As the opening guitar riff of the title track began—that deep, resonant twang—Clara felt the transformation begin.

Upon release, Season of the Witch received generally positive reviews. Critics praised Elson’s confident songwriting and authentic vocal delivery, noting that the album transcended its “Jack White production” tag to stand as her own artistic statement. The Guardian called it “a bewitching debut,” while Pitchfork appreciated its “unhurried, late-night atmosphere.”

September 20, 2010 (Single); later featured on the True Blood: Music From The HBO® Original Series Volume 3 soundtrack in 2011.

The song wasn't just a cover; it was a spell. Where Donovan’s original was a cautionary tale about strange goings-on, Elson’s version was an invitation. Her voice, a smoky alto that sounded like it was being broadcast from a 1960s transistor radio found in a sunken ship, filled the room.

Produced by her then-husband at Third Man Records , the cover strips away the original's hippie-era breeziness in favor of a darker, more atmospheric "eerie yet earthy" sound.