Donovan and Jeff Beck Group (June 27, 1969) "Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)" / "Bed With Me" Single 7" (Pye 7N 17778)

Release Date: June 27, 1969

Label: Pye

Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom

Catalogue Number: 7N 17778

THE RELEASE	WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS
Donovan and the Jeff Beck Group’s energetic single “Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)” backed with “Bed With Me”. Produced by Mickie Most, the A-side is a psychedelic, driving rocker featuring Jeff Beck’s guitar work. The B-side is a gentler, more intimate track.	• Classic Pye label design • Side A: “Goo Goo Barabajagal (Love Is Hot)” (D. Leitch) • Side B: “Bed With Me” (D. Leitch) • Produced by Mickie Most • Catalogue 7N 17778

CONTEXT AND NOTES UK VARIANTS

INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS & PACKAGING

Released on June 27, 1969, this collaboration between Donovan and the Jeff Beck Group became a major hit, reaching No. 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It captured the late-60s psychedelic rock sound and showcased Beck’s fiery guitar alongside Donovan’s distinctive vocals. The single marked a successful partnership during a creative peak for both artists. UK Variants: • 7", 45 RPM, Push-Out Centre – Pye 7N 17778 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Solid Centre – Pye 7N 17778 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Reissue – Pye 7N 17778 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Push-Out Centre – Pye 7N 17778 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo – Pye 7N 17778 (1969) • 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono – Pye 7N.17778 (1969) Packaging: Standard Pye company sleeve (UK)

Overseas Variants: • Australia – Epic – 1969 • Brazil – Epic – 1969 • Canada – Epic – 1969 • France – Epic – 1969 • Germany – Epic – 1969 • Ireland – Pye – 1969 • Japan – CBS/Sony – 1969 • Netherlands – Epic – 1969 • New Zealand – Epic – 1969 • Norway – Epic – 1969 • Portugal – Epic – 1969 • Sweden – Epic – 1969 • USA – Epic – 1969 (many in picture sleeve variants of same design)

CHART DATA	RELATED RELEASES
UK Singles Chart: No. 12 Entered: July 15, 1969 Total weeks: 9	• Donovan solo releases (1960s) • Jeff Beck Group releases • Later Donovan and Beck collaborations

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