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Donovan
One of the most successful singer-songwriters of the 1960s folk boom, Donovan
carried with him an almost mystical style strongly affected by the psychedelic
era, resulting in some magical - if bizarre - songs. Originally from Scotland he
largely grew up in Hertfordshire, England, adopting a travelling lifestyle with
his friend Gypsy Dave and guitar mentor Mac MacLeod, playing beguiling folk
songs. His big break came with his first single Catch The Wind in 1965, which
reached Number 4 in the UK charts, hitting the mood of the times and inspiring
many comparisons with Bob Dylan, wh...
