The phrase "Season of the Witch" has evolved from a 1960s psychedelic anthem into a broad cultural touchstone spanning film, literature, and the history of rock and roll. 🎸 The Song That Started It All
: Though often associated with Halloween, Donovan wrote it about the "spookiness" of 1966 London—specifically the paranoia of drug busts and the changing social landscape. Season Of The Witch
Released in 1966 on the album Sunshine Superman , Donovan’s is considered a foundational track of psychedelic rock. The phrase "Season of the Witch" has evolved