Los Angeles formed the inspiration for two songs on Donovan’s Sunshine Superman album: “The Trip” and this song. Whilst the former was titled after a LA club where Donovan had a residency, this tune was named after The Mama’s and The Papa’s singer Mama Cass.
[Verse 1]
He will bring happiness in a pipe
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind
[Chorus]
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
[Verse 2]
He will bring orchids for my lady
The perfume will be of an excellent style
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind
[Chorus]
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
[Sitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
He will bring happiness in a pipe
He'll-a ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind
[Chorus]
Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time
Fly Jefferson Airplane, get you there on time
[Sitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
He will bring happiness in a pipe
He'll ride away on his silver bike
And apart from that he'll be so kind
In consenting to blow your mind
[Chorus]
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
Fly Translove Airways, get you there on time
[Outro]
We'll be flying at an altitude of thirty-nine thousand feet
Captain High at your service
The Fat Angel was written by Donovan.
The Fat Angel was produced by Mickie Most.
Donovan released The Fat Angel on Fri Aug 26 1966.