Donovan recorded his new reggae single on holiday in Jamaica—- Legendary 1960’s folk singer Donovan has taken a surprising new turn in his career – releasing a reggae single. The 68-year-old songwriter, whose hits include hippy anthems Hurdy Gurdy Man and Mellow Yellow, recorded the song One English Summer in Jamaica. He said: “I had written the song and my wife Linda and I were going to Jamaica, to celebrate my birthday. “After we had landed, I was whisked off to the recording studio – where Linda had organised as a surprise birthday present – a recording session of One English Summer which we recorded in one take.” It is not the first time Donovan has re-invented himself – he was briefly involved in the Madchester scene when he supported The Happy Mondays who named … Read entire article »