Donovan came to fame in the United Kingdom in early 1965 with a series of live performances on the television pop series, Ready Steady Go!. He first hit the charts in 1965 with his single "Catch the Wind", continuing on with a string of hits, most of them produced by Mickie Most. Donovan's 1966 Sunshine Superman marked not only a transition to the burgeoning psychedelic scene, but is also viewed as a formative album in its genre, inspiring countless contemporaries. His 1967 double album A Gift from a Flower to a Garden—the first major album released as a boxed set—completed the transition from beat poet folkster to hippie troubadour.
As a close friend of The Beatles, he traveled with them to India during their stay at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and taught them the "clawhammer" finger-picking style, which is featured on several tracks on their seminal 1968 double album The Beatles, better known as "The White Album."
The decline of Donovan's commercial popularity coincides roughly with his split from Most in 1969, as well as gradually lessened interest in psychedelics by artists and the record-buying public alike. With the advent of punk rock during the mid-'70s, Donovan, now viewed as a "nice boy" '60s relic, truly fell from favor. Music critics' tastes too had changed; Donovan's new product, while still quirky and experimental, earned little but scorn and derision. As the decades progressed, Donovan would record and perform only sporadically, often separated by several years.
Donovan's career went through a revival of sorts with the emergence of Britain's rave scene in the '90s. As a result, his most famous works were reissued, and once again viewed favorably by critics. With the release of the back-to-basics Rick Rubin-produced Sutras in 1996, Donovan's career settled into a comparatively steady stream of new releases, coupled with archival material and various reissues. He was inducted into the Rock and Hall of Fame in 2012.
Deep Peace
Donovan Lyrics
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Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace deep peace
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
Deep peace deep peace
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
Deep peace of the westeren wind to you
Deep peace of the northern wind to you
Blue wind of the south to you
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
Pure white of the silver moon to you
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
Deep peace deep peace
Donovan’s song Deep Peace is a prayer-like ode to peace that is delivered in a calming and soothing melody. The lyrics of the song are vivid descriptions of elements of nature that invoke feelings of tranquility and serenity. The song moves from deep peace of the running wave, flowing air, and quiet earth, to the sleeping stones, wandering wind, and flock of stars. It concludes with wishes for peace of the eastern, western, and northern wind, blue wind of the south, pure red of the whirling flame, pure white of the silver moon, and pure green of the emerald grass. Each stanza is a reminder of the world’s beauty and the importance of finding inner peace and harmony.
The song is particularly inspiring because it uses elemental forces to show how the rhythms of the universe itself evoke peace. It is both a reminder of the world's beauty and the importance of finding inner peace and harmony. The song is not actually a folk song, but Donovan’s original composition that draws heavily from Celtic and Druidic traditions. It conveys a deep connection with the earth and the universe and is known for its spiritual and mystical elements.
Overall, Donovan's song Deep Peace is an uplifting spiritual hymn that encourages communion with nature and life, providing comfort for listeners when seeking peace in a turbulent world.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep peace of the running wave to you
May the tranquil calmness of the running wave bring you inner peace and serenity
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
May the soothing calmness of the flowing air help you find your inner peace
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
May the gentle stillness of the quiet earth bring you peace and clarity of mind
Deep peace deep peace
A reminder to the listener to embrace and cherish the deep peace within themselves
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
May the peacefulness of the sleeping stones invoke a calming sense of tranquility within you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
May the wandering wind bring you peace and a sense of renewal and rejuvenation
Deep peace of the flock of stars to you
May the tranquil beauty of the stars comfort you and bring you peace
Deep peace deep peace
An acknowledgement of the profound peace that can be found within oneself
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
May the peacefulness of the eastern wind ease your mind and bring you a sense of calm
Deep peace of the western wind to you
May the peacefulness of the western wind encourage you to let go of tension and find inner peace
Deep peace of the northern wind to you
May the peacefulness of the northern wind help you find balance and tranquility
Blue wind of the south to you
May the calmness of the blue wind from the south bring you peace of mind and clarity
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
May the vivid reds of the whirling flame bring you passion, energy and a sense of calm
Pure white of the silver moon to you
May the purity and brightness of the silver moon bring you peace and clarity of mind
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
May the calming green of the emerald grass bring you peace of mind and a connection to nature
Deep peace deep peace
An invocation to embrace the deep, abiding sense of peace within oneself
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Donovan Leitch, Jake Walton
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@Sashakie
Wonderful ... Dedicated to a few very special people in my life.
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace, deep peace
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
Deep peace of the flock of stars to you
Deep peace, deep peace
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
Deep peace of the western wind to you
Deep peace of the northern wind to you
Blue wind of the south to you
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
Pure white of the silver moon to you
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
Deep peace, deep peace
@colpindidier5310
2472 DANS LE SOUHAIT D’UNE ONDE DE RESPECT…
Quand victimes et bourreaux
Dans la nuit du temps s’enfoncent
Quelles sentences s’énoncent
Dans quels Etat-généraux ?
…
Un juge pèse les âmes
Péage pour des ailleurs
Entre plaisirs et frayeurs
S’ouvrant par divers sésames…
Quand c’est fini c’est fini
C’est un tout qui s’évapore
Crépuscule sans aurore
L’espoir n’étant qu’un déni…
Vient une métempsychose
Ignorant le nirvana
Le passé détermina
Ce qui se transforme en cause…
La mort est un grand sommeil
Une lugubre faillite
Le corps un jour ressuscite
En majestueux réveil…
-Les humains se questionnent
Et n’ont pas qu’un seul regard
Qu’envers l’Homme un bel égard
Pour toujours nous missionne…-
…
La haine a le goût du sang
Puisse-t-elle être proscrite
Sans se montrer hypocrite
Que le jour soit innocent !
COLPIN Didier
@colpindidier5310
2757 HUMBLEMENT SINCÈREMENT…
Puisqu’un beau jour il faut partir - laissant le faux comme le vrai -
Vers l’inconnu que l’on devine au travers de moult certitudes
Où l’opposé brille toujours rendant le tout souvent abstrait
J’écarte ici cet inconnu son positif ses servitudes
Sans le maudire ou le nier dans le respect de son Secret
En regrettant en constatant qu’il soit le chef de conflits rudes
Là je souhaite uniquement manifester un intérêt
A ceux qui sont encor vivants dans tout un flot d’inquiétudes…
On s’est parlé dans un échange on s’est compris
Ou bien alors en s’opposant c’est le contraire
Qui se passa peut-être même avec des cris
Si c’est le cas tous ces heurts qui nous rencontrèrent
Je les regrette en moi leurs ‘feux’ sont circonscrits
Je veux la paix sous un ciel bleu pas le tonnerre…
Que dans une onde un sentiment
D’Humanité laisse une trace
Qu’un souvenir tout gentiment
Parvienne à vous dans une grâce…
COLPIN Didier
@Sashakie
Wonderful ... Dedicated to a few very special people in my life.
Deep peace of the running wave to you
Deep peace of the flowing air to you
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you
Deep peace, deep peace
Deep peace of the sleeping stones to you
Deep peace of the wandering wind to you
Deep peace of the flock of stars to you
Deep peace, deep peace
Deep peace of the eastern wind to you
Deep peace of the western wind to you
Deep peace of the northern wind to you
Blue wind of the south to you
Pure red of the whirling flame to you
Pure white of the silver moon to you
Pure green of the emerald grass to you
Deep peace, deep peace
@tatianapiskova9777
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@irisrose8503
A beautiful tribute to those people ❤
@indreamswake
I'd lay on the lawn in the backyard at night under the stars with my portable record player listening to Donovan, almost every chance I got many many years ago. Donovan, always sweet. ❣
@carollivelight4914
One of my most favorite songs that he ever wrote! Thank you for this.
@jakewalton8987
Donovan Was inspired by my setting of Celtic Benediction and gave me 50% of the song...I can now die happy knowing I have collaborated on a song with him! he is one of my favourite singers of all time. the song is in a film called things to come..if you want to hear my version recorded in1982 in Germany check out Jake Walton Celtic Benediction on Utube
Best Wishes and Deep Peace
Jake
@irisrose8503
Just heard this for the first time
It is beautiful
@marymcmullen5150
Donovon did not write this, it is comes from the ancient Celts, Irish it is said.
@Maxime59
J'écoute cette chanson quand j'ai besoin de me calmer et ça m'aide. Merci !
@125.
magnifique chanson qui nous apporte la paix !