The Hidden Meanings Behind 'Mellow Yellow': A 1966 Hit About Drugs and a Sex ToyProfessor of Rock Coming up, the story behind one of the biggest hits of 1966 Mellow Yellow by Donovan. Packed with hidden meanings and controversial themes, this song, somehow, managed to sneak past the old-fa...2 years agoThe Hidden Meanings Behind 'Mellow Yellow': A 1966 Hit About Drugs and a Sex ToyProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.The 80s Classic 'Come On Eileen': Controversy, Claims of Theft, and an Unwilling StarHow Sweet’s 'Love Is Like Oxygen' Redefined Their Sound but Marked the End of an EraSix Forgotten 80s Classics That Deserve as Much Love as 'Don’t Stop Believin’'How The Cars Helped Rock and Roll Triumph Over Disco with 'Let’s Go'How a Teenager’s First Song, 'Light My Fire,' Took The Doors to #1 and Changed Rock ForeverThe Story Behind 'Stuck in the Middle with You': A Bob Dylan Parody That Became a HitHow Twisted Sister’s 'We’re Not Gonna Take It' Was Inspired by an Old Christmas SongThis Weird Al Parody Became a Bigger Hit Than the Original Classic on One Chart