Season of the Witch by Donovan (1966)

Many of you have heard this song in some form or another from various sources - "Dark Shadows", "ParaNorman", and so on. But did you know it is considered one of the first psychedelic songs to be written? Pretty awesome, right?

Another fun fact: the first version released wasn't by it's writer, Donovan, but by another band called The Pandamonium. Donovan's version (of his song) wasn't released until an entire year later in 1967. Bummer.

This song takes you to a simpler time, a time without social media or texting or loud rap. At the risk of a cliche, it evokes the feeling of a crisp, bleak October morning near Halloween when the possibilities seem infinite and the anticipation is maddening. Perhaps this is why it is in so many Halloween movies? Or perhaps it's for the simple reason of the word "witch".

Donovan himself wrote about the song, "Spooky, but true. I was the first pot-bust in London, followed by The Stones and The Beatles. I wrote this song before the bust. Prophecy again. How dare I be so cool? It's a magic track. And the sorceress, she is dancing her kali dance into the numina!"

If you haven't checked it out, I seriously consider it. This is one iconic song that you will instantly love, download, and stick on repeat.

Personally? One of my favorites. I give this ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮!