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Donovan's "Season of the Witch" presaged the dark side of the 1960s. The tune wasn't actually a hit at the time, but it's become ubiquitous.
When asked to explain "Season of the Witch"'s meaning, Donovan didn't mention anything about real witches. Instead, he connected "Season of the Witch" to a major American subculture.
Donovan's "Season of the Witch" might seem light, but Donovan actually has some very strong opinions on witchcraft. He also doesn't seem to have the most positive appraisal of Christianity.
Donovan's "Season of the Witch" presaged the dark side of the 1960s. The tune wasn't actually a hit at the time, but it's become ubiquitous.