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.
Lovely Day
Donovan Lyrics
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Birds are singing sweet and low
From the trees that gently grow,
Soft and soothing breezes blow
On this lovely day.
To the meadows there go I
How the flowers please me eyes
On this lovely day.
I wish it could be always
Life is easy on such a day
I wish this peace on everyone
On this lovely day,
(movie stuff break)
On this lovely day.
I wish this peace on everyone
On this lovely day.
In Donovan's song "Lovely Day," the singer sets a peaceful and serene atmosphere on a beautiful day. The lyrics describe the sweet singing of birds, the gentle growth of trees, and the soft and soothing breeze that blows. The singer then takes a walk to the meadows where they wander as freely as a butterfly. The beauty of the flowers catches the singer's eyes, and they express a wish that such a peaceful day could last forever, and everyone could have peace in their lives. This song evokes a sense of calm, beauty, and peace, creating a relaxing experience for the listener.
The lyrics of "Lovely Day" might be interpreted as a call for peace, both personal and global. Donovan's song is about appreciating the beauty and peace of a particular day, but it could also be seen as a wish for more days like that one, where the world is free of conflict, and everyone can find their own happiness. The song's simplicity, both in the music and the lyrics, perfectly captures the peaceful atmosphere that the singer is expressing.
Line by Line Meaning
Birds are singing sweet and low
The birds are singing a beautiful yet quiet melody
From the trees that gently grow,
The trees are growing calmly and becoming denser
Soft and soothing breezes blow
The air is flowing gently and relaxing
On this lovely day.
The weather is perfect and beautiful.
To the meadows there go I
Walking towards the open fields and flower-filled grass
To wander as the butterfly,
To roam or travel, observing everything like a butterfly
How the flowers please me eyes
How the flowers are pleasing or entertaining to the eyes
On this lovely day.
The day is magnificent
I wish it could be always
It would be a great thing if everyday is like this
Life is easy on such a day
On a good day, life becomes effortless
I wish this peace on everyone,
I wish that everyone feels peace today
On this lovely day,
This day is just stunning!
I wish this peace on everyone
I truly hope that everyone can experience this beauty
On this lovely day.
This is such a delightful day.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MeiZu0606
Donovan voice it's a gift from God ❤️ Maestro Zefirrelli a genius in all aspects!!! This movie dedicated to Saint Francisco of Asis is beyond beautiful!!
@robsanz9746
This film changed my Life. GOD Bless Donavon. 💜
@alfredbernasek6761
EINER DER SCHÖNSTEN FILME DIE JE GEDREHT WURDEN EBENSO DIE MUSIK EINFACH SUPER
@advzacchia3519
São Francisco é simplesmente maravilhoso. Exemplo de fé e caridade inigualáveis 💕💕
@johnnypepp6200
👹
@lyssfisher1910
I love this song so much. It’s just so beautiful and soothing.
@dunja1233
Beautiful song, SV Franjo Asiški moli za mene i za cijeli svijet!
@yougotoplaces
It was only yesterday that I was able to see this movie (just a clip now) again since 1991. I was in the first year of seminary formation then and we watched this along with my fellow seminarians in VHS technology. That was the first time I learned about St. Francis of Assisi. I loved the movie to the point of singing and humming the songs after we watched it for several days.
@emporiobuques6116
Quantas vezes já ouvi essa música em momentos diferentes da minha vida, e como ela me encanta toda a vez que a ouço.
@inesbarros1944
This really represents that St. Francis had a great LOVE to all God’s creature...
And LOVE for God!!
He was and be in our heart FOREVER...
🎶🎶🙏🙏