Notably, John Lennon was a big fan of one of Donovan ... as his tunes “Imagine” and “Working Class Hero” reflect Marxist theory. Donovan: The Beatles Didn’t Top ‘Mellow Yellow ...

After the controversy caused by his first solo album - 1970’s Plastic Ono Band - with its four-letter words and John’s insistence on styling himself a “working class hero”, Lennon thought ...