Donovan, ‘Riki Tiki Tavi’ (‘Billboard’ magazine, August 08, 1970). Click to enlarge.

Donovan’s “Riki Tiki Tavi” appeared on the singer’s 1970 LP Open Road. Open Road being both the album’s title and a band moniker. Yes, this was Donovan’s attempt at playing in an actual band and featured plenty of the artist rocking the electric guitar.

Grab a listen to the single below (it’s more quirky than rocking, but it does grow on you).

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