Golden Tracks

by Donovan

Overview

This album, which was Donovan's 17th studio project, was originally released as Lady of the Stars in 1984. It included re-recordings of two of his 1960s classics, "Sunshine Superman" and "Season of the Witch," neither of which came close to improving on the original versions. Most of what is here is forgettable, save for the competent title track, "Lady of the Stars," which has a little bit of the old Donovan magic, and a re-recording of the odd "Local Boy Chops Wood," reportedly written for former Rolling Stone Brian Jones, the original version of which had appeared on 1977's Donovan. Lady of the Stars has been reissued countless times by several labels under an assortment of titles, including Till I See You Again, Gold, Golden Hits, Golden Tracks, Forever Gold, Sunshine Superman (not to be confused with Donovan's fine 1966 release of the same title), and Sunshine Troubador. ~ Steve Leggett

Product Details

Release Date:	03/15/2024
Label:	Cleopatra
UPC:	0889466540011
Rank:	41323

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Donovan   Primary Artist
Pete Carr   Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic)
Bill Payne   Keyboards
Jai Winding   Keyboards
James Gadson   Drums
Graham Nash   Vocals (Background)
Jeff Porcaro   Drums
Leland Sklar   Bass
Richie Zito   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Rayford Griffin   Drums
Wilton Felder   Bass
Barry Beckett   Keyboards
John Sebastian   Autoharp
Jim Horn   Horn,Flute,Saxophone
Bob Glaub   Bass
Bonnie Bramlett   Vocals (Background)
Astrella Leitch   Vocals (Background)
Bruce "Fingers" Robb   Wurlitzer
Jim Strauss   Bass
William D. "Smitty" Smith   Keyboards
Dave Mason   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Lezlee Livrano Pariser   Vocals (Background)
Mike Reed   Drums
Paulino da Costa   Percussion

Technical Credits

Jerry Wexler   Producer
Barry Beckett   Engineer
Donovan   Arranger,Composer
Dee Robb   Arranger,Engineer,Producer
John Lee Hooker   Composer
Bruce Robb   Arranger,Engineer,Producer
Freddy Williams   Composer