It also features an Indian influence with the use of a tambura, a gift to Donovan from George Harrison, who also helped write the lyrics. The song may have been influenced by "Green Circles", a psychedelic 1967 song by Small Faces.

Jun 11, 2023 · George Harrison wrote a verse for Donovan’s “Hurdy Gurdy Man.” Donovan revealed why George’s lyrics weren’t used in the final song. In addition, he said the tune might’ve been inspired...

Donovan performing Hurdy Gurdy Man with a special verse that George Harrison had written for the song that never had been recorded.

Groovy Donovan, fave of mine Anytime..

Groovy fave of mine Anytime..

May 20, 2006 · Donovan's friend George Harrison wrote another verse for this song, but it was never recorded. Here is that verse: When truth gets very deep Beneath a thousand years of sleep Time demands a turn around And once again the truth is found Awakening the Hurdy Gurdy Man Who comes singing the songs of love Here come the Hurdy Gurdy Man

Apr 17, 2024 · George Harrison especially played a role as he helped out with lyrics and gifted the musician a tambura, an Indian instrument that massively shaped the sound of the piece. Then there are the Small Faces, a band that Donovan had also recently befriended.

Mar 10, 2020 · Written, recorded and released in 1968, “Hurdy Gurdy Man” resounds with a timeless, slow-simmering power even now. It’s there both in the song itself, as well as Donovan’s shimmering...

The Hurdy Gurdy Man is the sixth studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in North America in October 1968 on Epic Records , but not in the UK due to a continuing contractual dispute that also prevented Sunshine Superman (1966) and Mellow Yellow (1967) from being released there.

Apr 25, 2021 · The rest of The Hurdy Gurdy Man was recorded in April 1968, after he visited Rishikesh, India to study under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. John Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, George Harrison, Pattie Boyd, Paul McCartney, Jane Asher, Mia Farrow, Prudence Farrow, and Mike Love were there as well.