Catch the Wind
Donovan
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In the chilly hours and minutes Of uncertainty I want to be In the warm hold of your loving mind To feel you all around me And to take your hand Along the sand Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind When sundown pales the sky I want to hide a while Behind your smile And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find For me to love you now Would be the sweetest thing T'would make me sing Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind Diddy di dee dee diddy diddy Diddy diddy diddy dee dee dee When rain has hung the leaves with tears I want you near to kill my fears To help me to leave all my blues behind For standin' in your heart Is where I want to be And long to be Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Catch the Wind" is the first single by British singer-songwriter Donovan, released in the United Kingdom on March 12, 1965.
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Writing CreditsDonovan Leitch himself wrote the song when he was just 18 years old.
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InspirationSaid to be inspired by his quest to woo a childhood friend named Linda Lawrence. It's his first original song.
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AlbumThe song is part of his debut studio album "What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid" which was released in the same year.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart in April 1965.
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US Release"Catch the Wind" was released in the US on Hickory Records in conjunction with Pye International.
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Version DifferencesThe single version is a different take than the one that appeared on the album.
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InstrumentationDonovan played the guitar himself and harmonica was played by Gypsy Dave, real name Gyp Mills.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by more than 30 artists, including Susan Boyle, Cher, Bobby Bare, Glen Campbell, and Joan Baez.
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RecognitionIt won the Ivor Novello Award in 1965 and was later featured in the movie "The Boat That Rocked" in 2009.
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Lyrics AppealThe acoustic ballad's lyrics are considered poignant and melancholic, drawing similarities to Bob Dylan's early work.
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Profit SharingDonovan had to give 10% of his first five year's royalties to 'Ready Steady Go!', a TV program as a part of their 'discovery' deal.
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Re-RecordingsOver the years, Donovan has re-recorded "Catch the Wind" several times, which include different versions such as a slowed-down rendition and another with additional strings.
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