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Sunshine Superman by Donovan

Davie Scott speaks to Donovan and pals about the dippy, trippy 'Sunshine Superman' album, recalling his astounding US success, his lovelorn lyrics and his busking roots...

Davie Scott speaks to Donovan and pals about the dippy, trippy 'Sunshine Superman' album. He recalls his unusual recording process, his massive US breakthrough and his longing for a lost love. It'd be another 6-years before he and Linda Lawrence finally got together, but making her a muse for this worldwide chart-topper certainly helped his cause.

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Sun 2 Jan 202206:00
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