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Donovan — The Fat Angel
Album: Try For The Sun
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Released: 1968
Length: 4:09
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He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.

Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.

He will bring orchids for my lady,
The perfume will be of an excellent style
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.

Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.

He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll-a ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.

Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time.
Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time.

He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.

Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.

We'll be flying at an altitude of thirty-nine thousand feet
Captain High at your service.
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freaky deaky!
Posted 3 years ago by BillE    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by jtherieau    [ Reply ]
"Captain High at your service".  Damn right.
Posted 3 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
What better song to celebrate that NJ voted to legalize recreational MJ?
Posted 3 years ago by njswede    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:
For comparison here's the Jefferson Airplane version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7jM-7bNYs
 
The song lyrics always made perfect sense to me decade after decade. Must be a "you had to be there" thing.
 
Perhaps you'll view the Jefferson Airplane video linked above and in consideration of the strength of the music, lyrics and visuals you'll have an "Ohhhhh now I get it moment".  Maybe.
 
*pfffft* *pfffft* *cough* ..."ere. And keep it to 100 mics for starters.
 
I love me some vintage JA! Takes me back to that vibe, an era without boundaries

Posted 4 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...


 
Go figure. That shaving thing is so weird to me.
Now I wonder what kind of loos they have on their planes, perhaps you can just change the sign before going in.
Posted 4 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:
This blows my mind.
 
It must be the pipe :)
Happiness in a pipe, that's quite good!
Posted 4 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:

Jeez, I still have mine!


keller1 wrote:Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...




As long as it's not in a locket, you're fine :)
Posted 4 years ago by Egctheow    [ Reply ]
Such a groovy song
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
An old favorite from this oldster. Love his voice from this period!
Posted 4 years ago by Tjerome    [ Reply ]
For comparison here's the Jefferson Airplane version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A7jM-7bNYs
 
The song lyrics always made perfect sense to me decade after decade. Must be a "you had to be there" thing.
 
Perhaps you'll view the Jefferson Airplane video linked above and in consideration of the strength of the music, lyrics and visuals you'll have an "Ohhhhh now I get it moment".  Maybe.
 
*pfffft* *pfffft* *cough* ..."ere. And keep it to 100 mics for starters.
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Must have written this when he was hanging out with the Fab four in India. 
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
Would have lived the entire span of my life, and never heard this, if it weren't for B&R.  Gratitude!
Posted 4 years ago by DavidSwannanoa    [ Reply ]
OMG... in the holy name of Bob Fosse.
Posted 4 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 dwlangham wrote:
What is the name of Moses is this shit? God.
 

What?!?
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
What is the name of Moses is this shit? God.
Posted 5 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
Okay, so we have this fabulous Christmas tree ornament of a wonderfully plump, naked, porcelain angel that we love—no pic, sorry, but she's a bawdy little treasure. Every year, when it goes on the angel tree (well, when you get older, you can have a couple of 'em...{#Lol}), I pull out the Airplane's Bless Its Pointed Little Head and play their live version of "Fat Angel." Kantner sings it, and it is sublime. Seldom has Donovan, a crotchety old fart in his dotage, been accorded finer props.


Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I LOVE THE RADIO PARADISE.! Brasil..
Posted 13 years ago by marionetto    [ Reply ]
Donovan had some good tunes for sure, but this one is cringe-inducing.
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I remember Eric Burdon singing of Trans-Love Airways...San Franciscan Nights
save all your bread and fly>


Posted 13 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Blimey - he must have well doped up when he wrote this...makes less sense than a Steely Dan track...
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...
 
Well, that was up until the early 1990's, stylistically.   This song is a little more dated than that.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 FrankMc wrote:
Donovan is the only person who could say "Blow your mind" and make it seem profound.

And, in the words of Stephen Wright, "And where are those flashbacks they keep promising us."
 
Agreed.... all those excursions and never had one of those things. Must be one of those made up things to make you never try something new.
Posted 13 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
I think you needed to be there (I was). Nice flashback.
Posted 13 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
This blows my mind.
Posted 13 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Yawn.  {#Sleep}
Posted 13 years ago by kentbigdog    [ Reply ]
Smiling as wide as the sky.


Posted 13 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Fly Qantas Airways... bring your own turbine.

Posted 13 years ago by dowdog999    [ Reply ]
Aaah, wake up and smell the joss sticks.{#Hungry}
Posted 13 years ago by Dillinquent    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:


This actually was released on the Sunshine Superman LP originally and was written for Mama Cass...

 
Great LP, every song a gem.  Thanks, RP!


Posted 13 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
 bachbeet wrote:
And, my favorite from the album this came from is Season of the Witch.  In fact, that is my favorite of all Donovan's songs.
 

{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
And, my favorite from the album this came from is Season of the Witch.  In fact, that is my favorite of all Donovan's songs.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I like this song and thought this period of Donovan's output was his best.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
Was this, or did it inspire, the erotic dance number in All That Jazz?
Posted 13 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...
 
Jeez, I still have mine!

Posted 13 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
The media wanted him to be The Bob in a kilt, but he skirted the label—commando style.

Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]


This actually was released on the Sunshine Superman LP originally and was written for Mama Cass...

Posted 13 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Woah, easing me into the day. Thanks!
Posted 13 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
right on!

 Marley wrote:
Nice. Always good to hear a little Donovan.
 


Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...
 
Well, fashion occurs in cycles—-maybe hirsutism will come back in ALL areas, not just the one your talking about!

"With all of my friends still running free....hair growing out every hole in me.———Mothers of Invention."
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 Rafter101 wrote:
If you were there, man, you'd get this song...
 
I had the best of both worlds. London until 1968 and San Francisco from 1968 to 1973. They say that if you can remember this song - or any other - you were not there. I don't buy it. I remember them all but then there is Syd Barrett, Peter Green and so many others who bought a one way ticket. The only downside is that my kids look at photos of their Mom and Dad from that era and credibility goes out the window. ;-)


Posted 14 years ago by medoras    [ Reply ]
Nice. Always good to hear a little Donovan.
Posted 14 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...
 
I don't get it...what's wrong with pubes... {#Lol}

anyhow song has to be removed


Posted 14 years ago by ydorsouroti    [ Reply ]
Donovan is the only person who could say "Blow your mind" and make it seem profound.

And, in the words of Stephen Wright, "And where are those flashbacks they keep promising us."
Posted 14 years ago by FrankMc    [ Reply ]
 CamLwalk wrote:
Who is this Donovon?  Put him up against the wall!
 
Clearly your appreciation of music from an era before teen drivel became the norm is on par with your spelling.


Posted 14 years ago by medoras    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 Rafter101 wrote:
If you were there, man, you'd get this song...
 
That about sums it up!

Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Who is this Donovon?  Put him up against the wall!
Posted 14 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
extra for that bag though
Posted 14 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
 keller1 wrote:
I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...
 
{#Roflol}

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
So is this where The Jefferson Airplane got the name "Jefferson Airplane" from?
 
The song is actually a tribute to the Airplane.

Posted 14 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
So is this where The Jefferson Airplane got the name "Jefferson Airplane" from?
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
why why why did George have to pick up that sitar?.... not because of what HE did with it, but rather what the resulting bandwagon did.... ugh
Posted 14 years ago by jedley    [ Reply ]
Trans Love Airways?

I'm pretty sure this is from back in the day when people had pubic hair ...


Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
Kurtster!
 
Da Nada.  Always loved this song.

Posted 14 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Donovan was a brilliant musician...still is.

This song echoes an amazing epoch. I saw him play solo at the Sydney Opera House and no one could believe what amazing sounds came from one person.

Sorry...but a legend for sure... 
Posted 14 years ago by robbinewman    [ Reply ]

I hate Donovan.  (This is something I say every single time I hear a Donovan song, and therefore, I must put it down here.)


Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
He will bring orchids for my lady,
The perfume will be of an excellent style
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll-a ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.
Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time.
Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time.
He will bring happiness in a pipe,
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time.
We'll be flying at an altitude of thirty-nine thousand feet
Captain High at your service
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
You know, I never heard any Donovan when I was growing up. I think I would have liked him. Thanks to RP, I can hear him now.
Posted 15 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Kurtster!
Posted 15 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
If you were there, man, you'd get this song...
Posted 15 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
   Uh..., huh?

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]