1965’s “Catch the Wind” was the first release by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan. It reached the 23rd position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 list. The single version features Donovan’s vocals with an echo and a string section, in contrast to the version included on the album What’s Bin Did and Wh...
[Verse 1]
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
[Verse 2]
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
[Bridge]
Dee-dee, dee-dee, dee-dee-dee-dee
Dee-dee-dee-dee, dee-dee-dee-dee
Dee, dee-dee
[Verse 3]
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 standing in your heart
Is where I want to be and I long to be
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
[Harmonica Solo]
[Outro]
Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
Catch the Wind was written by Donovan.
Catch the Wind was produced by Geoff Stephens & Peter Eden & Terry Kennedy.
Donovan released Catch the Wind on Fri May 14 1965.