DONOVAN'S CATCH THE WIND IS TAILOR MADE FOR THOSE WHO LOVE A KOMBI WITH CURTAINS AND LIVIN' IN NIMBIN
Even though it`s not particularly obscure or forgotten about amongst folk singers and songwriters, the flower power tune called CATCH THE WIND, by Scottish folk crooner DONOVAN remains of the most forgotten songs in the mainstream realm, despite being a popular cover.
John Denver and Eric Anderson are prime examples. Donovan wouldn't have won an award for imaginative lyrics, but the overall texture of his guitar strumming on CATCH THE WIND created a timeless and definitive
expression of folk music which captures the hippy spirit of the day to perfection.
From the time of its late 1960`s release, it`s easy to see the influence that this one song had on so many other folk singers.
John Denver and Eric Anderson are prime examples. Donovan wouldn't have won an award for imaginative lyrics, but the overall texture of his guitar strumming on CATCH THE WIND created a timeless and definitive
expression of folk music which captures the hippy spirit of the day to perfection.
One of the most suitable songs for anyone who owns a VW Kombi with flowers painted on the side and who think we all should be like Yoko and John Lennon and give peace another chance. If you like hoochie cooch and living in Nimbin you will adore it.
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