Julie Driscoll - Season Of The Witch (1968)

GoCoffeeGo.com's favorite High Priestess of Groovy - Julie Driscoll. This video is the ultimate time machine straight back to1968. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy.

[@Geraint3000]

This is the most 60s thing in the world.

[@notmyrealhandle]

That hammond organ sounds completely broken and glorious!

[@RedSpade37]

This video has been here for 12 years at the time of my comment, and I hope it never vanishes! I've watched this copy of it at least two-dozen times! Thanks for posting, those 12 years ago!

[@devvodriving2381]

You probably won't believe but that's my granny Edit: Haha, i just came back to this comment 2 years later, thanks for all the likes! (:

[@s_c_p_v]

TSM_Devvo o haha she’s cool!

[@VirgoAries1982]

wow cool lol

[@lalitasaki]

Waow! I looooove that song ! and I could kill for a coat like that !

[@Pir-o]

judging by that background she took some good drugs back in the day

[@pzbooth1]

TSM_Devvo a very beautiful woman with a fabulous voice

[@andrewjefferies2962]

I'm so proud I was born in 1966 the year the world and music started to drastically change for the better love this track julie is a true 60s icon

[@juliettezangle5113]

Fantastic, Julie Driscoll & Brian Auger Icons ,my youth 😂❤

[@NG-ki5eo]

beyond fabulous...so glad i'm a '68 baby

[@cpreston8996]

Superb singing. Great soulful voice. That Hammond organ is so trippy.

[@carolwolf9614]

So blissful

[@davidgregoroff2168]

50+ years ago listening to this in high school. Fuck, I'm old. Still love it.

[@williamhenderson8371]

This video is stupendous. Pre-CGI and all the better for it. Julie is beautiful and her vocals are incredible. Brian’s mastery of the Hammond B3 is on display here. As much as I love Donovan, this cover is far better than the original.

[@freestate6200]

Donovan had such great ideas and compositions. No wonder others lapped the stuff up.

[@ChaswellQuint]

Video is cool, but I respectfully disagree. She insists upon herself. Her vocals are delivered off cadence to the point that it’s distracting, not enjoyable. The wavy hands…. Idk, the performance, seems unauthentic.

[@freestate6200]

@@ChaswellQuint Was the sixties and seventh chords

[@ChaswellQuint]

@@freestate6200 I hear you. The arrangement is good, it’s a nice spin on the song for sure.

[@johnvanhal2450]

Agreed. And that's a rare thing, coming from my mouth. Few covers are better than the original, but this is the exception.

[@childofthestones2820]

A seriously underrated singer...

[@nicmart]

Ratings are overrated.

[@colettedemaria1009]

Very true , she had a good voice

[@sandrapatterson2916]

@@colettedemaria1009 Absolutely agree 👍

[@elizabethhann4028]

Wow. I've always thought that "Season of the Witch" ought to be sung by somebody who sounds like a witch. And now I've had my wish granted. SUCH a witchy vocal performance (at least, if you ask me)! And SUCH mesmeric wiggly dancing! And more to the point, perhaps, SUCH a baleful hexing stare! I love it! All of it! Julie Driscoll is great; she was the Great Witch of Swinging London.

[@altclut]

It’s a Donovan song❤

[@rich19530]

One of the greatest female vocalist this country has produced.

[@mukkinfuddle]

My only claim to fame, being Julie's cousin, fond memorises as a kid visiting my Auntie Sis and her sister Angela, listening to the trains rattling past the window in their flat in Vauxhall, I must have been 6 or 7, mid 50's now but still love her music :-D

[@DIANAWARWICK]

Interestingly, the word 'WITCH' DERIVES FROM THE WORD 'WIT.' Wit has to do with wisdom, intelligence, smarts, knowledge, not as the patriarchy would have you believe, eh? No long nosed hags here! Rather those WOMEN who possess wisdom.

[@ClubMarquee]

Julie used to be Georgio's secretary and often used to take the money at both Croydon and Richmond Crawdaddy. Angie used to work the cloakroom. Hamish Grimes was in charge and became a friend of mine later. Hamish was the man who did the YaRdbiRdS logo. I was only 16 but later used to stamp peoples hands with pass-outs. Great days.

[@raggiraggidman4633]

Lols and Mage comes from MAgus and Magister - master - basically you were not allowed to be wise in those days unless you were Noble or connected to the church = same thing really

[@CydnotCharrise1]

I used to go out with one of Julie's cousins back in the day. In the Haight and in Hollywood. I remember he was a sweetie pie though he did too many drugs ( we all did back then, though ). Fond memories of a wild and often turbulent time.

[@helenmcdonnell2585]

mukkin fuddle ♥️🦋

[@Randolf1958]

I am so very grateful to have grown up in this colorful, shrill, sometimes chaotic, but in every sense so innovative and experimental.

[@witchierichie3577]

She is absolutely floating! What a trip, darling!

[@shawnfox5568]

Beautiful! Amazing! I play her in my Manhattan gay bar and people are entranced. I wish modern folks were aware enough to appreciate music from this generation.

[@NG-ki5eo]

the so-called queens of today can't reference anything before beyonce. sad.

[@shawnfox5568]

@@NG-ki5eo They know a lot of them, but Julie was never big this side of the pond. When I play Season of the Witch people recognize it as a Donovan cover.

[@Efferpheasants]

Wow ! so spaced out man, I'm digging it cool cats.

[@broadpath7184]

We forget how much experimentation was happening in so-called 'pop' music of this time- loved this era...

[@erikamoulard1927]

trop trop bon, heureuse d'avoir retrouvé une de mes idoles des années 60! GENIAL!

[@donnamizanin6484]

BEST VERSION EVER--NO-ONE SANG LIKE JULIE DRISCOLL---AMAZING --MY FAVORITE---TUNE --THIS ONE RULES---AS TIMELESS---

[@bluebellbeatnik4945]

I LOVE THE MOTHERFUDGING SIXTIES!!

[@jameslaugtug8937]

This is like the most groovy , psychedelic video EVER man!

[@olgierdogden4742]

She became a decent Jazz come Soul artist and I’ve always loved her voice.

[@skeletonet4547]

You can hear the jazz in this tune

[@olgierdogden4742]

@@skeletonet4547 Sure can.

[@martinmoffitt4702]

Decent?...That's it?

[@nickthelick]

Such a good version of this song. Actually probably my 2nd favourite! The 1st still being Julie Driscoll (and Brian Auger & Trinity) but I mean the one performed on that German(?) (B&W) TV show. Posted by "miles&dizzy"... THAT'S my favourite version, it really gives me goosebumps! Man, the style of EVERYTHING here gives me nostalgia for a time that I never lived! 😊 I was born too late in 1979. It WAS nice catching the 1980s and 1990s though! ✌🏼😀👍🏼

[@davidlargo2899]

the very best cover by jools and she was so beautiful and the voice was fabulous !

[@claudiogatti4041]

Amazing Julie Driscoll singer ! Amazing Brian Auger hammond player ! Three masterpiece years 1966/67/68 , wonderful and unforgotten!

[@elrobertoreal]

One of the best Pop & Rock female singers and one of the best Keyboard bands ever - what a combination, and a great song from Donovan! And a fine Video too, there were more good Clips in the late sixties and early seventies as there is known today ...

[@foxy77892]

A truly stunning lady, with a truly stunning voice.xx

[@ryanbeaty4893]

Just discovered Julie Driscoll. Wow! That voice is wonderful.

[@keithholloway256]

Back in the day, I was lucky enough to see Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity in a really intimate little gig, probably the best gig I've ever been to!

[@christinetownendsmith40]

There is only 1 Julie, she is the bomb. She was my style icon when 15. I had the same haircut and eye make and I still dance like Julie. The music and singing just speaks for itself, superb.

[@paulcullen6662]

Man, this video is a time capsule so cool ,fantastic,

[@listentoyourworld4605]

My God... So May Versions, But I'm So Happy This May Be My Favorite. So Before Their Time.. So Talented.

[@PhancyPants99]

I love this song. And how glad I am they shot this video. What a treasure!

[@SteveArdire]

Julie Driscoll 'High Priestess of Groovy' Season Of The Witch (1968) my all time fav #Halloween song

[@jimbeekman4863]

Where have you been all of my life?❤

[@hans-hassostamer7883]

My favourite since I've been 18. Now I'm 72....

[@NG-ki5eo]

best comment!

[@this_Joe_Smith]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tombodensick4437]

Great recasting of this classic Donovan tune.

[@clouise4580]

I admit I'm here because of seeing Julie on the Monkees 33 & 1/3 rev per Monkees from 1968. She and Brian Auger were amazing and I'm looking for more of their music. Great stuff.

[@jeffreybarkin3177]

JULIE DRISCOLL sure makes THIS Classic her Own... BRIAN AUGER was the musical arranger but THAT Voice! TRINITY sure ROCKED!

[@williefinn4932]

great name for a song..season of the witch....psychedellic background...unusual minimal organ from brian.....julie as fabulous as ever.

[@DIANAWARWICK]

Interestingly, the word 'WITCH' DERIVES FROM THE WORD 'WIT.' Wit has to do with wisdom, intelligence, smarts, knowledge, not as the patriarchy would have you believe, eh? No long nosed hags here! Rather those WOMEN who possess wisdom.

[@Memale2009]

My youth... a lot of memories....

[@clivewilliams916]

Am I the only person who can hear dusty Springfield in her voice??.........

[@georgepainter7364]

Clive Williams and a bit of Annie Lennox in her looks!

[@wernerpratz5673]

And a little Corona in the AIR!!!! Wow...…..

[@Emilio_J.J.L.]

¡OLE Y OLE! ¡PEDAZO DE VÍDEO Y VERSIÓN MONUMENTALES! 🤯

[@sandrapatterson2916]

She is really feeling the music and what a voice. This is fantastic.

[@electricchurchmusic4298]

Outstanding !!!

[@RGold-pf2sj]

Often heard this on a small, progressive rock program aired in late afternoon-evening by a little low-power station called WZUM near Pittsburgh, PA. One of my faves back in senior year HS.

[@josephworby724]

she was a beautiful unique looking woman had loads of ladies used to copy her hair and make-up

[@juandelasierra5467]

amazing transformation of the Donovan classic- has aged well

[@PhiLoSoPHiAsMusica]

the video is amazing! so cool!!! i like singing this song! THANKS 4 the Music!!!

[@MrRobintheraver]

GOD still fantastic 2015

[@neillsloan9979]

Robin the raver it's 2016 and it still hits the spot

[@fyybfh]

neill Sloan 2017..still awesome

[@DucaDiSantaCroce]

SUCH GENIUS!!!!! Can't believe I lived through these times and missed this recording!

[@TheGil1946]

yes 'is good////*

[@TheGil1946]

yes 'is good////*

[@SteveArdire]

Julie Driscoll 'High Priestess of Groovy' Season Of The Witch (1968) my all time fav #Halloween song

[@arbeeex]

This wa great whiler balling and tripping on acid, it's just as good 45 years later.

[@pav689]

Wow, i have'nt seen Brian Auger and Julie since i was a kid. It's a journey back in time . I love Hannomd Organ, i like this cover as well as Supersession's one; two different styles on vocals and organ , both really good.

[@EnosEverything]

I personally love Wurtilzzer Organ and Farfeeza Organ more than the Hannomd... Nearly as much as I enjoy proof reading my emails...

[@pav689]

EnosEverything Well Wurlitzer was also good; Farfisa it depends: in Italy it used to be the cheaper one, mostly used by the ones who can not afford Hammond. However is mostky matter of tastes

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

again you tube venue for great stuff love Brian not heard of Julie cant be live I missed this. a truemy groovy time piece.

[@Uarehere]

How is this not more famous?? So awesome!!

[@farmer6987]

Coffee hell. Twist one up and kick back.

[@jeanwilliquet4035]

Best version ever.

[@easyease]

It's like the witch gave birth to a lot of great bands through inspiration from this version of the song.

[@VincentDVilli]

Beautiful, Thank you !! Like taking a step back in a time machine . . . . . .

[@lizziebodenham1410]

Yes sitting here sipping my coffee lapping this up thankyou

[@annalisa14]

THESE were the days to be a young one in her late teens, moving into her twenties and just beginning to learn about lsd, mj, and fantastic artwork....in southern california !

[@richernest3359]

Unity in voices!Blue waves of 2020 beautiful!Cinematic showstopper.

[@popbottle2645]

i wish it never ever ever ever ended

[@captainsunil]

Julie Driscoll ---Seasons of the Witch-----!!!!!

[@bernardomedina5943]

Great Version!!! Kudos to the Great Donovan!❤❤

[@djw457]

I'm mesmerized by the in-camera effect of the rotating color wheel thing and the painted set.

[@WoodRatGirl]

[@raelraven3]

One of the classes I'm teaching this fall will be reading a book on 1968. I thought about showing this video when we discuss pop culture. Then I realized in terms of the time gap trying to convince them this is cool would be the equivalent of one of my teachers in school trying to convince me that music from the 1910s is cool lol.

[@michaeligoe3935]

Don't be ridiculous. The more intelligent young music aficionados are totally appreciative of rock music from the sixties. BJM aped 60's stuff shamelessly a little while back. Glib parallels seldom hold up. Best of luck teaching ... you're going to need it.

[@raelraven3]

Thank you. I've been a university professor for 19 years and quite enjoy it, challenges and all.

[@michaeligoe3935]

raelraven3 Teaching is the most rewarding work there is. Forgive my insolence. And, really, the best of good luck ... no irony :)

[@raelraven3]

Thank you kindly. I agree that teaching is an extraordinarily rewarding experience. It was a blast last week listening to my students draw comparisons between the current campaign and the '68 campaign. They really "got" it.

[@goodvibrations7676]

I was born in 94 and I think this is cool! Can hear this sound all over bands like portishead goldfrapp and morcheeba

[@beayou109]

Auch heute noch genial. Schon 1968 habe ich diesen Song geliebt

[@tipple58]

Just beautiful on every level!

[@roporsche]

wow😻thx 4 sharing

[@markfrance6393]

GENIUS!

[@huenten]

Listened to her and Auger in a Jazz club in Aachen in the 90th. They still were great.

[@Randolf1958]

I am very grateful to have grown up in this coloured, shrill, sometimes chaotic, but in every regard so innovative time keen to experiment.

[@mcusa77]

Thanks for the flash back.

[@jamesvmatthews]

Loved it and her,

[@vasilikikatsouda986]

such a great song

[@antoniodonofrio2134]

Drums and bass are fantastic, David

[@robertwinston9842]

this is amazing music! thank you. I had somehow forgotten and I know i have her album somewhere in my basement collection

[@beayou109]

Hurry downstairs and enjoy listening

[@marshamcluhan]

glamourous!

[@Tarrassacordoba]

Eternal 67 flowers & butterflies

[@mark1952able]

The season is coming 'round again......

[@Claude1Rochon]

I knew this album way back then / Julie Driscoll-Brian Auger and the Trinity / OPEN on Marmelade Records - 1967 but i'd never seen this video. Pretty Cool !!

[@patdepaula6618]

I remember this album also God I miss those times so much better than now

[@yesman2755]

I’ve still got an original copy of OPEN, and still play it regularly. Ain’t scratched it yet, 50 plus years and hundreds of plays later !!

[@Claude1Rochon]

@@yesman2755 fucking WOW and a half and three quarters and more !!! you are definitely careful !!! ...to let you know that i'm also getting back on to the time-space rocket of the glorious 60's where Julie is concerned ... i bought the very fine Japanese CD re-issue IECP-10019 so i would save my Marmalade as intact as possible..and also bought an American ATCO with the American cover of her sporting a floppy hat in B&W photo SO nice, to compare pressings. Turned out that the ATCO was a tad bit cleaner. At any rate, this will help me keep my copies as surface noise-less as possible. But the sidewinder news here... are the surprise that came when i discovered that she had put out another diamond grade recording in 1969. All of it Her. All of it SO internally Revealing and Vulnerable...a little Masterpiece. '1969' such a gem ...what do you think ?

[@yesman2755]

Claude Rochon Wasn’t aware of a 1969 album but there’s some good “live” stuff on Spotify. Oh yeh and by the way I had that OPEN album signed by Brian Auger in 1986 when he was on a blues reunion tour with Chris Farlowe and Pete York.

[@Claude1Rochon]

@@yesman2755 Man !! do check '1969' out. Be prepared for a very intimate opus though. It's nothing to swing from tree branch to tree branch...but it's got soul on a very rare level. Nothing compares to that kind of musical output nowadays. By the way... another rare forgotten gem in the same flavour...is Robert Wyatt's Rock Bottom ( former Soft Machine ) do check this stuff out ...you might not light up on first listen but there's ultra-subtle jazz vibes everywhere on those two albums. good health to you

[@carljohnson8951]

Most people might be here because of The Simpsons, but I'm here 'cuz my dad always show me what's good music!! Unluckly I didn't live that time of great music

[@sugarlove]

Carl Johnson i knew it from one old cd i found with sounds of 60's! to cool this music!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

I seriously doubt that most people are here because of the simpsons....im here cos of the music

[@mikaelhoelge852]

Composed by Donovan. Vanilla Fudge made a spectacular rendition.

[@georgerusch1250]

Check out Super Session's Al Kooper & Michael Bloomfield's Version blows them all away!

[@richardfinlayson1524]

this is much better than the version on super sessions

[@jillelliott8175]

Keef saw her do this at Dunstable Cally with Brian Auger and Steam Packet. Waxes lyrical about how she was archetype 60s dolly bird.

[@vivalapsych]

From the description:"Pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy." Coffee??? I was thinking of something different myself.

[@rabsputin]

A nice hot cup of HEROIN 4.

[@annalisa14]

maybe a brew of peyote tea ?

[@christianbavan2083]

cognac is better ! pour. is french language? to. is the word no?

[@vivalapsych]

Christian BAVAN I love congac

[@nostalgic324]

Mushroom tea

[@paulwolinsky4608]

By the 1970's, disc jockeys in Philadelphia, a city rife, saturated with record stores and music of many kinds, had more or less forgotten people like Julie Driscoll, Brain Auger, and scores of other great musicians of a preceding era, or of preceding eras. Infamy.

[@Sargebri]

You often wonder why female singers like Julie as well as Elkie Brooks were ignored here in America. They had a certain sexiness to them but they never made it past cult status here in the US.

[@horstscharnagl5011]

Oh, she was my goddess in voice and music!!

[@phantomowner]

This was released at the time as Brian Auger, featuring Julie Driscoll.

[@marcospauloevaristo7556]

Julie Driscoll é um tombo!! Demais!!

[@danielmorse4213]

What a talent

[@juliocarloz7839]

great version! Bela vox!

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Yes.

[@GaryMcKinnonUFO]

Gets better every 4 years ;+} Subbed.

[@dodger5450]

brilliant!

[@drstevie]

so brilliant.

[@frankrusso5781]

Just the best, period!

[@Jimmcgurn]

About 20 years ago I was visiting Toronto and happened upon a little club where Brian Auger was playing a gig with his kids, Karma and Savannah. She sang a whole bunch of Streetnoise stuff and I was transported to joyful memories of my youth. Julie Driscoll-Tippets was a haunting presence in my hippy days.

[@jimmygreer4626]

Luved this woman x