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MONO EDITION! With 1968ās The Hurdy Gurdy Man, Donovan delivered one of his most fully-realized works, with a psychedelic/progressive edge as well as an exotic Eastern flavor that reflects the influence of his then-recent trip with the Beatles to India to study with Maharishi Mahesh Yogiāan experience that helped to inspire Donovan to renounce drug use and encourage his fans to try meditation instead of chemical consumption. While the title track introduced a heavier-sounding Donovan to AM radio listeners and became one of his biggest hit singles, the smash āJennifer Juniperā maintains his gentle, romantic side. The albumās playful experimental spirit is reflected in the innovative use of drones on such tracks as āPeregrineā and āTangier,ā and in the music-hall diversion of āAs I Recall It,ā while āA Sunny Day,ā āThe River Songā and āThe Entertaining of a Shy Girlā showcase Donovanās knack for idyllic, pastoral songcraft. Sundazedās vinyl edition of The Hurdy Gurdy Man features the albumās rare, much sought-after original mono mix, doing justice to the sonic presence and creative imagination of this vintage gem.