One of the most unusual classic rock songs of the 1960s is Donovan’s “Mellow Yellow.” After the tune became a huge hit, it inspired a soda with a similar name. Subsequently, Donovan reacted to this ...

“Mellow Yellow” by Donovan is the most beloved 1960s song with the word “yellow” in the title that wasn’t released by The Beatles. During an interview, the “Atlantis” singer opined that his catalog ...

Ahead of a concert in Belfast in February, the legendary songwriter talks to our reporter about his musical inspiration and an early encounter with Van Morrison. It's hard to believe that nearly half ...

This is FRESH AIR. I'm David Bianculli. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "WEAR YOUR LOVE LIKE HEAVEN") DONOVAN: (Singing) Color and sky brush and blue. Scarlet fleece changes you. Crimson ball sinks from view.

The singer-songwriter wrote several '60s folk rock hippie anthems, including "Sunshine Superman." He spoke to Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2004. Donovan To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame ...