Mr. Wind
Donovan · HMS Donovan [1971]
Your slippers are showing and you're still yawning
To waken the wee ones, to tickle their lashes,
Breakfast of milkbuns, toy spoons and splashes.
Good morning, Mr. Wind,
Good morning, ,
Where are you going ?
Where are you going ?
Where are you going so tinily singing ?
Where are you blowing the kiss you are making,
To ponds to make ripplings, to blow out the matches,
Lift up the gull wings when the plough scratches ?
Good morning, Mr. Wind,
Good morning, Mr. Wind,
Where are you going ?
Where are you going ?
Mr. Wind
Donovan's 1971 recording of 'Mr. Wind' stands as a pivotal moment in his evolution from psychedelic folk to a more mature, orchestral pop sound. Featured on the album HMS Donovan, the track showcases his signature use of the baritone sitar alongside lush string arrangements and vocal harmonies. Released during a period when the British Invasion was waning and progressive rock was rising, the song reflects Donovan's continued exploration of Eastern influences blended with Western pop structures. It serves as a testament to his ability to craft atmospheric, emotive pieces that moved beyond the simpler, guitar-driven tracks of his earlier work like 'Sunshine Superman' or 'Mellow Yellow'. The recording captures the late 1960s aesthetic while signaling a shift toward a more sophisticated, studio-centric approach that would define his later catalog.