You'll Need Somebody on Your Bond
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Scottish
singer-songwriter
Donovan recorded "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" in early 1965 for inclusion on his debut album What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid
. Since Donovan recorded a version of "Universal Soldier
" after hearing it on Buffy Sainte-Marie's debut album, it is likely that he first heard "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" from the same source.
During late 1965, Donovan was forced to stop recording due to a contractual dispute between Epic Records
and his previous label Pye Records
. This gap in Donovan releases was partially filled by the "Turquoise
" single in the United Kingdom, but Hickory Records
(Donovan's Pye Records
distributor in the United States) decided not to issue the single in the U.S. due to its lack of chart success overseas.
Instead, Hickory Records released "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" backed with a cover of "The Little Tin Soldier" by Shawn Phillips
in November 1965 (Hickory 45-1375). "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" had already been released in the United States as an album track on Catch the Wind
and "The Little Tin Soldier" had already been released on Fairytale
. Neither song was originally intended for single release and the single failed to chart.
frequently included "You'll Need Somebody On Your Bond" in the set list of his early shows. In addition, he drew on the song for Tarotplane, the opening track of his 1971-released album, Mirror Man.
Taj Mahal
covered "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Bond" on his breakthrough album Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home
.
The Drones
covered the song under the title "Someone On Your Bond", which was included on The Miller's Daughter collection of outtakes.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Donovan recorded "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" in early 1965 for inclusion on his debut album What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid is the debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United Kingdom four days after Donovan's 19th birthday on 14 May 1965, through Pye Records . Terry Kennedy, Peter Eden, and Geoff Stephens produced the album...
. Since Donovan recorded a version of "Universal Soldier
Universal Soldier (song)
"Universal Soldier" is a song written and recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie. The song was originally released on Sainte-Marie's debut album It's My Way! in 1964. "Universal Soldier" was not a popular hit at the time of its release, but it did garner attention within the...
" after hearing it on Buffy Sainte-Marie's debut album, it is likely that he first heard "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" from the same source.
During late 1965, Donovan was forced to stop recording due to a contractual dispute between Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
and his previous label Pye Records
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
. This gap in Donovan releases was partially filled by the "Turquoise
Turquoise (song)
"Turquoise" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. The "Turquoise" single was released in the United Kingdom on October 30, 1965 through Pye Records and charted to #30. The "Turquoise" single was backed with "Hey Gyp " and only released in the United Kingdom...
" single in the United Kingdom, but Hickory Records
Hickory Records
Hickory Records is a United States record label founded by Acuff-Rose Music in 1954 which operated the label up to 1979. Present owner Sony/ATV Music Publishing revived the label in 2007. Originally based in Nashville, functioning as an independent label throughout its history, it has had several...
(Donovan's Pye Records
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
distributor in the United States) decided not to issue the single in the U.S. due to its lack of chart success overseas.
Instead, Hickory Records released "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" backed with a cover of "The Little Tin Soldier" by Shawn Phillips
Shawn Phillips
Shawn Phillips is a folk-rock musician, primarily influential in the 1960s and 1970s.Phillips has recorded twenty albums and worked with musicians including Donovan, Paul Buckmaster, J. Peter Robinson, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Bernie Taupin, and many others...
in November 1965 (Hickory 45-1375). "You're Gonna Need Somebody on Your Bond" had already been released in the United States as an album track on Catch the Wind
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid is the debut album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was released in the United Kingdom four days after Donovan's 19th birthday on 14 May 1965, through Pye Records . Terry Kennedy, Peter Eden, and Geoff Stephens produced the album...
and "The Little Tin Soldier" had already been released on Fairytale
Fairytale (album)
Fairytale is the second album from Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It was first released in the United Kingdom on October 22, 1965 through Pye Records . The U.S. version of Fairytale was released by Hickory Records in November 1965 with a slightly different set of songs...
. Neither song was originally intended for single release and the single failed to chart.
Hunter Robertson's recording
American blues/folk singer and banjo-player Hunter Robertson included the song on his album "Sings Songs For the Masses".Other recordings and influences
Captain BeefheartCaptain Beefheart
Don Van Vliet January 15, 1941 December 17, 2010) was an American musician, singer-songwriter and artist best known by the stage name Captain Beefheart. His musical work was conducted with a rotating ensemble of musicians called The Magic Band, active between 1965 and 1982, with whom he recorded 12...
frequently included "You'll Need Somebody On Your Bond" in the set list of his early shows. In addition, he drew on the song for Tarotplane, the opening track of his 1971-released album, Mirror Man.
Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal (musician)
Henry Saint Clair Fredericks , who uses the stage name Taj Mahal, is an American Grammy Award winning blues musician. He incorporates elements of world music into his music...
covered "You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Bond" on his breakthrough album Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home
Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home
Giant Step/De Ole Folks at Home is an album by American blues artist Taj Mahal. Giant Step is electric, while De Ole Folks at Home is acoustic. Esquire Magazine included this album on their March 9, 2009 list of "The 75 Albums Every Man Should Own."-Track listing:Giant Step# "Ain't Gwine Whistle...
.
The Drones
The Drones
The Drones are an Australian rock group who rose to prominence during the early 2000s. They are influenced by a variety of bands and soloists including Neil Young, The Velvet Underground, Bad Brains, Suicide, Green on Red, The Birthday Party, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan and Nina Simone.- The Sound...
covered the song under the title "Someone On Your Bond", which was included on The Miller's Daughter collection of outtakes.