Donovan Phillips Leitch—known as Donovan—is a Scottish musician and songwriter renowned for his distinctive blend of folk, jazz, pop, psychedelic rock, and world music. Rising to fame in the mid-1960s, he gained prominence with hit singles like Catch the Wind, Sunshine Superman, Mellow Yellow, and Hurdy Gurdy Man. Donovan's collaboration with producer Mickie Most yielded numerous chart-toppers in the UK, US, and beyond. He was an influential figure in the folk scene and influenced musicians such as John Lennon.