John Martyn - Couldn't love you more (1978)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2010
  • ©John Martyn
    I finally managed to get this version which I've been waiting 10 months for :-D
    Rock goes to college, 1978.
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  • @mickleesongs
    @mickleesongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1142

    To those who commented about how 'tragic' John was, let me just say that I was fortunate to play with him, and befriend him. I spent more time laughing with John than almost anyone I can think of. He loved life, and lived it to the max, both the sorrowful and the joyous. I guarunfuckingtee you he didn't think of himself as tragic, but very fortunate, as indeed he was. Delighted to see over a million views of this gorgeousness.

    • @sammyhill69
      @sammyhill69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thank you for that. To be fair, I would probably say half a million of those views are from me lol

    • @mickleesongs
      @mickleesongs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dr. Sam ~ Given you appreciate both John and Billie, I'd love to know what you make of this ? th-cam.com/video/6_daZNH1EBM/w-d-xo.html

    • @juliejones8709
      @juliejones8709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Lucky you........" Big" John RIP what else can I say. This is beautiful

    • @niallbyrne7562
      @niallbyrne7562 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absofuckinglutely

    • @emmaogorman994
      @emmaogorman994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @BOWMANTUNES
    @BOWMANTUNES 9 ปีที่แล้ว +735

    John Martyn has to be one of the best kept secrets in music history.

    • @irishelk3
      @irishelk3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      BOWMANTUNES And Bert Jansch and Nick Drake.

    • @StevegarwoodNet
      @StevegarwoodNet 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      BOWMANTUNES Melanie Safka.

    • @irishelk3
      @irishelk3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Vashti Bunyan

    • @robs5815
      @robs5815 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      lest not forget Davy Graham

    • @circleof5555
      @circleof5555 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree. Hoy buckets@! How did it happen that I had never heard of him until about two months ago?

  • @andrewlarwood6653
    @andrewlarwood6653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    I painted the cover to John's Apprentice album. He was an incredible singer song writer and he could play the guitar as good as anyone in music. Anyone at all.....

    • @tomhamilton5261
      @tomhamilton5261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The apprentice is an amazing album-the cover directly relates to the song-excellent!

    • @obscurazone
      @obscurazone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh wow! I love that sleeve! And yes I totally agree, John was/is one of the most gifted singer songwriters ever.

  • @ChrisSt160
    @ChrisSt160 10 ปีที่แล้ว +343

    One of the most underestimated musicians ever

    • @irishelk3
      @irishelk3 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yeah he deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame

    • @davidlowney9997
      @davidlowney9997 7 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      He's in mine, that's all that matters

    • @CraigMansfield
      @CraigMansfield 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      David Lowney :) mine too

    • @michealcurrie8272
      @michealcurrie8272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He was never underestimated at any time....unless

    • @sootyfoot
      @sootyfoot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Absolutely!

  • @Alfredocap
    @Alfredocap 2 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Long time Nick Drake, Joni, Bob, Leonard, John Prine, Paul Simon etc. fan. Never heard of John Martyn before a couple weeks ago. Can’t express how fulfilled and happy this discovery has made me.

    • @johnlittle3430
      @johnlittle3430 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Surprised that it took any Drake fan that long to discover John, honestly. You're in for a treat. You probably know now that Solid Air was John's eulogy of sorts for Nick.

    • @Alfredocap
      @Alfredocap ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@johnlittle3430 I did not know. That is very interesting and touching. Gonna look into it.

    • @philoza1000
      @philoza1000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You have an excellent and discerning taste in music. 😊

    • @philoza1000
      @philoza1000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@johnlittle3430 I didn't know that. Do you know if they were friends?

    • @ljskates3624
      @ljskates3624 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@philoza1000they were friends

  • @ronnieparkerscott6223
    @ronnieparkerscott6223 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Saw him live 5 times... when he died I couldn't mention him at all for over 2 years. Shock and grief can do that. Now I just mourn. No RIP... he was here, now not, but this video is...more than enough to prove you existed. Well done JM! Luv ya!

    • @peteraustin370
      @peteraustin370 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      We share a VERY short space in time together.....and suddenly...sadly...it's gone...!!!!

    • @tonylocke1214
      @tonylocke1214 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I was very much the same. He touched my heart and mind more any musician after Jimi. And none have managed to do that since.

  • @positivevibe8426
    @positivevibe8426 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    If you kissed the sun right out of the sky for me
    And if you told me all the lies that I deserve
    And if you laid all night in the rain for me
    Well, I couldn't love you more
    Just couldn't love you more
    I couldn't love you more
    And if you loved me 'til my eyes gave no more shine for you
    If you walked beside me all the long way home
    And if you wasted all of your time on me
    Well, I couldn't love you more
    Just couldn't love you more
    I couldn't love you more
    Just couldn't love you more
    And if you gave me all the things I'd never ask of you
    And if you showed me all the ways you have to cry
    And if you laid all night in the rain for me
    I couldn't love you more
    Just couldn't love you more
    Just couldn't love you more

    • @gillysparrowlegs
      @gillysparrowlegs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for these !yrics, thi s was my husband's wedding song to me 20 years ago, I only listened to the tune then, now I am a bit disurbed by the lyrics, " If l laid down and died for you, I cou!don't love you more's EH! Is this love??!!

    • @sallyduros
      @sallyduros 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is the song all struggling singer-songwriters want to create.

    • @lindaross4331
      @lindaross4331 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gillysparrowlegs No, you misheard. "If you laid right down and died for me, I couldn't love you more".

  • @isobel7818
    @isobel7818 11 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I was a little too young to appreciate John Martyn when he was alive, but his music is the soundtrack to my childhood. My Dad played him at any oppurtunity; after an argument, travelling in the car with the sunset, late at night when the room was all smoky, sung to my Mum as a joke, but with so much love. All these little memories I cherish and for that, John is the greatest singer and songwriter there ever lived. His music makes me feel, and this song never ceases to make me cry. Thankyou. X

  • @EvanStark1994
    @EvanStark1994 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    This song amplifies my loneliness so much. It's a beautiful kind of sad though

    • @suzycute1456
      @suzycute1456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know exactly what you mean Evan. Such a beautiful song, it made me cry x

    • @michaeljohnston3741
      @michaeljohnston3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Don't let the loneliness creep in my friend. We all have days where we feel alone, but we aren't.

    • @iemandiemandsen5499
      @iemandiemandsen5499 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      i read your comment today, 3 years later and i hope that you are not lonely anymore.Wishing you the best🙏

    • @fuckamericanidiot
      @fuckamericanidiot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sadness is better than emptiness xxxx

  • @carlkellner1310
    @carlkellner1310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    It's just amazing to me how intoxicated and out of it he seems to be between the songs, but when the music comes, it comes so naturally and beatifully beyond any doubt. He really was the perfect vehicle for the spirit of music. Such an inspiring artist!

    • @mixerD1-
      @mixerD1- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That's because he was drunk.

    • @tescohudlpurple8855
      @tescohudlpurple8855 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seen him change his guitar string - talk about incredible - how he does it whilst talking - smoking - drinking etc + totally off his face - and in a flash all done. xxx

    • @fuckamericanidiot
      @fuckamericanidiot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@mixerD1- He was intoxicated because he was drunk.....great contribution there pal.

  • @CB_ChaosLove
    @CB_ChaosLove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If this song didn’t end, I couldn’t love it more

  • @sarahlynch8840
    @sarahlynch8840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Imagine someone singing this to you? 😫

    • @mekflower1850
      @mekflower1850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I wish I sang this to a friend who's with another

    • @philoza1000
      @philoza1000 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@mekflower1850That's sad 😢

  • @prasidhr
    @prasidhr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Am stuck in traffic and close to tears because of this song - this is so beautiful.

    • @paulinedraper980
      @paulinedraper980 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      First time I've heard this beauty and I am crying. Sung with such passion. Genius!

  • @thembluetube
    @thembluetube 10 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    John's voice is transcendental.

  • @sarahmcintyre6150
    @sarahmcintyre6150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Just discovered JM at 53 years old. I have literally not stopped listening to him for a month non stop. This is my all time favourite song ....
    Watched the documentary about him. In the first few seconds he says “yeah, I’ve been shot a coupe times, stabbed a few, I just prefer the company of lunatics” seriosity, you gotta love the guy.

  • @bobtomlin2306
    @bobtomlin2306 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is the one .... possibly my favourite song of all time ..... certainly my favourite of John's, I love it and what a brilliant version - discovered the song in 77 .... discovered this clip in 24 .... STOOD THE TEST OF TIME PEOPLE !!! So good John .... you are sadly missed❤❤😢

  • @douglascheape2197
    @douglascheape2197 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Sometimes a song, like a beautiful poem, can distill the very purity of an emotion. It is a rare thing, and we are privileged to witness it here. Cheers John.

    • @pezushka
      @pezushka 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is the perfect observation.

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I find it utterly amazing how he could have been quite so wasted and still play and sing his difficult and complicated songs impeccably - I can't play a single lick after a few drinks let alone play a concert for 100's of people, lol...he sure was an enigma 🔥

    • @CelticSaint
      @CelticSaint 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. I've been playing guitar for 40 years but couldn't do this. I guess what we are seeing is genius in this video.

    • @MyMags8
      @MyMags8 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was lucky to see him at least 4 times at various size venues, (late 70s to mid 80s) each & every time he was superb. Many times people would throw a spliff/joint on the stage for him, he would take a puff or 3 and carry on in his genius unique style …..

  • @paulmellor8819
    @paulmellor8819 10 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    pure food and drink for the soul- 5 years he's been gone and I go back to him again and again. peace

    • @urgulp1554
      @urgulp1554 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      9 and I'm still coming back for more!

  • @Diana-queenie38
    @Diana-queenie38 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Classic Coronation Street brought me here. It's 28th march 2022...Peter was sitting at home, pining for Shelley...listening to this song and it definitely struck a chord with me. What a beautiful song🥰 Almost brought tears to my eyes. I had never heard of John Martyn before, but he definitely was talented. Rest in peace John and thank you for the good music🙏🏿❤️

    • @andym28
      @andym28 ปีที่แล้ว

      We seen him at the Edinburgh Festival after a few whiskeys. I think he always had that look about him.

  • @andrewforest3178
    @andrewforest3178 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I sang this song to my wife on our wedding day with my friend playing the guitar !! John martyn was such an amazing artist just such a shame he had some many demons!! RIP 🙏🏻

    • @andreyspish
      @andreyspish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      such a beautiful thing to do

  • @theworkshed1253
    @theworkshed1253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Grew up listening to Mr Martyn from the age of 11 years old I have played for upto 12 hours a day since and I am now 61 years old this mans playing is absolutely one off I play his stuff and sing them but .............................god bless you mate

    • @gerimurray8519
      @gerimurray8519 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      nuff said he brought me to music
      ...

  • @JaneJohnson1951
    @JaneJohnson1951 7 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Johns voice is so unique, angelic, mesmerising, and his songs weigh in amongst the greats.

  • @louisestarks8014
    @louisestarks8014 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    he got really unwell after lots of health and mental health issues, got very overweight and contracted pneumonia. He's completely wonderful. I love listening to him on a Sunday morning after a heavy night. Beautiful soulful voice...

  • @dam230711
    @dam230711 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    In love with this song...Just been sent it by the girl of my dreams...LOve john martyn but never listened too this properly... John you've made my world complete.. Thank you and i wish you were still here.. Absolute Legend... amazing Godlike Genius

  • @bonalba20
    @bonalba20 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    John Martyn provided the soundtrack to me x my friends x family for over 30 years! A unique talent much missed.

  • @hogerswolf
    @hogerswolf ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The only thing that is tragic here is that his skills were not celebrated more widely. A virtuoso guitar player a songwriter and poet of the sublime kind.

  • @AllanGildea
    @AllanGildea 10 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Only the most beautiful love song ever...

  • @Dplaysitcool
    @Dplaysitcool 9 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Nothing Contrived, cheesy, and false. Just pure, simple music from the soul.

  • @secondtimearound2539
    @secondtimearound2539 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    One of THE most beautiful songs by a truly beautiful man.

  • @mybridgefc
    @mybridgefc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Unmatched. I love the way he smiles when a glass breaks in the audience about half way through the song, which gives you an idea of the circumstances the song was written in. Brilliant John Martyn.

  • @mick9461
    @mick9461 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the best song ever written and played. The emotion put into it. Cannot be matched. Long live John

  • @TheGuitarManEIRE
    @TheGuitarManEIRE  13 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    2 years on after hearing this song for the first time (this particular version), it is still the most beautiful song I have ever heard...

    • @WTCarr
      @WTCarr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christ, this is good

    • @ksportz66
      @ksportz66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same for me. I heard a cover by a guy playing at a friends party some months ago and found this.

    • @holzfallen
      @holzfallen ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've listened to every version I can find, this is the ultimate one.

  • @leclerk030
    @leclerk030 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd never heard of John until I'd watched Ashes to ashes last night and this song was hauntingly beautiful in the background. This guy is incredible.

  • @patrickowen2696
    @patrickowen2696 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The emotion he puts into this song kills me every single time. Surely one of the best love songs of all time

  • @KMAN8599
    @KMAN8599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad introduced me to John Martyn...and he is one of the best songwriters and musicians that I have ever encountered

  • @drleroyhelmet
    @drleroyhelmet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm sure they're all up there, playing their music and keeping each other entertained, John, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake.. all the ones that belong to one another

  • @kylabotting
    @kylabotting 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I feel so honored that i was able to see him twice in concert.What an amazing,heartfelt man he was in the flesh.

  • @joepage3065
    @joepage3065 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    A little bit of jokey chit chat and then he starts singing. Pure bliss. Thank you John.

  • @iamyinandyang
    @iamyinandyang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    barely heard of him, pure genius, he must have refused to sell his soul. Thank you for sharing

  • @chrisf153
    @chrisf153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The most beautiful love song ever written. Genius.

  • @petermatthew123
    @petermatthew123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Great song! A musician's musician. Left the building too soon!

    • @Kate1Chopin
      @Kate1Chopin 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree but he checked himself out so early. Sad. I loved him. 💕

    • @nigelkelly105
      @nigelkelly105 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peter O'Brien absolutely followed him from OGWT...SOLID AIR did it for me and have caught up with previous albums with Beverly too

  • @lj2937
    @lj2937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of the best love songs there ever was or has ever been

  • @RayAndPES
    @RayAndPES 8 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Mr John Martyn is quite honestly just magnificent. And undoubtedly one of the greatest ever songwriters to ever come from the UK. In my top selection alongside other underrated artists like Cat Stevens, Labi Siffre and Robert Palmer. I'd pay big bucks to see that Supergroup.

    • @sarahwendy5087
      @sarahwendy5087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      RayAndPES you need to add ralph mctell to your list

    • @simonpreston1693
      @simonpreston1693 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sarahwendy5087 I'd humbly suggest Richard Thompson would be a rather good addition, too.

    • @sevenantony7376
      @sevenantony7376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jess Roden as well

    • @patkelly3966
      @patkelly3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin Sullivan too

  • @valerigomez1410
    @valerigomez1410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Makes me cry every single time

  • @leclerk030
    @leclerk030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Genuinely one of the most moving, soulful and introspective songs I have ever, ever heard. Pure emotion and some strings.

  • @mokotramp
    @mokotramp หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saw John play in Wolverhampton a few years before he died, so glad I did too! ✌️

  • @madammakin
    @madammakin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John will never be replaced … everyone takes the wrong approach to emulate him … this music isn’t folk … it’s soul .. it’s about ‘getting it on’ … and it’s raw … it never existed before he created it …and in the process he willingly set some fires … one of my heroes

  • @cherokee259
    @cherokee259 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Sublime performance from a true great. Once seen live never forgotten! RIP John.

  • @user-hr4cn1vu8x
    @user-hr4cn1vu8x ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Takes me back to a place of happiness and learning, living in a tent and being properly me, for myself. His music is special and yet to be surpassed.

  • @SueConsalvey
    @SueConsalvey 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Loved John Martyn, saw him at Lancaster University in late 70s, then lastly before he died, a small venue in Kirkcaldy fife Scotland, an under rated incredible talent

  • @JanileighCohen
    @JanileighCohen 10 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    this gives my eyes a bladder problem..

    • @appledjerry
      @appledjerry 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Johnny Boy would have liked that description.

    • @79steelymatt
      @79steelymatt 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only a true John Martyn fan could have pulled that description-his voice is magical and so smoothing and it puts me in a good place everytime

    • @stephenjbradley9194
      @stephenjbradley9194 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keith Ellis if you're gonna use another great mans words Keith put em in quote marks its much more honourable than trying to make them your own.

    • @warmrainofficial
      @warmrainofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Janileigh Cohen 👌🏻😆

  • @breelong2544
    @breelong2544 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    John's music was playing next to my crib when I was a tiny baby.
    When I hear his voice it brings so many memories back to me.
    There can never be a match for him and the feeling and soul in his music.
    My mum met him once up in skye but she didn't realise until afterwards it was him ❤️

  • @alastairjohnson4038
    @alastairjohnson4038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most beautiful love song ever written. Makes me cry every time I hear it. RIP JM. Genius.

  • @Nonamagic
    @Nonamagic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So beautiful, he was way ahead of his time.

    • @markharrison3963
      @markharrison3963 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Nonamagic All the great singers/musicians are way ahead of their time. You're bang on the mark my friend.

  • @spencerbaldwin8589
    @spencerbaldwin8589 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad to have had John's music in my life for the last 32 years, he was a true genius, so blessed to have seen quite a number of his concerts over the years... God Bless you John.

  • @mikesims5422
    @mikesims5422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Never heard of him till I read Ian rankins rebus books
    Very good singer

  • @martinn6564
    @martinn6564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep coming back to this and it simply gets better and better and better. Love the very bones of you John Martyn x

  • @p.r.h.7283
    @p.r.h.7283 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s tearing this shit up!!! Just voice and guitar. A lost art. Beautiful

  • @chrisf153
    @chrisf153 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Here I am a grown man and this is the only song that has the power to bring tears to my eyes. I love it so much as it brings treasured memories.

  • @MZmizoxxx
    @MZmizoxxx 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The most beautiful love song of all time xxx

  • @Tomas-eo6gk
    @Tomas-eo6gk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    2:13 that's the face that you get when you remember a pretty moment with someone you love. That's it. That the face

    • @leonagnew895
      @leonagnew895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      it's because someone drops a glass in the crowd, makes him almost laugh

    • @mariamac66
      @mariamac66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@leonagnew895 you kill me!!

    • @debbieraikesmay7528
      @debbieraikesmay7528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mariamac66 m

    • @liampatterson2299
      @liampatterson2299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Proper just shat all over his lovely comment 😂

  • @cyprescrow
    @cyprescrow 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clicking on the like thing here on TH-cam is a universe away from the appreciation we feel for this incredible man and the love for his music, and how much he is missed.

  • @dazgoodwin205
    @dazgoodwin205 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    if you wasted all of your time on me.....amazing lyrics,amazing voice and one hell of a guitarist.

  • @patriciaroberts100
    @patriciaroberts100 12 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've loved John Martyn since the early 80's. I saw him live in Edinburgh. Was shocked at his passing. John you are missed.

  • @jondavies1376
    @jondavies1376 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful many a stoned night listening to this great,great tune thank you

  • @mikeford1273
    @mikeford1273 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great memories of a great musician. Spent a few nights watching him in very cheeky smoke filled venues!!.genius

  • @tonychant3676
    @tonychant3676 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This always makes me cry.... It reminds me of how I could not hold onto my dear Lindy, the mother of my only son Oliver. In the end, distance got us. She felt neglected and she fell out of love with me. Thanks John for this one...... True Guy, as he seems to have developed a Scottish accent later

  • @samuelhodges7593
    @samuelhodges7593 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Magic. Just magic. John was an immense talent - especially when singing from the heart. This has to be one of my favourite performances of his 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @redrhi
    @redrhi 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song makes me cry every time, makes me think of my dad, always playing John Martyn.

  • @nickcroft732
    @nickcroft732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The missus and I had this as one of the songs at our wedding, while we signed the register, along with a couple of Nick Drake tracks. Sale Town Hall, 25th October 2014. Beautiful.

  • @oliverk191
    @oliverk191 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Truly unique, could go from a soft whisper to a gravelly roar

  • @riffman1000
    @riffman1000 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful song and look at the guage of those strings man. Barbed wire.

  • @arfer
    @arfer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On his own. No one sounds like him. Beautiful. One of my first stoned record choices.

  • @richardmccaffery6696
    @richardmccaffery6696 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't imagine what it must have felt like to be a part of that captive audience experiencing this performance in a room full of silent people

  • @dudeman6113
    @dudeman6113 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    been playing john,s stuff for years had a jam and a drink with him once lol.....love u man RIP

    • @irishelk3
      @irishelk3 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      aw wow, what was he like?

    • @dudeman6113
      @dudeman6113 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      irishelk drunk lol

    • @irishelk3
      @irishelk3 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      philippe andre haha!, and where did you meet him?

    • @dudeman6113
      @dudeman6113 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      a little place called buckie in scotland

    • @dudeman6113
      @dudeman6113 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for yr comments he was a great guy

  • @chrisjames1924
    @chrisjames1924 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sheer beauty of this song is almost too much to take. It's also incredibly easy to play on guitar. But be warned, it's hard to stop playing it when you start. If there's anybody reading this who can't play the guitar, then buy yourself one and learn it. It shouldn't take more than a week to learn for a newbie. I've been playing for 25 years and to this day still find it one of the most satisfying things to play. Utter bliss!

  • @abg125
    @abg125 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't how in the world more people don't know who John Martyn is...He's possibly the MOST underrated singer/songwriter of the 20th century! It was this song and "Over the Hill" that got me hooked on him...

  • @lindseyestilette7065
    @lindseyestilette7065 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I just discovered him and couldn't be any more thankful to Spotify 🙏

    • @karlconnolly3994
      @karlconnolly3994 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey..you should check out Nick Drake..the guy Solid Air is about..JM was seriously influenced by ND..whose story is very interesting and incredibly sad.
      JM loved Ireland and lived here ..I saw him several times..class act.but personally..? Nick Drake is the Daddy-o.

  • @Ryanbrio
    @Ryanbrio 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching John live is such a treat. I love the juxtapose of his animated, nervous energy between songs and his sensitive music. RIP John, thank you for all the great music.

  • @jimigibsonhendrix
    @jimigibsonhendrix 12 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    3 dislikes they had no souls .thats why ...they couldn't stand the beauty of john martyn

  • @roisinclancy9730
    @roisinclancy9730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I adore this ❤️ song... always brings tears 😢 to my eyes.... beautiful piece

  • @tarquin8270
    @tarquin8270 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Friking beautiful, love you John

  • @rachelbentley889
    @rachelbentley889 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Simply beautiful. May his music live for ever. Cheers John xx

  • @lilylodon
    @lilylodon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolute master, pure talent, never to be repeated………but probably coked up to the eybrows as we say.

    • @lilylodon
      @lilylodon หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ever

  • @cliffjamesmusic
    @cliffjamesmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had the luck to be at some of his London concerts. Even though he was sometimes in his own universe, he still came across to us Earthlings in this one. A great musician and song-writer.

  • @jessicac.j
    @jessicac.j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want this song at my wedding. This is such a special song.

  • @davidcravena
    @davidcravena 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top class. Saw him live many times. A true Legend.

  • @evem7513
    @evem7513 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was lucky enough to see JM play life in Nov 1977 at Guildford UNI. I recall it to this day and, after many years rediscovered his music when I moved to Hastings in 2012. A master and innovator of music, he deserves to be more widely recognised.

  • @anthonyread8865
    @anthonyread8865 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such a beautiful song, puts me in a happy / sad place 😕

  • @toniragsdale4660
    @toniragsdale4660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm bloody 54 and still can't believe John's beautiful voice only graced my ears about 3 years ago ... i sit in my garden and harmonise along with him... wish he was still with us ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 what soul and depth, stunning xx

  • @richardthomson203
    @richardthomson203 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've enjoyed Johns music since the early seventies, saw him a number of times at the Queens Hall and a Edinburgh Festival marque near Carlton Hill.
    Great music, fabulous guy, sorely missed, RIP John..... Gie it Laldy !!

  • @LiamM
    @LiamM 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My god this is incredible. I just came across this and I'm so glad I did.

  • @bh8365
    @bh8365 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my very few all time favorites. R.I.P., John.

  • @Mychie3
    @Mychie3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    goose bumps, so lucky to see him live from th release of One World onwards

  • @johnruffles1793
    @johnruffles1793 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pure eloquence, John at his brilliant best

  • @sallyduros
    @sallyduros หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don;t know John Martyn's story at all but in these videos I see a man bursting with creativity and love. If he had any struggle at all it was likely how to release all the beauty he saw into the world.

  • @suleelabarclay3159
    @suleelabarclay3159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful soul, awesome music. saw john live at Glastonbury festie in the early 80's and his music transported me to another world!

  • @conniesaurin1783
    @conniesaurin1783 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really couldn't love you more Abuela Milagros...i miss you everyday and long to see your face again but understand that's not possible. So please just remember I couldn't love you more xxx

  • @JayJay270681
    @JayJay270681 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Once in a while I come back to John Martyn. His purity of emotion, his honest and beautiful, stark, raw heartfelt display of soul is breathtaking. He blows me away every time I hear him. A rare and earthy talent which will never be repeated. He makes me fall in love with music all over again.