One of the most popular classic rock songs for the Halloween season is Donovan’s “Season of the Witch.” The “Hurdy Gurdy Man” singer once said the track was “prophetic.” When asked to explain the song ...

The best classic rock songs often have sad backstories. For example, Donovan’s “Season of the Witch” was inspired by the dark side of the 1960s. The tune wasn’t actually a hit at the time, but it’s ...

Some songs that were ignorable in the 1960s became classic rock songs after the fact. For example, Donovan’s “Season of the Witch” is more famous now than it ever was before. That might have something ...