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entertainment ║ CONCERT Review<br />
Donovan<br />
Charms His Loyal Fans<br />
By skip SHEFFIELD<br />
PHOTOS BY tom craig<br />
Donovan has not had a hit since “Hurdy Gurdy Man”<br />
in 1968. That does not mean he is forgotten. Donavan<br />
Philips Leitch sold-out Parker Playhouse for a concert<br />
September 8 in Fort Lauderdale. It was the 50th anniversary<br />
of the opening of Parker Playhouse and coincidentally<br />
50 years since Scottish-born Donovan hit<br />
American pop charts with his number one hit, “Sunshine<br />
Superman.”<br />
Donovan turned 70 on the 10th of May, <strong>2016</strong>. Most of<br />
his hits were in a narrow time frame from 1965-1968.<br />
They included “Colours,” “Sunshine Superman” “Jennifer<br />
Juniper” and “Universal Soldier.” In his Fort Lauderdale<br />
concert he sang lesser known Donavan delectable,<br />
such as “Guinevere,” “The Little Tin Soldier” and “Josie.”<br />
From his first marriage Donovan fathered two children<br />
who became actors, Donovan Leitch and Ione<br />
Skye. He was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame<br />
in 2012.<br />
Donovan was known for his laid-back, hippy-dippy<br />
style. He still follows that lifestyle. His stage set was<br />
filled with fluffy pillows, upon which on one he performed.<br />
There was no band, no special effects; just<br />
Donovan and his acoustic guitar.<br />
Donovan’s 21-city 50th anniversary tour continues<br />
through <strong>October</strong>. On Sept. 14 he is scheduled to play<br />
Carnegie Hall. The tour wraps up Dec. 1 at the Keswick<br />
Theater in Glenside, PA.<br />
42 <strong>October</strong> <strong>2016</strong> | www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com
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