This week, I'm sharing the story behind Waiting For You, a song that evolved over time and took on new life with the help of a legendary mentor—Donovan.

Originally written for an earlier album, the song felt melancholic, almost too sad. Something told me to wait. Years later, while on an island with Donovan—who once helped Paul McCartney shape Yellow Submarine—I played the song for him. He added a few subtle yet powerful lyric suggestions that transformed it into something truly special.

In this episode, I'll take you through that journey, share excerpts from Lyrics and Song Stories and my memoir about my time with Donovan, and reveal which lines were his. Plus, hear the difference between the original demo and the final version.

Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process, and let me know what you think! SHOW NOTES Daniel Isle SkyWebsite: https://danielislesky.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1spNvhRAUaIrFsVfmA2Amk Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/daniel-isle-sky/ARJ2g3vVghrqtzm Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daniel-isle-sky/528753139 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK99j3abVB1UupLNOwajnow Lyrics & Song StoriesOn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lyrics-Song-Stories-Daniel-Isle/dp/0979468566 Waiting for Youby Daniel Isle Sky ©2009 When I first met you When I first saw you You told me you would be my tomorrow Then you left me with a silent sorrow I'm waiting for you Waiting for you Your voice like an angel Your smile like a drug Now you're song's singing inside me I'm wait'n for you to be here beside me I'm waiting for you Waiting for you Staring at the faces that go by Afraid to look into an eye Talking to strangers ain't got no choice Listening for the sound of your voice I'm waiting for you Still waiting for you