 2008 documentary Sunshine Superman: The Journey of Donovan, Donovan said that Page was the guitarist; he also asserted that the song ushered in the Celtic rock sound which would lead to Page, Jones, and Bonham forming Led Zeppelin soon afterwards. In Donovan's autobiography, he credited both Page and "Allen Hollsworth" as the "guitar wizards" for the song.[6] However, he also says that "Hollsworth" had played with Blue Mink, which was a band that Alan Parker had played in.[6] In the autobiography, Donovan said that perhaps this session inspired the creation of Led Zeppelin
There is *a lot* of dispute over which members of Led Zeppelin actually played on Hurdy Gurdy Man. The only member of Zep who absolutely participated in the recording was John Paul Jones who both arranged the track and played bass on it. Apparently Jones also booked the session musicians for the recording but to this day can't definitively recall who else played on it. Jones has stated that Clem Cattini played the drums and Alan Parker played the electric guitar, a claim that Cattini and Parker have both confirmed. Jimmy Page has (in the past) taken credit for playing electric guitar on the track but also freely admits that he could be mistaken as he played on literally hundreds of recordings as a session musician in the 60's and can't remember every single song he played on. While it's fun to think that Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones *and* John Bonham all played on Hurdy Gurdy Man the truth is that it was most likely just Jones who played on this popular Donovan recording.
Great song indeed because in those days the Fuzzed guitar ruled!!! This is Donovan’s masterpiece a song that defines the 60’s. The Hurdy Gurdy was also used in this song which is an Arabian stringed instrument. The Beatles were using Sitars in their songs and Rockers were now using Mideastern stringed instruments in their songs. Something that defined the Counterculture Revolution as well, because there won’t be another time like the mid to late 60’s.
Who's here from 'Brittania'? Well, I had already been 'here' before, (the 60s), and when I heard it as the intro to 'Brittania', it kinda threw me off...a historical show with "modern-day" music. But every time I saw Verán on Brittania....weellll, it just started to fit. History depicts this era, the rise of England/Scotland as a Pthe birth of England/S disappearance of a whole legion of Roman soldiers, as bei
Remastered? This song needs to be remixed. The rhythm guitar is way too loud on that great psychedelic guitar solo break. That's always bugged me. Your mileage may vary.
I agree completely! Noticed it also. If I had only the isolated tracks... Or I could have spend some more hours on that specific part maybe. But in my earlier drafts working on that part only, it kept sort of standing out in the wrong direction. Ah well, it will never be totally perfect, right?
@@FigagoMusic Oh sorry friend! I thought this was an official remaster done by the Donovan camp and I was disappointed they didn't bring the lead guitar up in the mix while they had the chance. Your remaster sounds fantastic!
@@the_tone7167 Haha no need for apologies friend! You actually inspired me to search online for songs from the sixties with isolated tracks! And it looks like some are available! Thats way better to work with indeed. So many thanks for your inspiring comment and compliment.
There is *a lot* of dispute over which members of Led Zeppelin actually played on Hurdy Gurdy Man. The only member of Zep who absolutely participated in the recording was John Paul Jones who both arranged the track and played bass on it. Apparently Jones also booked the session musicians for the recording but to this day can't definitively recall who else played on it. Jones has stated that Clem Cattini played the drums and Alan Parker played the electric guitar, a claim that Cattini and Parker have both confirmed. Jimmy Page has (in the past) taken credit for playing electric guitar on the track but also freely admits that he could be mistaken as he played on literally hundreds of recordings as a session musician in the 60's and can't remember every single song he played on. While it's fun to think that Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones *and* John Bonham all played on Hurdy Gurdy Man the truth is that it was most likely just Jones who played on this popular Donovan recording.
HEY KIDS! DOES THE LEAD GUITAR DOUND EELL FAMILIAR? HMMMM? THAT'S MR. JAMES (JIMMY) PAIGE OH,AND OTHER BOYS THAT WENT ON TO FORM A BAND CALLED....... LED ZEPPLIN ....
I really like this kind of rock music from the 60s, it has its own unique atmosphere and zest. It's a pity I couldn't catch those times
Never gets Old...
I liked this song as a kid. Now that I’m 60 I really appreciate it!
63, same here. Us old rockers still got it.
Wait until you get 72 and put on a good set of headphones and then tell me what you think...WOW!!
I'm also 60 they played gems like this on am radio
I have always loved this song, from the moment I first heard it in 1968. It really is one of the best songs of that era, the Psychedelic Era, and excellently produced and played. The drumming is incredible.
He So Great ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the greatest songs of all time. The movie Zodiac is also one of the greatest movies of all time. WOOOOOOOW!
In that moment as this song opened up. It paved the way into a story of insanity
@@bamjozel1 You nailed it
Vanilla Fudge be in the movie too
Really underrated movie. My brother and I have always thought it was great.
When the truth gets buried deep
Beneath a thousand years of sleep
Time demands a turnaround
And once again the truth is found
- Long lost verse from George Harrison
Awakening the hurry gurdy man who comes singing the songs of love
an important cultural signal that still resonates
Great info mate, didn't realise there were so many great musicians involved! 👍
Love the fuzz guitar!
Was lucky enough to catch Donovan play in around 1985 in Ottawa at a theater club with amazing accoustics. He was great to say the least as were his stories and observations between songs. Unforgettable night, thank you Donovan.
Donovan -- vocals, acoustic guitar, tambura
Alan Parker -- lead electric guitar & solo*
John Paul Jones -- bass and arrangement
Clem Cattini -- drums
John Bonham -- percussion
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, George Harrison, John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, Pattie Boyd, Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, Ringo Starr, Mia Farrow, Prudence Farrow, & Mike Love -- inspirations & muses (George actually wrote a verse for the tune while they were all in India, but it was cut from the studio version in order to ensure that the song was not overly long for a single)
*Although Donovan has declared in several interviews that Jimmy Page played the guitar solo, this is denied by John Paul Jones, Clem Cattini and Jimmy Page himself, who all have said that it was actually Alan Parker. At first, Donovan wanted Jimi Hendrix to play guitar in the song, but he was unavailable, so they contacted Jimmy Page instead. Ultimately, Jimmy wasn't able to make it for the session, so Alan Parker ended up playing the guitar solo.
On Jimmy Page's website, he lists this song as one on which he plays.[14] Engineer Eddie Kramer also cites Jimmy Page as playing on the track, but says that John Bonham did not.[15]In Hannes Rossacher's 2008 documentary Sunshine Superman: The Journey of Donovan, Donovan said that Page was the guitarist; he also asserted that the song ushered in the Celtic rock sound which would lead to Page, Jones, and Bonham forming Led Zeppelin soon afterwards. In Donovan's autobiography, he credited both Page and "Allen Hollsworth" as the "guitar wizards" for the song.[6] However, he also says that "Hollsworth" had played with Blue Mink, which was a band that Alan Parker had played in.[6] In the autobiography, Donovan said that perhaps this session inspired the creation of Led Zeppelin
There is *a lot* of dispute over which members of Led Zeppelin actually played on Hurdy Gurdy Man. The only member of Zep who absolutely participated in the recording was John Paul Jones who both arranged the track and played bass on it. Apparently Jones also booked the session musicians for the recording but to this day can't definitively recall who else played on it. Jones has stated that Clem Cattini played the drums and Alan Parker played the electric guitar, a claim that Cattini and Parker have both confirmed. Jimmy Page has (in the past) taken credit for playing electric guitar on the track but also freely admits that he could be mistaken as he played on literally hundreds of recordings as a session musician in the 60's and can't remember every single song he played on. While it's fun to think that Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones *and* John Bonham all played on Hurdy Gurdy Man the truth is that it was most likely just Jones who played on this popular Donovan recording.
@@cynergy4 that would be Allen "Holdsworth"
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@@SoulShines4Music Wow, since 1968, I was under the impression Jeff Beck played the lead guitar ! Never too late to learn different !!
Awesome drumming by Clem Cattini
Or John Bonham?
Nice
Great song indeed because in those days the Fuzzed guitar ruled!!! This is Donovan’s masterpiece a song that defines the 60’s. The Hurdy Gurdy was also used in this song which is an Arabian stringed instrument. The Beatles were using Sitars in their songs and Rockers were now using Mideastern stringed instruments in their songs. Something that defined the Counterculture Revolution as well, because there won’t be another time like the mid to late 60’s.
Sitar is originally from India and is from Indian music.
Middle Eastern music uses different instruments.
sounds GREAT
a classic
Timeless...
Donovan's contribution to Psychedelia.
It does have that sort of earthy, local-yet-distantly removed quality to it. Far out vibe.
Absolute legend.
When he said "singing songs of llloooovvveee"...I really felt that .
It was used very well in the film, “L.I.E”.
A perfect song.
Great song,no doubt about it,one of the top 50 of all time.
John Paul Jones on the arrangement, pre Led Zeppelin.
F_cking genius song.
Donovan was The Zodiac! lol
Just cause you can't prove it doesn't mean it didn't happen ... Watch it Dirty Harry.
Great atmospheric song!
Esta canción debió durar por lo menos cinco minutos
Sounds great
It's great
just a amazing song and the drumming i have it on 45
That's John Bonham!!
I have it on the number six bus occasionally.
Who's here from 'Brittania'? Well, I had already been 'here' before, (the 60s), and when I heard it as the intro to 'Brittania', it kinda threw me off...a historical show with "modern-day" music. But every time I saw Verán on Brittania....weellll, it just started to fit. History depicts this era, the rise of England/Scotland as a
Pthe birth of England/S disappearance of a whole legion of Roman soldiers, as bei
GREAT
This song bring me back in the 70's ..Vietnam..war..blood..all in slow motion
Discharged August 1969 from U.S. Army. Memories
Love it 🤙
THANK YOU for posting this. Awesome stuff. Stay safe & healthy.
Great song to dose to
I hope I'm not the only one who finds this song strangely menacing. Like, I don't think I'd want to meet the Hurdy Gurdy Man after hearing this.
Well, it was used in a movie about a child molester.
2:50 Here come the Roly Poly Maaaan
Big up to Brittania using this for season 1 theme!
Led Donovan
Original audio was MUCH BETTER than this so-called "remastered" version!
this sounds better in stereo
I'M COMING IN DAVE ! No Robert you're not coming in ...
" I am not the Zodiac. And if I was, I certainly wouldn't tell you "
*Good byyyyyye*
Oh man. Sooo much cleaner than the original release. Well done. Is this available for purchase?
Thanks! It just a hobby to remaster classics, so not for sale unfortunately...
"What is the bandwidth on the WiFi? We have much content to stream."
"My oh my, you really do know how to put on a private meeting!"
BAD to the Bone!!!
I was sooo born in THE WRONG TIME!!
Don't forget that Jimmy Page is on lead guitar
❤👈
crikey ! is this Donovan & 🇬🇧 Bonham & Page🇬🇧 ?
Remastered? This song needs to be remixed. The rhythm guitar is way too loud on that great psychedelic guitar solo break. That's always bugged me. Your mileage may vary.
I agree completely! Noticed it also. If I had only the isolated tracks... Or I could have spend some more hours on that specific part maybe. But in my earlier drafts working on that part only, it kept sort of standing out in the wrong direction. Ah well, it will never be totally perfect, right?
@@FigagoMusic Oh sorry friend! I thought this was an official remaster done by the Donovan camp and I was disappointed they didn't bring the lead guitar up in the mix while they had the chance. Your remaster sounds fantastic!
@@the_tone7167 Haha no need for apologies friend! You actually inspired me to search online for songs from the sixties with isolated tracks! And it looks like some are available! Thats way better to work with indeed. So many thanks for your inspiring comment and compliment.
This is the zodiac speaking
roly poly man....
Jimmy Page on lead guitar!
There is *a lot* of dispute over which members of Led Zeppelin actually played on Hurdy Gurdy Man. The only member of Zep who absolutely participated in the recording was John Paul Jones who both arranged the track and played bass on it. Apparently Jones also booked the session musicians for the recording but to this day can't definitively recall who else played on it. Jones has stated that Clem Cattini played the drums and Alan Parker played the electric guitar, a claim that Cattini and Parker have both confirmed. Jimmy Page has (in the past) taken credit for playing electric guitar on the track but also freely admits that he could be mistaken as he played on literally hundreds of recordings as a session musician in the 60's and can't remember every single song he played on. While it's fun to think that Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones *and* John Bonham all played on Hurdy Gurdy Man the truth is that it was most likely just Jones who played on this popular Donovan recording.
Fringe Walter Bishop :-)
Jimmy Page on guitar!❤
Actually its someone else, but I can't remember his name.
Actually it's Alan parker
No, it's not.
@@jltrem yes, he does
@@marcoisraelmagdalenovazque8860 It wasn't even Holdsworth. It was Alan Parker.
ZODIAC brought me here^^
1:44
What’s at 1:44
Jimmy Page on lead guitar
No, it's Alan Parker.
@@mrstratau6513 old rumor
@@taimeuppe6174 No according to JPJ
@@mrstratau6513 I believe it wasn't Jimmy
muffin time
Fringe Black Blotter
Donavan band on this song is ……. hold on to your hat ….. Led Zeppelin . Fact ! 100%
This song is creepy.
So was just about everything in the late 1960's!
Fringe bought me here Walter Bishop
I forgot how strict the butthole surfers covered this song. Sounds very similar! 😅❤
Who’s here after watching the Conjuring trailer
tyler childers
HEY KIDS!
DOES THE LEAD GUITAR DOUND EELL FAMILIAR?
HMMMM?
THAT'S MR. JAMES (JIMMY) PAIGE OH,AND OTHER BOYS THAT WENT ON TO FORM A BAND CALLED.......
LED ZEPPLIN ....
Today is Jimmy Page's 80th birthday! Jan 9th, 1944
But Jimmy didn't play the solo.
Nice