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Quiz about Donovan Lyrics
Quiz about Donovan Lyrics

Donovan Lyrics Trivia Quiz

Welcome to the phenomenon of Donovan! Donovan Leitch came onto the music scene in 1965 and continues to write and perform today. This quiz is meant to test your knowledge of his music. Select the song that contains the lyrics.....groovy!

A multiple-choice quiz by cndrh. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
cndrh
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
334,519
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
274
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Question 1 of 10
1. Here's an earlier tune of his, "To feel you all around me, and to take your hand along the sand." What song are these lyrics from? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Recorded in 1966, "Everybody's hustlin' just to have a little scene. When I say we'll be cool, I think that you know what I mean." What song are these lyrics from? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. "Born-a high forever to fly. Wind-a velocity nil. Born-a high forever to fly. If you want your cup, I will fill." Name the song that contains these lyrics.

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Question 4 of 10
4. This hypnotic and calypso-based song was recorded in 1967, "Oh Juanita, oh Juanita, oh Juanita, I call your name. Oh, the snow will be a blinding sight to see as it lies on yonder hillside." What's the song?
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Question 5 of 10
5. "Thrown like a star in my vast sleep. I'm opening my eyes to take a peep. To find that I was by the sea, gazing with tranquility." What song contains these lyrics? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. This popular hit was his sweet hymn to childhood, "I'm thinking of what it would be like if she loved me. You know just lately this happy song, it came along, and I had to somehow try and tell you..." Name the song! Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. "On board were the Twelve: the poet, the physician, the farmer, the scientist, the magician, and the other so-called Gods of our legends. Though Gods they were. And as the elders of our time choose to remain blind, let us rejoice, and let us sing and dance, and ring in the new..." What song is this from?
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Question 8 of 10
8. "Better get into what you gotta get into. Better get into it now, no slacking please. United Nations ain't really united. And the organization ain't really organized." Name the song please. Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This grooovy tune is said to have been written for Mama Cass Elliott, "He will bring happiness in a pipe. He'll ride away on his silver bike. And apart from that, he'll be so kind....in consenting to blow your mind." What song is it from? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. And finally, which Donovan created character is missing from these lyrics? "_____ came down from Birmingham very hastily, and from Borstal he had ran. He made it down to Torquay. Good boy _____?"
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Here's an earlier tune of his, "To feel you all around me, and to take your hand along the sand." What song are these lyrics from?

Answer: Catch The Wind

 This song can be found on Donovan's first album "What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid" album.
2. Recorded in 1966, "Everybody's hustlin' just to have a little scene. When I say we'll be cool, I think that you know what I mean." What song are these lyrics from?

Answer: Sunshine Superman

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" album and features Jimmy Page on guitar.
3. "Born-a high forever to fly. Wind-a velocity nil. Born-a high forever to fly. If you want your cup, I will fill." Name the song that contains these lyrics.

Answer: Mellow Yellow

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" album as well as his "Mellow Yellow" album. This song features another Led Zeppelin member, John Paul Jones, on bass.
4. This hypnotic and calypso-based song was recorded in 1967, "Oh Juanita, oh Juanita, oh Juanita, I call your name. Oh, the snow will be a blinding sight to see as it lies on yonder hillside." What's the song?

Answer: There Is A Mountain

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Mellow Yellow" album and is based on a Buddhist saying.
5. "Thrown like a star in my vast sleep. I'm opening my eyes to take a peep. To find that I was by the sea, gazing with tranquility." What song contains these lyrics?

Answer: Hurdy Gurdy Man

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" album. This tune was inspired by the sounds Donovan heard while visiting the Maharishi along with the Beatles.
6. This popular hit was his sweet hymn to childhood, "I'm thinking of what it would be like if she loved me. You know just lately this happy song, it came along, and I had to somehow try and tell you..." Name the song!

Answer: Jennifer Juniper

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" album and is said to be written about Jenny Boyd, sister of Patti Boyd.
7. "On board were the Twelve: the poet, the physician, the farmer, the scientist, the magician, and the other so-called Gods of our legends. Though Gods they were. And as the elders of our time choose to remain blind, let us rejoice, and let us sing and dance, and ring in the new..." What song is this from?

Answer: Atlantis

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Barabajagal" album. This song is obviously about the lost city of Atlantis.
8. "Better get into what you gotta get into. Better get into it now, no slacking please. United Nations ain't really united. And the organization ain't really organized." Name the song please.

Answer: Riki Tiki Tavi

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Open Road" album. This one was about a story in "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling.
9. This grooovy tune is said to have been written for Mama Cass Elliott, "He will bring happiness in a pipe. He'll ride away on his silver bike. And apart from that, he'll be so kind....in consenting to blow your mind." What song is it from?

Answer: The Fat Angel

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" album. This song also contains a reference to the Jefferson Airplane.
10. And finally, which Donovan created character is missing from these lyrics? "_____ came down from Birmingham very hastily, and from Borstal he had ran. He made it down to Torquay. Good boy _____?"

Answer: Mad John

 This song can be found on Donovan's "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" album.
Source: Author cndrh

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