Donovan P. Leitch (album)

History

In 1969, Hickory Records issued their last compilation of Donovan's 1965 Pye Records recordings. In 1970, Janus Records acquired the right to release the recordings in the United States and issued the two LP set titled Donovan P. Leitch (after Donovan's full name, Donovan Phillips Leitch) later that year. The album cover featured two pictures of Donovan in a concert setting.

In 1970, Donovan's popularity was still strong in the United States. This popularity carried over to this fourth compilation of his folk recordings, allowing Donovan P. Leitch to peak at #128 on the US Billboard charts. This would be the last time any of Donovan's folk recordings would chart in the United States.

Track listing

All tracks by Donovan Leitch, except where noted.

Side one

1. "Catch the Wind"
2. "Jersey Thursday"
3. "Keep on Truckin'" (traditional; arranged by Donovan Leitch)
4. "Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do?"
5. "The Little Tin Soldier" (Shawn Phillips)

Side two

1. "Turquoise"
2. "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)"
3. "Sunny Goodge Street"
4. "Ballad of a Crystal Man"
5. "Remember the Alamo" (Jane Bowers)

Side three

1. "To Try for the Sun"
2. "The War Drags on" (Mick Softley)
3. "To Sing for You"
4. "Candy Man" (traditional; arranged by Donovan Leitch)
5. "Colours"

Side four

1. "Josie"
2. "Belated Forgiveness Plea"
3. "Universal Soldier" (Buffy Sainte-Marie)
4. "Summer Day Reflection Song"
5. "Ramblin' Boy"

Personnel