Q&A

Who sang the original song Season of the Witch?

Who sang the original song Season of the Witch?

Donovan
Season of the Witch/Artists

Who wrote the Season of the Witch?

Season of the Witch/Composers

What movie had Season of the Witch song?

To Die For
Psychedelic anthem Season of the Witch appears in the end credits of the 1995 crime comedy mockumentary To Die For, which stars Nicole Kidman as femme fatale Suzanne, a ruthlessly ambitious weather reporter on a local news station in New Hampshire who has dreams of becoming a news anchor.

Who plays guitar on Season of the Witch?

He calls it “a very modern jam.” Donovan’s own recording remains a classic, recorded in Hollywood and clocking in at 5 minutes. He played it with Bobby Ray (bass) and “Fast” Eddy Hoh, although the electric guitar work has been credited by fans to Jimmy Page, who worked on the album.

How old is Donovan?

75 years (May 10, 1946)
Donovan/Age

Who has covered Season of the Witch?

Versions

Title Performer Release date
Season of the Witch Thackeray Rocke 1967
Season of the Witch The Mugwumps [US2] 1967
Season of the Witch Vanilla Fudge June 14, 1968
Season of the Witch Al Kooper & Steve Stills July 1968

Who all did the song Season of the Witch?

What is the season of the witch?

Season of the Witch is a 2011 American supernatural action-adventure film starring Nicolas Cage and Ron Perlman, and directed by Dominic Sena. Cage and Perlman star as Teutonic Knights who return from the Crusades to find their homeland ruined by the Black Death.

Did Jimmy Page play guitar on Season of the Witch?

On “Sunshine Superman,” Page’s shape-shifting licks collide with harpsichord and acoustic guitar, and on “Season of the Witch,” it’s all about the background notes he adds the mists of Donovan’s Mordor.

What was Donovan’s full name?

Donovan Philips Leitch
Donovan/Full name

Donovan, born Donovan Phillips Leitch in Scotland in 1946, was famous enough before he was 18 for the world to be on first-name terms with him.

Is Donovan a black name?

Donovan is a great choice for a little boy descended from the “Black Irish” so you can refer to him as your “Little Dark Irish Prince.” For the same reason, it’s also a thoughtful choice for African-Americans (think: football star Donovan McNabb).

Where did the song season of the Witch come from?

The genesis of this song goes back to an evening at folk music notable Bert Jansch’s house in north London, when fellow acoustic master John Renbourn showed Donovan a D ninth chord. From that Donovan built up a riff that, according to the memories of those present, he then played solidly for the next seven hours.

Who are the musicians in season of the Witch?

According to Donovan, he and Phillips wanted a “rock-combo sound” for the song and chose some local musicians from the local clubs. They included Lenny Maitlin on keyboards, Don Brown on lead electric guitar, Bobby Ray on bass and “Fast” Eddie Hoh on drums. Donovan played the second guitar part, as he explained in his autobiography:

When did season of the Witch by Donovan come out?

Donovan released “Season of the Witch” Sept. 1966 and The Doors released their song Jan. 1967…but The Doors had been performing their song as early as the summer of 1966. Inspiration for both songs possibly was the zeitgeist of 1966.

How many chords are in season of the Witch?

The song allows for lots of jamming when played live, which makes it a popular cover for many bands. This song is ideal for long jams. The two main chords (A and D) are played during the verses, and during the chorus there are three chords (A, D and E).