Donovan - Colours

(1968)

"When Epic Records was compiling Donovan's Greatest Hits, they were either unable or unwilling to secure the rights to the original recordings of "Catch the Wind" and "Colours". Donovan re-recorded both songs with a full backing band, and the re-recordings were included on the greatest hits album."

Yellow is the colour of my true love's hair,
In the morning, when we rise,
In the morning, when we rise.
That's the time, that's the time,
I love the best.

Blue's the colour of the sky-y,
In the morning, when we rise,
In the morning, when we rise.
That's the time, that's the time,
I love the best.

Green's the colour of the sparklin' corn,
In the morning, when we rise,
In the morning, when we rise.
That's the time, that's the time,
I love the best.

Mellow is the feeling that I get,
When I see her, m-hmm,
When I see her, oh yeah.
That's the time, that's the time,
I love the best.

Freedom is a word I rarely use,
Without thinking, m-hmm,
Without thinking, oh yeah.
Of the time, of the time,
When I've been loved.

[theglace]

This doesn't get as many views as it deserves, because this song is a masterpiece.

[samthecan]

They wouldn't let him release the song so he recorded it again and made a better version what a badass

[richardsiciliano]

Maybe the most underrated artist of his era. His arc wasn't a long one, but he put out some true classics during it.

[TheDeepening]

This is the hippiest song that's ever been hippied.

[moemcgovern]

It's like Poetry to music. We had so many types of music back then. There was something for everyone.

[luisdobbs]

Put this song on when it's raining outside. Open the window to hear the rain and just

[johnslaviero]

This song itself is like a glorious, beautiful morning

[jesslacy]

the harmonies, the bass in the mmmhmmmm. transcendental.

[Ahht]

One of the most beautiful songs in the world.

[gwynnielsen]

Donovan was an original who was one of the artists who made the 1960s so fascinating musically.

[lesterbrandt]

You can hear the bongo drums, a must have back then

[jacksprat]

One of Donovan's best. Funky enough to make it real and the hammond organ just sends satisfying chills up ye olde chakras. :-])

[billylilly]

These re cuts are unusually better than the originals

[A_Pa-Plainjane]

Thanks to all the true music lovers who love this, your comments are well noted

[TheDattakafka]

ah, the organ totally unexpected and totally perfect

[victorhugofloresvillacorta]

ES UNA DE LAS MAS BELLAS CANCIONES DE LA HISTORIA

[vickiestone]

Great Music, Times & Memories!!!

[rogerfarrell]

Great music. He's a cross between Dylan and arlo guithrie

[PaulH-ky]

I wish I could be gifted like this man.I'm sure they "the talented ones" become like Tim Duncan being told he is tall.

[adrianneibauer]

Is there any way to purchase or stream this version anywhere?