I first saw John play in 1965 when, it seems incredible now, he played the social club in the basement of the Ministry on Transport in Southwark Street London. Forty years later, at one of his excellent concerts, I got to talk to him and reminded him of that distant concert. He remembered! He said it seemed strange at the time but was glad of the cash. What a guitarist! What a gentleman! Still miss him.
Had the huge honor to share the stage with him back in 1994 in Italy. One of those moments you can never forget. And a lovely bottle of wine shared after the gig. Always thanks Maestro!
Same, have you seen him play with Isaac Guillory? OMG those two were made for each other, shame Isaac died so young.......alas, all the good ones seem to go early!
So glad I got to see John in Seattle when he was touring with Stefan Grossman back in 1979. A very intimate venue it was, in a church basement. Au revoir, sweet man.
Wonderful!, Thanks so much for posting this. I was lucky enough to catch jim and Wizz at the Half Moon in Putney a few years back, mind blowing really!
Playing his Martin signature acoustic. Beautiful and compelling performance. I must get some lighter strings for my guitar. I think that may have been part of his light touch. Thanks for this.
He has a near-classical technique, which is why he needs lighter strings, I think. Check out John Fahey, using a much heavier style, derived from Delta blues. Bigger Martin, heavier strings, and picks.
I'm on a journey to explore who influenced the people who influence me. John is one of the people who influenced Jimmy Page. I am so glad that I found John today but also sad to learn that I can never meet him. Excellent playing.
Ten thousand pounds would I freely give....for one of those John Renbourn signature 'unicorn' Martin OM guitars. Really, although I'd prefer to pay less if I could only find one. I believe only 100 were made.
I don't like the guitar sound, I can tell that it's plugged in somewhat. How, I miss those days in the 60s when guitars really were acoustic ( no wires anywhere )
He has a mic in the soundhole and another one in front of the guitar. They are just mics. I imagine there were quite a few people there who wanted to hear it.
Pointless comparison. Quite different players and when it came to songwriting and singing, well there I go comparing them. Ha ha ha. John Renbourn was a master and I love his music every bit as Bert's. The world was and is a richer and more wonderful place for having had these two men in it. Whizz Jones is no slouch either now I come to think of it. Cheers
I first saw John play in 1965 when, it seems incredible now, he played the social club in the basement of the Ministry on Transport in Southwark Street London. Forty years later, at one of his excellent concerts, I got to talk to him and reminded him of that distant concert. He remembered! He said it seemed strange at the time but was glad of the cash. What a guitarist! What a gentleman! Still miss him.
Had the huge honor to share the stage with him back in 1994 in Italy. One of those moments you can never forget. And a lovely bottle of wine shared after the gig. Always thanks Maestro!
What intrigues me every time I see john play is his very light touch, his left hand is effortless.
John was a real musician, as few are: he heard the notes in his soul's ear, his fingers took over from there and did the required.
Same, have you seen him play with Isaac Guillory? OMG those two were made for each other, shame Isaac died so young.......alas, all the good ones seem to go early!
So glad I got to see John in Seattle when he was touring with Stefan Grossman back in 1979. A very intimate venue it was, in a church basement. Au revoir, sweet man.
BRILLIANT MAN WHO SHARED HIS GOD GIVEN TALENT WITH US MORTALS
This is beautiful. Real wood playing. I love Johns style and touch. Beyond a talent of playing. This is creating music.
I miss you, John
John was a constant presence in my guitar playing life. He still is. Thank you for posting this and keeping the memory of a great musician alive.
John Renbourn could do 4 things at the same time with 2 hands. I've been inspired by John since 1970. Thank you!
Thanks for posting this.The guitar world lost a great when John passed away.
This is such a high quality recording, I wish we had lots more.
Always an inspiration to us guitarists, and a nice unassuming guy when chatting to fans (like me!)
R.I.P. JR
Man among men. What touch.
Just great
Are videos like this that motivates me to grab my guitar and throw it away
Great stuff. I am sure a lot of us guitar players who THINK we are 'good', shake our heads when we see this.
I regret I never came to visit his classes. :\
I am a poor sucker, but my musiclife is very rich.
Thanks to John.
Miss you John
What a master he was.
Maestro
1 love - merci
such fluidity
john is my eternal friend!
No words to describe his playing really. Saw him at Greystones/Sheffield in 2013 and lucky enough to sit in front row. A blissful experience.
I do miss him
superb !
Huge loss when he passed away.
I wept for a week :(
thanks john it was a plessure meeting you at the ferry in glasgow thank you
Saw these two in 2012---what a night it was live! :) (Filmed it on my channel)
Awesome talent - always.
Wonderful!, Thanks so much for posting this. I was lucky enough to catch jim and Wizz at the Half Moon in Putney a few years back, mind blowing really!
Playing his Martin signature acoustic. Beautiful and compelling performance. I must get some lighter strings for my guitar. I think that may have been part of his light touch. Thanks for this.
He has a near-classical technique, which is why he needs lighter strings, I think. Check out John Fahey, using a much heavier style, derived from Delta blues. Bigger Martin, heavier strings, and picks.
9's or 8's ?
I've had one of his signature Martins for 5 years now.My favourite guitar EVER.
PS AND I play through an AER 60. !!!!!!!!
Lord Franklin has always been one of my absolute favourite ballads. This is a very different version from the original.
Still looking for the guitar on the cover of John's first album.
bravissimi
I'm on a journey to explore who influenced the people who influence me. John is one of the people who influenced Jimmy Page. I am so glad that I found John today but also sad to learn that I can never meet him. Excellent playing.
I learned this music almost genetically. The second I heard John Renbourn play I knew the music. This stuff ripples through time.
Would love to hear your genetic take on any kind of music...though your your channel has zero content?Do you have a stage/performers name?
He was in a hurry to get back to the snacks. Still a wonderful musician. Miss him dearly.
and Wizz Jones, seen a couple of times with Bert Jansch.........
i Listen the passion
thank you John
This is the best video of John I've seen on the Internet! Thanks for sharing! Do you know the date of the perfomance
I miss the master
Such a beautiful player. Does anyone know the make of his guitar in this clip?
Marc Dancaster it's his custom signature Martin OM
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Ten thousand pounds would I freely give....for one of those John Renbourn signature 'unicorn' Martin OM guitars. Really, although I'd prefer to pay less if I could only find one. I believe only 100 were made.
what is the name of this tune? Thank You
The first tune is “Sweet Potato”, the second one is “Lord Franklin”.
Thank you
james leo, you'd better listen to the original and studio version of Lord Franklin wich is far better than this one.
What's the name of that first song he plays?
pure genius. un puto fenomeno. the song is "my sweet potato". A booker T cover
sweet potato
Pretty futery! When will he start the tune???
I don't like the guitar sound, I can tell that it's plugged in somewhat. How, I miss those days in the 60s when guitars really were acoustic ( no wires anywhere )
He has a mic in the soundhole and another one in front of the guitar. They are just mics. I imagine there were quite a few people there who wanted to hear it.
yea john was just a bitbetter than bert i love bert but i do love johns sound a litle better and he is a better singer sorry bert
Pointless comparison. Quite different players and when it came to songwriting and singing, well there I go comparing them. Ha ha ha. John Renbourn was a master and I love his music every bit as Bert's. The world was and is a richer and more wonderful place for having had these two men in it. Whizz Jones is no slouch either now I come to think of it. Cheers
What's the name of that second song he plays?
Lord Franklin
Andrea Di Grazia, you'd better listen to the original and studio version of Lord Franklin wich is far better than this one.