Donovan - Fairytale (1965) Vinyl LP • Colours

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Vinyl plays with occasional crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Noticeable shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Universal Soldier
2. To Try For The Sun
3. Sunny Goodge Street
4. Colours
5. Circus Of Sour
6. Summer Day Reflection Song
7. Candy Man
8. Jersey Thursday
9. Belated Forgiveness Plea
10. Ballad Of A Crystal Man
11. The Little Tin Soldier
12. Ballad Of Geraldine

About The Record:

Fairytale, by Donovan, is the Scottish folk artist's second album, presenting a refined collection of original acoustic songs that blend introspective poetry, gentle melodies, and subtle hints of early psychedelia, marking his transition from simpler folk roots to a more sophisticated British singer-songwriter style. Standout tracks include the dreamy and uplifting To Try for the Sun, the whimsical Candy Man, the evocative urban snapshot Sunny Goodge Street with its innovative flute and orchestral touches, and the crystalline ballad Colours, a fan-favorite widely praised for its heartfelt simplicity and enduring emotional resonance. The album's historical significance lies in its contribution to the mid-1960s UK folk-pop movement, showcasing Donovan's growing maturity as a lyricist and helping pave the way for the era's introspective and imaginative songwriting. Notably, Colours was released as a single and achieved commercial success by reaching No. 4 on the UK charts, cementing its place as one of Donovan's early signature songs.