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.
@sammyhill694 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. To be fair, I would probably say half a million of those views are from me lol
@mickleesongs4 жыл бұрын
Dr. Sam ~ Given you appreciate both John and Billie, I'd love to know what you make of this ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDHko2EfZZ4eK8
@juliejones87094 жыл бұрын
Lucky you........" Big" John RIP what else can I say. This is beautiful
@niallbyrne75624 жыл бұрын
Absofuckinglutely
@emmaogorman9944 жыл бұрын
@BOWMANTUNES9 жыл бұрын
John Martyn has to be one of the best kept secrets in music history.
@irishelk39 жыл бұрын
BOWMANTUNES And Bert Jansch and Nick Drake.
@StevegarwoodNet9 жыл бұрын
BOWMANTUNES Melanie Safka.
@irishelk39 жыл бұрын
Vashti Bunyan
@robs58157 жыл бұрын
lest not forget Davy Graham
@circleof55557 жыл бұрын
I agree. Hoy buckets@! How did it happen that I had never heard of him until about two months ago?
@ChrisSt16010 жыл бұрын
One of the most underestimated musicians ever
@irishelk310 жыл бұрын
Yeah he deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame
@davidlowney99977 жыл бұрын
He's in mine, that's all that matters
@CraigMansfield7 жыл бұрын
David Lowney :) mine too
@michealcurrie82725 жыл бұрын
He was never underestimated at any time....unless
@sootyfoot4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@Alfredocap2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@johnlittle3430 I did not know. That is very interesting and touching. Gonna look into it.
@philoza10008 ай бұрын
You have an excellent and discerning taste in music. 😊
@philoza10008 ай бұрын
@@johnlittle3430 I didn't know that. Do you know if they were friends?
@ljskates36248 ай бұрын
@@philoza1000they were friends
@bobtomlin23068 ай бұрын
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❤❤😢
@andrewlarwood66534 жыл бұрын
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.....
@tomhamilton52613 жыл бұрын
The apprentice is an amazing album-the cover directly relates to the song-excellent!
@obscurazone3 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! I love that sleeve! And yes I totally agree, John was/is one of the most gifted singer songwriters ever.
@andrewmurray55423 ай бұрын
Love that cover art, Andrew.
@epipd5712Ай бұрын
Not many have a voice quite like this singer songwriter. Loved him for years ,and today that voice makes me feel exactly like it used to. John, rest in peace..love to you!
@isobel781811 жыл бұрын
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
@lindaross43318 ай бұрын
💗
@susansteele3576Ай бұрын
A sublime singer/songwriter and musician. Has a special place in my heart
@CB_ChaosLove3 жыл бұрын
If this song didn’t end, I couldn’t love it more
@EvanStark19944 жыл бұрын
This song amplifies my loneliness so much. It's a beautiful kind of sad though
@suzycute14563 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what you mean Evan. Such a beautiful song, it made me cry x
@michaeljohnston37413 жыл бұрын
Don't let the loneliness creep in my friend. We all have days where we feel alone, but we aren't.
@iemandiemandsen549910 ай бұрын
i read your comment today, 3 years later and i hope that you are not lonely anymore.Wishing you the best🙏
@fuckamericanidiot7 ай бұрын
Sadness is better than emptiness xxxx
@saoirseblue535327 күн бұрын
John Martins voice is beautiful. The lyrics!!!.....amazing.❤
@ronnieparkerscott6223 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We share a VERY short space in time together.....and suddenly...sadly...it's gone...!!!!
@tonylocke1214 Жыл бұрын
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.
@keithwright45012 ай бұрын
What a guy 😢
@positivevibe8426 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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??!!
@sallyduros8 ай бұрын
This is the song all struggling singer-songwriters want to create.
@lindaross43318 ай бұрын
@@gillysparrowlegs No, you misheard. "If you laid right down and died for me, I couldn't love you more".
@fantasypgatour3 ай бұрын
@@sallyduros Too true, perfect in it's simplicity and huge emotional pull, I came to the comments seeing if anyone else was jealous that they hadn't wrote this, your comment says it all.
@carlkellner13103 жыл бұрын
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!
@mixerD1-2 жыл бұрын
That's because he was drunk.
@tescohudlpurple88552 жыл бұрын
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
@fuckamericanidiot7 ай бұрын
@@mixerD1- He was intoxicated because he was drunk.....great contribution there pal.
@pezushka2 ай бұрын
Great point, the truth and beauty of the music makes him lucid.
@lindseymca64222 ай бұрын
Omg i am dying here Utterly enraptued with this clip I saw John many times in Glasgow Uniquely beautiful voice
@Alfredocap2 ай бұрын
Incredible this song has two interpretations, one tragic, and one beautiful. Couldn’t love ya more even if you give me the world because I don’t love you enough to be with you :( or even if you gave me everything I couldn’t possibly love you more because I already love you immensely ❤️
@bonalba20 Жыл бұрын
John Martyn provided the soundtrack to me x my friends x family for over 30 years! A unique talent much missed.
@prasidhr8 жыл бұрын
Am stuck in traffic and close to tears because of this song - this is so beautiful.
@paulinedraper9808 жыл бұрын
First time I've heard this beauty and I am crying. Sung with such passion. Genius!
@fantasypgatour10 күн бұрын
I listened to this on the way to work the other day and actually did have tears because of just how damn beautiful this song is, it's possibly the greatest love song of all time.
@evem751311 ай бұрын
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.
@joepage30656 ай бұрын
A little bit of jokey chit chat and then he starts singing. Pure bliss. Thank you John.
@TheGuitarManEIRE13 жыл бұрын
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...
@WTCarr3 жыл бұрын
Christ, this is good
@ksportz663 жыл бұрын
Same for me. I heard a cover by a guy playing at a friends party some months ago and found this.
@holzfallen2 жыл бұрын
I've listened to every version I can find, this is the ultimate one.
@sarahmcintyre61504 жыл бұрын
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.
@paulmellor881911 жыл бұрын
pure food and drink for the soul- 5 years he's been gone and I go back to him again and again. peace
@urgulp15546 жыл бұрын
9 and I'm still coming back for more!
@mick94612 жыл бұрын
This is the best song ever written and played. The emotion put into it. Cannot be matched. Long live John
@roundtowerproductionsАй бұрын
Great comment. Certainly up there!
@MortalShoresАй бұрын
this might be the most impactful song i ever hear, and ill keep listening every year
@stanleydupont4751Ай бұрын
It's the spaces in the phrasing, it's the growl before the beautiful (Notes) it's the love, it's the tragedy - damn - this is songwriting and performing of the most extraordinary and intermate. Always amazed, always humbled, always blessed.
@theworkshed12534 жыл бұрын
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
@gerimurray85193 жыл бұрын
nuff said he brought me to music ...
@thembluetube11 жыл бұрын
John's voice is transcendental.
@robertcronin66033 жыл бұрын
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 🔥
@CelticSaint3 жыл бұрын
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.
@MyMags82 жыл бұрын
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 …..
@madammakin2 жыл бұрын
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
@Diana-queenie38 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
We seen him at the Edinburgh Festival after a few whiskeys. I think he always had that look about him.
@hogerswolf Жыл бұрын
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.
@sarahlynch88404 жыл бұрын
Imagine someone singing this to you? 😫
@mekflower18503 жыл бұрын
I wish I sang this to a friend who's with another
@philoza10008 ай бұрын
@@mekflower1850That's sad 😢
@douglascheape21979 жыл бұрын
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.
@pezushka3 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect observation.
@chrisf1533 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful love song ever written. Genius.
@secondtimearound25398 жыл бұрын
One of THE most beautiful songs by a truly beautiful man.
@patrickowen26963 жыл бұрын
The emotion he puts into this song kills me every single time. Surely one of the best love songs of all time
@KMAN85992 жыл бұрын
My dad introduced me to John Martyn...and he is one of the best songwriters and musicians that I have ever encountered
@JaneJohnson19518 жыл бұрын
Johns voice is so unique, angelic, mesmerising, and his songs weigh in amongst the greats.
@andrewforest31783 жыл бұрын
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 🙏🏻
@andreyspish2 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful thing to do
@louisestarks80148 жыл бұрын
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...
@mybridgefc4 жыл бұрын
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.
@dam2307119 жыл бұрын
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
@Ravenoflight227524 күн бұрын
What a great Singer Songwriter.
@RayAndPES8 жыл бұрын
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.
@sarahwendy50875 жыл бұрын
RayAndPES you need to add ralph mctell to your list
@simonpreston16935 жыл бұрын
@@sarahwendy5087 I'd humbly suggest Richard Thompson would be a rather good addition, too.
@sevenantony73765 жыл бұрын
Jess Roden as well
@patkelly39664 жыл бұрын
Justin Sullivan too
@AllanGildea11 жыл бұрын
Only the most beautiful love song ever...
@alsavantjes11 жыл бұрын
i agree.
@iamyinandyang4 жыл бұрын
barely heard of him, pure genius, he must have refused to sell his soul. Thank you for sharing
@tonychant36768 жыл бұрын
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
@chrisf1533 жыл бұрын
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.
@leclerk0304 жыл бұрын
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.
@leclerk0303 жыл бұрын
Genuinely one of the most moving, soulful and introspective songs I have ever, ever heard. Pure emotion and some strings.
@petermatthew1238 жыл бұрын
Great song! A musician's musician. Left the building too soon!
@Kate1Chopin7 жыл бұрын
I agree but he checked himself out so early. Sad. I loved him. 💕
@nigelkelly1055 жыл бұрын
Peter O'Brien absolutely followed him from OGWT...SOLID AIR did it for me and have caught up with previous albums with Beverly too
@lj29373 жыл бұрын
One of the best love songs there ever was or has ever been
@pezushka2 ай бұрын
The best love song I've ever heard.
@Dplaysitcool10 жыл бұрын
Nothing Contrived, cheesy, and false. Just pure, simple music from the soul.
@gillscott344 ай бұрын
the most beautiful love song on the planet
@martinn6564 Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this and it simply gets better and better and better. Love the very bones of you John Martyn x
@MICHELLEmooney-b6m Жыл бұрын
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.
@dudeman611310 жыл бұрын
been playing john,s stuff for years had a jam and a drink with him once lol.....love u man RIP
@irishelk310 жыл бұрын
aw wow, what was he like?
@dudeman611310 жыл бұрын
irishelk drunk lol
@irishelk310 жыл бұрын
philippe andre haha!, and where did you meet him?
@dudeman611310 жыл бұрын
a little place called buckie in scotland
@dudeman61139 жыл бұрын
thanks for yr comments he was a great guy
@cherokee2598 жыл бұрын
Sublime performance from a true great. Once seen live never forgotten! RIP John.
@valerigomez14104 жыл бұрын
Makes me cry every single time
@jimigibsonhendrix12 жыл бұрын
3 dislikes they had no souls .thats why ...they couldn't stand the beauty of john martyn
@LiamM3 жыл бұрын
My god this is incredible. I just came across this and I'm so glad I did.
@kylabotting10 жыл бұрын
I feel so honored that i was able to see him twice in concert.What an amazing,heartfelt man he was in the flesh.
@Nonamagic8 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, he was way ahead of his time.
@markharrison39638 жыл бұрын
+Nonamagic All the great singers/musicians are way ahead of their time. You're bang on the mark my friend.
@jondavies13766 жыл бұрын
Beautiful many a stoned night listening to this great,great tune thank you
@patriciaroberts10013 жыл бұрын
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.
@cyprescrow12 жыл бұрын
Clicking on the like thing here on KZbin 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.
@breelong25442 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@alastairjohnson40383 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful love song ever written. Makes me cry every time I hear it. RIP JM. Genius.
@p.r.h.72836 жыл бұрын
He’s tearing this shit up!!! Just voice and guitar. A lost art. Beautiful
@mokotramp6 ай бұрын
Saw John play in Wolverhampton a few years before he died, so glad I did too! ✌️
@Ryanbrio11 ай бұрын
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.
@mikeford12735 жыл бұрын
Great memories of a great musician. Spent a few nights watching him in very cheeky smoke filled venues!!.genius
@drleroyhelmet Жыл бұрын
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
@richardthomson2032 жыл бұрын
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 !!
@chrisjames19247 жыл бұрын
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!
@abg1255 жыл бұрын
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...
@Kristopful11 жыл бұрын
John never sold out for record sales. He just played his "stuff". 'Record advertising' was a abomination to him, as was self promotion. He just wanted to make enough money to live. His later managers wanted him to make it "big time",.. but this pissed him off to the point of violence.? John never released a 'single', yet he composed many great songs which could have been hits. His integrity was song writing for the "song",.. not money, media, critics or even fan approval. What a man.!
@srgpip56202 жыл бұрын
At the age of ~13 my new then step father switched me on to John Martyn I am now 52 and still attempting to master the guitar, I have resigned myself to the fact its never going to happen but it brings me joy, both my step father (JC) and JM were true masters and I am eternally grateful.
@spencerbaldwin85897 жыл бұрын
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.
@rachelbentley88910 жыл бұрын
Simply beautiful. May his music live for ever. Cheers John xx
@dazgoodwin2058 жыл бұрын
if you wasted all of your time on me.....amazing lyrics,amazing voice and one hell of a guitarist.
@riffman1000 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and look at the guage of those strings man. Barbed wire.
@arfer6 жыл бұрын
On his own. No one sounds like him. Beautiful. One of my first stoned record choices.
@MZmizoxxx8 жыл бұрын
The most beautiful love song of all time xxx
@johnlyons10083 жыл бұрын
I saw John Martyn twice in Dublin around 1958/59, and again in Limerick 10 years later. Fantastic writer, performer. Countless high quality songs, one of the greats from his era.
@johnlyon3262 жыл бұрын
when?
@roisinclancy9730 Жыл бұрын
I adore this ❤️ song... always brings tears 😢 to my eyes.... beautiful piece
@holladaycummings78844 жыл бұрын
Sitting on a bench side by side, not a word spoken yet, we get each other without a word which is felt beyond compare. That unconditional love is something I was given prior to the passing. I love you forever & always, I miss you so very much.
@sallyduros7 ай бұрын
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.
@oliverk191 Жыл бұрын
Truly unique, could go from a soft whisper to a gravelly roar
@cliffjamesmusic4 жыл бұрын
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.
@nickcroft7325 жыл бұрын
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.
@lassenilssonnn4 жыл бұрын
Good choice. 😊
@jeremycollingwood84767 жыл бұрын
I was in the front row of this gig...I went to several dates on the One World promo tour. Surprise to this film....a reminder of turbulent times..... RIP John.
@HGPTW11 жыл бұрын
Looked up "John Martyn 1978" because that's when I saw him first live - Southampton Civic Centre Nov 12th '78 - and he really was that good!! Just a fantastic musician, story-teller, entertainer. RIP John.
@davidcravena4 жыл бұрын
Top class. Saw him live many times. A true Legend.
@JanileighCohen11 жыл бұрын
this gives my eyes a bladder problem..
@appledjerry10 жыл бұрын
Johnny Boy would have liked that description.
@79SteelyMatt10 жыл бұрын
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
@stephenjbradley919410 жыл бұрын
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.
@warmrainofficial5 жыл бұрын
Janileigh Cohen 👌🏻😆
@lindseyestilette70655 жыл бұрын
This is so heartbreakingly beautiful. I just discovered him and couldn't be any more thankful to Spotify 🙏
@karlconnolly39944 жыл бұрын
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.
@redrhi11 жыл бұрын
This song makes me cry every time, makes me think of my dad, always playing John Martyn.