John Hartford - Gentle On My Mind

[@gordeauxd]

I went to see John Hartford at a crafts fair in West Virginia in 1982. Most people there early were there for the crafts fair. I was there only for John Hartford. He had set up in a field about 50 yards from where the crafts fair was set up. I saw him and walked over just as he began playing. No one else was there. John, his banjo, his mic'ed plywood plank and me. I walked over about 10 yards from him and he played several numbers for his audience of one, including Gentle on My Mind. I was standing there smiling, amazed at the turn of events. As he played he looked off into the distance, but every now and then he'd look at me and wink. After a while, some other people started wandering over. Amazing experience.

[@kriskarr3686]

How lucky you are. I did sound for him (1 show) in 1996 at our city celebration. He was accompanied by Mike Compton on mandolin, & Floyd Lightnin' Chance on bass. John with his banjo, fiddle, and sheet of plywood. Packed house, and an amazing showman. I feel very lucky to have seen him in person.

[@christopherdavison652]

Wow! Wish I could have seen that.

[@don4476]

He was amazing, but most of us found out too late. 😢

[@BobJohnston-gy1nh]

One of America’s great song writers RIP John

[@samb6574]

This man is a national treasure❤

[@frettedinstrumentsschool-g280]

John was a wonderful Human Being and a Fantastic Musician. I got to know John whenever He would come to NYC. He was wonderful to be with and talk with....I really miss John....Jack Baker NYC/NJ

[@sidensvans67]

Timeless and wonderful .

[@peggypennington3270]

I come here every so often to hear this. I love his performance and the banjo.

[@bonitagreenbaum2361]

This song is ever gentle on my mind.

[@edwardbehan5242]

This is such a classic performance. Would love to know where and when it was recorded. This man was just a genius. One of my continued favorites of his is "The First Girl I Loved" from his eccentric classic album "Aereo Plane". . . very much in the same vein as this classic.

[@faan-hoanliu1776]

Some of the greatest lyrics ever written. Poetry!

[@judymcvey9005]

Smooth & calm! RIP

[@otherspect]

RIP. Such a lovely version of this song.

[@tinpanalleystandards1780]

My favorite version of this song!

[@irishdepartmentofagriculture]

Just beauty. The way he intended it to be sung

[@jjmuni]

He is so beyond good. It looks like he has mastered the state where the song is playing him.

[@brianstaugust]

How wonderful ... and his soft shoe accompaniment is very cool!

[@hikemalliday6007]

YUP. Rest in peace buddy YOU ARE MISSED

[@chrissscottt]

Wow, what a performer, what a great song. Recent discovery for me

[@janhart1592]

There is so much of his music for you to discover!! Enjoy!!

[@peterchatel8135]

A real " Gentleman" !

[@coalminerssoninnc]

❤ just wonderful

[@kriskarr3686]

This is a great video and really shows exactly how talented this man was. To see him in person was nothing short of amazing.

[@mariemize9893]

Pure magic! Thank you for posting this!

[@donnymcjonny6531]

Caught me off guard with the shuffling!

[@samzilla1281]

If I remember correctly, the board he's standing on is a shallow box with sand and a piezo pickup in it.

[@donnymcjonny6531]

@@samzilla1281 That's pretty neat. Thanks for sharing!

[@georgiapeach7666]

Saw him at the Great Southeastern Music Hall and ofc he sang this!

[@gregvillemusic118]

The boy can pick!! 🤠

[@margotmcmillen157]

OH, yeah! Thanks for posting!

[@simfaithguitar1]

He made it look so easy.

[@rhondagilmore3813]

Thank God somebody gets it. Thank you Issacs for sharing this angelic message of hope from God. It is time for revival in our Christian Nation and your concert gives me hope. Thank you Issacs.

[@flamindigo]

the BEST version

[@sean_d]

This is the guy who wrote the song.

[@ThaiThom]

Did he know that he had written what might be the greatest song of all time when he wrote it?

[@cathrinemcghee1108]

It is the best song of all time!❤❤

[@fredzietal7042]

A great song writer but he could sure play that banjo.

[@stevebiggin9775]

Does anyone have the tab for this please

[@leowvm6215]

👍👍👍

[@konzolkal.7786]

original

[@TheColtssb41]

Everytime I've seen John Hartford over the years whether it was tv or you tube or whatever, he always behaves in some silly, demonstrative clown like theatrics. Always trying to be the "showman". But he was'nt! He was a good musician who wrote 1 great song. That's it!

[@perfectsleeper]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EughhBrothereughh]

1:40 damn its beatbox 😂

[@themurderguns7973]

One of the greatest songs ever.

[@ixlr8677]

im lookin for a hook comin from off stage.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

​@@ixlr8677ciao Amico! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

[@joejones5101]

❤