Danny Thompson On Working With John Martyn

[@Jenisonc]

No one. Absolutely, nobody on this planet could have accompanied John's music as well as you did. You are a superstar. You both are. So much love to you, Danny. ❤

[@cosmicdrifter287]

Well said.

[@robertloader9826]

Truth.

[@ianyoung7077]

What a fXXckin beautiful man. Around 1985 or so, when he was not unknown, my girlfriend shared a weekly bus ride with him as they were on a day release music therapy course together. Down to Earth, loveable, ordinary bloke who just happens to play bass on 30 or 40% of my all time favourite music recordings.

[@bid84]

Danny, no one else would have been able to create what you had with John, you made the sound of 10 men on that stage with just two of you doing what you did best. Big fan of both you guys. Best wishes from Dublin.

[@afmorriarty]

Danny and Richard Thompson were great, Danny and Nick Drake were awesome, Danny and John Martyn were the absolute pinnacle and will never be bettered.

[@TheClaptonisgod1]

Pentangle are the pinnacle imo

[@paullee6354]

Solid air live at leeds is just phenomenal - thanks Danny and John RIP.

[@robst247]

One of the greatest musical pairings in history. Words cannot express how much John & Danny's magical musical synergy delighted and moved me and many other '70s stoneheads.

[@Fontsman-14]

When you get to that level of understanding between two great musicians, they must have reached a very special place.

[@markyork5839]

"Bosh! Get on that!" Top man. Love it when you and John played together. A much missed pairing.

[@Jenisonc]

1973, old grey whistle test. Your backing on "Make no mistake," with John is my favorite sound I STILL have ever heard. You two were magical together. You played absolutely beautifully.

[@Kidderman3]

Danny Thompson can justifiably carry the badge “Living Legend”. He and John were a ‘marriage’ made in heaven. An incredible meeting of minds at the right time for each of them. Danny’s own story is incredible. Support band in a strip club until the jazz bands came on until 7a.m. and he could sit in with them? Proper apprenticeship, that is. Had no idea how he acquired his upright bass and how he’s played it throughout his career. Fabulous. The guitar equivalent of finding a ‘58 Les Paul in somebodys attic and paying fifty quid for it. Keep on rockin’, Danny.

[@kentholmberg1818]

Danny you' re fantastic! I love Solid Air and all the work you did with Pentangle. R.I.P John! ❤

[@JF-kv1gm]

The Master. Danny is so self effacing and a salt of the earth sort of man. Only discovered John Martyn a few years back, sadly. Still, better late than never. What an incredible connection they had going on.

[@torreydunn7034]

Danny is one of the most influential bassists in my life. I wish I could find the words to show my appreciation for a member of the most moving group I've ever held dear.

[@suzannezoubeck5216]

SO glad I stumbled upon this. Wishing you much love and good health in the days and years to come. I first became aware of your work and talents on the Pentangle records, but years later received the lp Live at Leeds as part of a present from a British musician as a "thank you" gift for allowing him and his mate to stay in my apartment while they were in my neck of the woods (they were friends of a friend). One go round on the turntable and I was hooked. From that Ip I found my way to the music of Nick Drake. Saw John Martyn a few years later in the US a handful of times (Alan Thomson was playing bass) and am forever grateful I was there to witness his mad talent (mesmerizing and brilliant). And much thanks to you for all the wonderful music I've enjoyed so much that you've been a part of (and that you're still here to tell the tales...or at least some of them). The work you did with John Martyn was truly a thing of beauty to behold. ❤☮🌎

[@Demotricus]

Visceral.., unmissable.. John Martyn & Danny Thompson. Thanks for the wonderful music guys.

[@mickkollins]

Mate..I wonder if you still have the big painting of a train running thru a countryside..sorta Peter Max) I gave you at a Pentangle concert in the late 60's in SF. THANK YOU Danny for all your wonderful music and spirit thru the years.. BIG FAN! and yeah Solid Air on the Trans-Atlantic sessions was so great. Cheers Mick

[@jazzlehazzle]

New fan but the more I hear, the more I feel like John Martyn might be the greatest singer/songwriter who ever lived. And you really brought him home.

[@weemalky]

1987 Mayfest in Glasgow. There were only 3 of us in the audience at the Tron Theatre. Me, my twin brother and my pal Douglas. You and your band played an amazing set from your album 'Whatever'. You asked us ' are your two twins?', Do you remember this? We were and remain massive fans of your music to this day. Keep on keeping on Danny.

[@Joolzratbag]

how on earth were there only 3 of you in the audience?! :o

[@weemalky]

@@JoolzratbagI don't think they promoted the gig at all. You will not be surprised to learn Mayfest is no more. I also think that in the 80's maybe Danny was still a bit under the radar as far as the public were concerned. If you knew you knew kind of thing. I know it's hard to believe but it happened. Danny and his band could have sacked off the gig but they played anyway.

[@robertmears8558]

Lovely tribute to a great musician from a great musician, Solid Air is one of my all time favourites, should be available on the NHS.

[@jimw6659]

I wish you’d do a book, or have someone knowledgable sit down with you and do a series of long-form interviews. You’re the best, sir!

[@tomhamilton5261]

Two great musicians -brilliant fusion of musicianship.

[@gordonschenck1672]

I've seen that fantastic Transatlantic Sessions video and remember the arm touch. Did not realize that they had not been speaking for some time. This makes that vid even more special and will have to revisit it now in that context. It is my favorite version of Solid Air.

[@gillesserrigny6324]

You're right, this version of Solid Air is at the top. John and Danny reshuffled the cards. John's mature voice brings an incredible sensuality. And Danny's bass solo, no comment... Danny Thompson, a kind of bass Babel lihrary.

[@stephenbarrette610]

He was a lovely person. I was lucky to meet John a few times working as a freelancer at The BBC in the 80’s. When you played together it was just awesome. Thanks for posting this video.

[@black__bread]

Thank you for this. Was lucky enough to see the Sunshine Boys live in Glasgow, utter magic.

[@anchovski1788]

I doubt any other live duo was as real as you. Legends! Your music is one of the biggest sources of inspiration throughout my life, thank you for that!

[@robertocassani]

Amico, watching that very version of Solid Air here on KZbin so many years ago now, was life changing for me. The freedom, the tone, the emotion that Victoria and your good self conveyed, became an absolute template, a guiding light… I didn’t know you back then, and yet I felt like I did after hearing those 6 minutes worth of deeply personal notes and spaces…(not forgetting the genius of John of course, whom I never actually met outside of your stories, but they are enough to love him too)… You’re a special person Danny. Grazie 🙏🏼 ❤

[@deesee6009]

Does anyone have a link to the video of the Solid Air recording he discusses??

[@JohnnyBouchier]

John was at his best when it was just the two of you. You were a formidable team.

[@Phil-1]

Just watched Johnny Too Bad again. Really struck by the musicianship of Danny & John together. Sheer virtuosity, given full reign.

[@markford6154]

I really liked the musicianship of Danny and the other members of Pentangle in the early 70s; particularly Lite Flight, which i thought was beautifully performed.

[@gmorgan3634]

You are one of my heroes, as was John. Thank you for making such wonderful music.

[@ThomasK931]

When I watch the videos of your performances, I feel like I'm watching two friends jamming. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@wk4max263]

LEGEND!!!!

[@robertm7071]

God bless you, Danny. Your playing was absolutely sublime on so many songs. Nice to hear your old London accent - rarely heard these days as London changes. London used to be a beautiful Lady when in her prime and I was blessed to have been born there.

[@colmquinn7860]

Thank you Danny. Your and John's music is fantastic. Thank goodness KZbin let's me see these great music occasions again, and again, and again. So happy to be alive in this time

[@silversun371]

Groovy man....One of my favourite musicians -real talk&lots of soul

[@mfspittin]

Legends. Thank you for your work and the magic you've added to so many albums.

[@barbaracook7142]

ThaNKyou SO MUCH to the universe for you and John Martyn meeting and working together and THANKYOU to You for your wonderful playing. I keep hoping to see you in concert...Are you still playing gigs??? 🙏 🙏

[@jonhumble7199]

I love everything you did with John Martyn. The sound you made together was timeless, unique and glorious.

[@tomr4035]

Danny still sharp as a tack in his mid 80s. God bless you lad

[@SuperLisalis]

No turntable at moment, however, my JM vinyl are my pride n joy. Thankyou so much for the great music.

[@Qpidon]

Surely one of the most precious video’s on KZbin ...

[@mkb600]

Absolutely love this. Two of the real greats of music ❤️

[@peggs1]

LEGEND

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

The collaborations between Danny and John were so sublime...pure magic. There's another interview on KZbin where Danny described John's playing as purely natural and intuitive, straight from the heart...and that naming a sequence of chords and asking John to play them would make as much sense as asking him "to play the dinner plate." But together they created music that was rich in feeling and emotion. Thank you Danny and John for the wonderful music!

[@sgoworld]

Gorgeous X

[@iris2fin]

Beautiful

[@thesmallnotesduo]

They made many many musical highlights and I got to enjoy a few of them. Thank you.

[@bens2529]

genius connection

[@PeterPete]

Millions of people would love to have that 'touch on the shoulder' but never get it!!

[@TomMallymusic]

Just brilliant. I'm a musician guitar play. You want to come play a gig in a few pubs around Norfolk?😂

[@ArcofNeptune]

Hi Mr T - is it right you used to live in Clopton, Suff? That's just round the corner from me!

[@OfficialDannyThompson]

Yes that's right!

[@ytnsanw]

Why do the video subtitles reference 'Solitaire'?...

[@stefanofratta7648]

Is not Solitaire, it's Solid Air, as far as I know...

[@krollpeter]

Thank you, Mr. Thompson, for your music and your art ! You sure created some of your finest moments together with John Martyn. Transatlantic Sessions Solid Air is a highlight, absolutely. I would not mind hearing more from you, music and stories. I believe that he only told you play and then you will have a solo, because he knew that you sure will deliver, that is how one can deal with musicians you can trust 100 %. You always did, but here you created something special.

[@uriahheep5665]

Really loved the man!💞