Samstag, 7. Oktober 2023

Donovan - The Universal Soldier (EP, Pye, 1965)

 "The Universal Soldier" was written by Canadian singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie, who released it on her debut album "It's My Way! "in 1964. The song caught the attention of Donovan, who recorded it with a similar arrangement to the original version.

This song meant a great success for Donovan's early career. Donovan's version of "Universal Soldier" was a hit EP in 1965


Side A:
01. Universal Soldier
02. Ballad Of A Crystal Man

Side B:
03. Do You Hear Me Now
04. The War Drags On

Track 1 by Buffy Sainte-Marie, track 2 by Donovan P. Leitch, track 3 by Bert Jansch, track 4 by Mick Softley.

Donovan - The Universal Soldier EP (Pye, 1965)
(192 kbps, front cover included)
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3 Kommentare:

  1. Bob Mac28. August 2014 um 07:30

    Interesting how the "Universal Soldier" concept - at its peak in the 1960/1970s has pretty well vanished today. Today all we hear about is respect for the brave men and women in uniform.

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  2. zero28. August 2014 um 09:58

    Good point! Thanks a lot for your feedback...

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  3. vuoksenniska22. Juni 2018 um 08:32

    Thank you for this great EP.
    "Universal Soldier" is one of those great songs, what can take time and all kind of versions.

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