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However, the music and poetry transcends time; bridging the space between the pureland of infancy and the worldly wisdom of the 'grown-ups'. I bought these wonderful records originally, back in,I think,1971 as two separate vinyl LP's, titled 'Wear Your Love Like Heaven' and 'For Little Ones', and was overjoyed when I saw them available on one CD, the way they were first presented, boxed, just like a Gift. I've cherished them and tried to preserve them , but, as we all know, vinyl tends to be impermanent. I'm yet to hear "HMS.Dono.", but I know I'll love that one as well. Truly inspired, warm, happy and joyfilled, songs of love and innocence, the sand and sea, shells and lullabys.timeless and beautiful.
I remembered this album differently. I guess it was the times. I still find it relaxing to listen to, which is why I bought it. I used to have the boxed record set.
I'll make this short and sweet. In content and structure this was a great album as the original record set, and the CD has brought it back. Right up there with Dylan, The Beatles, PP&M, Simon and Garfunkel, Stone Poneys, and The Doors in defining "The Sixties."
Since my record player is long gone (but not the best albums), I decided to get this cd. I got the single album of the first 10 songs around 1967-68. I had never heard the last 10 songs, save for those that made it to greatest hits compilations. The songs are simple and pure and relaxing. Many of them stuck with me for all these years. I agree with other reviewers that these are exceptional, bringing the listener to a long forgotton sea shore on the British Isles. I highly recommend the Hurdy Gurdy Man cd - my favorite Donovan song is the last - "Teas".
Anyone who came of age in the late nineteen sixties would remember and love this album. Great tunes and lyrics. Donovan is a poet.
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