royal albert hall Donovan jimmy page sunshine superman long start

long slow start! but you get to see the introductions and jimmy doing his thing :)
on the 3rd of june Donovan preformed the full sunshine superman album (plus other hits) at the royal albert hall with the London Contemporary Orchestra ..it was a truly magical night

[@123Goldhunter11]

Donovan was always my favorite folk singer. Saw him here in Seattle - must be almost 50 years ago. I turn 70 in two weeks. How did that happen? Forever Young.

[@wesleyalan9179]

Ive always like Jim Croce the most, but I also like Don

[@katperson1955]

I saw him in Eugene, OR in the late 1960s.

[@beckysharpe20]

Was listening to Donovan since I was 6 months old, yikes now I’m 60. My late parents have the most interesting vinyl collection. They were true beatniks💜☮️

[@stevenbrown6720]

I would like to see either or both

[@1tylerose]

How did we get old?

[@joegongora2200]

A very great performance with two of the best performers Donovan and Jimmy Page. When this song came out in 1965 or 66 I was 10 or 11 years old. Who’s still listening? I’ve heard it for many years on the radio I still enjoy and I’m 68 years old and will continue to listen. Donovan had many great songs.

[@tomlambertson9749]

This excerpt was on Jimmy Page's website "on this day .." June 3rd 2011. I played with Donovan at the Royal Albert Hall Donovan asked me if I would join him at the Royal Albert Hall to play the original version of 'Sunshine Superman', as he planned to recreate the Sunshine Superman album with more added textures to the original orchestration by John Cameron. The night was truly memorable, an absolute triumph for Donovan and John Cameron. I put my amp out of the way backstage behind the orchestra so I could turn up without it bleeding into the orchestral balance. I also came on at the end of the show when Sunshine Superman was reprieved with the orchestra, and on 'Mellow Yellow' with all the bells and whistles. Well done Donovan!

[@DDios-ih9de]

Tom Lambertson hes on the recording too

[@richardbutler4528]

@@DDios-ih9de Wow! You got that.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Reprised?

[@Tinatime532]

What a night 🥰

[@christopherpucci3059]

Far Out Brother

[@michaelburggraf2822]

My mother loved his music. His songs motivated me to learn English and play guitar. His music is still making me happy instantly.

[@waldemarlopess]

Donovan is awesome and so talented! This is an amazing song, another masterpiece!

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

💕💜💕Gorgeous 💕💜💕💕💜💕

[@ohcaptainvideo]

Only one word to describe this.......Groovy!

[@GuitarCentaur]

Jimmy is timeless, old and new. So far beyond.

[@alexandervoog9396]

I met him and got his autograph 25 ears ago in Chicago. Super humble

[@steveconn]

Ripped off the best!

[@rorypreston7178]

I met Jimmy Page this night when I was like 14 - he was the nicest guy ever. He stopped his conversation with Donovan to say hello to me when I was basically pulling at his jacket going "Hey Jimmy....Jimmy!!!"

[@amandaxoxo6482]

Jimmy is so cool, the way he walks out, the way he carries himself, his charisma. I’m so in love with him on so many levels...he fascinates me.......

[@michaelspear6147]

The way he drops his guitar pick and then picks it up ?

[@amandaxoxo6482]

@@michaelspear6147 yep

[@roseblake5803]

@@michaelspear6147That was amazing 😘

[@charlesburrell3704]

Donovan's music just get better with age. It hasn't dropped off any since I was at a concert in Germany in 1972.

[@navigatingwithnana]

Love them both... true legends! 🥰🥰

[@barneyronnie]

Donovan: An innovative and amazing musician. Nobody else like him, and truly a treasure!

[@Cienega32]

I still get a bit of a chill as I did some 56 years ago when I first heard Donovan's cover of Mick Softley's "The War Drags On". A powerful song in uncertain times that made a lot of us think.

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

Nobody like him! Thanks for sharing Great comment salubrously so Super Suberb! 🎉❤❤🎉❤❤🎉🎉

[@BootedIV]

How awesome is this? One of the greatest musicians in the world just as happy to be in the background playing a single note as he is to play an entire concert as the lead of his own band.

[@bringbackreagan1]

They still have it! Donovan and Page. I can't even wrap my head around it

[@frankperry1111]

Donovan invented his own genius of sound and style. Some people like to knock the Bee Gees and Donovan. I'm glad to realize they are some of the best singer songwriters of all time.

[@shirleyduvall9808]

BEST of the BEST... DONOVAN and JIMMY PAGE Together. It Does my Heart ❤ Good!! KEEP ROCKIN'.....

[@mindsigh4]

@Frank Perry, yeah, don't knock Donovan, i remember reading that he was a huge Dylan fan & then Dylan dissed him when asked by a reporter what he thot of Donovan, man, i love a lot of Dylans music/lyrics, but there was no need to say that shit, just ego. 🙏💜🕯️Donovan🌱🐾👣🌿🕊️🌎🔔

[@mikeflores9213]

Amen!

[@robertsadler1766]

Yeah, got that right, man!

[@joecardone7619]

I think the whole world should WEAR YOUR LOVE ❤ LIKE HEAVEN! He was the HURDY GURDY MAN! People don't realize the influence DONOVAN had on the Beatles. He basically taught them his finger picking style when they were all on retreat in India with the Maharishi along with the Beach Boys, Twiggy and her sister Prudence. If you listen to the 50th Anniversary White Album, the ESHER demo sessions you can hear that many of the songs started as fingerpicking songs, before they were developed and finished. Some of them remained as fingerpicking GEMS - DEAR PRUDENCE, JULIA, MOTHER NATURES SON, Beginning of Happiness is Warm Gun. All influenced by Donovan the SUNSHINE SUPERMAN!

[@LiberalsArePoop]

It's always great to see legends together on the same stage!

[@cazziebb1707]

Page drops his pick - priceless

[@fishboy91]

Now I can say, I play just like Jimmy Page

[@dannothemanno3969]

No doubt, me too! He needs to super glue some sandpaper to it like EVH used to!

[@Johngonefishin]

at least he could still see it on the floor.

[@shessoheavy6130]

Haha...believe it or not, he's human like the rest of us.

[@Braglemaster123]

I do it too but I’m surly no Mr. Jimmy Page 👍👍👍👍❤️

[@robertacolarette1594]

I love Jimmy no matter what he does. I remember every part of this song. I knew he was a session musician but never knew that was him on this song. I can hear every bit of that guitar on this record in my head.

[@billhorstkamp98]

He also played on Donovan‘s Hurdy Gurdy man. That one’s really cool too

[@paulpruzansky7689]

I just saw this & I am blown away.The greatest guitarist/studio musician ever backing up another great writer/musician.He's always there for friends!Peace

[@MrBradymoss]

Jimmy "and" John Paul Jones recorded this song with Donovan. Whenever you hear the original on the radio they were the rhythm section.

[@user-jl9kw9gn3m]

Total Telecaster

[@MrForevermetal]

This song always puts me in a good mood and lifts my spirits up, such good vibes, love it

[@christopherlangdon2892]

Never knew Page was playing those licks after all these years. Man.

[@ladygodiva61]

Saw Donovan a couple of weeks ago in Bournemouth. Got to meet the great man after the concert. Been waiting over 30 years to do this .

[@CarolanNathan]

+Rai Merry how fortunate you are...

[@cornfusedatbest6693]

+Rai Merry .....AND????!!!! don't hold back dear girl, for I am OLD!!!!

[@ScottieMacF]

Love how Jimmy drops his pick in the middle of playing and doesn't even panic. I'd go nuts.

[@victorianlulu]

~Jimmy Page and Donovan on the same stage together? You were there? Lucky girl!

[@joanschwieters8838]

Love Jimmy Page, he is a classy guy.

[@johnhurt4829]

Donovan was always a favorite of mine. Saw him in Memphis , summer of 1969.

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

crackn great performance! beautiful LZ's Jimmy charming Donovan & All beautiful guests! LovinSunshineSuperman&All. Fantastic talents Melody's with wonderful Stellar Rob, Rockn solid sweet!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Archmagess]

I was 14 when this was released in the states and I had a crush on a lifeguard named Norman. I remember hearing this and watching Norman while i was swimming around. I love this song. It reminds me of that summer. I play it a lot and remember those glory days and think of Norman.

[@juliemanarin4127]

Jimmy...always amazing!

[@rodneyhone2220]

Great music value to hear

[@lightlyone]

What a duo! The drummer was great, too!

[@CrazyBear65]

Smile Jimmy! Hellyeah! That's the most natural relaxed smile I've seen on a serious musician in a long time.

[@Nipit-po8fl]

2 of the greatest our love the same. Donovan Jimmy.

[@discokitty3375]

Two masters @ work omg what a combo Donovan and Jimmy Paige My heart skipped a beat😉😉💕💕

[@dansmith7106]

After bieng in one of the most famous bands jimmy page is so humble he still plays backup for other musicians that's great

[@HamiltonRb]

He was in a famous band called the Yardbirds before he ever formed Led Zeppelin

[@stancruz4809]

Musicians live to play, and play to live.

[@Cienega32]

@@HamiltonRb And an outstanding and much sought after studio musician as well. Sunshine Superman is one he played on back then.

[@chiefmouser7]

Real musicians play for the fun of it!

[@andrew.hamsterdad]

Digging this through and through thank Universe!

[@johnnybsteelriff]

Donovan wrote a great psych classic in this song but Pagey gave it that hugely distinctive guitar figure....excellent!!!

[@fightinwords7324]

I HAD A LONGBOX C.D. OF THIS GROUP OF MASTER MUSICIONS!!! NEVER OPENED IT!!!

[@jimrebr]

Have loved Donovan Lietch since I was a tiny little girl. We had the pleasure of seeing Donovan at McGraw Hall in Seattle, Labor Day weekend, 2003, I was in a wheelchair (tore meniscus in both knees) and our youngest son sat in my lap. The clueless DJ announced him “And now all the way from Glasgow, England”, my husband and I still lol about that! He was simply fantastic, I like how he has Page playing Jeff Beck’s OG guitar 🎸 parts, this is a favorite song, I know all the words to every Donovan song, and I must say he still looked phenomenal when we saw him!! He gave out music store shakey eggs for percussion and I still have mine!!❤

[@bws1971]

He was the session musician who played lead guitar on the title track.

[@clintondesveaux751]

2 of my all time fav's, so great to see Jimmy with a guitar again - fantastic performance. Let's hope with Page's visit to Japan coming up that the king of guitar has returned to his throne to play live more often and create new music

[@clarkewi]

One of the songs that started it all....

[@davidratcliffe6001]

I was there and it was very, very special!!

[@peternedyalkov5882]

look how jimmy got up after he grabbed the pick, gotta love his energy

[@johncook7281]

Oh yeah. A glad to be involved energy, or something close.

[@stephenrasmussen3720]

I have had this song stuck in my mind Sunshine Superman with Jimmy Page, for the longest time- I love it Thanks for the high

[@kennethgambone6127]

Wow! Jimmy was there at the right place and the right time,what a difference today is

[@jackflash5659]

Jimmy Page is the Sunshine Superman!

[@FrannyWard]

I was five years old when this Album hit the States. I'm still digging this song!

[@DavidMoviez]

I love it how Donovan sometimes turns his guitar to its side and plays it in a slide guitar-like position

[@lastdaysguitar]

Word on the street is when Jimmy dropped his pick - all the traffic lights of London went red at the same time...

[@jfxa]

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[@WhenHerbSpeaks]

Savor these precious moments.

[@tomlangley6236]

Page gave me Goosebumps

[@elizabethbowie9753]

I was only 11 or 12 when this was a hit song.... I always loved the intro to this song !! I love the words... Loved Donovan since!! I never did psychedelic drugs. (too young then anyway) But ya really didn't have to!! Life in general, (🎶🎶, fashion, art, posters..) everything was psychedelic anyway!!!

[@jimbo170158]

two giant thanks for posting

[@pbcwerner]

Thank you Donovan!!!

[@Tipi_Dan]

The backing band's lineup on Sunshine Superman and Mellow Yellow are unique, innovative, and superb. So superb in fact, that it is a shame it is so unique, and was not widely imitated. In that array you find acoustic guitar, double bass, subtle electric guitar (Telecaster?), harpsichord, congas, bongos, traps, flute, violins, and God knows what else--- all blending together to create a sound without parallel, never equalled, never duplicated. A sound combining folk, exotic, classical, and phantasmagorical elements that combine to approximate that subtle inner sound of The Music Of The Spheres that was elsewhere approximated only with arrival of the symphony orchestra. Donovan's early band approximated the sound with a spare and completely original line up. I kept waiting for others to imitate the lineup and sound,, but none ever did. Now I should wait for the release of the album of this night. Being as it was nine years ago, that is a treat that enthusiasts may never receive.

[@ChrisBrown-ig5ip]

One of the surprises is to hear the flute player go to town on a live LP. The man's name was Harold McNair. You can hear him on "Preachin Love" , particularly the live version.

[@howardacquistapace2782]

Really great observation I always wanted and expected more music with such a line-uo from that album. Glad to hear another with similar sentiment . Could have been a separate sub-class of music on its own...well sorta. Anyway always wanted more. But what is there is always listened to by me. A similar unique collection of instrumentals and their artists was on album of Van Morrison ASTRAL WEEKS. Both to me are timeless and the creative musicness never wear out.

[@stoneblue1795]

Wonderfully human. Loved it. Good old dudes.

[@aussieallstar66]

What an iconic song that was in its day. What a great time to be young. He stayed with the Maharishi with the Beatles at an ashram in India. He was in with the incrowd. Sometimes memories are best left as such and not dredgded up as is the case here. Hotrible

[@krashboombang]

Jimmy drops a pic! Damn, gotta love it. Awesome video.

[@jeffgrant2350]

Page rules. Clapton is always 2nd maybe 3rd in my book. Yes Jimmy had some rough times but has come through and playing better than ever. Rock on Jimmy! Donovan is also a force to be reckoned with, Excellent post. Thanks!

[@ambulanza]

who's your n.1 ? mine is the absolute god, Jimy H.

[@davecrowson448]

I think he started taking better care of himself. He looks healthier these days.

[@sexilexi1461]

He stopped drinking alcohol about 20 years ago, and he's always eaten a healthy diet. No meat. He says he's over the party, but I've seen him on the town having a grand old time. God Bless Jimmy Page!

[@tonyfrancesco3701]

@@ambulanza Jimi will always be Number One guitarist dead or alive

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Hendrix..no contest..like they say, if Jimi Hendrix isn't your favorite guitarist, then he's your favorite guitarists favorite guitarist...

[@michaelr4063]

Wow!!! Aside from that.... Speechless. Wow!!!

[@neiltobin3733]

Simply Superb, Two Great Musicians Performing Together. Cheers!!!

[@johncook7281]

In. Some way Jimmy page seems to be more social with age. Less mysterious, more easy with public and speaking. I've never known him. Just trying to pinpoint a sense or feeling.

[@usernameinvalid2675]

Thought the very same thing a few minutes ago he seems to be coming out of the woodwork lately which is cool

[@eargasm1072]

I still have a Polaroid taken with him 23 yrs ago..I recognized him just from his hair and back the look of terror on poor Jimmy's face when he turned around was priceless lol

[@kunjidee]

Hes a Capricorn. They mellow with age.

[@davecrowson448]

He looks healthier than he did in the eighties and much of the nineties, too.

[@user-oo9ck5nd4x]

Muchas gracias por compartir

[@trevorburrows6191]

I was there... loved it

[@jsmith3980]

Brilliant, thanks for posting.

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

This was great. Thanks for sharing.

[@wonsworld61]

thank you for posting this .. brilliant :)

[@douglascompton967]

There's always a fan who wants to be heard above the crowd , who always cries wolf.

[@loumartin8312]

Great version of my fave Donovan song...starts at four min and twenty sec in. I just find Donovan’s beat addictively perfect!

[@loumartin8312]

I also think that’s a fantastic British audience...it provides half the fun just with its great spirit!

[@MsAppassionata]

I love Donovan and Jimmy Page.

[@wildwitchwoman46]

I was there- thanks 4 vid- re-lived a Wondrous night Thank u - Peace an Luv

[@timmyles314]

GREAT POST... THANKS...what memories this brings back when I was alive. Tim

[@MsAppassionata]

Tim Myles How can you type if you’re dead?

[@lordbiddyzs2510]

We were at this performance..... Yehhhhh it was just MAGIC😂🎉😅😊

[@MrCluckingchickens]

Donovan opened our school fete on Windsor late 60s early 70s Jimmy lived a mile away 1979

[@janiscalaba4932]

Heard Donovan say he was a “beatnik” not a “hippi”. He can be whatever he wants…. Love him! ✌️❤️⭐️

[@realcoolbreeze]

Never saw this. It was awesome.

[@MotorCityKitty1112]

Love this song!

[@Chicken_Wing91]

That guitar donovan has is a trip

[@billstraub7860]

I saw Donovan perform this live in August 1977, opening for Yes at the Philadelphia Spectrum. This may have been the last great concert I saw, concerts started becoming "low-energy" in the late 70's. Donovan's set was great and this was the highlight of course. Yes was still amazingly great at this point in time too.

[@TerriblePerfection]

The long intro is the best part! You did good.

[@jondickinson880]

Page was the backbone of this song

[@SiLoMixMaster]

Jimmy needed some sunshine superglue to keep a hold of that pick

[@dagdunesbury8570]

Donovon Leitch & Jimmy Page....the Sunshine Supermen!!

[@vinniemcclung693]

You expect most rockstars too lose there hair. Donovan has grew his out

[@msenecal]

Song starts at 4:25

[@metalbearuk]

This gig, well an abridged version is currently showing on Vintage TV in the UK, pro filmed. Surprised there's not been a dvd release.

[@bishlap]

great speaking voice on Donovan, should do audio books.

[@johncook7281]

I think that would be great. I listen to many audio books.

[@ullrichgerhardwuttke2820]

He inspired my folk-guitar-playing for a life-long❤

[@sneakerfacevids441]

I always wished Donovan would have done “First There Is A Mountain “ backed by the Allman Brothers Band.

[@bmohin]

fabulous

[@JohnLee-mf4sc]

see even the greatest can fuck up, I don't feel so bad, priceless is right, rock on, ya got love this song

[@markturner696]

Yay 🌞

[@jaybals]

About as many as in Blackburn, Lancashire Awsome video! Donovan's still got it, i'd love to see him some time

[@amandaxoxo6482]

JIMMY IS SO CUTE😂😂

[@alexbowman7582]

That looks like a Gibson custom shop Black Beauty Page is playing £5k+.

[@stratmen]

On the album version this song is nearly five minutes long because Jimmy Page plays an extended solo. But he doesn’t here which is disappointing. His solo is diced and chopped much like the 45 rpm single. If you haven’t heard the LP version it’s worth a listen. Great solo by Page before he became more famous than Donovan as Led Zeppelin’s guitarist.

[@joefowler3727]

Jimmy page rules baby and that's the bottom line because this og said so

[@mikeodonnell6799]

Jimmy!!!!!

[@queenoflight6033]

Love Jimmy's body English as he plays

[@loridriskell8121]

Oh i bet this was BLAST!!!!🔥❤️