The mid 60's were a time of easy but awesome sounding rifts and some of the most interesting lyrics, simple and easy to identify with. Donovan was one of those artists who was simple but had enough musical sense and lyrical ability to make a nice catchy song. With Jimmy Page playing electric guitar for him on this song, the guitar work is simply awesome. Donovan has such a powerful voice also that I find myself being entirely drawn into this song. Released in 66' first as a demo, it became the lead single for his third album. People may also recognize this tune as it was 'sampled' by Imani Coppola in her song Legend of a Cowgirl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_4DsNFQS98
Sunshine came softly through my a-window today
Could've tripped out easy a-but I've a-changed my ways
It'll take time, I know it but in a while
You're gonna be mine, I know it, we'll do it in style
'Cause I made my mind up you're going to be mine
I'll tell you right now
Any trick in the book now, baby, all that I can find
Everybody's hustlin' just to have a little scene
When I say we'll be cool I think that you know what I mean
We stood on a beach at sunset, do you remember when?
I know a beach where, baby, a-it never ends
When you've made your mind up forever to be mine
Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm
I'll pick up your hand and slowly blow your little mind
'Cause I made my mind up you're going to be mine
I'll tell you right now
Any trick in the book now, baby, all that I can find
Superman or Green Lantern ain't got a-nothin' on me
I can make like a turtle and dive for your pearls in the sea, yeah!
A you-you-you can just sit there a-thinking on your velvet throne
'bout all the rainbows a-you can a-have for your own
When you've made your mind up forever to be mine
I'll pick up your hand and slowly blow your little mind
When you've made your mind up forever to be mine
I'll pick up your hand
I'll pick up your hand
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