Mellow Yellow the song, adapted to Portuguese, also for the movie. One of the oldest coffeeshops in Amsterdam (now closed) was called "Mellow Yellow". Mellow Yellow "Mellow Yellow" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. In the US it reached No. 2 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in 1966, (Both Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys and Winchester Cathedral by The New Vaudeville Band kept it from hitting No. 1). Outside the US, "Mellow Yellow" peaked at No. 8 in the UK in early 1967. The song was rumoured to be about smoking dried banana skins, which was believed
Mellow Yellow (album) played blues piano, harpsichord, and undertook arrangements. Paul McCartney provided background vocals on at least one of the tracks. He is uncredited for his work. According to a recent biography (""Darker Than The Deepest Sea: The Search For Nick Drake""), the album was a significant influence on Nick Drake. The track "Museum" was covered by Herman's Hermits on their 1967 album release "Blaze". All tracks by Donovan Leitch. Songs marked with a ‘+’ have been remixed into stereo. Side one Side two The ten tracks as on the original release plus the following bonus tracks: Mellow Yellow (album) Mellow Yellow