The Fat Angel

Album: Sunshine Superman (1966)
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Songfacts®:

  • 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.
  • A cover version was recorded by Jefferson Airplane for their 1968 live album Bless Its Pointed Head.

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