why people listen to today´s music crap escapes me. I am 65 so I was able to enjoy the early 70´s music which by the way is the best music ever, this is not an opinion, it is a fact. Listening to this song , you must be aware it cannot get any better. This is music from the soul, if they do not understand it, too bad for them, so the ones who love this, they are on the right track. Greetings from down south Barcelona, keep listening to good 70´s music(on l.p. of course).
This must rate as the best rendition of "May You Never" ever recorded!!.....Kathy Mattea seems to have an electric relationship with John & the slide guitar is just sublime. Their reaction to what they have just produced at the end says it All!! John Martyn OBE....What a Man he was!!
This is like another life on another planet. I would rate it among one of the best performances ever done by anyone. And you are right, at the end they all knew it was something very special they had just done. If only someone could have saved Mr. Martyn at this point of his life, and stopped him destroying himself.
Yes and yes again !! I’m always watching this. rarely do I watch JM as I have a lots of JM to listen too. But there’s something awesome going on here besides the great music … probably great fun !!
Respect for Kathy Mattea for so ably duetting with the wonderfully unpredictable Martyn! I first saw him live in Belfast in 1973 just after Solid Air was released. He had a filthy cold, was swigging Night Nurse, washing it down with whiskey, and was bloody superb!
What a spellbinding performance. He "never" played it better. Kathy makes it a marvelous duet. Danny and Jerry do what they do so well. Just the sheer enjoyment of the performance is terrific. Rarely all the planets align to produce something as special as this.
This kind of spellbinding performance from all of them, makes life worth living. JM what an absolute legend he was. If you ever feel down play this eh!
That may well be the finest performance of any song I've ever heard, just in terms of the rich and harmonious interplay between each performer. And at the end, you can see they know it!
John Martyn, why couldn't save this tortured genuis. Never to be forgotten in my lifetime. And thank you for your support of local amateur musicians in the south west of Scotland. Some people cannot be saved! You have spoken to me John
The most memorable moment from my trip to Glasgow and Celtic Connections in Jan 2010 - besides from seeing and hearing Jerry Douglas - was the final of the Danny Thompson show. A full Old Fruitmarket, artists and audience sang this song together in memory of John Martyn.
My god, what an absolutely astonishing rendition of this wonderful song. I must have heard this recording a hundred times now and I’m still sitting here with tears on my cheeks. The even-numbered tears are sad but the odd ones are happy.
I listen to this,every night,then lay down for a night's sleep.Watching & listening to the unbridled joy of making music that touches the soul,somehow puts the day's cares aside.
I saw John in concert several times in the early 70’s at the then New University Of Ulster in Coleraine Northern Ireland. He played in Lecture theatre One which was fully clad in wood and had great acoustics. His vocals and guitar technique literally blew my mind as to what a good songwriter and acoustic guitarist could produce. Looking back it looks like he was an early adopter of guitar loop effects to create a great depth of sound and atmosphere He always apologised for being under the weather having allegedly taken something to help him cope with the flight to get there. It didn’t matter, he was mesmerising in every way. Just a wonderful, talented man.
Saw and meet Johnny Boy,had a beer and a puff with the master!! Good Glasgow Boy.Real down to earth man. Loved his comment about how he wrote so emotional songs,said,"Fall out with the Mrs,go and feel sorry for myself".... Thanks for the Music of my life.... Thinking of you always...
Watching these Transatlantic Sessions videos, I've come to appreciate even more what Jerry Douglas brings to a band. He's more than just an outstanding dobro player. He's one of the very best country/folk musicians on any instrument.
Can a performance get any more sublime than this? Breathtakingly brilliant. Thanks John et al. You were always good in the Half Moon in Putney but never (as I remember) this good....must have been the fault of the beautiful Young's beer.
Awwwwwwww - bless him, the big fella and the little boy - all in one on this. I could watch this for ever. So beautifully done. I love the eye contact between players who are just enjoying how good each other is. And Danny - if you ever get bored and find yourself reading these things. THANK YOU TOO for everything you do. Not just with John, but with all the other old buggers I've seen you with over too many years. Love you fellas. Sleep well John.
I asked Kathy about this session and this recording in particular. She smiled, and "let slip" that a lot of whisky had been drunk. Fantastic recording of a great song.
Just wonderful, JM and Danny Thompson Mmmmm, with the beautiful voice of Kathy Mattea and the musicianship of Jerry Douglas. Doesn’t get a lot better!!!
Stood in the audience in the 70's in Bristol uni uk in awe this song. inspired me to play his style. Almost caught his joint when he tossed to the audience 😊
unbelievable!! a true legend of scottish music, a national treasure. sure wherever you are these days john, ul still be makin sweet sweet music. RIP Big Man.
I've been listening to this video about one a month for years. Can't get enough of it. The song itself, Martyn's voice, Thompson's bass runs, Douglas' dobro and Mattea's subtle but spot on harmony not to mention the sound mix and the photography. Kids, it doesn't get any better than this.
This is a great version of this track - probably my favourite. John is really into it here and all of them are enjoying themselves. You can see that Kathy is really beguiled by John. And Martyn's and Thompson's relationship is a match made in heaven. Rest in peace in that far better place John. A real wordsmith I'll miss you from one big man to another!
Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Crying as I type this, and that's no lie. I've listened to John for 40 years, but I've never heard such relaxed, cool perfection between 4 musicians at the top of their game. Beautiful vocal harmonies, John an' Danny, Kathy's beautiful harmonies, and that Dobro! It don't get no better than this!
Today.....John would have been 61.... but it was not to be..... This song with Kathy Mattea looking lovingly at Him is a fitting epitaph..they harmonise so well!! & Jerry Douglas's dobro solo is sublime!!...Pure Genius!! Doug Reid
This is just magnificent. I don't know Mattea but I love the way she looks at Martyn, taking her lead from him, not overshadowing, just perfect. It's clear they all enjoyed this and it shines through. Didd I say I loved it?
Both Scotland and Ireland have borne some beautiful and creative talents, but this man was simply unique, in every sense of the word, a sublime song writer and fabulous talent -- Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis -- RIP John --
A voice to calm the devil? Oh yes, and they're both singing harmony with the cherubims now I bet! Miss you John but thankyou for your gift of song to us.xxx
Wow … 😦 I didn’t think there could be anything better than him doing this solo … then I hear the bass - so spot - on … the harmony - perfect - and I was surprised how good the dobro slide was - till I read the credits … Jerry Douglas … and it all made sense. Not surprised at all with John’s reaction at the end! Just magical!😍
one of THE songs of that time by one of THE great songwriters and players of that time ... and kathy is a great too ... and this is the best version ever. thanks john! for all that talent and soul ...
Pure Magic! I tried to find a copy of this this for years after seeing it on the box. The total joy on the big man's face is a treat. The dobro playing takes it to another level. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!
@boatvox it is THE song to have when you need it. I've cried to this (many a time) laughed with it, sung with it and even sung it for others. The love it conveys is for the bestest and deepest friends and family and for yourself. Take care hun.x
That's just exquisite. The amount of musical listening and restrained playing going on is a thing of beauty. And the unbridled joy at the end - only a video or being there in person can capture it. Great camera work too.
A comment updated to refresh the love and respect toward this sincere artist, great man and singer that I discovered at the age of sixteen, staying outside the roman arena of Orange, France... I listened his voice during concert without seeing his face and knowing who he was.... never stopped following him from that day... his masterpiece for me "Fine Lines".... the best ones for clean soul and deep talent which I could never forget: John Martin (Iain David McGeachy) together with Chris Boyle Cornell ...God hope embracing them where they are now
why people listen to today´s music crap escapes me. I am 65 so I was able to enjoy the early 70´s music which by the way is the best music ever, this is not an opinion, it is a fact. Listening to this song , you must be aware it cannot get any better. This is music from the soul, if they do not understand it, too bad for them, so the ones who love this, they are on the right track. Greetings from down south Barcelona, keep listening to good 70´s music(on l.p. of course).
Totally agree - saw him twice as he was from my home town of Lancashire, very sad that drugs got him in the end
Totally agree! I'm 64, Hungarian girl in Melbourne Oz
Danny Thompson is a king.
Here comes the gigantic version, utterly beautiful, played and sung to perfection.
John,The Patron Saint for the broken hearted ...Still listen to him every day .My hero
Same 😢
This must rate as the best rendition of
"May You Never" ever recorded!!.....Kathy Mattea seems to have an electric relationship with John & the slide guitar is
just sublime. Their reaction to what they have just produced at the end says it All!!
John Martyn OBE....What a Man he was!!
This is like another life on another planet.
I would rate it among one of the best performances ever done by anyone. And you are right, at the end they all knew it was something very special they had just done.
If only someone could have saved Mr. Martyn at this point of his life, and stopped him destroying himself.
Yes and yes again !! I’m always watching this. rarely do I watch JM as I have a lots of JM to listen too. But there’s something awesome going on here besides the great music … probably great fun !!
Man, they are in the zone! And Jerry, perfect!
It's my favourite one
Respect for Kathy Mattea for so ably duetting with the wonderfully unpredictable Martyn! I first saw him live in Belfast in 1973 just after Solid Air was released. He had a filthy cold, was swigging Night Nurse, washing it down with whiskey, and was bloody superb!
What you just witnessed there ladies and gentlemen, was pure fucking genius.
Agreed
yep every single fucking note....take it to the church JM says as they wind it up! PFG is right!
i agree
John Martyn!!!Thank who ever put this man on Earth.
What a spellbinding performance.
He "never" played it better. Kathy makes it a marvelous duet. Danny and Jerry do what they do so well.
Just the sheer enjoyment of the performance is terrific. Rarely all the planets align to produce something as special as this.
Frank Murray : Well said sir
@Frank Murray +1 - yours are the words I was looking for, thank you.
This kind of spellbinding performance from all of them, makes life worth living. JM what an absolute legend he was. If you ever feel down play this eh!
Yes- it's sublime, and I love seeing them all acknowledge how magically beautiful it was ! They knew!
It must be wonderful to be present when magic happens. Rest in peace, John Martyn.
bless the beautiful John Martyn
Jerry Douglas Danny Thomson
Kathy mattea
And the awesome John Martyn
Best performance ever. nothing to beat it.
So damn❤ good❤❤❤
"I liked that one ..."
We all did, John. RIP...
I cry some nights for the loss of this great man. I'm crying now.
+Mickey McDonnell me to.
yep, me too.
+Mickey McDonnell were all crying Mickey, its always like this!
They all go, just as we do.
Aye. Says a lot about the man and his music..
The genius that was John Martyn.
Often come back to this just see the fun everyone is having !!!
John Martin was simply the most beautiful musician - and this track says it all.
The true beauty of this song is that it's the only one everyone can sing. I can't sing and I can sing it.
Happy New Year
One word for this........ BEAUTIFUL.
That may well be the finest performance of any song I've ever heard, just in terms of the rich and harmonious interplay between each performer. And at the end, you can see they know it!
The little dance John does at the end brings so much joy
Step right out of this world into solid air, big man....RIP your music touched my heart and soul, and many others, what an unforgettable voice.
I cant believe i have been alive for nearly 23 years and not heard this before. Disappointed in myself! and society in general!
To understand love we will always need to learn from John Martyn.
That would be Three icons and Four including her
John Martyn, why couldn't save this tortured genuis. Never to be forgotten in my lifetime. And thank you for your support of local amateur musicians in the south west of Scotland. Some people cannot be saved! You have spoken to me John
John Martyn was an original. You could tell he felt the music. God bless him. He is missed.
Mad as a cat [on coke] but Jesus could he write, sing and play ... wonderful... and apparently 117 people are dead inside ..
John is the man! Danny Thompson is a living legend!
Danny Thompson at his very best, and his finish, unbeatable!
The most memorable moment from my trip to Glasgow and Celtic Connections in Jan 2010 - besides from seeing and hearing Jerry Douglas - was the final of the Danny Thompson show. A full Old Fruitmarket, artists and audience sang this song together in memory of John Martyn.
Hugely respectful performance from Kathy Mattea.
My god, what an absolutely astonishing rendition of this wonderful song. I must have heard this recording a hundred times now and I’m still sitting here with tears on my cheeks. The even-numbered tears are sad but the odd ones are happy.
U might like this one. It's 2 shots of happy, 1 shot of sad....th-cam.com/video/uAv3-DFPJO4/w-d-xo.html
Yeah these lyrics have saved my life. Bought me through heartbreak and joy💕
Completely unique
Out on is owen
Honourar Irish
I keep coming back to this. Musical perfection!
This is what you get when 4 talented musicians start with a superb song and play for themselves. Perfection.
I listen to this,every night,then lay down for a night's sleep.Watching & listening to the unbridled joy of making music that touches the soul,somehow puts the day's cares aside.
I hope you have a hand to hold.
I saw John in concert several times in the early 70’s at the then New University Of Ulster in Coleraine Northern Ireland. He played in Lecture theatre One which was fully clad in wood and had great acoustics. His vocals and guitar technique literally blew my mind as to what a good songwriter and acoustic guitarist could produce. Looking back it looks like he was an early adopter of guitar loop effects to create a great depth of sound and atmosphere He always apologised for being under the weather having allegedly taken something to help him cope with the flight to get there. It didn’t matter, he was mesmerising in every way. Just a wonderful, talented man.
I must have watched this fifty times, and the joy they express just gets more infectious every time. How lucky we are to have these recordings. :)
This is a brilliant version. I play it constantly.
A piece of true brilliance. Love and peace.
Thumbs up if this is one of the most joyful five minutes you've spent :D
four superb musicians made this simple song into a work of art.
Saw and meet Johnny Boy,had a beer and a puff with the master!!
Good Glasgow Boy.Real down to earth man.
Loved his comment about how he wrote so emotional songs,said,"Fall out with the Mrs,go and feel sorry for myself"....
Thanks for the Music of my life....
Thinking of you always...
Absolutely beautiful
Stunning, RIP one of the greatest!
Kathy Mattea must be so proud to have performed on this with two absolute icons.
Three, by my count.
Watching these Transatlantic Sessions videos, I've come to appreciate even more what Jerry Douglas brings to a band. He's more than just an outstanding dobro player. He's one of the very best country/folk musicians on any instrument.
jerry douglas is the one
yes he is !!!
grooving and creating music
for all musicians to feel free
to be musicians ....
On any PLANET!!
He's pure class and one of the most musically smart people I've ever seen. He always does what's required to make any piece of music better.
He IS … total genius. And he just kept getting better. Here’s another Jerry Douglas accompanying masterpiece: th-cam.com/video/DqDulYRi1dM/w-d-xo.html
Can a performance get any more sublime than this?
Breathtakingly brilliant.
Thanks John et al. You were always good in the Half Moon in Putney but never (as I remember) this good....must have been the fault of the beautiful Young's beer.
13 years have passed since you commented, I'm listening to this now and loving every moment.
I thought the original version was amazing until I heard this.
@@LoomsOfLore yeah it's pretty awesome, love the way she hangs on every word.
I LOVE this song!! I can't get enough of it!
A little piece of heaven captured here.
Anything Thompson's on is wortha listen, possibly the most underrated musican/ arranger of all time...
Awwwwwwww - bless him, the big fella and the little boy - all in one on this. I could watch this for ever. So beautifully done. I love the eye contact between players who are just enjoying how good each other is. And Danny - if you ever get bored and find yourself reading these things. THANK YOU TOO for everything you do. Not just with John, but with all the other old buggers I've seen you with over too many years. Love you fellas. Sleep well John.
Simply sensational. JM has such a wonderful talent and Kathy compliments him beautifully on one of my favourite all time songs.
I asked Kathy about this session and this recording in particular. She smiled, and "let slip" that a lot of whisky had been drunk. Fantastic recording of a great song.
Yeah, Jerry's break is a little sloppy, it sounds like. Good for them, though, taking it to the church
i never get tired of watching this........a rare moment indeed !
After all these years...still a beautiful performance.
Superb. A treasure. Thanks for sharing.
absolutely amazing
Simply brilliant from start to finish. May you never underestimate the genius of this man.
Ehhhhhhh he's dead
the buill : I know that you moron. Doesn't make him any less of a genius.
A song to listen to when you feel a little sad and lost.....
Thanks again for sending Terry, this song realy touches me.
Hello Dirkje
Delightful, everyone’s doing their thing. Great version and the big man knows it!
the amont of times i've watched and listened to this is countless.
jerry douglas, kathy mattea, danny thompson and of course John Martyn,
WOW!
Just wonderful, JM and Danny Thompson Mmmmm, with the beautiful voice of Kathy Mattea and the musicianship of Jerry Douglas. Doesn’t get a lot better!!!
I keep coming back to this redition. Sheer genius! I've been singing this one for 50 years and have no plans to ever stop!
Really beautiful song 💔love is a lesson to learn in our time x
Stood in the audience in the 70's in Bristol uni uk in awe this song. inspired me to play his style. Almost caught his joint when he tossed to the audience 😊
I keep coming back to this, and it keeps being perfect. Sublime! 30 years on and I can still listen to this every day. Can't be beat!
Fabulous. I go to this for comfort. This is the height to which the human spirit should aspire.
Thank you so much for sharing . Love this song and the performers. God bless everyone from Patrick
I am lovin this - a beautiful duet!!!!!
Sometimes the planets just align and pure magic happens. One of my all time favourite moments in musical history.
Celebrates everything that is joyous about the interaction between brilliant musicians. I keep coming back to experience it again.
Well said; it really is just like that.
HATS OFF TO Kathy for watching and following John's many changes and keeping perfect step
unbelievable!! a true legend of scottish music, a national treasure. sure wherever you are these days john, ul still be makin sweet sweet music. RIP Big Man.
Love is a lesson to learn in our times.......... Pure genius... I would rather listen to this than ...... anything.
I've been listening to this video about one a month for years. Can't get enough of it. The song itself, Martyn's voice, Thompson's bass runs, Douglas' dobro and Mattea's subtle but spot on harmony not to mention the sound mix and the photography. Kids, it doesn't get any better than this.
4 musicians at the top of their game-truly mesmerising.
I love this video! Rest in peace John. Look at the way Kathy Mattea watches him - pure magic!. Lovely music, great singing, he'll be missed.....
This is a great version of this track - probably my favourite. John is really into it here and all of them are enjoying themselves. You can see that Kathy is really beguiled by John. And Martyn's and Thompson's relationship is a match made in heaven. Rest in peace in that far better place John. A real wordsmith I'll miss you from one big man to another!
Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Crying as I type this, and that's no lie. I've listened to John for 40 years, but I've never heard such relaxed, cool perfection between 4 musicians at the top of their game. Beautiful vocal harmonies, John an' Danny, Kathy's beautiful harmonies, and that Dobro! It don't get no better than this!
just brilliant, anyone that plays live, can appreciate the quality here on stage.
Today.....John would have been 61....
but it was not to be.....
This song with Kathy Mattea looking lovingly at Him is a fitting epitaph..they harmonise so well!! & Jerry Douglas's
dobro solo is sublime!!...Pure Genius!!
Doug Reid
One of the most powerful performers ever. Awesome.
Magnificent!!!!! I met him once & He was just as you would have thought self deprecating & a great Scotsman
God bless the man, that walks the land, bring happiness and love, with his stringed instrument.
This is just magnificent. I don't know Mattea but I love the way she looks at Martyn, taking her lead from him, not overshadowing, just perfect. It's clear they all enjoyed this and it shines through. Didd I say I loved it?
Both Scotland and Ireland have borne some beautiful and creative talents, but this man was simply unique, in every sense of the word, a sublime song writer and fabulous talent -- Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis -- RIP John --
love, love, love this! RIP Mr. Douglas as your legacy lives on...
+catherine belle Pardon??
+jimincairns ?
+catherine belle Jerry Douglas is alive and well. John Martyn passed away after Christmas in 2009.
+jimincairns OOPS! thanks for correcting me...
Wonderous performance by all❤️
A voice to calm the devil? Oh yes, and they're both singing harmony with the cherubims now I bet! Miss you John but thankyou for your gift of song to us.xxx
..and Danny Thomson's bowed bass at the end, what an ending!
Just keep listening to this wonderful version of a great song!
Love this version- 4 great musicians at top of their games- love them allxx
They are enjoying that so much. And so are we!
Kathy Mattea.. one of the most unique voices I've heard.
Wow … 😦 I didn’t think there could be anything better than him doing this solo … then I hear the bass - so spot - on … the harmony - perfect - and I was surprised how good the dobro slide was - till I read the credits … Jerry Douglas … and it all made sense. Not surprised at all with John’s reaction at the end! Just magical!😍
amazing, there should be millions and millions of clicks right here :-)
one of THE songs of that time by one of THE great songwriters and players of that time ... and kathy is a great too ... and this is the best version ever. thanks john! for all that talent and soul ...
Pure Magic! I tried to find a copy of this this for years after seeing it on the box. The total joy on the big man's face is a treat. The dobro playing takes it to another level. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!
@boatvox it is THE song to have when you need it. I've cried to this (many a time) laughed with it, sung with it and even sung it for others. The love it conveys is for the bestest and deepest friends and family and for yourself. Take care hun.x
That's just exquisite. The amount of musical listening and restrained playing going on is a thing of beauty. And the unbridled joy at the end - only a video or being there in person can capture it. Great camera work too.
A comment updated to refresh the love and respect toward this sincere artist, great man and singer that I discovered at the age of sixteen, staying outside the roman arena of Orange, France... I listened his voice during concert without seeing his face and knowing who he was.... never stopped following him from that day... his masterpiece for me "Fine Lines".... the best ones for clean soul and deep talent which I could never forget: John Martin (Iain David McGeachy) together with Chris Boyle Cornell ...God hope embracing them where they are now
I met john martyn once I am really glad his music will not die
So did i -sadly missed by all lovers of rare, beautiful haunting music !
Yep. I helped the roadies set the stage at the Empire Cinema in Edinburgh, as I recall, ca. 1973. Then met John. Humbly strong honest guy.
a man I hope will be remembered for reasons special get my drift
update noel and nora met people who rem, johns music. manythanks to tinnihinch