Donovan

Donovan Leitch, who performs as Donovan, started as a street performer in Scotland before becoming part of the 1960s folk-rock scene. His 1965 album 'Sunshine Superman' brought him wider attention, with the title track and songs like 'Mellow Yellow' and 'Season of the Witch' becoming associated with the era's counterculture. The album's sound mixed folk with psychedelic touches, and 'Season of the Witch' in particular drew some criticism at the time for its lyrical themes.

He worked with various musicians over time, including guitarists like Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on different projects. Donovan released several albums in the late 1960s such as 'The Hurdy Gurdy Man' and 'Barabajagal', continuing with material that ranged from gentle folk to more experimental rock. Other well-known songs from his catalog include 'Catch the Wind', 'Colours', and 'Atlantis'.

While his commercial peak was in the 1960s, Donovan's music from that period has remained familiar through continued airplay and covers by other artists. He kept recording through the 1970s and beyond, with albums like 'Essence to Essence' showing a more introspective side. The straightforward folk of his early work and the psychedelic flourishes of his mid-60s output both have their place in his story.