This is so beautiful--takes me to an ethereal place--as another comment said: So hypnotic and haunting. One doesn't need pot to appreciate this to the fullest.
Not to mention, Donovan doesn't even have to employ it in this song, but his thumb in his finger style guitar playing is just downright unbelievable :)
I'm astonished, I've loved this song for 40 years, since Kate Bush covered it as the B-side to her hit Sat In Your Lap. I was always aware it was a Donovan cover but never checked it out till tonight, 40 years later, to find such a gorgeous rendition, and in a film I saw as well, more than 40 years ago, nearer 50 probably. I never realised it was in If It's Tuesday This Must Be Belgium. Wonderful.
@sophiapangloss2149 Kate said Donovan came into the studio and provided some backing vocals. She was tickled pink. In an interview, when asked about cover versions of his music, Kate was the first artist he mentioned.
I always found this song both beautiful and creepy. A question i always have though, he does not seem to be a regular swan, and she does not seem to be a regular girl. I think the swan realizes he is one of the fairy folk, and over time, he brings the girl to realize that she is one of them too. Once she comes to that awareness, she is able to transform. Such amazing songwriting. Donovan was the first music that really gave me something to hold onto and relate to as a young child.
Donovan was asked and explained what was going on in his head when he sang his songs, like LOTRR for us, which was "I know....you want to hear....THIS". No foolin'!
I feel like I'm right there. Sitting among the beautiful people and sounds. I can smell the candles and incense and smoke and patchouli. I wanna go back ...
This song was hidden from the Bard's albums, and covered instead by Mary Hopkin. Donovan and Paul spent time in the studio together in this era. Imagine what a trio Mary, Paul, and Donovan would have made. "Voyage of the Moon" was another hidden gem covered by Mary.
@@theeasybeats5913 He also later appeared on the 1981 Kate Bush cover. Apparently in an interview, when asked about covers, Kate's was the first he mentioned.
Sir Bob, keep in mind that pot back in that say was not nearly as THC saturated as it is now. I have never been much of a pot smoker, but literally, i cannot smoke the stuff that is in the market these days, because it is so potent it feels like a narcotic. It puts me in a bad place where i no longer feel in control of my mind or body.
Not overkill. This is all authentic and how things were. What's overkill is the commercialism and blaring horns of today attempting to create a viable experience.
Preferred early Marc bolan to donavon. Bolan could put an effect on the hippy trippy Tolkien thing that's stopped it being self indulgent. An hour of donavon is like being medicated.
@@budahbaba7856 "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium" (1969) directed by Mel Stuart, who would later direct "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971).
Donovan is a musical genius. A parallel dimensional soul.
Remember he was making music in the late sixties, they had a little parallel dimensional help in those days if you catch my drift
people chilling in a room together, passing around a joint. just listening to donovan. this is my idea of fun.
This is so beautiful--takes me to an ethereal place--as another comment said: So hypnotic and haunting. One doesn't need pot to appreciate this to the fullest.
One of Donovan's greatest...
from the soundtrack to If it's Tuesday this must be Belgium. Genius.
1969- I was 14 and in love with Donovan.
Genuis chord change so hypnotic and haunting!
Not to mention, Donovan doesn't even have to employ it in this song, but his thumb in his finger style guitar playing is just downright unbelievable :)
Lordy!
Been convinced for 50 years that he's of the fay folk, a woodland spirit.
Wow, so cool to see a high def Donovan playing at the height of his powers.
My favourite song my Donovan, it’s truly beautiful!
Diamond soul, infinite... like a heavenly fountain
This song is haunted and suddenly you too are in love with a swan
I'll buy that! 😊
I'm astonished, I've loved this song for 40 years, since Kate Bush covered it as the B-side to her hit Sat In Your Lap. I was always aware it was a Donovan cover but never checked it out till tonight, 40 years later, to find such a gorgeous rendition, and in a film I saw as well, more than 40 years ago, nearer 50 probably. I never realised it was in If It's Tuesday This Must Be Belgium. Wonderful.
@sophiapangloss2149 Kate said Donovan came into the studio and provided some backing vocals. She was tickled pink. In an interview, when asked about cover versions of his music, Kate was the first artist he mentioned.
And what a great movie that is! 😊
check out the Mary Hopkins version with Paul McCartney on guitar from 1969
If you haven't already, listen to his studio recording.
Quite extraordinary and intense in a tranquil sort of way.
I always found this song both beautiful and creepy. A question i always have though, he does not seem to be a regular swan, and she does not seem to be a regular girl. I think the swan realizes he is one of the fairy folk, and over time, he brings the girl to realize that she is one of them too. Once she comes to that awareness, she is able to transform. Such amazing songwriting. Donovan was the first music that really gave me something to hold onto and relate to as a young child.
Amazing. Now I must see this film again.
Loved this film - it's up on RUclips. Very romantic and evocative of 1969.
Donovan was asked and explained what was going on in his head when he sang his songs, like LOTRR for us, which was "I know....you want to hear....THIS". No foolin'!
I feel like I'm right there. Sitting among the beautiful people and sounds. I can smell the candles and incense and smoke and patchouli. I wanna go back ...
And that joint they are passing ;)
@@keelyharra-shepard7079 More like a cheap cigarette they are trying to pass off as a joint ;)
They could be passing a regular cigarette I guess!
Love the Mary Hopkin cover too.
This song was hidden from the Bard's albums, and covered instead by Mary Hopkin. Donovan and Paul spent time in the studio together in this era. Imagine what a trio Mary, Paul, and Donovan would have made. "Voyage of the Moon" was another hidden gem covered by Mary.
Lord of the Reedy River is actually on "HMS Donovan", his album from 1971. And yes, what a trio they would have been.
Mary Hopkin had one of the most beautiful female voices I've ever heard.
Pure Spirit and Deep Beauty.... we have no one today wit this Eloquence.
There is nothing today
Kamala Harris?
UH NO. She has the exact OPPOSITE
Gracias Steven Wilson por el gran aporte en Cover version , excelentes joyas.
Beautiful
Magickal mystical man lived him all my life 🧚♂️💜🧚♂️
Kate Bush brought me here. She released it as a b-side in the early 80's, don't know what the single was now.
Sat in Your Lap it was.
@paulwhitby4752 Kate said Donovan came into the studio and provided some backing vocals.
wow , what a post , thanks
If this is present, people probably be sitting on their mobile phones or Instagram shit.
on était beaux à cette époque...vraiment ! :)
Salut ! Moins flippés surtout...quelques substances aidant..
Belle reprise de Steven Wilson également... à écouter !!
tu as raison
I prefer the sweet Mary Hopkin's version. But Donovan's also sounds great! I'm glad he's one of my Folk idols.
Donovan played on that version
@@theeasybeats5913 He also later appeared on the 1981 Kate Bush cover. Apparently in an interview, when asked about covers, Kate's was the first he mentioned.
Best scene, I love this song
Wow, love that footage.
Maravilloso ❤
This song sounds pulled out straight out from a pleasure dome
beautiful, simply beautiful
He'd very touching and very loving ❤️❣️
Iove him very much!!!
🎉 ha,ha,ha🎉
Stunning
so apart from everything else, so warm, so deep
Te amo :(
Poster of Che, psychedelic painting and spliffs passed freely. This is overkill.
Sir Bob, keep in mind that pot back in that say was not nearly as THC saturated as it is now. I have never been much of a pot smoker, but literally, i cannot smoke the stuff that is in the market these days, because it is so potent it feels like a narcotic. It puts me in a bad place where i no longer feel in control of my mind or body.
Not overkill. This is all authentic and how things were. What's overkill is the commercialism and blaring horns of today attempting to create a viable experience.
I think the swan is Donovan.
Feel like I've been smoking some old-school bush dope, just listening to this.
Preferred early Marc bolan to donavon. Bolan could put an effect on the hippy trippy Tolkien thing that's stopped it being self indulgent. An hour of donavon is like being medicated.
1:40 Move over Donovan, it's Che's turn!
He is a hobbit troubadour and no one can convince me otherwise.
Yooo! Donavan got me wet
A beautiful song from a bizarre and dismal film.
Jeff, what film was this performance taken from?
@@budahbaba7856 "If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium" (1969) directed by Mel Stuart, who would later direct "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" (1971).
@@borbetomagus awesome! TY so much for the reply! :)