Donovan discusses his early years and why his father named him Donovan

Singer-songwriter, poet and storyteller Donovan discusses his early years growing up in Glasgow, Scotland, and at the tender age of ten moved to England where he took with him and the Irish and Scottish ballads he had learned as a child. He talks of receiving the ‘Honorary Cork People’ award with his wife Linda. The funny story of how he was christened with the name ‘Donovan’ (from an old western movie!)
Donovan said, “There was a revolution going on in the sixties but the main thing was Transcendental Meditation was reintroduced to the world and how he and The Beatles brought that to millions of people. He added “It’s a lifetime responsibility to introduce the gaelic tradition of poetry, music and theatre and radical thought”
Donovan’s repertoire included such classics as Catch the Wind, Sunshine Superman, Jennifer Juniper, Colours, The Hurdy Gurdy Man, Mellow Yellow, Season of the Witch to name but a few.
Recorded at the Sea Church, Music Venue, Ballycotton, County Cork, on Sunday 1st May 2022.

[@bazlebreeze9326]

You know you've made it when the World knows you by one name .

[@buzmcg]

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Thanks very much for posting. I've been a Donovan fan since I was 11 years old. I'll soon be 66.

[@orgonevibes2402]

What a wonderful gentleman. I love hearing his stories. I listened to him as a child from the late 70s and still do today 😍. His beautiful voice is so relaxing

[@youghalonline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SuperAmin1950]

Yes'siree bob, and you bet'cha; I go back with Donny' as far as the Hickory label, I still have that vinyl, and I've always appreciated the things he's brought to the table. 😉
I'll always wear my love, like heaven. 🤔

[@youghalonline]

Thanks for listening

[@rayzerwrecker70]

This man helped shape my life and I walked in his foot steps in Scotland and met him. Love him much and hope he finds Jesus Christ if not already.

[@muffinman9462]

mitch mitchel lived in Cork

[@stewartbrands]

Aye