Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)
Donovan
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9 facts about this song
Artist Background"Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. Born Donovan Philips Leitch in 1946, Donovan is known for his folk, pop, and psychedelic rock music.
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Release InformationThe song was released as the B-side to "Turquoise" in 1965. It was part of his second studio album, "Fairytale", which was released in the same year.
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Song CompositionDonovan is the sole writer and composer of "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)". The song reflects Donovan's early folk blues influences.
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Song Meaning"Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" is considered to be an ode to Donovan's friend Gypsy Dave, a British poet, artist, and hippie who was often Donovan's companion on his travels.
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Versions by Other ArtistsProbably the most famous version of "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" is the one by The Animals, who recorded the song in 1966. They re-titled it "Hey Gyp".
- The song was also covered by the American rock band The Velvet Underground, with Nico as the lead singer. Their version appeared on their shelved fourth album, "Scepter Studios Sessions".
- Other bands and artists that have covered "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" include The Standells, Deana Martin, and Al Kooper.
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Music StyleThe song displays Donovan’s mix of pop, folk, blues, and jazz styles, indicative of the British "beat" sound of the mid-'60s.
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LegacyNotably, in a radio interview, rock guitarist Eric Clapton stated that Donovan's song inspired his famous band Cream's mega-hit "Sunshine of Your Love". The rhythm and bassline of "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" are very similar to those in "Sunshine of Your Love".
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Song ReceptionDespite its popularity among artists, specifically rock musicians, "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" did not chart significantly upon its initial release, overshadowed by Donovan's other hits like "Catch the Wind" and "Colours".
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Use in MediaApart from being covered by numerous notable artists over the years, the song has also been used in a variety of movie and TV show soundtracks, ensuring continued relevance and popularity.
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