DONOVAN - COLORS -Live

[@Cimiar]

Dylan Once said, "If I was 5 years younger, Donovan would have been my influence"

[@joshmcbride2713]

Yeah, except he emphasized the word “MY” 😂

[@Ami_des_slows]

Merci BeatnikManfred pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2022 comme en 1965. 57 ans et pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) ! French version : "Couleurs" sung by Dick Rivers.

[@Aliaumep]

2024 et toujours présent. Et à 18ans je suis triste si ce n’est désolé de voir que ma génération n’écoute pas de vrais artistes comme Donovan…

[@Ami_des_slows]

@@Aliaumep Meilleurs vœux et beaucoup d'écoutes de Donovan en 2024.

[@effiemooney8477]

Fell in love with him and his music at 13 yrs old and will always, thanks dude!!

[@Jonathandreamer]

This song conjures up summer days and the excitement being in love for the first time. I love it.

[@jordandecker4379]

I adore this song. And Donovan. He is so underrated it's insane.

[@lesleyb6317]

Donovan was great. His Universal Soldier (written by Buffy St Marie), one of the protest songs of the 60s is, in many ways, as relevant today as it was back then. He will always have a place in my heart.

[@Ami_des_slows]

❤❤❤

[@cranefly23]

Saw him live several times. Talented guy.

[@ericbeaulieu4843]

Great songs by a great artist.

[@1933goudey]

I was born in 1956 and believe me, these songs are the best. Great lyrics with a smooth delivery is hard to emulate. Did you see the Catch the Wind live video? Its my personal Donovan favorite. Take care,

[@kilgoretrout3875]

Takes me back 50 years to a much happier place. Thank you.

[@JustSayN2O]

Great to see Colors live, but Donovan forgot about the sparkling corn !

[@Ami_des_slows]

Encore merci BeatnikManfred pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2023 comme en 1965. 58 ans et toujours pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) ! Ce morceau est sur ma playlist depuis sa création en 1979 et n'est pas prêt d'en sortir.

[@beatlesandbeyond]

I sat with 'Don' some years ago, talking about a party he was at - with George Harrison, Eric Clapton, Jack Cassidy. He's such a gentle soul

[@ajj62283]

Forget what people tell you about this guy. Just listen to the song. Its beautiful! Deside for yourself.

[@Ami_des_slows]

Encore une fois merci BeatnikManfred pour cette vidéo. A regarder et écouter sans modération en 2024 comme en 1965. 59 ans et toujours pas une ride (sauf sur mon visage) ! Ce morceau est sur ma playlist depuis sa création en 1979 et n'est pas prêt d'en sortir.

[@edmonddantes7436]

J'adore cette chanson qu'il m'arrive de réécouter sur vinyles 33 tours !! Merci.

[@twang73]

This was the American program "Shindig". The bass player is Larry Knechtel, a brilliant musician who played piano, bass and harmonica on so many great hit records. He is best known for his piano work on "Bridge Over Troubled Water". He also won a Grammy award for the arrangement. R.I.P. Larry.

[@jean-patrickbladet945]

1965...First Album , the first success of this singer Ecossais. Artist of great talent.

[@FISHMUSIC4U]

a classic is made an instant classic again and again, refreshing...

[@1933goudey]

My dog Bob loves this song...He howls when the harmonica part starts..It's awesome!

[@maxe.keller8555]

wunderbar! Was für eine schöne Melodie und was für ein weiser TexT !

[@cathiefredrickson]

Love this performance of this wonderful song!!!! Yah, Donovan!!!!! :)

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1965 {August 11th} Donovan performed "Colours" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'... At the time the song was in its first week, at #95, on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart; five weeks later on September 12th it peaked at #61 {for 1 week} and the following and last week on the chart it was at #88... Between 1965 and 1973 he had seventeen Top 100 records; four made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Sunshine Superman" for one week on August 28th, 1966... He just missed having a second #1 record when "Mellow Yellow" peaked at #2* {for 3 weeks} on December 4th, 1966... * The first week "Mellow Yellow" was at #2, the #1 for that week was "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys; and for the 2nd and 3rd week at #2, "Winchester Cathedral" by the New Vaudeville Band was in the top spot... R.I.P. Jimmy O'Neill {Shindig's host, 1940 - 2013}...

[@msstevie1951]

Love Donovan so much,this is an old beautiful song done well by him & Bob Dylan,I prefer this version ,it's so pure and smooth.Many great memories,thanks so much for posting! BaetnikManfred! x Peace x donna x

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Bob Dylan never sang this song!

[@justcallmethelma]

my friend dan sang this song and he did it so beautiful i had to come find this video to keep as a reminder...beings he always takes his videos down later....loved his rendition as much as i love this...sending this to a nother friend too, so he gets to hear the one we were discussing.............this is such a beautiful song!!

[@1933goudey]

Love it! That's the time, that's the time...I love the best!

[@irenesutton725]

always loved his music x

[@risumotus]

Timeless!

[@TheMindOrchestra]

love this song very much

[@irenesutton725]

me too xx

[@SaphirSouenEstherG]

Shared on Facebook, May 10, 2018 - Happy Birthday!

[@LindaMewhirter]

Bring Donovan to Olympia! We'd love to have him sing here.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

He's old now and does not look or sound the same. He sings his old songs completely differently.

[@pochwer]

I really loves that song... Saludos desde argentina!

[@Grifiki]

I bought this guys LP as well 35yrs ago.. With all his Hits. I the Holly's and so many more. Dozens...

[@KatiBerlinben]

Oooohh... immer noch sooo schön! Vielen herzlichen Dank für die Einstellung!

[@FranciscoRodriguez-xc8di]

extraordinario que profundo en realidad saber que el color del alma no tiene distinción es único

[@fanoel77]

Cool, great song maker for sure, love him

[@chetansingh2006]

When i first heard him i loved his voice he is talented hippie scott and support transcendental meditation

[@GAILSMUM]

I do agree.....I saw him in one of the last Beatles Week in Liverpool and his talks, his music were entirely Donovan with his own fightings and ideas....It was a great moment....

[@Jazziermx]

i agree whit you man iam 19 year old and i love donovan its soo original but i think the good music always is in the underground soo sad!

[@laurastafford8714]

I don't think Donovan got the credit he deserved..

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

He was a global superstar throughout the 1960s and 1970s and sold millions of records.

[@HempForPresident]

this. is. awesome. Thanks for a great upload!!

[@hitcher1779]

Wow ..... Last time I saw Don' was on a bus and we were on our way to college in Hertfordshire, England .....

[@polmaccaba]

Its just a great song, sung by a great artist, enjoy it.

[@babaradio5704]

I really love this guy and his Colours. It has driven me half crazy to see the last stanza of his song wrongly written SO MANY TIMES, as "when I've been loved", instead of "when I've been low." Go ahead and google his lyrics to this song and you'll see what I mean. Correct them if you can. Thanks Donovan for all the memories.

[@dukevw]

Some of those who were around in those days said that Donovan was not copying Dylan. Both were actually performing in the style of Woody Guthrie. He was the originator of this style of folk music.

[@angel4everable]

I enjoy Donovan as much as anybody, but just watch the rendevous between Dylan and Donovan in DON'T LOOK BACK and you'll see the diffference between talent and genius.

[@saskiakneulman7275]

As Donovan sang that song, in "Don't look back" (great documentary!), so modest, with his gentle, sad eyes, it was very touching. I'd say Bob Dylan was also moved by this friendly soul, behind his dark glasses. He hadn't have to mock him the way he did, being a genius, as he was/is.

[@Shanannigan1]

Music isn't getting worse, it's just changing. Music is an art, and as an art it's a reflection of the times, issues, and society that it's made in. If you look for music on the radio and tv than you're looking in the wrong place, these days music is being used by big companies for profit, those two mediums are full of garbage that's made to make money because they're regulated by big labels. But if you dig for good music you'll find that music is thriving right now

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Society is now cr@p and so is the music.

[@paleblue498]

@superblather Donovan had his own sound and unique vision. He wasn't trying to be Dylan or Guthrie although he may have been influenced by them (and many other musicians were). He wrote some truly stunningly beautiful songs that can never be duplicated which showcase his vocal talents and unique world view...

[@LL-uw6sm]

Legend...beaitiful song..

[@TonyJenRock1]

great close ups of a great muscian.. young talent - nice

[@fairybella18]

I LOVE YOU DONOVAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@5hawnK3lly]

priceless footage of a star :)

[@ΟΘΩΝΚΡΗΤΑΣ]

Μόλις το έμαθε ο μικρός μου γιος για να με ευχαριστήσει!

[@ANTOONMAKA]

Superbe chanson!

[@gerlaurent]

merci.. I had a good time

[@redeyera]

Truely lovely song...

[@videomaniac108]

My complements to the person on the soundboard who set the level for that P Bass just right. On some recordings the bass is lost in the mix.

[@dirkbag22]

You're right... Donovan was quite individual and had a sound all his own.

[@SERCOism]

j'adorais cette chanson!

[@Machines59]

Clever intelligent, what happened to Donovan magical lyrics and beautiful melodies

[@Okiegator55]

"Green is the color of the bowl we smoke in the morning to get high...to get high...that's the time, that's the time I love the best"

[@whocares1694]

True legend!

[@eirrac54]

love this... and universal soldier, mellow yellow, wear your love like heaven, atlantis, hurdy gurdy man, jennifer juniper, sunshine superman... ehh etc etc :)

[@carmellacrissman1963]

Happy birthday, Donovan

[@waydownthebayou]

been listenin to both Donovan and Dylan for years, this is the first time I've ever read their names in the same sentence, get a grip foaks, totally different styles and sounds...

[@Budzpip]

Aww he seems so nervous. Great Vid! Ty!

[@nealsmagic]

when you're in love, this is the time. Thanks

[@hipmoney420]

The Rules of Attraction, best.. soundtrack...ever

[@marshmelow]

Not for nothing but most of our some what modern and modern blues music for example has been covered time nad time again by all walks of life. It is a bit hard to find original popular music. Not to mention, artists will at most times cover music that inspired them. I play guitar and nothing feels better than playing and singing a favorite tune. I recently saw America at Carnagie Hall and they covered a Beatles song, it was awesome to hear one of your favorite bands do a cover.

[@Country822]

The bass player may be Liquorice Locking after he left The Shadows. He certainly is the bass player on the original record.

[@7drift0king2]

@Rush1013 Yeah, you are right. Donovan deserves WAY more recognition. I'm surprised he didn't since he was good friends with the Beatles, Stones, Dylan, etc.

[@samfloripa]

this song reminds me of my father

[@lumpeater]

Have this exact harmonica. Got it at Oregon Country Fair about 20 years ago ...it's this exact one that he's playing here ...the one this beast is putting his mouth on ...fickin weird...

[@2licenza]

bellissima poesia dei tempi andati......

[@AutumnHaunts]

I love this song in the lens crafters commercial=)

[@ilrockettaro]

che tempi che hai passato... fortunato...

[@Lbgbat]

Thank you

[@rounds1954]

Donovan's best song.

[@Infamissus]

This song was in an English movie called "Poor Cow" back in the 1960s. Good flick if you can find it.

[@ssshadow111]

Music is about experiences. Music is about express yourself. It's not a sport, so don't compare. There are good songwritters such as Neil Young, Leonard Cohen and so on. Each one live their life they way they want. If they want to change their way of express themselves Who are we to criticize them?

[@douglaslee8071]

sweet, wish they showed the guitar work more

[@CharlesCCRidesChandler]

In the morning, when we rise, 'it's the 'best'!!!...:)O(:...

[@Gazolba]

If you listen to Dylan's first album, he sang mostly traditional folk songs written by other people. Donovan did the same thing on Fairytale. I would say Dylan and Donovan were influenced by the same people. I don't think they were influenced by each other.

[@gerrysmith1782]

just wish i knew this song i would have played as she woke up the first time i stayed all night in the same bed with my beautiful girlfriend Lorraine that was back in 1981 we were both 17 i miss her every day

[@tjenareish]

awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@dourtan]

Donovan! there is no other!

[@ralle49buchmueller]

Sehr schöne alte Aufnahme, die Mundharmonika erinnert noch stark an "Whats bin did and whats bin hit.

[@jimmyb227]

For Jim- feel better soon! I love you very much!

[@jewels4037]

..good god hes a mellow dude the song would make ya lay back and daze away the tunes.

[@claybilly]

very chill song man,

[@lulli3968]

Great song.

[@joshmcbride2713]

27 and love this

[@natunip]

ME TIENEN RECONTRA DE PODRIDA LAS PROPAGANDAS DE KZbin. DONOVAN TE AMO

[@seanoreilly7293]

I would like to know where the rest of the footage is.Seems to me he was just getting into his groove.Anyone else notice this?

[@CDN7311]

in the morning is when I love best too

[@ClassierAct]

The name of the song is "Colours". He is a brit (as Scotland is part of the British Isles) and he spells it with a "u".

[@dukevw]

A music critic once made the observation that Donovan was not copying Dylan. Rather, both were writing and singing in the style of their major influence and idol, Woodie Guthrie.

[@peacenow94]

wow I guess he really did have Bob Dylan as an influence. They both went two completely different ways though. I love this song!

[@Charleybones]

The only people who would try to compare Dylan and Donovan are those who don't know either one's music well and find it simply convenient to throw around labels and cheap comparisons Both became famous in the mid 60's playing accoustic guitar, and folk music. But Dylan was a master of lyrics and lyrical phrasing who used folk as a medium. Donovan emphasized melody and ethereal lyrics: colors flowers etc- DL was a flower child BD a vagabond singing about politics, religion, love gone bad.

[@Hippeeeee]

i love listening to this song i wouldn't compare his music to Dylan's though-only that they both write beautiful music it has to be his look that makes some think he's 'copying' but Dylan didn't invent the mouth organ : )