Barabajagal

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About Barabajagal

"Barabajagal" is a song by British singer/songwriter Donovan Leitch, released by Donovan in 1969. It was later used as title track to the album Barabajagal. The instrumental backing is provided by The Jeff Beck Group.


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2013
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She came, she came to meet a man, she found an angel.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now.

He very wise in the herbal lore 's got young cure now.
She came, she came to free the pain with his wild flower.

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now.

Fine fine, fine fine Acelandine be prepared for her.
Tea tea, tea tea to make her free while incense burned.

In love pool eyes float feathers after the struggle.
The hopes burst and shot joy all through the mind
Sorrow more distant than a star.
Multi colour run down over your body,
Then the liquid passing all into all
Love is hot truth is molten.

True true, true true the song he sang her while the leaves cooked
Ting ting, ting little bell he rang her, sleepily she looked.
He filled, he filled a leather cup, holding her gaze
She took, she took a little sip while this song he sang:

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now.

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was his name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name,
Was my name, was my name,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now,
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.

Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal was my name now.
Goo goo, goo goo Barabajagal

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Donovan

Donovan (born Donovan Philips Leitch, 10 May 1946) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist. Initially labelled as an imitator of Bob Dylan, Donovan quickly developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music (notably calypso). He has variously lived in Scotland, London, California and Ireland, and currently lives with his family in County Cork in Ireland. more »

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Written by: DONOVAN LEITCH

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13 facts about this song

Song Release Information
"Barabajagal" was released by the British singer-songwriter Donovan in August 1969 as the title track to his seventh studio album.
Collaboration Details
The song was a fruit of Donovan's collaborative work with Jeff Beck Group, which included musicians like Rod Stewart and Ron Wood.
Chart Performance
"Barabajagal" performed impressively on music charts, particularly in the US where it climbed to #36 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Performance
The "Barabajagal" album itself fared notably, reaching #23 on US Billboard 200, thanks to the popularity of the title track.
Genre Classification
The song is part of the psychedelic pop genre, with heavy blues influence. Donovan had the reputation of fusing multitudinous styles and this song stands as a testament.
Song's Harmony
The song contains a harmonization of both dark and light muse. It oscillates between gentle, romantic notes to harder, more edgy rock pulses.
Song's Theme
Barabajagal (Love Is Hot) is thought to be about intense love and passion. The lyrics contain powerful imagery that suggest sweet yet intense emotions.
Instrumentation
The song presents a rich blend of instruments, with Donovan's acoustic guitar and harmonica, backed by Jeff Beck's electric guitar riffs.
Live Performance
Despite being a successful song, "Barabajagal" was not performed live by Donovan until 2004, nearly 35 years after its release.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including American power pop band The Grip Weeds in 2008.
Cultural References
In 2014, an episode of the TV show "The Simpsons" featured the song "Barabajagal" in one of its episodes.
Iconic Song
Despite being underrated at the time of its release, "Barabajagal" is now considered a classic in Donovan's discography.
Duration
The original studio version of "Barabajagal" has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds.

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