johnnort Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 My neighbour, Gypsy Dave was 60s singing icon, Donovans right hand man and is still a close friend speaking with him most weeks. Gypsy is trying to encourage Donovan to visit Thailand first as a friend but also to perform a concert or two at a couple of smallish/medium venues. He does still perform around the World singing his hits like Mellow Yellow and the Hurdy Gurdy Man together with more recent songs that he is continually writing, but has yet to visit the LOS. I am writing this to determine if he is still remembered by the masses here and how much support would he receive from you guys if he could be persuaded to honour us with a concert. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtoad Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 For a moment I thought it was Jason Donovan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This is your neighbour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 For a moment I thought it was Jason Donovan. Now there is a scary thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchaismith Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Do you have Paul's facebook page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Moved to entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. I can relate to that OG It's his birthday today .....68.....where did those years go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. But did us Mods really like his stuff........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. But did us Mods really like his stuff........? Depends on the aerial length on your Lambretta (or was it only Vespa's)? Anyway if you had a greenish/khaki parka Donovan was OK. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyFeet Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm 30 but I know his music. I'd be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Donovan . . . . . . Donovan . . . . Oh now I remember something about bananas. Electrical I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. But did us Mods really like his stuff........? Depends on the aerial length on your Lambretta (or was it only Vespa's)? Anyway if you had a greenish/khaki parka Donovan was OK. Noooooooooooooo aerials on my scoots.... .As I recall the guy was jumping on the "Bob Dillon" band wagon, yeh had a couple of hits but...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunsetT Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I would love to see him perform all his old hits, especially the beautiful 'Catch The Wind'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnort Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Krisb. That sure is him, and he still looks the same today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I"d be interested. Once met Gipsy many moon ago and he invited me to Donovan birthday party in Roi Et. Didn't make it, so I"d be up for it this time. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 And it's one two three what are we fighting for, don't ask me I dont give a damn, next stop is Viet Nam Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I recall riding my scooter from Eastbourne to West London to watch him perform at some venue, a scary ride but worth the effort. I would certainly be near the front of a queue for a ticket. But did us Mods really like his stuff........? Depends on the aerial length on your Lambretta (or was it only Vespa's)? Anyway if you had a greenish/khaki parka Donovan was OK. Noooooooooooooo aerials on my scoots.... .As I recall the guy was jumping on the "Bob Dillon" band wagon, yeh had a couple of hits but...... Mellow Trans..........Mellow Yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I"d be interested. Once met Gipsy many moon ago and he invited me to Donovan birthday party in Roi Et. Didn't make it, so I"d be up for it this time. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Roi Et is in Thailand last time I checked. Did you notice in the OP that Gypsy is encouraging Donovan to visit Thailand for the first time ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucus7 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 (edited) And it's one two three what are we fighting for, don't ask me I dont give a damn, next stop is Viet Nam Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand That is from a Country Joe and the fish song Edited May 12, 2014 by rucus7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Damn, good call..my memory is fading clearly Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I"d be interested. Once met Gipsy many moon ago and he invited me to Donovan birthday party in Roi Et. Didn't make it, so I"d be up for it this time. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Roi Et is in Thailand last time I checked. Did you notice in the OP that Gypsy is encouraging Donovan to visit Thailand for the first time ? Please re-read that post as it doesn't say its his first time. If you think he hasn't ever been here, I suggest you visit the White Elephant Restaurant in Roi Et where you will see numerous photo's of his visits or was that all just Intergalactic Laxative?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 I"d be interested. Once met Gipsy many moon ago and he invited me to Donovan birthday party in Roi Et. Didn't make it, so I"d be up for it this time. Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Roi Et is in Thailand last time I checked. Did you notice in the OP that Gypsy is encouraging Donovan to visit Thailand for the first time ? Please re-read that post as it doesn't say its his first time. If you think he hasn't ever been here, I suggest you visit the White Elephant Restaurant in Roi Et where you will see numerous photo's of his visits or was that all just Intergalactic Laxative?. Maybe the OP can clarify but when I read, Gypsy is trying to encourage Donovan to visit Thailand first as a friend but also to perform a concert, then I understand that he hasn't been to Thailand yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) I always think of Donovan as a one - maybe two - hit wonder, but to each his own. He did have his 15 minutes of fame. Edited May 13, 2014 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILLIGAD Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Maybe the OP can clarify but when I read, Gypsy is trying to encourage Donovan to visit Thailand first as a friend but also to perform a concert, then I understand that he hasn't been to Thailand yet. I can see the confusion Jesse. I think what is meant, is that the OP want him to visit ... 1) as a friend and 2) to perform a concert. Have a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnort Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jesse. Still disrupting posts! DoILookLikeIGiveADamn is correct as the proper knowledge of the English language will show. Incidentally, Donovan has never performed a concert here in Thailand. Comment all you wish you are now on my ¨Ignore¨ list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnort Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 Thanks to everyone; there certainly is a knowledge base out there! Keep the responses coming if you wish as they are interesting and useful. Gypsy has and will continue to make a record of your responses and will speak with Donovan, who incidentally has no knowledge about this post. I am helping Gypsy Dave in enticing his colleague and soul mate over for a visit. We are not getting any younger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eliot Rosewater Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 My neighbour, Gypsy Dave was 60s singing icon, Donovans right hand man and is still a close friend speaking with him most weeks. Gypsy is trying to encourage Donovan to visit Thailand first as a friend but also to perform a concert or two at a couple of smallish/medium venues. He does still perform around the World singing his hits like Mellow Yellow and the Hurdy Gurdy Man together with more recent songs that he is continually writing, but has yet to visit the LOS. I am writing this to determine if he is still remembered by the masses here and how much support would he receive from you guys if he could be persuaded to honour us with a concert. Let me know. I have mad respect for the man; season of the witch, atlantis, hurdy gurdy man If he shows up in los im there! Sent from my GT-I9300T using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseFrank Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Jesse. Still disrupting posts! DoILookLikeIGiveADamn is correct as the proper knowledge of the English language will show. Incidentally, Donovan has never performed a concert here in Thailand. Comment all you wish you are now on my ¨Ignore¨ list! Yeah it looks like you give a damn, since you keep getting upset and replying, and putting people on ignore is the best proof that you aren't able to defend yourself. So why don't you just answer if Donovan has visited Thailand previously or not ? Well you don't, because that would make your OP nominated for the most ridiculous of 2005 - 2014 Oh, I know someone who has a cousin who had a friend in school which always visit a bar where one drunk frequents who knows Elton Johns housekeeper. What would you think about a concert ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMuddle Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I've seen Donovan live a couple of times, once at Bickershaw Festival, in the 70s, and also at Middlesbrough in the late 80s / early 90s. His concerts are really good, well worth seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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