Donovan (the B Side)
Donovan answers audience questions about his 1966 album, 'Sunshine Superman'. With John Wilson. From 2016.
Following on from the A-side of this two-part programme, the audience ask Donovan questions about his 1966 album Sunshine Superman.
According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it 'ignited the psychedelic revolution virtually single-handedly' when it was released in the summer of 1966.
Series in which leading performers and songwriters talk about the album that made them or changed them.
With John Wilson at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's iconic Maida Vale Studios in London.
Donovan also performs exclusive live acoustic versions of some of the key tracks from the album.
Producer: Claire Walker
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in January 2016.
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