| |
Donovan Leitch
Donovan was the only solo performer, who knew the pulse of young listeners. He was able to hold huge crowds with his guitar and his original songs. His songs were based on love, respect for nature. Peace and harmony were also the theme of many of his songs. He wrote songs against injustice of the materialistic and violent world. He also expressed his concern towards environment through his various compositions.
In 1965 Donavan along with Beatles, the Rolling Stones and actress Mia Farrow got influenced by Mahareshi Mahesh Yogi, the philosophical teacher of the India Yogi and he decided to travel to India in the late sixties just to meet the yogi.
In the year 1990, Donovan wrote his autobiography and composed new songs. At London's Marquee Club In 1994, Donovan and his musician friends, Noel Redding, Marianne Faithful, Phil May Paul Jones and stepson Julian Jones presented a tribute concert to Brian Jones. A two part radio documentary on Joan Baez, Kevin Howlett was contributed by Donovan in 1995 for BBC Radio 2.
In 1996 Donovan started working on his new album Sutras Donovan's and with his work success continued for flow for Donavan. His recording of Atlantis went to number 5 in the German charts. It sold about 500,000 copies. The Pied Piper, his new release includes a children's album, by the USA record label Music for Little People. In 2003 Donovan's contributions to song and poetry were recognized by the University of Hertfordshire. At St. Albans Cathedral he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters.
It has been a long journey for Donovan since 1964. His project of beat café is an album of 12 nice recordings. Donovan is a true survivor of Rock and Roll world-fame and represents the best level of songwriter and a performer. Ever since his beginning he has continued and presented his unique vision of peace and awareness
DISCOGRAPHY
ALBUMS
1965: What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid ,Catch the Wind ,Fairytale
1996: Sunshine Superman
19967 U.S. Mellow Yellow ,A Gift from a Flower to a Garden , For Little Ones
1968: Donovan in Concert , The Hurdy Gurdy Man
1969: Barabajagal
1970 Open Road
1973: Cosmic Wheels Live in JapanEssence to Essence (1973) #174 U.S.
1976: Slow Down World
2004: Brother Sun, Sister Moon , Beat Cafe
SINGLES
1965: Catch the Wind,Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do?
1966: To Try for the Sun ,Turquoise
1981: Mee Mee I Love You Harmony
1990: Jennifer Juniper
1992: Newest Bath Guide
2001: Atlantis
2005: Happiness Runs
TRIBUTE ALBUMS
1968: Donovan My Way
1992: Island of Circles
2002: A Gift from a Garden to a Flower: A Tribute to Donovan
|
|
| |
Artist Biography - Donovan Leitch
|
Donovan Leitch was born on 10th May, 1946, in Maryhill Scotland. Donovan's family lived in the hard, rough and bomb scarred city of Glasgow till he was ten but soon they moved to Hertfordshire in England.
The family's move to Hatfield has highly influenced Donovan perception towards life. He got greatly inspired by the place beauty and through his early songs he has aptly described his love for Hatfield. His music eventually reached a new generation during the sixties and has continued to influence the poetry and lyrics of following decades. His father's love for poetry and literature also has played a vital role in his life and his music.
While in college Donovan discovered a different world like Bohemian ideas, Buddhism, poetry and art. Donovan has been influenced by Martin Carthy, Woody Guthrie, Alex Campbell, jazz and folk songs. His first professional break came when he was introduced to Allan the producer of "Ready Steady Go" by his managers Geoff Stevens. Donavan was signed by Allan Donovan for three continuous shows. He was just eighteen then. Catch the Wind, was Donavan's first single chart that made him number three in the UK singles charts and in the year 1965 the same song won the Ivor Novello award.
His success was followed with other Top Ten hits like Colours and Turquoise.
|
| |
|
For more information , enjoy the official homepage of Donovan Leitch
|
|
|
