John Martyn - Couldn't love you more (1978)

©John Martyn
I finally managed to get this version which I've been waiting 10 months for :-D
Rock goes to college, 1978.

[@mickleesongs]

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.

[@sammyhill69]

Thank you for that. To be fair, I would probably say half a million of those views are from me lol

[@mickleesongs]

Dr. Sam ~ Given you appreciate both John and Billie, I'd love to know what you make of this ? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDHko2EfZZ4eK8

[@juliejones8709]

Lucky you........" Big" John RIP what else can I say. This is beautiful

[@niallbyrne7562]

Absofuckinglutely

[@emmaogorman994]

[@BOWMANTUNES]

John Martyn has to be one of the best kept secrets in music history.

[@irishelk3]

BOWMANTUNES And Bert Jansch and Nick Drake.

[@StevegarwoodNet]

BOWMANTUNES Melanie Safka.

[@irishelk3]

Vashti Bunyan

[@robs5815]

lest not forget Davy Graham

[@circleof5555]

I agree. Hoy buckets@! How did it happen that I had never heard of him until about two months ago?

[@andrewlarwood6653]

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.....

[@tomhamilton5261]

The apprentice is an amazing album-the cover directly relates to the song-excellent!

[@obscurazone]

Oh wow! I love that sleeve! And yes I totally agree, John was/is one of the most gifted singer songwriters ever.

[@ChrisSt160]

One of the most underestimated musicians ever

[@irishelk3]

Yeah he deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame

[@davidlowney9997]

He's in mine, that's all that matters

[@CraigMansfield]

David Lowney :) mine too

[@michealcurrie8272]

He was never underestimated at any time....unless

[@sootyfoot]

Absolutely!

[@positivevibe8426]

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]

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??!!

[@sallyduros]

This is the song all struggling singer-songwriters want to create.

[@lindaross4331]

@@gillysparrowlegs No, you misheard. "If you laid right down and died for me, I couldn't love you more".

[@Alfredocap]

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]

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]

@@johnlittle3430 I did not know. That is very interesting and touching. Gonna look into it.

[@philoza1000]

You have an excellent and discerning taste in music. 😊

[@philoza1000]

​@@johnlittle3430 I didn't know that. Do you know if they were friends?

[@ljskates3624]

@@philoza1000they were friends

[@thembluetube]

John's voice is transcendental.

[@CB_ChaosLove]

If this song didn’t end, I couldn’t love it more

[@joepage3065]

A little bit of jokey chit chat and then he starts singing. Pure bliss. Thank you John.

[@EvanStark1994]

This song amplifies my loneliness so much. It's a beautiful kind of sad though

[@suzycute1456]

I know exactly what you mean Evan. Such a beautiful song, it made me cry x

[@michaeljohnston3741]

Don't let the loneliness creep in my friend. We all have days where we feel alone, but we aren't.

[@iemandiemandsen5499]

i read your comment today, 3 years later and i hope that you are not lonely anymore.Wishing you the best🙏

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Sadness is better than emptiness xxxx

[@hogerswolf]

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.

[@Dplaysitcool]

Nothing Contrived, cheesy, and false. Just pure, simple music from the soul.

[@sarahlynch8840]

Imagine someone singing this to you? 😫

[@mekflower1850]

I wish I sang this to a friend who's with another

[@philoza1000]

​@@mekflower1850That's sad 😢

[@ronnieparkerscott6223]

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]

We share a VERY short space in time together.....and suddenly...sadly...it's gone...!!!!

[@tonylocke1214]

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.

[@sarahmcintyre6150]

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.

[@isobel7818]

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

[@lindaross4331]

💗

[@prasidhr]

Am stuck in traffic and close to tears because of this song - this is so beautiful.

[@paulinedraper980]

First time I've heard this beauty and I am crying. Sung with such passion. Genius!

[@carlkellner1310]

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-]

That's because he was drunk.

[@tescohudlpurple8855]

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

[@fuckamericanidiot]

@@mixerD1- He was intoxicated because he was drunk.....great contribution there pal.

[@robertcronin6603]

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 🔥

[@CelticSaint]

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.

[@MyMags8]

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 …..

[@AllanGildea]

Only the most beautiful love song ever...

[@alsavantjes]

i agree.

[@andrewforest3178]

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 🙏🏻

[@andreyspish]

such a beautiful thing to do

[@drleroyhelmet]

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

[@bobtomlin2306]

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❤❤😢

[@Diana-queenie38]

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]

We seen him at the Edinburgh Festival after a few whiskeys. I think he always had that look about him.

[@paulmellor8819]

pure food and drink for the soul- 5 years he's been gone and I go back to him again and again. peace

[@urgulp1554]

9 and I'm still coming back for more!

[@secondtimearound2539]

One of THE most beautiful songs by a truly beautiful man.

[@bonalba20]

John Martyn provided the soundtrack to me x my friends x family for over 30 years! A unique talent much missed.

[@JaneJohnson1951]

Johns voice is so unique, angelic, mesmerising, and his songs weigh in amongst the greats.

[@theworkshed1253]

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

[@gerimurray8519]

nuff said he brought me to music ...

[@louisestarks8014]

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...

[@douglascheape2197]

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.

[@pezushka]

This is the perfect observation.

[@mick9461]

This is the best song ever written and played. The emotion put into it. Cannot be matched. Long live John

[@leclerk030]

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.

[@TheGuitarManEIRE]

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...

[@WTCarr]

Christ, this is good

[@ksportz66]

Same for me. I heard a cover by a guy playing at a friends party some months ago and found this.

[@holzfallen]

I've listened to every version I can find, this is the ultimate one.

[@chrisf153]

The most beautiful love song ever written. Genius.

[@dam230711]

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

[@lj2937]

One of the best love songs there ever was or has ever been

[@patrickowen2696]

The emotion he puts into this song kills me every single time. Surely one of the best love songs of all time

[@mybridgefc]

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.

[@RayAndPES]

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.

[@sarahwendy5087]

RayAndPES you need to add ralph mctell to your list

[@simonpreston1693]

@@sarahwendy5087 I'd humbly suggest Richard Thompson would be a rather good addition, too.

[@sevenantony7376]

Jess Roden as well

[@patkelly3966]

Justin Sullivan too

[@petermatthew123]

Great song! A musician's musician. Left the building too soon!

[@Kate1Chopin]

I agree but he checked himself out so early. Sad. I loved him. 💕

[@nigelkelly105]

Peter O'Brien absolutely followed him from OGWT...SOLID AIR did it for me and have caught up with previous albums with Beverly too

[@tonychant3676]

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

[@KMAN8599]

My dad introduced me to John Martyn...and he is one of the best songwriters and musicians that I have ever encountered

[@iamyinandyang]

barely heard of him, pure genius, he must have refused to sell his soul. Thank you for sharing

[@JanileighCohen]

this gives my eyes a bladder problem..

[@appledjerry]

Johnny Boy would have liked that description.

[@79steelymatt]

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

[@stephenjbradley9194]

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.

[@warmrainofficial]

Janileigh Cohen 👌🏻😆

[@madammakin]

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

[@abg125]

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...

[@valerigomez1410]

Makes me cry every single time

[@cherokee259]

Sublime performance from a true great. Once seen live never forgotten! RIP John.

[@mokotramp]

Saw John play in Wolverhampton a few years before he died, so glad I did too! ✌️

[@Nonamagic]

So beautiful, he was way ahead of his time.

[@markharrison3963]

+Nonamagic All the great singers/musicians are way ahead of their time. You're bang on the mark my friend.

[@user-hr4cn1vu8x]

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.

[@kylabotting]

I feel so honored that i was able to see him twice in concert.What an amazing,heartfelt man he was in the flesh.

[@chrisjames1924]

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!

[@leclerk030]

Genuinely one of the most moving, soulful and introspective songs I have ever, ever heard. Pure emotion and some strings.

[@chrisf153]

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.

[@alastairjohnson4038]

Most beautiful love song ever written. Makes me cry every time I hear it. RIP JM. Genius.

[@mikesims5422]

Never heard of him till I read Ian rankins rebus books Very good singer

[@riffman1000]

Beautiful song and look at the guage of those strings man. Barbed wire.

[@srgpip5620]

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.

[@Tomas-eo6gk]

2:13 that's the face that you get when you remember a pretty moment with someone you love. That's it. That the face

[@leonagnew895]

it's because someone drops a glass in the crowd, makes him almost laugh

[@mariamac66]

@@leonagnew895 you kill me!!

[@debbieraikesmay7528]

@@mariamac66 m

[@liampatterson2299]

Proper just shat all over his lovely comment 😂

[@SueConsalvey]

Loved John Martyn, saw him at Lancaster University in late 70s, then lastly before he died, a small venue in Kirkcaldy fife Scotland, an under rated incredible talent

[@dazgoodwin205]

if you wasted all of your time on me.....amazing lyrics,amazing voice and one hell of a guitarist.

[@willcureton8685]

Love that he has a spliff jammed in the strings of the guitar head. Legend.

[@nickcroft732]

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.

[@lassenilssonnn]

Good choice. 😊

[@martinn6564]

I keep coming back to this and it simply gets better and better and better. Love the very bones of you John Martyn x

[@cyprescrow]

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.

[@evem7513]

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.

[@jimigibsonhendrix]

3 dislikes they had no souls .thats why ...they couldn't stand the beauty of john martyn

[@p.r.h.7283]

He’s tearing this shit up!!! Just voice and guitar. A lost art. Beautiful

[@patriciaroberts100]

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.

[@breelong2544]

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 ❤️

[@jondavies1376]

Beautiful many a stoned night listening to this great,great tune thank you

[@toniragsdale4660]

I'm bloody 54 and still can't believe John's beautiful voice only graced my ears about 3 years ago ... i sit in my garden and harmonise along with him... wish he was still with us ❤🧡💛💚💙💜 what soul and depth, stunning xx

[@arfer]

On his own. No one sounds like him. Beautiful. One of my first stoned record choices.

[@oliverk191]

Truly unique, could go from a soft whisper to a gravelly roar

[@MZmizoxxx]

The most beautiful love song of all time xxx

[@conniesaurin1783]

I really couldn't love you more Abuela Milagros...i miss you everyday and long to see your face again but understand that's not possible. So please just remember I couldn't love you more xxx

[@mikeford1273]

Great memories of a great musician. Spent a few nights watching him in very cheeky smoke filled venues!!.genius

[@Ryanbrio]

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.

[@Kate1Chopin]

One of my all time favourite songs of John. Bless the Martyn. Why did he ruin himself? I have this on vinyl. 💕💕

[@roisinclancy9730]

I adore this ❤️ song... always brings tears 😢 to my eyes.... beautiful piece

[@richardmccaffery6696]

I can't imagine what it must have felt like to be a part of that captive audience experiencing this performance in a room full of silent people

[@holladaycummings7884]

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.

[@redrhi]

This song makes me cry every time, makes me think of my dad, always playing John Martyn.

[@richardthomson203]

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 !!

[@davidcoxon4710]

The thing I like about John Martyn is how unhinged he seems and then this.... one of the most heart breaking songs ever written and performed magically. He nailed Danny Thompson under a rug once....just can't help love the man. Amazing guitarist. God knows what tuning that is. Total genius would have loved to have seen him once. John Martyn will not be forgotten

[@alantracy6757]

It’s CFCCGD tuning

[@samuelhodges7593]

Magic. Just magic. John was an immense talent - especially when singing from the heart. This has to be one of my favourite performances of his 👏🏻👏🏻

[@alisebandholtz7064]

I discovered Couldn't love you more Album from an old boyfriend... I don't think I've ever loved an artist such as this... Rock on John... 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@sallyduros]

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.

[@spencerbaldwin8589]

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.

[@cliffjamesmusic]

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.

[@anthonyread8865]

This is such a beautiful song, puts me in a happy / sad place 😕

[@suleelabarclay3159]

beautiful soul, awesome music. saw john live at Glastonbury festie in the early 80's and his music transported me to another world!

[@rachelbentley889]

Simply beautiful. May his music live for ever. Cheers John xx

[@mollylindsay1825]

My favorite version/performance of this song, thank you so much for sharing it with us!

[@johnlyons1008]

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.

[@johnlyon326]

when?

[@khent712]

Saw him play in Richmond in 1971, he was drunk as a skunk but he was amazing just the same, reminds me of seeing Gerry Rafferty who was probably drunker but still played to perfection. they are missed.

[@jeremycollingwood8476]

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.

[@dudeman6113]

been playing john,s stuff for years had a jam and a drink with him once lol.....love u man RIP

[@irishelk3]

aw wow, what was he like?

[@dudeman6113]

irishelk drunk lol

[@irishelk3]

philippe andre haha!, and where did you meet him?

[@dudeman6113]

a little place called buckie in scotland

[@dudeman6113]

thanks for yr comments he was a great guy