Donovan, in full Donovan Phillip Leitch, (born May 10, 1946, Glasgow, Scotland), Scottish singer-songwriter who had consistent commercial success with his playful pop songs in the mid- to late 1960s. Looking and sounding like Bob Dylan, Donovan emerged in 1965 as a folksinger with “Catch the Wind.” As the musical landscape became more kaleidoscopic, Donovan adapted his approach and helped define the era with odes to the hippie lifestyle such as “Sunshine Superman” (1966), “Mellow Yellow” (1967), and “Hurdy Gurdy Man” (1968). His obscure lyrics, often laced with drug references, were sung in a soft and sometimes soulful voice over
As part of their Arrivals series, Sligo Live will present some of the best emerging talent on the music scene from Thursday, October 27 to Monday, October 31.\ All Arrivals events are free and it’s a great way for festival goers to experience live music throughout the day in intimate venues around Sligo.\\\ These emerging […]