I knew Donovan from his wonderful song, 'Sunshine Superman', a signature piece marked by his unique folk-rock style of guitar playing, his rollicking, happy vocal energy, and his wonderful poet-bard lyrics, perhaps born of his own Scottish heritage.

While we were talking about meditation. He said, "I find it really relaxes me. It also helps me when I perform. Last year I did an exhausting 19-city tour of the States and Canada, and before each concert I'd meditate for half-an-hour and go out on stage relaxed and totally refreshed."