Paul McCartney and Donovan - 1968, 1969

[jguterman]

Blackbird 02:30

[njriley55]

I hope everyone realizes that Heather song is for Paul's daughter. Many many years later he did release a different song called Heather, but for she who shall remain nameless (HM).

[dexydonovanroger]

donovan was such an influence on paul and john........they used to try and hide the chords they were playing from each other.......donovan was also a huge influence on british music.......KNIGHTHOOD.

[Friedenspfeife321]

Thanks a lot for uploading! =)

[SuperSpooky999]

Loved Donovan. Some of his obsure work is really good. There was this one double CD that came in a box, and it had NO hit songs on it, just basically him and guitar. It had the song "Tinker & The Crab" on it. Very cool stuff.

[roxydog2004]

@SuperSpooky999 Sunshine Superman is a favorite of mine

[MrDemonkin6661]

Sounds like they are all there. or hes talking to one of them, and the other one was like really quiet. idk man.

[chgojack1]

Awesome clip, thank you! Anybody know if its true about Paul singing in the background of Atlantis? Anybody think there is something fishy about John Lennon's assassination?

[residentevlidead]

@chgojack1 yes

[4FabBEATLES]

@chgojack1 there's not proof Paul sang on Atlantis. he's not listed in the liner credits, and even so, it was recorded 1968 which was a year Paul mostly stayed at his farm in Scotland- so I doubt he'd go halfway across he world to La just to record one song. It's probably just a rumour to get people to listen to/buy the album or song.

[chgojack1]

@4FabBEATLES I have to respectfully disagree with you. I'm sure if you do a little research, you will find that Paul was one of the back up singers for the song, Atlantis :)

[4FabBEATLES]

@chgojack1 it's possible that Paul sang backing on Atlantis, but not 100% guaranteed or proven . lets put it that way. there are alot of rumor, but not physical proof since Paul never said anything even in =his authorized biography and hes not credited anywhere on the album liner notes. its just one of those uncertain mysteries

[TheZepmeister]

I believe Donovan was the one who showed John Lennon how to do Travis style picking which he used on Dear Prudence and Julia.He woulda made a cool 5th Beatle:)

[rockyraaacoon]

This is awesome! Do you know if any of these songs were used in Donovan's album?

I know "Blackbird" and "Heather" are Paul's and they appeared in White Album and a solo one he had...

[grantmcasey]

where did you get the postcard sessions from? can I get a download link

[DavelovesRealMusic]

I love that RINGO WANTED NO PART OF THIS "INNER lIGHT "EXPAND THE MIND":: STUFF AND WENT HOME AND WROTE \OCTOPUS GARDEN lol (i THINK HE WROTE THAT ACTUALLY before THE MAHARISHI TRIP)

[residentevlidead]

I hope they re record this somedaY! 

[StringRamblerBale]

now therez a keeper .... piece of peace&=)

[martipin12]

nobody know how to play Heather( this, no the one Paul writes for Heather Mills

[Tashiluvschaos]

this is real kool. I love Paul mcCartney, and Donovan is  really kool too

[drbrookman]

Okay...I suppose I could copy the audio here somehow....I've never heard of this in all my years as a Beatle freak. I love Donovan, possibly the most misunderstood figure of the 60's. Fantastically diverse writer and performer.

[chgojack1]

@drbrookman I so agree, great comment! I once read Paul was singing in the background for Atlantis.

[dexydonovanroger]

@chgojack1 DON WROTE A LINE FOR A BEATLES SONG.....SKY OF BLUE SEA OF GREEN........

[misslovealways]

My names Heather :D this just kinda made my day.

[whatsbeendone]

very interesting

thank you

[pattycrowe]

Wonderful! Thank you for posting.

[MuskateerGripWeed]

John picked up the style from donovan and wrote Dear Prudence, Paul picked up donovans style and wrote this....ha ha ha .

[MaharishiMahaYogi]

Donovan, Isn't that the dude that was mad about safron?

[fmita]

Nope.. He was mad about me!

[fmita]

I stand corrected ... I must have been influenced by hose electrical bananas...

[jocknyono]

dorkovan! whatever happened to him?

[Vincecouk]

Donovan is such a dork.

[Planktontwo]

shut up. MANY people adored his work. Besides, if he was a dork, why is he hanging out with Sir Paul?

[Vincecouk]

I was referring to him in this clip. He sounds one.

[friendlier]

...says a fellow who thinks Thom Yorke a genius.

[Vincecouk]

You say that as if there's something odd about that. I have no shame in thinking he were a genius. Nor thinking Donovan sounds a tit here. ;)

[miloarrow]

best part are the moments of collaboration

[miloarrow]

classic jam..the moments between priceless

[twinoak170]

There's a good Guru.

[annia316]

my favourite is heather

[DavidCKendall]

This is fantastic! Thank U Very much!

[Livender]

wow, amazingly rare...great!

[OhmeohmyLnx]

These recordings and more from this recording session are on a rare beatles bootleg called "No. 3 Abbey Road NW8" You can find it on demonoid in FLAC.

[gorillazgal]

No. John supposedly had a crush on her, though.

[neutrolino]

Did Donovan pick it up from Joan Baez? Did she ever play with John? We must find out!

[neutrolino]

D. P. Leitch magpie my eye. At 8:30 Don plays a picking pattern similar to that used in Dear Prudence...hmm...But I'm sure Joan Baez and John Lennon met at least and maybe played guitar together, maybe more...

[AmyCoeur]

Lennon learned the Dear Prudence picking pattern from Donovan.

[Buttons61]

Ooh very interesting thanks :)

[record1207]

Seems like Dylan was inspiration in mid 60's and Donovan was in late 60's! Good post though and thanks for sharing these rare songs and videos!!!

[yadamatrix]

pathetic liar

[HelloHelicopter]

where can i get this picture? in High Quality! i want it as my wallpaper =)

seriously

[MuskateerGripWeed]

What?

[jimothy60]

Sure, right you did :/

[IDLERACER]

Somebody strikes a match at 2:06. It's a safe bet that whatever it is they are smoking is probably contributing to their seemingly festive mood. Mary Hopkin's "Postcard" LP did include three Donovan tunes, but not these ones.

[Marseglia12345]

I think Paul and Donovan with the help of George could beat up that girl on the right.

[anythingnew]

Who is the girl on the right?

[Marseglia12345]

Eleanor, something

[anythingnew]

Donovan would kill Paul McCartney when it comes to music if Paul went solo. But would all 4 Beatles defeat Donovan?

and what if,

John Lennon and Paul vs Donovan. 2 on 1, pretty interesting.

I also wanna point out Atlantis and Hey Jude are pretty similar.

[doctorcrichton]

Idiot.

[clucaspik]

If Paul went solo? that would mean the Beatles would have to break up. That'll never happen.

[anythingnew]

i mean as in VS Donovan alone, with no help.

[RatherCrunchyMuffin]

I dont know, i think theres a reason Paul is remembered and most people have to stop and go "Donovan? .... Oh that guy?"

[AmyCoeur]

Actually Donovan dropped out of the scene for a while - on purpose.

[goneatlast]

Donovan and Paul having some musical fun in the studio: Rare tape. Thanks for sharing.

[Aergerdichnicht]

Danke für das super Video!!! ;))

Liebe Grüße.

[frandra]

Sweet Memories!

[ifailedrehab]

Why do you ask how an artist art's? this goes to all you dumbass'.

[borstie0511]

can you tell me where you have gotten all this unreleased material. i must get it.

[richpat]

I first heard it on a bootleg called "3 Abbey Road"

[borstie0511]

where can i get this 3 abbey road bootleg. online? in stores?

[JoeBloggo400]

Beautiful.

Was this recorded in india?

i must check out some donovan

[BenefitOfMrKite]

no no..it was recorded in london, while the beatles (ok..three of them) recorded an lp for george harrison, who was in hospital.

[nightcrawler511]

@BenefitOfMrKite so they three beatles recorded an lp for harrison???

[richpat]

I thought this was recorded while rehearsing songs for Mary Hopkin's lp "Postcard" you can hear her giggling and singing in the background