So blessed to be from the generation that cared and loves this still
@abney4165 күн бұрын
As an old man, I appreciate each era I have lived, but, there is but one place in time that I was truly alive. In my mind I visit there often. It's the only way I can try and catch the wind.
@eventidemonoxide87882 жыл бұрын
This comment section is just about the most sincere comment section I've ever seen. It makes me feel a nostalgia for s time I wasn't even born for. I wish u could've experienced those great years of the 60s and 70s. Sadly I'm only 17 and good music like this isn't made anymore but I will always appreciate these songs.
@JRLNeal7 ай бұрын
Interesting comment for one so young. I was 17 in 1968. It was a magical decade. I believe it has a resonance (vibration) with events in 1863 100 before.
@prdiver642 жыл бұрын
This is the song I listened to when my first love left this life way too soon...for you Evie...
@aliciabaylaurel33076 жыл бұрын
Donovan's tender, caring, tone of voice and his respectful, loving words were such a revelation for us hippie women when he first came on music scene. Not even a hint of machismo! His example inspired other men to express their sweetness and sensitivity, and inspired women to receive egalitarian love.
@allymayful4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's some reference!
@energyvortex10003 жыл бұрын
He’s an ancient Bard reincarnated
@HayyimFeldman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this, @Alicia Bay Laurel. He’s still one of my musical and cultural heroes, but I’d almost forgotten how important this aspect of Donovan was for me as a teenage flower child trying to find my path in the bewildering world of relationships.😵💫
@if6was9292 жыл бұрын
People like Donovan defined the spirit of that period in our history. The ideas and beliefs of the time affected many of us and I don't understand why it didn't endure.
@PattyFrench-n8i Жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly!❤
@RayBeckerman11 жыл бұрын
It was indeed a privilege to have been part of that generation. I am very grateful for having been a part of it.
@updownstate4 жыл бұрын
You still are a part of it. I'm alive and kicking.
@chrisbeemcphee3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, it was the best and we were so lucky
@gargoyle382 жыл бұрын
Rama Om Yippee
@albertmiller30822 ай бұрын
As special as the day he performed it. The world was a different place, I was in it then and still around here now. ✌️
@dallasnash76929 жыл бұрын
That's how I remember him. Sitting cross-legged on the floor and holding the audience in the palm of his hand. Wasn't he wonderful?
@rayokoa22699 жыл бұрын
Yes.
@IAssassinII6 жыл бұрын
He's not dead you know
@pattypaucarolivera6 жыл бұрын
IAssassinII lol
@louisajohnkrol3454 жыл бұрын
He is still wonderful! Unlike so many of his generation and status, he never sold out. Still an eco-troubadour poet. Go seek him out at Faerieworlds & Faeriecon, at PORTL or here on KZbin.
@Johnny_Seven3 жыл бұрын
Yes
@Michael-dz9vk2 ай бұрын
❤gorgeous beautifull version of a wonderfull song ,close my eyes and drift into pure serenity ,peace ,😊
@Johnny_Seven2 жыл бұрын
Donovan had an other worldly quality to him. Have loved his music from day one. I was born in the fifties and am so glad I was because we had some great artists in the sixties. Thank heavens for You Tube
@sabihadoolarkhan9152 Жыл бұрын
Fully Agree
@jamesgriego10899 ай бұрын
This song is my wife Mary Jane and mine, i learned the song in 1971 to impress her with what i thought would be impossible to have, "HER" MY MARY JANE, GOING ON 54 years, i definately thought " AH BUT I MIGHT AS WELL TRY AND CATCH THE WIND" Now i know just how luck i had been to not only catch her, but be with her 54 and counting! So if you think its imposible, just remember she was thinking catching me would be imposible, Thank you with great respect to you and ours "DONOVEN!
@christinebradly87832 жыл бұрын
one of the most beautiful pieces of music ive ever experienced...love Donovan
@bethb79654 жыл бұрын
He had such a beautiful voice...one of the greats back when music was music. 🎵🎶
@folkmusicgirl9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Donovan. I loved this song from the moment I first heard it as a girl and times were so innocent; the world was so different then. I remember hearing this song on a pop station and became a fan from that moment on. This song so lovely, full of woe and tenderness. Donovan has always been my favourite male folk singer. So wonderful to see him in concert many times over the years, last time was in Monterey, California.
@updownstate4 жыл бұрын
I don't believe the world was more innocent in that time. Every age has its terrible struggles.
@JM-xd4xn3 жыл бұрын
One of the best songs ever written. No matter what mood I’m in this song always gives me a happy feeling!
@howards85353 жыл бұрын
This iconic video captures the creative genius and spirit of the 60’s and 70’s.
@seanmccurry77624 жыл бұрын
A great singer and songwriter who has never been given the credit he deserves. Thank you Donovan.
@lauradavidson4326 Жыл бұрын
A great age for great music 1963 - 1995.
@timmoore70710 жыл бұрын
certainly one of the most underrated of his generation. bob dylan was a fan.
@longgrayline80556 жыл бұрын
Tim Moore. As were the Fab 4.
@Gazolba5 жыл бұрын
Underrated? He was an international superstar for at least a decade. He sold out every concert he held! Sold millions of records.
@michellegray51915 жыл бұрын
REMINDS ME 9F MY PARTNER ALWAYS TRYN2LIVE ME, I DIDN'T UNDERSTAND UNTIL IT WAS 2LATE&NOW MAY HE RIP
@georgeevangel26164 жыл бұрын
@@Gazolba Don't think that any money mattered to him
@andrealanzillotta43884 жыл бұрын
They were friends. But bob is better, the best
@davidgartner3568 жыл бұрын
Captures the feel of the times like no other, I think. The joy - and pain - of being young in the 60s.
@ebbskyz13 жыл бұрын
The people of his generation were lucky to have seen and heard him sing. The music of today doesn't have the substance as the music of yester years. I envy my parents.
@cwptrsn11 жыл бұрын
Such a bittersweet song. Unrequited love, yearning for what you can't have.
@DerekLyons6 жыл бұрын
I so love this slower version, so mellow and wonderful ! Pleased I met Donovan in 2007.
@nancycoffman57079 жыл бұрын
He is a treasure to the music world. I loved every song he sang.
@kathleenannewinston15439 жыл бұрын
I remember saving up my baby sitting money to buy this album back in 1964, it cost seven dollars, but worth every penny
@rsands96 жыл бұрын
Kathleen Anne Winston wow! That was a lot for then. Many albums were $3.29 but if you wanted stereo $3.99 or so. Even that was a small fortune! :-)
@fredflintstone29585 жыл бұрын
@@rsands9 Yeah....seven bucks seems high, even for '74. But hey, my memory ain't wait it used to be....
@NessieJapan4 жыл бұрын
@@rsands9 I just wanted the left channel, but they made me pay for both.
@energyvortex10003 жыл бұрын
Try to pick up a new vinyl of Donovan or any classic artist nowadays ….. 50 to 100 dollars minimum.
@indy_go_blue60482 жыл бұрын
@@rsands9 I thought the same thing. IIRC it was around the time that cd's were making the scene that albums (or cds) were $7. $4 was even kind of high in '64.
@gaylasmith15658 жыл бұрын
An amazing clip of an extremely under-rated and under-appreciated artist. Though I was born in 1957, I have an older sister who shared her music with me. I grew up in the '60's and '70's. The music of the '60's was incredible. Thank you, sis, for opening up your world to me!
@dbd13537 жыл бұрын
extremely underrated..I love Donovan, did growing up in the 60s, and never understood why many people didn't get him..
@bernardlucas39547 жыл бұрын
Gayla Smith you are absolutely right Gayla. I grew up in US and Europe in 60s and 70s and not only was the music was incredibly great, it was also a big part of our lives. It shaped it. It United us. Much like social media does with young people today.
@ginkgothestink-o69496 жыл бұрын
it brings me a great sadness knowing that my favorite voices are fading into obscurity, never for me to meet beyond a speaker... many old and dying, or dead.. all I want is a time machine
@Kate1Chopin4 жыл бұрын
I always loved Donovan’s songs. I used to work out the guitar chords and sing them in my room! They made me feel good. 💕
@marcosbryant5253 Жыл бұрын
The most beautiful and touching song He's a great singer love all his songs And his got a beautiful voice I got tears in my eyes lol What do you admire most about this man?😊
@Kate1Chopin Жыл бұрын
He is a genuine poet and musician who honestly expresses his true beliefs and values. ❤
@praimchandanderson38624 жыл бұрын
I have known this song for many years .some how listening to it late at night in a world shattered by covid it means so much more to me.
@13myline10 ай бұрын
What a singer what a song never grows old .
@patriciathewisher2315 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful version ❤
@BillHeIsRisen Жыл бұрын
Yours is the best comment on in this thread. No trying to dress it up with something, just recognizing it is another version of his popular song that had so much radio play in those days. As much as I liked the original version, hearing this one is a real treat. Like you said, beautiful.
@patearly94923 жыл бұрын
Amazingly outstanding! So enjoyable! Thank you Donovan God bless you and everyone
@007DavidCraig8 жыл бұрын
Totally genius , very under-valued top musician, hard to imagine recorded over 40 years ago , basically sung raw , without shed loads of sound equipment , respect to the man . wish I had 1 % of his genius , :-)
@losbombados18 жыл бұрын
wow
@meanlotti94526 жыл бұрын
English Dylan
@taipo1012 жыл бұрын
@@meanlotti9452 no! Dylan was the American Donovan
@chaddersism Жыл бұрын
@@meanlotti9452 He is Scottish.
@richardwedlich882311 ай бұрын
I think this is Donovan's masterpiece. I first heard it at age 14 and thought if ever I could play even/only 1 song, it would be this.
@egbun Жыл бұрын
Better than the recorded version. And the recorded version was great!
@ebbskyz13 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful generation. Wish I grew up in that era. I'm jealous!
@A_Pa-Plainjane5 жыл бұрын
one of the greatest of the singer-songwriters to come out of the sixties.
@davidsteel84685 ай бұрын
One of my favourite songs, if not “the” Ever!
@joannisom911811 жыл бұрын
Jo-Ann Isom: We used to have a blast ,"Trying to catch the wind!!" Donovans music will always be so tender and sweet but as soon as you hear it you are transported straight back to how far out it used to be!!!! We were SO lucky to be able to dig those days!!!! SO RIGHTEOUS....
@theleftysband13 жыл бұрын
What a simply beautiful human being. I absolutely love the feeling of serenity in all of this.
@edgarvick Жыл бұрын
The songs in those days and mine told a story. What a beautiful song.
@fmjwest82966 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of the truest love I once had. He died by drowning, never forgotten.
@Channel-bj1nz5 жыл бұрын
FMJ West he’s still alive!
@michaellane62611 жыл бұрын
perfect. It was another time, folks. A gentler, more thoughtful, more socially connected time (in real ways, not media-generated ways) Lots of women loved this young man and he loved a few back.
@elstgeestcarla4 жыл бұрын
I was really in love with Donovan, when I was 17. I lived in the Netherlands....
@ritamarks39353 жыл бұрын
😍 how absolutely lovely...
@tiamia71399 жыл бұрын
Transcendent music, ethereal voice = heavenly.
@terridecunha8757 Жыл бұрын
💧💧💧 beautiful version ofthis song.! Iplayed it often on my guitar when I was younger🩵🌸
@quidly25911 жыл бұрын
aint it just good to look back and catch your own life from the best era of the last 100 yrs. catch the wind gorgeous love this
@larrybell9317 Жыл бұрын
Happy Birthday !!! This is one of his best. He is the best always loved him.
@johnnymoondog8 жыл бұрын
Breath-taking !
@terrywestbrook-lienert229611 жыл бұрын
I love this Scot! Such a tender caressing voice
@robertpamler53724 жыл бұрын
Donovan, should of got a lot more exposure than he did, with songs like this, a true master..
@vancouverterry91422 жыл бұрын
Hail Donovan! A true troubador.
@rosemaryginger4944 жыл бұрын
How would u not fall in love with him and the song💕🤩
@juliannedeane5936 Жыл бұрын
I in a million Donovan always gives his 💯 every time ❤☘️💚🇮🇪🙌🙌
@jackfrost4465 жыл бұрын
Love this Guy's music, 👍
@raysossamon49337 жыл бұрын
simply beautiful--I play this in memory of my beloved brother--simply beautiful
@JancisHarvey5 жыл бұрын
From an unapologetic old hippy - I love this song and I think this Video is wonderful - thank you xx
@jobodley5539 жыл бұрын
Call me an old hippy but it doesnt get any better than this
@rayokoa22699 жыл бұрын
OK, Jo. You're an old hippy. Me, too. His vocal on this one gives me goosebumps.
@belawood9 жыл бұрын
ray okoa Yes, I forgot just how sweet his voice is/was.
@carolduerig27109 жыл бұрын
Jo Bodley I agree, I love this guy! Born in SF in 56', and in secret considered myself a flower child LOL
@howardadamsky24177 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@seanobrennan23727 жыл бұрын
He is wonderful...I saw him in Edmonton in the late 70's wearing that very same shirt and his guitar with the stars on it. He had named his guitar....but I can't remember what he called it.
@carolstrickler97578 жыл бұрын
Better times & better memories
@terrietackett32238 жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to catch him in concert in 1988....
@53Raelene5 ай бұрын
I was in a shop today and this song was playing. I was listening and knew it to be a song from when I was much younger and then I remembered the artist's name! I asked the lady behind the counter if this was Donovan singing, and she had to look at the playlist to confirm. I can hardly remember yesterday but I remembered this song and Donovan and I doubt I have heard either for a very long time. I'm in my late 60's now and this bought back so many nostalgic memories, and I had to come home and listen to more of Donovan
@marlenesullivan31132 жыл бұрын
SO BEAUTIFULLY SANG,L♡VE..🚶🎸🎼
@ssully85428 жыл бұрын
What a MARVELOUS Voice, So Soothing!!
@ronstewart28717 жыл бұрын
To add to Jo Bodley's comment-- Memories of good times long ago are what makes an aged hippy happy. Preserve your memories, there all that's left you. P.Simon.
@eldereyes94087 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful time of my life
@teezee5413 жыл бұрын
i like this version the best. his voice is hypnotic I was a flower child back then as well
@talkcoach19 жыл бұрын
This song mesmerizes me....it is such a pure rendition.....God bless us all....I dedicate this to my Ukrainian lady who blesses me with complete love every day...God bless you Elya! Love, Bobby Let us try to catch wind......
@jntrottier8363 Жыл бұрын
So just beautiful merci beaucoup Donovan 🎸🎶🤗🤗🤗
@massiveattackship11 жыл бұрын
beautiful beautiful peace peace calm what a wonderful existence we live in... let us feel it know it...
@cherryedwards33 жыл бұрын
What a talented man. Just a beautiful song.
@jzee2010110 жыл бұрын
how beautiful is this song
@Dan_Frechette_Songwriter6 ай бұрын
This is one of my great heroes.
@ChrisCurtisFan13 жыл бұрын
What a sweet gentle soul.
@marilenetala30502 жыл бұрын
Yes, Donovan so so caring. I love him. Wonderful. !!!!
@gwynnielsen5081 Жыл бұрын
Oh, wow! Check out the outfit. So cool. Beautiful song!
@MEDSEC2011 жыл бұрын
How beautiful, brings the goose pimples out.
@ralphlizza67232 жыл бұрын
Donovan is at the top of his game here. Loved his inspiration!
@marlenesullivan31132 жыл бұрын
SO AMAZING, I HAVE ON REPLAY
@pinkguitar913 жыл бұрын
music, lyrics..all beautiful in its purity
@sabihadoolarkhan9152 Жыл бұрын
Yes u say it well , rare , long lost kind of purity
@23theseeker506 жыл бұрын
Fantastic song from the greatly talented Donavan beautiful lyric's one of the best folk song's ever CLASSIC SONG.
@alanp55613 жыл бұрын
Saw him live at the Bickershaw pop festival in 1972 and have loved him ever since.
@scottm85797 жыл бұрын
This guy is pretty good someone needs to sign him to a record deal.
@noamdeplumski36045 жыл бұрын
Melts my heart.
@MiaPaboplanesSantos7 жыл бұрын
This song fuckin' kills me. It's so beautiful even when you're not in love.
@coralclark5979 Жыл бұрын
So lovely ! 💜💜💜
@jeanvaljeanist6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful song, just rediscovered it. Hear the vibrato in his voice- how does he do that? Can anybody on the radio today do that?
@paulbackhard63155 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful
@WA3ZGT12 жыл бұрын
Britains Donovan inducted to Rock Hall of Fame in 2012 (finally !) CLEVELAND Donovan, a folksy British singer-songwriter once labeled "the new Dylan," has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Overlooked by voters in previous years, Donovan has finally been saluted for his accomplishments as a gifted lyricist and musician. Born Donovan Leitch, he blended poetry into folk songs and scored a string of hits in the 1960s with "Sunshine Superman," "Mellow Yellow" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man."
@camelia98024 жыл бұрын
Superb. I like his trousers!
@rachaelappold507910 жыл бұрын
so beautiful...made me cry :)
@peterkromke770310 жыл бұрын
the greatest......when I was young
@zezelee7711 жыл бұрын
so gentle, so filled with love.. totally brilliant... its poetry..real poetry as it is filled with love
@ekno250610 жыл бұрын
how come I've never heard this version...? so beautiful!
@ckohn44254 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great thanks for sharing
@pattismith-sullivan6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful mind...saw in 1967 at the palatium...so mellow on his chair
@bigcountry34136 жыл бұрын
🏴 🏴 Love the song🥂🍻🍺 Beautiful
@carlamartin828612 жыл бұрын
I adore this song! Love listening to it! Thank you so much for posting!
@antonybaxendale78287 жыл бұрын
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG !!!!... WRITTEN FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSE !!!!...