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Donovan Woods

Data updated on 2025-06-15 08:07:01 UTC
Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the acclaimed songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince words, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his latest studio album, Donovan takes that a step further. Honest and unflinching, on 'Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now', his seventh studio album, Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been.

Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on 'Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now'. The album, he notes, serves as “a funeral to the life he was living.”

For fans of Ruston Kelly, Phoebe Bridgers, Paul Simon and Gregory Alan Isakov.

Genres

: canadian singer-songwriter indie folk

Total plays

408.2 million
Updated on 2025-06-15

Social media links

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Monthly listeners

705,196

Followers

93,798

Top Cities

  1. Canada
    Toronto
    13,396 listeners
  2. Australia
    Sydney
    10,160 listeners
  3. Canada
    Montreal
    9,216 listeners
  4. Australia
    Melbourne
    8,079 listeners
  5. Canada
    Calgary
    8,044 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
118,597,405 3:24 2015-03-09
Grew Apart
Grew Apart
73,596,179 2:50 2021-01-27
It'll Work Itself Out
It'll Work Itself Out
34,617,844 3:03 2016-09-23
I Ain't Ever Loved No One - Acoustic
I Ain't Ever Loved No One - Acoustic
26,197,865 3:20 2019-05-03
Another Way
Another Way
15,944,760 4:11 2018-04-20
Put on, Cologne - Bonus Track
Put on, Cologne - Bonus Track
13,912,072 2:47 2013-03-26
Lean on Me - ArtistsCAN
Lean on Me - ArtistsCAN
13,145,037 4:02 2020-04-27
IOWA
IOWA
11,409,536 4:35 2021-05-07
Seeing Other People
Seeing Other People
7,203,778 3:06 2020-11-06
When This Is Over
When This Is Over
6,222,808 3:03 2021-05-28
THE SUN & THE SEA
THE SUN & THE SEA
5,573,917 3:00 2022-05-20
Clean Slate
Clean Slate
4,127,220 3:26 2020-11-06
Good Lover
Good Lover
3,567,780 3:02 2018-04-20
Burn That Bridge
Burn That Bridge
2,924,849 3:27 2018-04-20
I Hope You Change Your Mind
I Hope You Change Your Mind
2,677,731 2:53 2022-03-18
The Worst Way
The Worst Way
2,617,976 3:20 2017-12-01
Between Cities
Between Cities
2,592,658 3:23 2016-02-26
What They Mean
What They Mean
2,445,518 3:22 2016-09-23
Next Year
Next Year
2,373,965 4:18 2018-04-20
On the Nights You Stay Home
On the Nights You Stay Home
2,316,018 3:50 2016-02-26
She Waits For Me to Come Back Down
She Waits For Me to Come Back Down
2,276,024 3:20 2020-11-06
We Used To
We Used To
2,250,588 2:50 2020-11-06
When the Party's Over
When the Party's Over
1,971,024 3:32 2021-03-26
That Hotel
That Hotel
1,860,136 3:14 2015-01-13
I Ain't Ever Loved No One
I Ain't Ever Loved No One
1,762,465 3:14 2018-04-20
Hang On To Me
Hang On To Me
1,622,510 3:23 2022-08-12
Burn That Bridge - Acoustic
Burn That Bridge - Acoustic
1,531,187 3:28 2019-05-03
Grew Apart
Grew Apart
1,460,548 2:50 2020-11-06
What They Mean - Live Bonus Track
What They Mean - Live Bonus Track
1,416,683 3:45 2016-08-12
What I Wouldn't Do/North Star Calling
What I Wouldn't Do/North Star Calling
1,351,565 4:10 2023-03-02
Being Together
Being Together
1,261,725 3:29 2021-07-09
Leaving Nashville
Leaving Nashville
1,229,288 3:26 2016-02-26
Kennedy
Kennedy
1,161,537 1:49 2013-03-26
The Coldest State
The Coldest State
1,127,308 2:41 2013-03-26
Your Daughter, John
Your Daughter, John
1,098,749 4:13 2011-09-27
Go to Her
Go to Her
1,096,270 2:49 2019-02-01
All Mine
All Mine
1,069,530 3:23 2017-06-16
The First Time
The First Time
1,058,724 3:20 2016-02-26
Way Way Back
Way Way Back
1,020,670 3:27 2019-09-20
Truck Full of Money
Truck Full of Money
1,016,276 3:50 2018-04-20
Empty Rooms
Empty Rooms
840,415 3:01 2016-09-23
Whatever Keeps You Going - Children's Choir
Whatever Keeps You Going - Children's Choir
829,064 3:23 2021-03-26
While All The While
While All The While
715,352 2:49 2019-12-06
Leave When You Go
Leave When You Go
714,007 3:31 2022-03-18
We Never Met
We Never Met
672,386 3:39 2016-02-26
They Don't Make Anything In That Town
They Don't Make Anything In That Town
600,406 4:15 2016-02-26
Let Go Lightly
Let Go Lightly
592,339 2:51 2011-09-27
I Won't Mention It Again
I Won't Mention It Again
582,986 2:51 2022-03-18
My Good Friends
My Good Friends
572,857 2:46 2016-02-26
Read About Memory
Read About Memory
561,345 3:57 2018-04-20
Last Time I Saw You
Last Time I Saw You
550,430 2:29 2020-11-06
What Kind Of Love Is That?
What Kind Of Love Is That?
543,240 3:08 2016-02-26
Our Friend Bobby
Our Friend Bobby
520,921 4:02 2018-04-20
May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012
494,672 3:29 2016-02-26
Man Made Lake
Man Made Lake
488,306 3:08 2020-11-06
Here in Chicago
Here in Chicago
461,132 3:21 2021-09-17
Rosemary
Rosemary
451,346 3:32 2024-07-12
I'm Around
I'm Around
447,828 3:20 2023-10-20
Great Escape - Acoustic
Great Escape - Acoustic
434,046 4:32 2019-05-03
Back For The Funeral
Back For The Funeral
422,947 3:13 2024-07-12
Whatever Keeps You Going
Whatever Keeps You Going
416,792 3:27 2020-11-06
Lonely People
Lonely People
403,089 3:37 2020-11-06
No Time Has Passed
No Time Has Passed
402,827 2:42 2011-09-27
How Good
How Good
401,872 3:00 2024-01-19
Sask
Sask
389,836 3:17 2013-03-26
Great Escape
Great Escape
384,982 4:35 2018-04-20
Won't Come Back
Won't Come Back
379,240 3:29 2011-09-27
Do I Know Your Name?
Do I Know Your Name?
361,449 2:43 2016-02-26
Easy Street
Easy Street
356,720 3:16 2018-04-20
I Live a Little Lie
I Live a Little Lie
355,004 3:45 2018-04-20
When Our Friends Come Over
When Our Friends Come Over
352,383 3:52 2024-07-12
Petrolia
Petrolia
350,090 4:11 2013-03-26
I Don't Belong to You
I Don't Belong to You
335,027 3:60 2018-04-20
For Some Reason
For Some Reason
329,839 3:38 2024-04-09
I Live a Little Lie - Acoustic
I Live a Little Lie - Acoustic
289,676 3:06 2019-05-03
Divorcee
Divorcee
289,386 3:29 2011-09-27
116 West Main, Durham, NC
116 West Main, Durham, NC
285,334 3:57 2024-07-12
Our Friend Bobby - Acoustic
Our Friend Bobby - Acoustic
284,675 4:06 2019-05-03
Don't Deny It
Don't Deny It
279,493 2:22 2011-09-27
Drove Through Town
Drove Through Town
275,079 4:06 2016-09-23
Good Lover - Acoustic
Good Lover - Acoustic
274,735 3:01 2019-05-03
Another Way - Acoustic
Another Way - Acoustic
258,803 4:01 2019-05-03
I Was OK
I Was OK
258,030 2:26 2021-10-06
Phone
Phone
248,510 3:40 2011-09-27
Let Us Now Praise Simple Men
Let Us Now Praise Simple Men
242,352 3:00 2013-03-26
Car Won't Start
Car Won't Start
242,023 2:54 2008-03-18
Easy Street - Acoustic
Easy Street - Acoustic
232,918 3:16 2019-05-03
When This Is Over - WODD Remix
When This Is Over - WODD Remix
230,669 3:53 2022-07-22
Don't Get Too Grand
Don't Get Too Grand
230,172 1:48 2013-03-26
Without People
Without People
228,626 0:57 2020-11-06
My Boy
My Boy
213,218 4:25 2013-03-26
Break Somebody's Heart
Break Somebody's Heart
205,673 3:03 2021-03-26
Widowmaker
Widowmaker
205,558 3:26 2013-03-26
Faded Splendor (feat. Donovan Woods)
Faded Splendor (feat. Donovan Woods)
204,969 3:54 2024-08-30
Taft
Taft
203,096 3:48 2013-03-26
Next Year - Acoustic
Next Year - Acoustic
201,911 3:55 2019-05-03
Interlude
Interlude
198,827 1:12 2020-11-06
THE SUN & THE SEA - Instrumental Version
THE SUN & THE SEA - Instrumental Version
197,099 3:00 2022-11-04
Truck Full of Money - Acoustic
Truck Full of Money - Acoustic
190,893 3:46 2019-05-03
I'm Still Sweet
I'm Still Sweet
190,204 3:41 2011-09-27
Whole Way Home
Whole Way Home
188,821 3:36 2020-11-06
Trompsingel (Another Life)
Trompsingel (Another Life)
183,517 2:53 2024-07-12
I'm Just Trying To Get Home
I'm Just Trying To Get Home
181,960 3:32 2024-07-12
High Season
High Season
180,714 3:18 2020-11-06
How Much Is That Hat
How Much Is That Hat
178,706 3:35 2011-09-27
My Cousin Has A Grey Cup Ring
My Cousin Has A Grey Cup Ring
178,556 2:49 2008-03-18
I Ain't Saying She's Better Than You
I Ain't Saying She's Better Than You
175,253 4:12 2008-03-18
Jail
Jail
175,204 1:28 2011-09-27
God Forbid
God Forbid
175,053 3:48 2020-11-06
Grew Apart - Piano
Grew Apart - Piano
173,961 3:10 2021-03-26
I Don't Belong to You - Acoustic
I Don't Belong to You - Acoustic
170,754 3:52 2019-05-03
I'm Around (Both Sides)
I'm Around (Both Sides)
163,145 3:21 2023-11-17
You Don't Say
You Don't Say
159,354 3:10 2013-03-26
A Picture of Us Smiling at a Party 5 Years Ago
A Picture of Us Smiling at a Party 5 Years Ago
149,082 3:02 2022-03-18
Lawren Harris
Lawren Harris
144,369 3:08 2011-09-27
Read About Memory - Acoustic
Read About Memory - Acoustic
136,281 4:02 2019-05-03
Once A Week
Once A Week
133,302 3:13 2008-03-18
Nothing's Changed
Nothing's Changed
125,480 4:00 2008-03-18
Wait And See
Wait And See
122,619 3:22 2008-03-18
Lord, I'm Tryin'
Lord, I'm Tryin'
120,498 1:12 2011-09-27
He Drinks Gas
He Drinks Gas
117,850 2:35 2008-03-18
Search My Name (feat. Donovan Woods)
Search My Name (feat. Donovan Woods)
112,062 2:55 2024-03-22
It's Been Like That For A While
It's Been Like That For A While
109,358 3:38 2024-07-12
Living Well
Living Well
108,448 3:36 2024-07-12
Brand New Gun
Brand New Gun
106,965 2:39 2008-03-18
Well Read
Well Read
106,687 3:56 2024-07-12
Virginia Firm
Virginia Firm
99,340 3:54 2008-03-18
No Time Soon
No Time Soon
95,964 3:37 2022-03-18
Don't Talk to Her at Night
Don't Talk to Her at Night
78,376 3:03 2024-07-12
Cheyenne
Cheyenne
73,151 2:42 2022-03-18
Portland, Maine (OurVinyl Sessions)
Portland, Maine (OurVinyl Sessions)
67,582 3:28 2025-04-28
Your Daughter, John - Live Bonus Track
Your Daughter, John - Live Bonus Track
67,413 4:16 2016-08-12
The First Time - Live Bonus Track
The First Time - Live Bonus Track
61,329 3:56 2016-08-12
All Raked Flat
All Raked Flat
61,047 4:05 2024-07-12
Little Drummer Boy
Little Drummer Boy
37,266 2:36 2020-10-23
Back for the Funeral (OurVinyl Sessions)
Back for the Funeral (OurVinyl Sessions)
27,827 2:54 2025-04-28
Iowa (OurVinyl Sessions)
Iowa (OurVinyl Sessions)
24,329 3:40 2025-04-28
Rosemary (OurVinyl Sessions)
Rosemary (OurVinyl Sessions)
22,291 3:01 2025-04-28
Another Way - The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
Another Way - The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
14,375 4:03 2018-12-07
Our Friend Bobby - The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
Our Friend Bobby - The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
11,655 4:16 2018-12-07
Colonizer
Colonizer
4,130 2:58 2023-06-06

New releases

Donovan Woods | OurVinyl Sessions
Donovan Woods | OurVinyl Sessions
2025-04-28
[OurVinyl TV, Inc.]
Faded Splendor (feat. Donovan Woods)
Faded Splendor (feat. Donovan Woods)
2024-08-30
[Sony Music Canada]
Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now
Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now
2024-07-12
[End Times Music]
For Some Reason
For Some Reason
2024-04-09
[Magnolia Music / Tone Tree Music]
How Good
How Good
2024-01-19
[End Times Music]
I'm Around (Both Sides)
I'm Around (Both Sides)
2023-11-17
[End Times Music]
I'm Around
I'm Around
2023-10-20
[End Times Music]
Hang On To Me
Hang On To Me
2022-08-12
[Natalie Taylor]
Big Hurt Boy
Big Hurt Boy
2022-03-18
[End Times Music]
I Was OK
I Was OK
2021-10-06
[Nettwerk Music Group]
Here in Chicago
Here in Chicago
2021-09-17
[End Times Music]
Being Together
Being Together
2021-07-09
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
When This Is Over
When This Is Over
2021-05-28
[Seeking Blue]
IOWA
IOWA
2021-05-07
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Without People (Deluxe)
Without People (Deluxe)
2021-03-26
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Without People
Without People
2020-11-06
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
While All The While
While All The While
2019-12-06
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Way Way Back
Way Way Back
2019-09-20
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
The Other Way
The Other Way
2019-05-03
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Go to Her
Go to Her
2019-02-01
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Donovan Woods: The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
Donovan Woods: The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
2018-12-07
[The Wild Honey Pie]
The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
The Wild Honey Pie Buzzsession
2018-12-07
[The Wild Honey Pie]
Both Ways
Both Ways
2018-04-20
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
The Worst Way
The Worst Way
2017-12-01
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
All Mine
All Mine
2017-06-16
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
They Are Going Away
They Are Going Away
2016-09-23
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled (Deluxe Edition)
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled (Deluxe Edition)
2016-08-12
[Meant Well]
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled (Deluxe Edition)
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled (Deluxe Edition)
2016-08-12
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled
Hard Settle, Ain't Troubled
2016-02-26
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
Portland, Maine
Portland, Maine
2015-03-09
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
That Hotel
That Hotel
2015-01-13
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
That Hotel
That Hotel
2015-01-13
[Meant Well]
Don't Get Too Grand
Don't Get Too Grand
2013-03-26
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
The Widowmaker
The Widowmaker
2011-09-27
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
The Hold Up
The Hold Up
2009-03-03
[MEANT WELL, INC.]
The Hold Up
The Hold Up
2009-03-03
[SunnyLane Records]
The Hold Up
The Hold Up
2008-03-18
[MapleMusic Recordings]