Although it was a disappointing seller and signaled the start of Donovan's commercial decline, Open Road could have been a new beginning for the singer. Stripping down to a Celtic rock format that managed to be hard and direct, yet still folkish, Donovan turned out a series of excellent songs, notably the minor hit "Riki Tiki Tavi," that seemed to show him moving toward a roots-oriented sound of considerable appeal. Unfortunately, he was derailed by record company hassles and perhaps his own burnout, and Open Road turned out to be a sidestep rather than a step forward.
Open Road (1970)Donovan's White AlbumFar from Donovan's best release, Open Road should surely be considered one of his most genuine. Gone are the superstar players like Page and Beck (who served him well on a string of psychedelic folk LPs in the late 60s), and in their place is Donovan's only official "band," Open Road. Released in 1970, Open Road (the album) came across as a return to form he...
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Open Road (1970)Donovan's White AlbumFar from Donovan's best release, Open Road should surely be considered one of his most genuine. Gone are the superstar players like Page and Beck (who served him well on a string of psychedelic folk LPs in the late 60s), and in their place is Donovan's only official "band," Open Road. Released in 1970, Open Road (the album) came across as a return to form he...
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| 1 Changes |
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| 2 Song for John |
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| 3 Curry Land |
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| 4 Joe Bean's Theme |
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| 5 People Used To |
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| 6 Celtic Rock |
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| 7 Riki Tiki Tavi |
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| 8 Clara Clairvoyant |
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| 9 Roots of Oak |
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| 10 Season of Farewell |
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| 11 Poke at the Pope |
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| 12 New Year's Resolution |
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