Open Road

01/01/1970 | Repertoire 

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All Music Guide Review

Although it was a disappointing seller and signaled the start of Donovan's commercial decline, Open Road could have been a new beginning for the singer. Stripping down to a Celtic rock format that managed to be hard and direct, yet still folkish, Donovan turned out a series of excellent songs, notably the minor hit "Riki Tiki Tavi," that seemed to show him moving toward a roots-oriented sound of considerable appeal. Unfortunately, he was derailed by record company hassles and perhaps his own burnout, and Open Road turned out to be a sidestep rather than a step forward. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Track Listing

  • Track#
  • Title
  • time
  • 1
  • Changes
  • 2:56
  • 2
  • Song for John
  • 2:43
  • 3
  • Curry Land
  • 4:38
  • 4
  • Joe Bean's Theme
  • 2:52
  • 5
  • People Used To
  • 4:09
  • 6
  • Celtic Rock
  • 3:37
  • 7
  • Riki Tiki Tavi
  • 2:55
  • 8
  • Clara Clairvoyant
  • 2:57
  • 9
  • Roots of Oak
  • 4:53
  • 10
  • Season of Farewell
  • 3:25
  • 11
  • Poke at the Pope
  • 2:47
  • 12
  • New Year's Resolution
  • 5:09

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    Credits

    • Donovan
    • Guitar, Vocals, Producer, Main Performer, Harp, Harmonica


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