Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)

Donovan

About Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)

"Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)" is a song by Donovan. He based it on "Can I Do It For You", a song by Memphis Minnie and Kansas Joe McCoy. The name "Gyp" refers to Donovan's best friend, Gyp Mills, known then as Gypsy Dave, and is one of many songs that Donovan wrote and recorded as a dedication to his close friends. Pye Records first released the song in the UK as the B-side to Donovan's song "Turquoise" in October 1965. Similar single releases in Canada, France, and Scandinavia followed. Hickory Records released it as the A-side to the Vietnam-themed "The War Drags On" in July 1966. In France, it was issued as a B-side to "Colours" in 1975. The song has since been issued on numerous collections of Donovan's music and as a bonus track to his 1965 album Fairytale (1996). 


Year:
1977
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I'll buy you a Chevrolet,
Buy you a Chevrolet
I'll buy you a Chevrolet.
Just give me some of your love,
Just give me some of your love,
Just give me some of your love, gal,
Just give me some of your love.

I don't want your Chevrolet,
I don't want your Chevrolet, yeah,
I don't want your Chevrolet.
Just give me some of your love, man,
Just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love, man,
Just give me some of your love.

I'll buy a Ford Mustang,
I'll buy you a Ford Mustang
I'll buy you a Ford Mustang.
Just give me some of your love now,
If you just give me some of your love, man,
Yes, just give me some of your love, man,
If you just give me some of your love.

I'll buy you a Cadillac
I'll buy you a Cadillac
I'll buy you a Cadillac.
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
Just give me some of your love.

I don't want your Cadillac car
'Cause you're all shiny black
I don't want your Cadillac.
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal.

Well, I'll buy you sugar cube,
I'll buy you a sugar cube,
I'll buy you a sugar cube.
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal,
If you just give me some of your love, gal.

I don't want to go for no trip,
I don't want to go for no trip,
I don't want to go for no trip.
Just give me some of your love, gal,
Just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love now

Just give me some of your love, hey
If you just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love,
Just give me some of your love, hmm, hmm, hmm

Just give me some of your love, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm,
Just give me some of your love, hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm,
Just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love,
If you just give me some of your love

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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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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.
Release Information
The 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.
Song Composition
Donovan is the sole writer and composer of "Hey Gyp (Dig the Slowness)". The song reflects Donovan's early folk blues influences.
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.
Versions by Other Artists
Probably 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.
Music Style
The song displays Donovan’s mix of pop, folk, blues, and jazz styles, indicative of the British "beat" sound of the mid-'60s.
Legacy
Notably, 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".
Song Reception
Despite 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".
Use in Media
Apart 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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