Historical Artist Profile
Donovan
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 2012
Biography & Overview
Donovan Phillips Leitch (born 10 May 1946) is a Scottish musician, songwriter and record producer. He emerged from the British folk scene in early 1965 and subsequently scored numerous international hit singles and albums during the late 1960s. His work became emblematic of the flower power era with its blend of folk, pop, psychedelia and jazz stylings. Donovan first achieved recognition with live performances on the pop TV series Ready Steady Go! in 1965.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
8 Charted Tracks
"Sunshine Superman"
Entered Charts: 1966
#1 HIT
"Mellow Yellow"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #2
"Hurdy Gurdy Man"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #5
"Atlantis"
Entered Charts: 1969
Peak: #7
"There Is A Mountain"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #11
"Epistle To Dippy"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #19
"Catch The Wind"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #23
"Wear Your Love Like Heaven"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #23
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
9 Charted Tracks
"Sunshine Superman"
Entered Charts: 1966
Peak: #2
"Catch The Wind"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #4
"Colours"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #4
"Hurdy Gurdy Man"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #4
"Jennifer Juniper"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #5
"Mellow Yellow"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #8
"The Is A Mountain"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #8
"Atlantis"
Entered Charts: 1968
Peak: #23
"Turquoise"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #30