Donovan Sunshine Superman

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"Sunshine Superman" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. The "Sunshine Superman" single was released in the United States through Epic Records (Epic 5-10045) in July 1966, but due to a contractual dispute the United Kingdom release was delayed until December 1966, where it appeared on Donovan's previous label, Pye Records (Pye 7N 17241). The "Sunshine Superman" single was backed with "The Trip" on both the United States and United Kingdom releases. It has been described as having, "proven to be [one of the] classics of the era," and as, "the quintessential bright summer sing along" "Sunshine Superman" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and subsequently became the title track of Donovan's third album, Sunshine Superman. A different mix of "The Trip" (without harmonica) is also included in the album. It was the first product from the highly successful three-year collaboration between Donovan and producer Mickie Most and is generally considered to be one of the first examples of the musical genre that came to be known as psychedelia.The song was written personally for Donovan's future wife Linda Lawrence.The lyrics of the song mention not only Superman, but also another DC Comics superhero, Green Lantern.Chart positions were #1 (US), #2 (UK).A longer version (4:23) was released on Donovan's Greatest Hits (1969).An even longer version (4:34) was released on Donovan's Greatest Hits and More (1989).The longest version of all (4:41) was released on The Essential Donovan (2004).

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[LondonUnderground186]

Kind of song we don't hear a lot anymore... good yrics, instrumentations, voice... just excellent.

[schnellguy]

Outstanding! I used to hear this on "RADIO CAROLINE" in 1967 when i was in the US ARMY stationed in germany.

[frouny44]

Yes, because those times weren't messed up with their segregation, sexism, and The Cold War. I do agree with the cool music from that time though!

[Colin Dale]

PERFICK -

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[Sam retrorocker]

Jimmy Page!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[geminiwednesday16]

Just fantastic stuff...I have his cds and putting these on here on YT this evening has convinced me to enjoy a "Donovan" day tomorrow! Another nice,fun and bright song for over Easter and we certainly need something to lighten the days here at the moment; Sunshine Superman is required and no mistake,lol!! K xx

[Sandra Alig]

What a wonderful age of music! I grew up during this era and have such great memories.

[manysons]

Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones are on this.

[OsamaBinLadenx]

Turd