Well done Donavan, a wee lad from Glasgow made it to the big time… and to duet with the angelic crystal…absolutely lovely. Good for you my friend…Scotland is proud of you. 🏴
I LOVE this song, and Donovan and Crystal Gayle are perfect for this heart warming song of LOVE. The first time I listened to it I actually got a couple tears in my eyes. As I have metastatic prostate cancer and one of my cancer doctors told me I'm late stage 4 and it is very aggressive I do spend some of my remaining days listening to LOVE songs such as this one. They warm my heart and remind me of my 45 years I've been lucky enough to have with my beautiful wife, Deb. I am so fortunate to have this LOVE affair with her. God Bless each of you and please focus on the happiness in your lives.
Best wishes! May you celebrate every day that you awake breathing. I have stage 4 colon and liver cancer. I've prepared as much as possible; made my cremation urn and placed my headstone. I've also made a list of songs to be played at my celebration of life. This is one of them. Good luck to us both and to all the other cancer fighters out there.
When I went to Vietnam in 1967 I took a little tape player with me on which I had taped some songs by Donovan. I figured that in lonely times over there in that jungle I could get some feelings of being back home. Donovan's voice could soothe things even in that hell hole called Vietnam.
A hellhole that was completely unnecessary too, as it turned out, but that monster Henry Kissinger couldn't wait for the death toll to get started. I skipped the first draft lottery since I knew I'd move to Canada if I got a low number, but mine was in the 300s, so I joined the Peace Corps instead and have never regretted it!
This is one of the most beautiful duets I've ever seen and heard. Two supreme artists weaving their magic into a musical tapestry. Crystal Gayle is absolutely gorgeous here. I wonder if the audience appreciate what they just witnessed.
I never really liked Donovan in the 1960s..... but here... his voice is more mature. I expected Crystal Gayle's voice and persona to be incredible as always.... but these two voices stunned me with their blended harmonies. Wow!
You're sitting at home, a little bored, absent-mindedly browsing through youtube. Fluttering from one link to the next, not expecting much. And then this happens. Wow!
I back-stabbed my ecstatic reply til I read yours. Donovan is a beautiful voice in a beautiful man, and it made me glad to know he still is both. And now I'll have to suffer the indignity of "google" to see where and what and hope he doesn't have any spare time for such nonsense!
Such an underrated duo. I wish this was spread across more platforms. Their voices are so complimentary. I feel the folk roll through my bones on this one.
The most beautiful and touching song He's a great singer love all his songs And his got a beautiful voice I got tears in my eyes lol What do you admire most about this man?😊
As a young boy I distinctly remember my father singing the praises of Crystal Gayle’s voice Now I understand why 🧡 Beautifully understated version of the classic
The most beautiful and touching song He's a great singer love all his songs And his got a beautiful voice I got tears in my eyes lol What do you admire most about this man?😊
I never knew Donavan had such a great masculine voice (hurdy Girdy man etc). Quite a talent...both of 'em. For someone who grew up during that time this is a real treat...and unexpected
What makes this even more impressive is that, according to a commenter who was there and on the stage crew, these two didn't rehearse the song before the live taping. Wow.
Gee Bud, he was a hippie, master songwriter, singer and musician. I believe he taught the John Lennon to fingerpick while they were learning transcendental meditation. He was always surrounded by young girls at all of his performances.
@@fastm3980 I believe he used to join the beatniks on the prom and beach at St.Ives back around 1962; wacky art music and smoking… the town council there even demolished the harbour wall because it had so many beatniks living playing and sleeping against it constantly!
What does our Watt and Hay clan say about the Irish? First, I have the blather and the bluster with the blarney on top. If you want to hear the best story about the sun and the moon and the love of the human heart, look for a drunken Irishman lying beside the road in the dark. Bay-an-uck-let. No English translation for you! Agus oo hane a haritch, you as well my friend.
What you mean she looks beautiful, sounds beautiful.. Do you actually know her personally 🤔... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. we a know that right..
That is rather a strange comment to make about a man who was inaugurated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 & The Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. Donovan's immense talent is appreciated the world over.
Can't resist saying this - I've just found this clip - A bit of trivia: It was shot at the New London Theatre in 1981for the BBC, directed/produced by Brian Whithouse - I was the Floor Assitant/Runner on the show and Chrystal asked me very quietly whether I could write the words for the song onn crib boards for her as she was worried she wouldn't remember them as sshe and Donavan hadn't rehearsed the number - I stood in the front row of the stalls with the cards. Christal was very sweet and Donavan very very amused that she didn't know the words.
Can’t believe I had never heard this tender amazing song until recently. Found also a beautiful rendition with duo Joan Baez and Mary Chaplin Carpenter .
Crystal Gayle really knows how to hold back and harmonize with Donovan. She obviously could have crushed him. instead she stayed at his level and made this performance great. It wasn't about her ego, it was to entertain the audience. BRAVO...
Wow! Crystal GAle singing this song and adding her harmonies gave it a whole new dimension. To me, the song had more meaning. I could feel the emptiness of the unrequited love.
Ahhh, love you Crystal, doesn't she just melt your heart? !! Not sure what to call it: She has a unique vocal expression that just moves something in my heart. Most Crystal fans know what I'm talking about - you can hear it at 0:58, her little burst of breath... again at 2:15 & 2:21 I'm sure Donovan can't believe his good fortune! It's a pairing I wouldn't expect, but they do quite nicely together. Thank you, Gussie!
After all these years of listening to this beautiful song I finally understand it's meaning. I lost someone I loved dearly and I'll never get her back, I may as well try to catch the wind instead. Goodbye my lovely Jackpot. I really and truly loved you. You were THE ONE! Good luck my dearest love, I wish you nothing but the best. I'll never forget you!
Oh God, that was so beautiful, I wish it could have gone on for so much longer! Donovan was so very special, but never seemed to become an icon like Dylan or Elton John, or David Bowie. He deserved it. His songs and singing were very haunting.
So glad a friend shared this with me today - had never seen or heard about this duet before, how good can it get! The cry in Crystal's voice is perfect for this Donovan classic. Marvellous upload Gussie 5555! Thank You! (both)
What a talented man... and when younger he was a Hotty... and Crystal Gales career should have been much bigger ... she was so great. And her long horse mane hair ... a Masterpiece!!!
I adore both. Crystal Gayle and Donovan. Their Magical. Donovan is living in Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️ ☘️ ☘️ I'm an Irish Colleen. Beautiful duet together . Love You both 🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼📀📀🎧
Crystal is more beautiful than I imagined. I really did not know much about her until this performance. She is stunningly beautiful and OMG she can sing !
Amazing. Who's still viewing send a thumbs up 👍
Well done Donavan, a wee lad from Glasgow made it to the big time… and to duet with the angelic crystal…absolutely lovely. Good for you my friend…Scotland is proud of you. 🏴
I read this silently in my Sean Conery accent. 😊
There are no words to express how beautiful this is. This is a masterpiece pure and simple. Music at its finest.
Wow!!! How beautiful! Donovan still looking and sounding like the old days. Crystal has such a pure, clear voice.
And in the midst of chaos, a little bit of heaven springs up and all is calmed. What a beautiful duet.
So true!! (Maybe that might be one of the reasons why I'm listening to this song for weeks, every 'calm-seeking weekend', over and over ...,-0)
The beauty of Donavan.
So beautifully put
So, so appropriate and Spot on....Here, Here!
I LOVE this song, and Donovan and Crystal Gayle are perfect for this heart warming song of LOVE. The first time I listened to it I actually got a couple tears in my eyes. As I have metastatic prostate cancer and one of my cancer doctors told me I'm late stage 4 and it is very aggressive I do spend some of my remaining days listening to LOVE songs such as this one. They warm my heart and remind me of my 45 years I've been lucky enough to have with my beautiful wife, Deb. I am so fortunate to have this LOVE affair with her. God Bless each of you and please focus on the happiness in your lives.
Best wishes! May you celebrate every day that you awake breathing. I have stage 4 colon and liver cancer. I've prepared as much as possible; made my cremation urn and placed my headstone. I've also made a list of songs to be played at my celebration of life. This is one of them. Good luck to us both and to all the other cancer fighters out there.
Apologies, Comment is from David Kennett. Beatrice is my wife, support, ostomy nurse and best friend of 43 years.
Good luck on your journey. Peace.
@@beatricekennett1312 Sending you Light.
Bless you. Music is great for soothing the soul. I hope you are keeping comfortable. Lots of love xx
Yes, I absolutely appreciated Crystal and Donovan's duet! I'm 71 and I love it today as much as I did the first time i heard it! ❤
Some years ago, a friend of mine was driving in rural Cork, Ireland and picked up a hitch-hiker one late wintry night. It turned out to be Donovan.
When I went to Vietnam in 1967 I took a little tape player with me on which I had taped some songs by Donovan. I figured that in lonely times over there in that jungle I could get some feelings of being back home. Donovan's voice could soothe things even in that hell hole called Vietnam.
Sadly a "Hell hole" AMERICA created leaving so many little children behind they also 'Created' without ever being there as FATHERS .
A hellhole that was completely unnecessary too, as it turned out, but that monster Henry Kissinger couldn't wait for the death toll to get started. I skipped the first draft lottery since I knew I'd move to Canada if I got a low number, but mine was in the 300s, so I joined the Peace Corps instead and have never regretted it!
Thank you for your service.
All these years later I hope that your life is peaceful.
Glad you made it home😊
Thank you for your service! Music is a powerful thing,isn’t it?
Yet another beautiful song I adore from a joyous time of peace and love. Oh, why did it all end?
thank you Hugh, Donovan was a musical poet, and a genre unto himself. I love this!!
After nearly 50 years it still touches me deeply.
it was 1974 when i first heard Donovan's song. 50 years ago. still shines brightly!!!
best version for all time
Occasionally I stumble upon a Gem here on RUclips and this is one of those Gems. Fabulous and thanks for sharing.
In this duet from 1981, Donovan still displays the youth, fresh, mellow, and folksy song of his styling from the 1960s.
I can't believe how beautiful they sound together.
Crystal Gayle is one beautiful creation of a woman by God. I love her beauty and her singing.
that's amazing, Crystal Gayle elevated Donovan's game, or I haven't heard Donovan live in so long I forgot how rich his voice is without 'production'
I’m lovin that purple guitar, beautiful hair, and lovely duo. Sweet sweet sweet. Thank you Donovan & Crystal! 💋
This performance is like a rare wind that blows gently enough to catch the sail of your soul and lifts you just when you needed it
💯💯💯💯💯
That was beautiful. You defined my feeling. Your comment. lifted my soul.
What a genius singer he is, and the combination with Crystal Gayle is amazing. Brought tears to my eyes.
Same here, pal!
@@oktoberbabyfee ditto here too
Her beauty is only matched by her stunning voice 👌
This is one of the most beautiful duets I've ever seen and heard. Two supreme artists weaving their magic into a musical tapestry. Crystal Gayle is absolutely gorgeous here. I wonder if the audience appreciate what they just witnessed.
If they didn't appreciate it, they had to be blind and deaf.
@@francoamerican111 i certainly do it means a lot to me
I agree. It was simple and simply beautiful. To be treasured.
I never really liked Donovan in the 1960s..... but here... his voice is more mature. I expected Crystal Gayle's voice and persona to be incredible as always.... but these two voices stunned me with their blended harmonies. Wow!
I had never heard this before. Absolutely beautiful.
Never guessed this guy ever sang any good music. I guess life is about learning-never stops till you die.
I need this kind of music with all of the turmoil now. Clears my head
A hauntingly beautiful song. Crystal sings it with such pain and beauty. Master class right there.
A gorgeous version of a beautiful song. Crystal was in top form.
You're sitting at home, a little bored, absent-mindedly browsing through youtube. Fluttering from one link to the next, not expecting much. And then this happens. Wow!
rossmcl177 yeah! Blew my mind! A gem of the rarest kind! Archived this puppy!
i totally agree how it use to be. take me back.
I back-stabbed my ecstatic reply til I read yours. Donovan is a beautiful voice in a beautiful man, and it made me glad to know he still is both. And now I'll have to suffer the indignity of "google" to see where and what and hope he doesn't have any spare time for such nonsense!
My the force be with you!!
Rite on brother. Mind blowing writing and talent. Non-existent in the Bieber era.
One for the ages. More of this please!
So well decribed " One for the Ages."
Gawd this is gorgeous. And so are Donovan and Crystal ❤❤❤❤❤
Such an underrated duo. I wish this was spread across more platforms. Their voices are so complimentary. I feel the folk roll through my bones on this one.
One of the most beautiful songs ever, nice version.
Stunning duet - no loud electronics blasting over deep meaningful lyrics.
The most beautiful and touching song
He's a great singer love all his songs
And his got a beautiful voice
I got tears in my eyes lol
What do you admire most about this man?😊
I’m sorry this beautiful song can never be a duet. For me it’s private / secret admiration of a love, true poetry.
I've performed this song all over the world - but this is the first time I've seen this version - what a fabulous arrangement!
Totally mind-blowing!
Two of my favorite vocalists singing one of the most beautiful songs.
I did not think this song could ever be more beautiful, then I heard this version and there you go. More beautifuller.
is that a word? but i get you....
@@mustangmikep51 no it's not I made it up
As a young boy I distinctly remember my father singing the praises of Crystal Gayle’s voice
Now I understand why 🧡
Beautifully understated version of the classic
An amazing performance. Donovan makes it sound like a folk song and Crystal Gayle makes it sound like a country song.
The sheer beauty of their voices makes me tear up every time I watch ad listen to this.
The most beautiful and touching song
He's a great singer love all his songs
And his got a beautiful voice
I got tears in my eyes lol
What do you admire most about this man?😊
I never knew Donavan had such a great masculine voice (hurdy Girdy man etc). Quite a talent...both of 'em. For someone who grew up during that time this is a real treat...and unexpected
What makes this even more impressive is that, according to a commenter who was there and on the stage crew, these two didn't rehearse the song before the live taping. Wow.
This hippie had the greatest unplugged voice of them all... his harmonica too. Heart full of good ear memories.
He is not a hippie at all 🤣🤣🤣. But great musician.
@@fastm3980 What's a hippie?
@@jacksimpsonguitar253 Not 100 💯 sure but Donovan was never a hippie. Something to do with Jazz and a hipster.
Gee Bud, he was a hippie, master songwriter, singer and musician. I believe he taught the John Lennon to fingerpick while they were learning transcendental meditation. He was always surrounded by young girls at all of his performances.
@@fastm3980 I believe he used to join the beatniks on the prom and beach at St.Ives back around 1962; wacky art music and smoking… the town council there even demolished the harbour wall because it had so many beatniks living playing and sleeping against it constantly!
Their voices sound surprisingly lovely together.
Pure gold HERE Greetings from Dublin Ireland brother and sisters....
The world had it's humanity back then...
Auld Clootie,a singin...
Kerry Evans , So True, let us hang on to hope. ☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸
What does our Watt and Hay clan say about the Irish?
First, I have the blather and the bluster with the blarney on top.
If you want to hear the best story about the sun and the moon and the love of the human heart, look for a drunken Irishman lying beside the road in the dark.
Bay-an-uck-let. No English translation for you!
Agus oo hane a haritch, you as well my friend.
@@johnwattdotca We were all kinder and Ireland was better when we were all poor.
Watch their eyes & expressions, they are singing this to each other and it is beautiful!
Awesome. I just now realized how beautiful Crystal Gayle's voice is. So much feeling.
Donavan from Glasgow, Scotland, and Crystal from Paintsville, KY, USA... beautiful.
A truly believeable performance. Two understated but talented singers. A nice duet.
I was always a fan of Donovan. And I always loved Crystal Gayle. Marvelous performance.
They should have done more together. This is a rare and wonderful kinship they've captured here.
Stephen Sczurek a@1
I agree with you, Stephen.
God, she was so beautiful and talented, she had tears in her voice.
Ian, she is still beautiful.
She is so amazing. Just wow🕵
A beautiful, evocative song. I don't think I have ever heard it sung better.
Crystal Gayle is not a WAS??? She is alive and still kicking !!! great music.
What you mean she looks beautiful, sounds beautiful..
Do you actually know her personally 🤔...
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. we a know that right..
Absolutely superb, loved both these artists, to hear them both singing together is Nirvana!
Donovan knows how to speak to our soul. Crystal and Donovan superb together.
Thank God for ladies like Crystal Gayle. ❤ I LOVE her long beautiful hair. ❤
what a sweetness, my friends, in such a great simplicity! there are few things so beautiful in this absurd world. God bless you all.
@blindwillie99 Blessings are never bad. your arrogance does. Namaste
TY... God Bless You, Truth and simplicity as well !!!
He has one of the smoothest voices I have ever heard. Awesome.
One of the most beautiful songs ever and this duet probably the best that sang it.
Flows like a river of creation, very diverse vocals taking me away with the wind and acoustic undertones!
Such a wonderful song. So beautiful. Magical it really is. Gives me goose bumps.
Donovan Leitch! Hugely under rated and sadly his talents still not recognized.
That is rather a strange comment to make about a man who was inaugurated into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 & The Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014. Donovan's immense talent is appreciated the world over.
I dunno, season of the witch is pretty popular.
Can't resist saying this - I've just found this clip - A bit of trivia: It was shot at the New London Theatre in 1981for the BBC, directed/produced by Brian Whithouse - I was the Floor Assitant/Runner on the show and Chrystal asked me very quietly whether I could write the words for the song onn crib boards for her as she was worried she wouldn't remember them as sshe and Donavan hadn't rehearsed the number - I stood in the front row of the stalls with the cards. Christal was very sweet and Donavan very very amused that she didn't know the words.
I was scrolling through the comments hoping to learn the origins of this clip. Thanks for the info *and* the extra/fun details!
Was she as beautiful in person
Very sweet lady.
i thot 'grand ole opry'..
great story.
My goodness, this is absolute PERFECTION.😍
Finding these videos help get thru the covid days.
Two of the greatest performers of any era. Their music is timeless.
ABSOLUTELY!!!
yes one of the most beautiful duets ever
Can’t believe I had never heard this tender amazing song until recently. Found also a beautiful rendition with duo Joan Baez and Mary Chaplin Carpenter .
What a lovely escape from our often ugly 2023 world. Thanks Crystal and Donovan
If I awoke to hear these two singing this I'd say "well, now I've arrived in paradise this day"... marvelous...
Crystal Gayle really knows how to hold back and harmonize with Donovan. She obviously could have crushed him. instead she stayed at his level and made this performance great. It wasn't about her ego, it was to entertain the audience. BRAVO...
@Negus Negast Agreed
Lovely version, Donovan sings in a lower register here than the record and it is very pleasing, very nice duet.
He’s singing to suit her, a gentleman.
JUST BEAUTIFUL. IF THIS VIDEO DOES NOT TOUCH YOU THEN YOU ARE NOT HUMAN.
why are you ANGRY?
Such a beautiful song and such a performance 💕🌹🎸☘️🔑
Yes, "exquisite" is the right description of this piece of art.
Great - Donovan is a great singer-songwriter - and the voice of cyrstal gayle ist wonderful.
Good music never dies. Thanks for posting.
Wow! Crystal GAle singing this song and adding her harmonies gave it a whole new dimension. To me, the song had more meaning. I could feel the emptiness of the unrequited love.
"The emptiness of the unrequited love..." Yup....that's what it's like....
It seems that the 60's and 70's became a time-warp for lots of the Great Artists........so lucky to have seen it real time.
Excellent! I have always loved Donovan's music too.
A beautiful duet...Touches the deepest places of your heart.
crystal, when my son was very young he loved to listen to you sing Do You Belive In Magic...yes, yes I do! So does he!!!! Thanks Crystal
Pearls of '68 ! Such a great time with true artists. Crystal Gale is also stunner!
Awh, my heart and soul are exploding with memories, TY!
Beautiful song, wonderful lyrics sung perfectly by Donovan and Crystal Gayle two very talented artist's superb.
This is fabulous! it was great in 1965 but this is a whole new trip....whow!
Ahhh, love you Crystal, doesn't she just melt your heart? !! Not sure what to call it: She has a unique vocal expression that just moves something in my heart. Most Crystal fans know what I'm talking about - you can hear it at 0:58, her little burst of breath... again at 2:15 & 2:21
I'm sure Donovan can't believe his good fortune! It's a pairing I wouldn't expect, but they do quite nicely together. Thank you, Gussie!
Crystal really illuminates the song with her beautiful, crystal clear vocals.
Beautiful duet by two very talented artists. Lovely lyrics & excellent performance. Very enjoyable
What a wonderful rendition of Donovan’s classic song .
I just came across Donovan's version of this timeless song at the beginning of Golden Triangle part 2 on Miami Vice. Wow! What a song...
Für mich einer der besten, größten Sänger, Musiker, Komponisten und Lyriker. Donovan ist SUPI !!!!
never heard him sing like this. excellent. I love harmonizing. and of course crystal is a pro.
Wow! I didn't think this song could get any better!!
After all these years of listening to this beautiful song I finally understand it's meaning. I lost someone I loved dearly and I'll never get her back, I may as well try to catch the wind instead. Goodbye my lovely Jackpot. I really and truly loved you. You were THE ONE! Good luck my dearest love, I wish you nothing but the best. I'll never forget you!
Thanks to you, I found a new name to call my sweetheart: Jackpot!
Oh God, that was so beautiful, I wish it could have gone on for so much longer! Donovan was so very special, but never seemed to become an icon like Dylan or Elton John, or David Bowie. He deserved it. His songs and singing were very haunting.
Amazing duet... Wish music these days were still as they were 50 years ago!
So glad a friend shared this with me today - had never seen or heard about this duet before, how good can it get! The cry in Crystal's voice is perfect for this Donovan classic. Marvellous upload Gussie 5555! Thank You! (both)
What a talented man... and when younger he was a Hotty... and Crystal Gales career should have been much bigger ... she was so great. And her long horse mane hair ... a Masterpiece!!!
I adore both. Crystal Gayle and Donovan. Their Magical. Donovan is living in Ireland 🇮🇪 ☘️ ☘️ ☘️ I'm an Irish Colleen. Beautiful duet together . Love You both 🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼📀📀🎧
Crystal is more beautiful than I imagined. I really did not know much about her until this performance. She is stunningly beautiful and OMG she can sing !
She is Loretta Lynn's sister. She was the youngest. Loretta had left home by the time Crystal was born.
Have always loved Donovan, teamed with Crystal Gayle is brilliant ❤️
Another one of these 50+ songs that are trying to make it into my Top 20! A fantastic version of one of my mammy's favourite songs.
One of the most beautiful duets!