Did Paul McCartney help Donovan on the song, Atlantis?

If anyone knows the answer to this question it's the Beatles' most dedicated biographer, Mark Lewisohn. However, of his in-progress Beatles biography, only the first volume has been published and it only goes up to 1962. read more

Moreover, Donovan himself specifically denied that McCartney performed on the song: Donovan: The 'Sunshine Superman,' Part II - Goldmine Magazine So that would seem to be solid enough evidence that McCartney had nothing to do with this song. read more

"Atlantis" is a song written and recorded by Scottish singer/songwriter Donovan. It was released as a single in 1968 (see 1968 in music) and became a worldwide success; becoming a No.1 hit in Switzerland in 1969 (see 1969 in music), No.2 in Germany and South Africa, No.12 in Canada, and No.4 in Austria. read more

Paul also played the drums and added backing vocals (and superb ones too) for"Atlantis". Donovan has often"embellished" his connections to the Fabs, and he"hinted" that Paul was singing background on"Mellow Yellow" and"Sunshine Superman". read more