Bert Jansch - 60th Birthday Concert (full video)

[@Liammartin4]

2:45 blues run the game 5:30 black waterside 10:35 running from home 13:15 moonshine 17:10 Angie 20:40 edge of a dream 24:10 crimson moon 28:40 buton town 33:25 train song 36:40 I've got a feeling 40:00 it don't bother me 43:56 fool's mate 48:24 river bank 51:48 strolling down the highway 54:45 carnival

[@moonchildtheking5008]

I cried. Everytime I see Bert Jansch playing something, or even talking about anything, I cry. I don't know why, this man touches something inside of me, like few others. I will always love him

[@persephone608]

know what you mean Bert had a unique way of playing & singing which strikes straight to your heart & soul, has the same effect on me as you, will be much loved & missed, ''play in peace''.

[@triplesevensix291]

You just cant fake that stuff! Cheers.

[@hassammahmoodq]

ditto

[@bawbtherevelator6445]

Me too....and I doubt this is due to my lost and/or misspent youth. Watched the current Russian Gypsy group Pelegyea and noted its sightly more ""rock" incarnation of Pentangle. I'm no musician so go figure. My point is if the music is good it never quite goes away.

[@greenetolstoy]

Lovely Moonchild

[@rodmaknouni]

His musicianship and songwriting ability never diminished as he aged, unlike most artists. Bless his soul, if only I could've seen him perform live.

[@georgeburrows169]

i became friends with these guys in '66. Renbourn visited me in Cambridge, Mass. in ’69. One of my very best memories in Life is finding myself in Soho at dawn in an open air market after listening to Bert and Jacqui. They, as lovers, were walking hand in hand after playing all night at Les Cousins with a basket that included fresh flowers. Helped me understand what Love is and can be… mostly through their glorious music. I am a complete Junkie for English and Scottish ballads. The guys are all dead now. I miss them. /g P.S. Peter Michael, make sure that Asa hears them. Love, Grumpy

[@sturdeehouse]

xxx lovely story

[@wandajames143]

Wow I’d love to chat with you!

[@suzannelawson9215]

What great memories you described about being friends with these guys. I too am totally addicted to British and Scottish folk music.

[@karrenpassoff1578]

Miss you so much Bert. Sorry I never got to colabotate😂with you. Gone too soon. Love that my mother is was blessed to know you 🙂

[@karrenpassoff1578]

And glad I met you,🥰

[@emptysresponse]

If Johnny Marr is a fan of your music you know you're winning.

[@mordokch]

I'd just like to thank who ever holds the various rights to this vid for not getting it removed - it's such a beautiful concert and very dear to all fans and friends of bert. Thanks ! ☼

[@Eastbench]

Discovering the music of Bert, John and Pentangle when I was 15, how could I have dreamed that I would one day introduce Pentangle onstage! I had become a public radio producer and host of folk and traditional music and was asked to introduce them in Salt Lake City in the mid-1990s. Before the show, Bert sounded truly surprised and pleased when I told him how many years I'd been playing his music on the radio and how he had influenced my own musical journey. What a wonderful and humble person. Such an extraordinary musician. Such a fine musical collaborator.

[@scottscoville1118]

Hi, I discovered him yesterday. I grew up in Central City, Eastbench. Pittsburgh now.

[@Eastbench]

@@scottscoville1118good to hear! I’m still on the East Bench SLC

[@donnlarossa9173]

Since 1965 Ive been listening to this amazing Guitarist Lyricist Musician song writer and am still amazed every time I return to his music

[@gerryoreilly1922]

I have been listening to bert for 45 years and never got bored my fav guitarist of all time never stuck to any musical rules met him twice in dublin may the master RIP

[@seedogreed]

I was 16 when I bought the Pentangle LP in London. It's always been with me !

[@carolebourroux4203]

j'adorais Bert Jansch et John Renbourn quand j'avais 17 ans. Un jour je me suis fait voler les 33 tours que j'avais d' eux ensemble ou séparément et je me suis dit que jamais plus j'écouterai ANJI ou les autres morceaux (c'était en 1980). Et voilà que je les retrouve maintenant avec you tube et des personnes qui les aiment autant que moi. Mêmes émotions ! quelques larmes aussi. Merci à tous.

[@Spinzen]

Bert is the master. It blows my mind to think about how much he drank yet still had the ability to play a guitar like a master. Don't know how you can write a song like Needle of Death yet still fall into a bad habit like alcoholism but it did not conquer him! He overcame and kept playing his tunes which are some of the best tunes ever written. One thing I've noticed about Bert and Jacqui is that at any point in time of their lives they play and sing together they are always tightly in sync. Such a strong connection, they're sound was made for one another. Thanks for the upload!

[@hansemannluchter643]

I swear, back in the early 1980's, that Yamaha had 12 strings! But then, if you have 20 fingers, I guess it's not a big deal?

[@PaulMann8666]

Bert was one of the great soul-lifting music makers that made it so good to alive and young then. And old and grateful now.

[@kingrobert1st]

This wonderful man inspired me to start playing guitar in 1969. 20 years later I met him in an Irish pub in London and was really sad that he hadn't gained the name he deserved. RIP Bert.

[@tdbsnr]

Who was sad - you or Bert? He inspired many, many people. He wasn't worried about his 'fame', he didn't need to. He walked tall, quite rightly commanded deep respect wherever he went. Bert & Pentangle blew the doors off the plop music, er, I mean pop music scene of the day, made a huge contribution. Remember flower power? Carnaby Street? In the late 60s?? Ford Anglias? LSE sit-ins? Afghan black & Afghan coats? LSD? And I walked down Sunny Goodge Street with the only women I have ever truly loved in my life! Thanks Bert.

[@kingrobert1st]

tdbsnr You must have been my next door neighbour!

[@ulpana]

@@tdbsnr Wonderfully said. Thanks! Tio Mitchito

[@grt73]

I recently discovered Bert Jansch through his L.A. Turnaround LP that Michael Nesmith produced in 1974. Just learned that he passed away a couple of years ago. Thank you for the music! RIP!!!

[@flynnieflynnie1660]

Isn’t it amazing that we can watch this for free on KZbin ?

[@mordokch]

It is. I think this is probably the best footage of Bert I've seen. The BBC sucks most of the time, but they've had their moments.

[@marynovak5800]

Was Jimmy Page at this 60th birthday concert?...I bet he's watching from backstage

[@danielgiraud1118]

Mon ami, je te félicite pour ton commentaire qui m'apparaît important sachant pertinemment que les idiots sur cette page n'ont pas conscience de ces facilités mises à notre disposition qui revêtent un aspect d'émerveillement qu'il ne faut pas oublier. Les autres YewTubeurs sont tous habitués à ces facilités et ne sont plus capables de s'en émerveiller. * * My friend, I congratulate thee on thy comment which seems important tae me a-knowin' full well that th eejits on this page art nae aware o' these facilities made available tae us which taketh on an aspect of wonder that must nae be forgotten. The other YewTubers art alle used tae these facilities an' art nae longer able tae marvel at 'hem.

[@aquamoon22]

This music goes directly to my heart. I have carried with me since I was a young girl just beginning to spread my wings. A joy of my life was to hear Bert live as he opened for Neil Young. A few months later he was gone🦇🥀🌹

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

Bert Jansch had a great vocal tone for folk music.

[@claudehopper9813]

I've been watching and learning from Bert Jansch and John Renbourn since the 60's when they were with Pentangle . This concert is pure gold ! He's a lighthouse of a guitarist and songwriter .

[@niallbyrne7562]

Some people take flight some people never leave. Bert is always with me

[@walterpuozzo1428]

Bert and John.the soundtrack of my young's dreams.RIP

[@granthurlburt4062]

I first listened to Pentangle as well as Bert and John on solo records when I was 15, at the same time as i listened to the usual range of music available in the late sixties and early seventies. I could happily go the rest of my life without hearing most of what I really liked then. Moreover, i have to be in the mood to listen to the Stones or Quicksilver or the Allman Bros, whereas Pentangle is always a pleasur - robust and timleless music that still stands up. Thanks for posting!

[@alancane1111]

Grant Hurlburt 5

[@EnosEverything]

Fantastic... What a superb guitarist and a wonderful human being.... Thanks to those for providing this show for us .... Rest in peace Bert... You deserved a far greater audience in your life.

[@guitarmainly]

The generosity of spirit in Bert's music is so contagious if you have the ears to hear it.

[@MrProgKeys]

Met him once and really cool guy got me a drink,always amazing and totally unique style,rip Bert.

[@arthurshepherd8757]

November 3, 2023 - Happy Birthday Super Great Ultra Badass Archangel. We worship adore and serve you forever great tutor to the greats. Peace Love Bliss Nirvana Forever as you already know of course. Kisses Shawn Callie Arthur

[@richardtofts8546]

the beauty of acoustic music..no matter how old you get, or different you look, the sound is still there. Jacqui and Bert had something that was truly timeless. Perfect blend of voices, the perfect with the flawed. great stuff.

[@gillesserrigny6324]

So sad all these guitarists who died in the youth of their old age : Bert Jansh, John Renbourn, Ralph McTell, John Martyn.

[@richardmindemann6935]

Bert's "Birthday Blues" is one of the great albums in my collection.

[@josefinagarza241]

I want this,omg what a treasure I've found 😍

[@ScottMunro-i2k]

Older music is far better than the stuff you here today love all their music

[@ScottMunro-i2k]

Running from home making dreams of my own

[@michelgrimes5283]

There are many incredible acoustic players today. You just have to look

[@marialogan8704]

Nobody can make the guitar sing like Bert!

[@neilfurby555]

Bert Jansch…first LP I bought, age 14!

[@kenb735]

Sweet strings that sing and a voice unique that surrounds you and holds you.

[@gpeddino]

I just found out about the existence of this amazing artist five minutes ago, yet many of my heroes and references were his fans. Well, better late than never. I've got a lot of catching up to do.

[@robertcronin6603]

Definitely...things happen when they're supposed to - if you'd heard it at another time, it may not have taken hold of you the way it did just now...I found him a few years ago and I'm glad I did...as a guitarist, I was amazed I'd never heard his name mentioned at any point... so much good music 🎶

[@sjkyte630]

I saw him play with Pentangle the last time before his death

[@Vingul]

@@sjkyte630 Very cool. Where was that? Was it at a festival?

[@ianjohnson1206]

Catch up Gui. There is so much good stuff there. I had the good fortune of seeing Bert at the first gig he played in London. Started to follow him and we became friends. He has been my musical inspiration for many years. RIP Bert.

[@markwilliams3174]

7 years later the incredible Bert Jansch was to leave this earth, suffering from throat cancer

[@david-yc7bc]

"Running from Home, " with Ralph McTell is fantastic.

[@kimgrantham6096]

Ralph McTell and Bert here absolute totall harmony twin guitars played by both absolutly beautiflllness.

[@PD-jj4fo]

I’ve never really listened to Ralph McTell until this. What a fantastic voice he had

[@ianlambert8034]

What a treat! - and what a numpty I was ,not listening to these people 40 years ago!

[@neilfurby555]

I was …never stopped!

[@GunDogSlim]

This seems to be the best video recording of Bert Jansch on the internet. Credit where it's due to bbc4 to preserve a truly great musician.

[@mordokch]

James Faulder Yeha - where would we be if not for the BBC ? So much would have been lost - so many beautiful moments uncaptured. We are indeed lucky :)

[@jonathanpugh110]

GunDog Slim Q

[@izzym5879]

mordokc

[@mordokch]

I think he must have changed his youtube name after I wrote that. not important really - we're only here for the jansch :)

[@hminkema]

Bert took 'Anji' from Davey Graham and found he just coulnd't stop playing it - it is such a fine, addictive tune for any guitarist. Then came Paul Simon, who learned the song from Bert Jansch, found he just couldn't stop playing it while residing in England and playing his guitar as a one-man band; Simon put it on one of the S&G albums. Along came Harry Sacksioni, the Dutch guitar virtuoso, and a big S&G fan, not in the least because PS is a fine guitarist. Harry picked up the tune, added a number of embellishments, and turned it into a happy showpiece on a - mind you - nylon string guitar. I bought Harry's album in 1976, then Paul Simon's album in 1980, then Bert Jansch' album in 1985, and last of all Davey Graham's album only recently. I really love all the versions and most performances of Angie (as Graham called it) or Anji (as it was called since Bert made it his own) and guess what? I found that I just can't stop playing it. It has been on my list of favourites for 35 years, and still I didn't get enough of it. Take that capo, 2nd fret (for me, that is) and my fingers just find those chords, those picks, that playfulness. I think it is a guitarist's favourite more than a listener's favourite, but what the heck. So thank you for keeping that flame, and passing it on to many of us, Bert!

[@01270211136]

Video time!!! I would love to see you play it.

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Me too (as they say)

[@boosh90]

It's a very hard song to stop playing once you start. The rhythm is addictive when you get inside it. Capo 3 for me

[@johnschlosar3027]

Love your summary/commentary! And I love playing it, no matter the spelling ;-)

[@oliverappleby5827]

yeah except Graham called it Angi/Anji, Jansch called it Angie.

[@terri-b7492]

What an absolute honour and pleasure to see one of the greatest guitar players fo free.A BIG THANKYOU for this upload,.,.,.,.,.,.,Peace and Blessings to whoever appreciates Mr.Bert Jansch

[@michathielen1]

Saw the man twice at the legendary Marquee Club on Wardour Street in Soho back in the days. Unforgettable.

[@boogerpresley6616]

michathielen1 so fortunate

[@eileencullen8682]

I love his singing and playing very much. One of a kind.

[@pauljanisch2825]

Starts and ends with a Jackson C Frank tune. The circle was completed

[@nikosblaxabas5338]

when i was a young teenager way back then, in chiswick, i first heard bert jansch, the blue album and my life was changed from that point onwards...

[@garyshaw9511]

I fist became aware of Bert from an interview Jimmy Page did in Trouser Press back in 1976. He'd mentioned that Bert lost his ability to play from arthritis in his hands. Wondering what it was that helped him to overcome this obstacle so well. His abilities seemed effortless on this recording. You'd never know that he's ever missed a beat. What an incredible talent ! Thanks for posting.

[@marynovak5800]

Now Jimmy Page is in his 70s and he too was suffering from arthritis

[@brianwilkie9182]

The BBC doing what they do best , capturing a piece of musical history . Sadly Bert is no longer with us and at this time of year I would be going to my annual Bert gig at the Edinburgh festival , alas no more , Thanks for posting this video .

[@adrianlewis8446]

I always gravitate towards this concert Laphroaig and Gibson in hand or not.. It has a spiritualism that escapes me religiously, regretfully.. Came to you via The Smiths and Nick Drake but every river has a tributary. You are very special to me and many others X

[@alomaalber6514]

Thank you Bert, Thank you John,,,,they lined up down the streets to see you! Rest and there will be music in the Kingdom.......angels with guitars now.......

[@tugboat1951]

Bert J and John Renbourn in the same group was amazing.Jack Orion inspired me to stop shredding my Fender,and start playing acoustic guitar.I still own both but the acoustic has a lot more miles on it

[@jamesrobert4106]

WHAT AN ALBUM 👌

[@deanc.5984]

This guy plays the Fck outta that guitar! No simply strum chords here, he's all over the neck constantly. This is a innovative professional. Awesome playing, Brilliant!

[@JoelBiger]

--- Absolutely stunning. A very great moment. ---

[@dajonbradford]

appreciated his honors to davy graham

[@michaellawlor1267]

Stunningly stunning

[@revelation3679]

Jacquie's singing is just effortlessly cool

[@40tired]

His music makes me feel stuff. So good.

[@TheNick279]

I can definitely hear how Nick Drake would have been influenced by Bert. Bert breaks rules, but they were rules which he meant to break and his music is all the richer for it. This music reminds me of the way a stream flows and eddies round the contours of the bank that guide it. Spiraling pools of liquid composition, forming, breaking and reforming as the body of the music flows. Thanks Bert. RIP

[@arthurkatsikas9015]

@mark totton the ebb and the flow

[@markschwietz1565]

I was thinking about Nick as well. Thanks for sharing.

[@folkfingerstylefreddy2154]

A lot of artists are influenced by Bert!

[@danholliday5564]

Took me over 40 years but I found my favourite guitarist. Never knew anything about the folk revival or indeed folk at all until recently. Glad I do now.

[@paulmessis1985]

This is great, Bert was a true artist and great guitar player, what struck me was Johnny Marr and Bernard Butler played very eloquently on the songs they played and proved themselves as pretty good musicians too.

[@Kingrizla-fm2rr]

Johnny and Bernard are two of the most skilful, original and sensitive guitarists to come post punk so it's no surprise they respect and do justice to a master like Bert. You wouldn't find Noel Gallagher holding his own like that!

[@danielalexandermclachlanga3781]

@@Kingrizla-fm2rr tha emotional presence Noel can express with His playing might have flowed with Bert ...

[@Wormtongue13]

This is fantastic! Thanks for putting it up for the world to share.

[@deFunkyMofo]

wonderful stuff - how we all tried to play Strollin' down the highway and Anji back in the day ...

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

I'm STILL trying to master those two pieces! Love 'em.

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

Last time I saw Bert he was sprawled on the floor in the toilets of the Red Lion pub; he still played before and after though. All acoustic in those days of course - no mikes, no stage, packed out and you could hear a pin drop. How I wish/hope those settings and atmospheres could/will return. We do sometimes get them here in Ireland.

[@briandunn2807]

@@jamesdonalfaulkner funnily enough, I bumped into in a small club in demark street. when i was in the loo, just a few mins later he was on the stage, when i say stage it was less than a 12 inches tall

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

@@briandunn2807 Those were the days, my friend...

[@rogerfindlay6836]

As good as it gets. Thankyou. R.

[@NaNuNaNa43]

goooosebumps without an ending.....saw him 35 years ago..my great hero...he is still with us.....

[@jipes]

A great artist, passionated and sincere and a master of the intricate finger picking. What touch me the most is his voice which gives me each time goose bumps and chills

[@griffinia]

Thank you! I wish he were still with us.

[@williamhole1914]

It's the only guitar I hear sound divine when equipped with a pizzo pickup and internal pickup. It's the first time that I haven't been disgusted by the sound of one of these electro-acoustic guitars. It is fabulous !

[@Christian-PeaceFinder-Appelt]

so wonderful, thank you 4 sharing this...

[@ruivog]

Thank you. Thank you.

[@DidivanFrits]

a beautiful document!

[@rinpoche12]

I love his music then and I still do.

[@JeanneW777]

Two Great Talents singing together, Bert and Ralph. Doesn't get any more special than this. Thanks so much for posting this video. Wonderful t hear "Moonshine". Quite possibly my favorite song of all time.

[@Pembrey33]

Bendigedid 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Pentangle at the Horseshoe Hotel, Tottenham Court Road, London. Great days, I was about seventeen going on seventy, now I’m seventy going on twelve (according to my wife)

[@juanmanuelalvarezrodriguez84]

excelente guitarrista y gran cantante ¡que bien suena en directo! ¡ pena que nos haya dejado!

[@Tale_music]

Thank you Bert 🙌🌈

[@jeffstranks1055]

Wonderful. Thank you for posting this.

[@Jubilo1]

We saw Jacquui and Renbourn in a small club in Chicago- superb.

[@KMGDA49]

Would be Anne Briggs had been there...Wonderful show, the best to Bert Jansch, RIP.

[@joannehack7588]

☮️

[@kimgrantham6096]

I CALL THE CONCERT YELLOW MOON SO SORRY IT IS CRIMSON MOON. THIS CONCERT FOOTAGE WOULD BO VERY GRATEFULL IF THIS WAS RELEASED ONTO A DVD. THIS IS ONE OF OUR TRUEST BEST FINGER PICKING GUITARESTS THAT THIS COUNTRY HAS EVER SEEN AND HEARD. THIS IS ABSOLUTLY SHEER BEAUTY PLAYED WITH HEARTFELT LOVE TOYOU BERT R. I. P. .YOU WILL PLAY ON IN HEAVEN FOR EVER MORE BERT WE CAN STILL HEAR YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER. BLESS YOUR OWN SWEETEST HEART WITH MUCH AFFECTIONATE LOVE FOR THIS BEAUTIFULL FOOTAGE..XXX BIG TIME.

[@SkipWay]

thanks for this from a long time fan of Bert! :)

[@leonhind5565]

my life is complete

[@station2station544]

40:15 such a great song and collaboration.

[@01270211136]

Thank you, Thank you. This song has helped me through some of the hardest times of my life. I am glad somebody else sees the incredible genius of these 2 playing alongside each other.

[@scottmcfadyen8921]

Fantastic

[@kaarekjohnsen]

Bert Jansch and the Norwegian singer-songwriter Finn Kalvik on Norwegian TV in May 1973: tv.nrk.no/serie/blanda-drops/FBUA07002773/07-05-1973

[@mordokch]

+Kaare K. Johnsen Excellent video Karre - thanks for posting :)

[@TullesP]

absolutey lovely, great to see this vid of Bert, one of my old time hero's. Thx for sharing this! Ernst

[@Johnny6666]

Thank you so much for uploading this. :)

[@stevefreebob]

The master at work.

[@djzouke]

I first heard Bert Jansch on the Vanguard Lucky 13 compilation. This was in the mid-1960's and I wore it out. "Anji" & "Lucky 13" are two of my favorites from that album.

[@jeanniecampbell1374]

Thank you for posting my dream gig ..

[@dromeres]

thanks for posting this!

[@octaviofuzzface]

Many thanks for posting & sharing this gem!

[@NaNuNaNa43]

thanks for this wonderful video!

[@mordokch]

Actually all the song titles come up on screen as the vid plays, but I have added the full tracklist above in the description for convenience :)

[@gerardovilcarde7126]

The FATHER, SON & HOLY GHOST of guitar right there, in "The River Bank"

[@TheAdwatson]

I first came across Bert through Pentangle's Basket of Light album (which I still have on vinyl). I bought several albums featuring acoustic guitarists, but the one track always stuck in my mind was "Needle of Death" played by Bert.

[@edwarddesenne6153]

That song still makes me cry again and again! The saddest song I have ever heard!

[@Wormtongue13]

I can confirm that is sounds great.

[@jasongroom2893]

bert live at burton on trent art centre years ago what a great night a joy.a one man band

[@ReflectiveTones]

I like the two Jackson C Frank songs he played :) Carnival is a great song.

[@mickigoe]

Carnival is a classic.

[@Kingrizla-fm2rr]

If you like Jackson C Frank covers then check this out by a very talented young lady starting to make a name for herself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGKWimOsfJtrnbc

[@alejandrohualdez5550]

I can hear echoes of Anji in The Smiths song "Some Girls are Bigger than Others"

[@veraluciapintorios5740]

EXCELENTE!!!

[@mordokch]

Nice puss 🐱😻😸❤