<P> `` Catch the Wind '' is a song written and recorded by British singer - songwriter Donovan . It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on March 12 , 1965 through Pye Records ( Pye 7N 15801 ) and a few months later in the United States through Hickory Records ( Hickory 45 - 1309 ) . The single was backed with `` Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do ? '' on both the United Kingdom and United States releases . The melody of the song was influenced by `` Chimes of Freedom '' by Bob Dylan . </P>
<P> `` Catch the Wind '' is a song written and recorded by British singer - songwriter Donovan . It was released as a single in the United Kingdom on March 12 , 1965 through Pye Records ( Pye 7N 15801 ) and a few months later in the United States through Hickory Records ( Hickory 45 - 1309 ) . The single was backed with `` Why Do You Treat Me Like You Do ? '' on both the United Kingdom and United States releases . The melody of the song was influenced by `` Chimes of Freedom '' by Bob Dylan . </P>
who wrote the song try and catch the wind
who wrote the song try and catch the wind
British singer - songwriter Donovan
British singer - songwriter Donovan