John Martyn " She's a Lover / Solid Air "

[@trogytrog3558]

Never get enough of his genius. Magnificent body or work. Past away far to early. Love you John martyn

[@paul2602]

Every time this pops up I watch it again. Hypnotic.

[@patounovembre3016]

I am 65 and I LOVE this song this I am 20 years old!!!! when I was living in England !!!! ;)))

[@hanwalraven4432]

"An excellent guitar player", Miles Davis once said. We can only agree. Why did you leave us, dear John?

[@gillesserrigny6324]

Interesting ! Where have you find this info ? We are all agree, great guitarist ! (Music and lyrics too)

[@hanwalraven4432]

A friend of mine, who has all of Martyn's and Miles’s work, told me some 25 years ago. He had read it in an article. No reason for me to doubt him. Unfortunately I can’t tell you where he found it...

[@joancampbell240]

No one like him on this earth.

[@trogytrog3558]

Right on

[@JosephBird-t4r]

There is me. But you wouldn't get it yet.

[@MattRichardsMusic]

He's singing jazz here................ saxophone-like vocals, what a sublime performance!

[@lupomolimo]

"saxophone-like vocals" brilliant!

[@BOWMANTUNES]

I always found it interesting that he often cited Pharoah Sanders as an influence, your comment makes perfect sense!

[@gillesserrigny6324]

​​​@@BOWMANTUNESAt the beginning of his career, John Martyn played in duet with a very good jamaican jazz flutist Harold McNair . Died at just over 30 years in the beginning of the 70's. And on the album Solid Air we can hear a jazzy atmosphere in some songs.

[@godislove8740]

@@lupomolimo if you want trumpets try Chris Connor lullaby of bird land

[@paddyboyle7107]

Met my now wife, jackie, in 77 at art college. When I asked her where she came from she said Hastings. I said John Martyn lives there. That clinched it.

[@stephenparker9434]

This just oozes class and innate musicality. A chilled jazzy vibe about the way he sings, always re-intepreting Solid Air differently every time he sang the song. A national treasure and music genius, often beset by his own demons who never achieved the popular status and recognition he fully deserved, not with standing his MBE award. I guess John never wanted such popular acclaim. He lived his life the way he wanted on his own terms, so never becoming a top selling record artists. What he did leave behind was a legacy of enduring wonderful music , that continues to speak to, and infuse the lives of many of his listeners now and future future generations who discover him.

[@davebarber3827]

Miss you big time Big john R.I.P. DUDE.

[@leecavie981]

Oh Maaaan, what a vibe. John, you are so missed. Peace.

[@raymondscott8499]

Wash away every negative comment about this sublime artist. I have followed him for more years than I can remember (70 this year) every time I revisit him he still knocks my socks off.thanks for posting this , beautifully filmed.

[@terryavery3080]

Me too (67 this year)

[@lunarscope9239]

I was at this gig, I'm 50 now!!:-) 20yrs in a flash!!!!

[@peterperry268]

Ditto mate. 5 yrs younger but what a legacy.

[@Hewers]

raymond scott I’m 55 and grew up on solid air and have listened to his music all my life and never tire. I was fortunate to catch him live in London. What a talent but personally flawed.

[@peterperry268]

@@Hewers Have you seen the docu on YT? Its called Tell them I'm somebody else.

[@LM88GH]

Absolute natural legend. The quality of music this artist creates is just utter sublime!! Timing, tempo , pace you name it he’s got it down to a T. If only artist of today could match this quality of soul touching quality.

[@ELEMAY100]

You are so right Leo, when Eleanor and I made this film it was history in the making.

[@leopolitan1914]

Love a genius who didn´t take himself seriously.

[@paul2602]

🎯

[@jonathanhill6109]

Oh Johnny boy, I do sorely miss ye...rest in grace and danger.

[@macasweb]

Bloody hell, coming up on 10 years without JM but still a big part of me in some ways, certainly a big part of my musical tastes. Been to many of his gigs in UK & Ireland - Rest well John, love you mate.

[@lunarscope9239]

:-)big muff to that:-):-)

[@cidermeister9440]

Lovely footage. Is there more from this gig I wonder? Over 12 years ago now; middle-named our second boy 'Martyn' xx

[@gillesserrigny6324]

​​​@@cidermeister9440i have read on KZbin, a Nick Drake fan who called his son Nick. We stay in family !

[@anthonywood373]

Been fan since the '70s. "And" is my favourite album of John's, this is simply divine, the cool, the groove , the playing is sublime. I just keep playing it over...I'm a painter (not walls) and this is on all the time, helps with the process no end, but as a piece of music it is just so beautiful...

[@craignevitt5888]

My favourite JM album too, didn’t he take us all on a musical journey....

[@joysanders4289]

Effortless ability. He was an incredible talent. What a privilege to have heard him play live. Amazing.

[@greyarea7714]

WoW! That was a real privilege to witness! Even through many years and on my phone. Felt the magic embrace me and cuddle me for what could have been hours.

[@michaeldouglas8812]

669 Solid air So sad so dismayed Your fall from grace You Big ol muff With your powder puff With your soulful ways You king of sway Always time to play Tricky finger style A nibble 1 2 3 a smack of the string Molten sugar words That you ebb and flow As you eat thro solid air Thro the soul and the blues Such a tear i spent To see your decay To hear your last lament Chairbound footloose huge Having shot the breeze Your soulful lyrics Your inimitable beats Your incredible feats You are always a breathe Of solid air I dont want evil I just want love May you Never... In one world. Dedicated to john martyn An ode to solid air Md/13/9/20

[@michaelsun8804]

bloody fantastic. I'm living on solid air.

[@cahillgreg]

Just enjoy the music - no need for the teenage maudlin sentimentality.

[@markvought3708]

love it, a musical god. You live johns life - ups and downs - thru his beautiful, soulful art. Saw him in '04 at Connallys in west cork, ireland and personally met my all time R&B hero. RIP. Great post

[@MrDallman]

Dear John, your music was the soundtrack of my growing up years….such brilliance doesn’t come along too many times in a life time . Not sure we will ever see the likes of you again. Rest easy Big man.

[@josephdebri8941]

Me too! Many's the time I missed the last bust home from Dublin town.

[@terryavery3080]

Makes me get tearful when I listen to this so many memories of john

[@kamalchauhan1220]

Amazing, really get lost in the music. One of a kind

[@davewray9909]

A man that can break the hearts of other men with love.

[@bentwick6675]

Both versions are fantastic…., the groove…, his voice….., magic…, simple magic…….

[@jacknapier394]

He. Is. A. Genius

[@paulhoughton5164]

I’ve just finished reading john’s biography and, while I do love the man and his music and have done since the early seventies, it wasn’t easy or pleasant reading. I had the impression of him being a “jack the lad” but the truth seems to be much more than that. He was a tortured soul deep down and his behaviour hurt a lot of people physically and emotionally. It seems something of a contradiction that he could be like that and at the same time make music of such gentle beauty that touched people positively. I thought this might change my feelings towards him but I find myself hearing the hurt and pain behind the music for the first time. Couldn’t love him more !

[@markgardner1020]

Well said, Paul. It's tough finding out that one of your musical heroes could be such a prick. Took me weeks after finishing the biography to go back to his music. It stood the test

[@jaxgray3310]

Read it my self xx

[@peadarduggan9191]

I am JM's biggest fan. I organized concerts with him, carried him from the train to the venue, showered him and tried to talk sense to him. Shit concerts sometimes. And then he would appear 30 minutes later at the bar with a guitar and mystify everybody with his charm and wit and his lyrics. He was so self destructive that it hurt to watch. He was so beautiful.

[@paulamos2817]

Well put Paul. Such a heart felt comment. Thank you so much for expressing my feelings so eloquently.

[@ScorthyBoiish]

@@peadarduggan9191 fair play to you Peadar

[@earthworm7894]

Great songs. Who can forget the first time they heard solid air and I don’t want to know about evil ? 2 of the greatest songs ever.

[@rozenaxsax5133]

Sublime music as mysterious as the cosmos.

[@bobjary9382]

Blows me away every time

[@jaydee655]

Music doesn't get much better than this...

[@lupomolimo]

Well said!

[@mrc5653]

What a beautiful performance by such a magnificent magical artist, he’s in the zone here hypnotic 🎵

[@lupomolimo]

No creative genius had an easy childhood. None.

[@peterperry268]

Yer mon was so underrated....listen and appreciate peeps..

[@borisblade564]

music for the soul from the master...deeply missed

[@henrytheturnip]

Saw him with my ex on a date at Leeds Roundhouse some 30 or so years ago I think, we all sat cross-legged on the floor in a semicircle around him. I was a metalhead at the time, she changed me in many ways, and in many more.

[@lordjoscreener2564]

Always fantastic and outstanding. Dear John RIP. ❤

[@julianvickery8341]

Timeless classic.

[@AmrElnaggar-g3w]

You are makin everyday a wonderful day ♾️🤍

[@machinehead6564]

Great Stuff John was a Wizard capable of real Magic

[@CheapDayReturn]

Saw John many times but when I see great performances like this I always wish I had seen him more. I appreciate his style and his genius more now than ever. Many of his albums are great but his live performances always came with moments of brilliance that could take you to another place and so often you knew you had witnessed something magical.

[@agrelista]

Wow John Martyn was such a brilliant artist. He was brilliant straight to the end of his life. You are surely missed mate.

[@SuperDannyb1975]

Love the slow seductive mood of the first 1.45, with the long organ notes and the clipped notes on the ride cymbal and high hat giving that soft percussion. Beautiful intro and classy vibe 🎶 🎸🎹 🥁

[@gkitteringham]

Only one word can describe this wonderful soul - sublime.

[@IouyggvYoung]

She's a lover, that's what she is Natural born She's a lover, that's what she is Natural born i can tell her from a mile away She can't keep that smile away from me I can tell by everything she says That girl's a lover, that girl's a lover She's a lover, she's a lover Out all alone with my face in the sky I'm too lazy to sing, I'm too crazy to cry Her father told me, her mother did too I should have known she'd break this Beat of mine in two Cause she's a lover, that's what she is She's a lover she's a lovеr, she's a lover They comе around my house, tried to shoot me I was a fool with that little girl I said, hey brother dear You've got to understand A certain kind of people in this world She's a lover She's a lover, a natural born lover Her father told me, she's a lover Her mother tried to tell me too But I was a fool who loved That little girl so much And let her break this heart of mine in two She's a lover, she's a lover She's a lover, a natural born lover Moving on down the street, got no Heart to talk to nobody, wondering why Running on up the road Talking to no-one and wondering why She's a lover, she's a lover She's a lover, she's a lover Natural born lover, natural born lover Natural born lover wondering why Natural born lover, wondering why Natural born lover

[@neilbowmanspage4868]

Happy Birthday, Johnny! Thinking of you on this day. Your music just gets more sublime with each passing year. RIP.

[@baronics]

John Martyn, thanks for your unique music timeless that continues...

[@kaatjevervliet9429]

Magic

[@stephenkaczkowski565]

Sitting in my studio with my guitar on this Sunday afternoon and playing along with this exquisite music. I'm 68 years old and first saw John as a solo artist opening up for, God, I wish I could remember who at Maple Leaf GardensToronto. It was the early seventies and I remember thinking beforehand , who is this guy and lets get it over with so we can get to the main act. I was entranced!! Here I am , close to 50 years later and the memory of that main act has long dissapeared but the memory of John Martyn lives on. Bless you John may you finally have found peace. p.s. if there was anyone else there that remembers the main act please post. I'm curious.

[@varkenshand]

He opened for Yes, 22 Feb 1974. www.johnmartyn.info/content/john-martyn-70s-giglist

[@colinmcnair-smith6656]

Great chilled voice and amazing blues guitarist.Love the whole band though.

[@michaeltaylor7841]

Loved recording /mixing this. Great groove - great people. Remember it like yesterday. Miss John.

[@pauldrummond1311]

Always sublime ... and with the ever underrated Jim Lampi on Chapman Stick. LOvely surprise. Always wondered where he got to

[@kassandraayalasongs]

e m o t i o n a l

[@martinmcdonald4207]

I missed this gig at the time in that great Dublin venue Vicar Street. But i did see the great man back in the 80`s when he was touring Sweet Little Mystery album in The National Stadium in Dublin. One of the best gigs i have ever been to. And i have seen the best over the past 4 to 5 decades. R.I.P. John Martyn.

[@AlBowly]

With all his odd tuning's, how did he know where all the notes are. It always amazes me, he must have been blessed.

[@brucemorton245]

outrageous cool and passion

[@pawlio66]

Aww..we miss ya Johnny too bad,..always delivered, always edgey. X

[@leekosmin8788]

I sang harmonies with John on his album Well Kept Secret. You are completely correct.

[@davidholiday4494]

absolutely majestic music from a REAL master...

[@ELEMAY100]

So glad you like this, I might be releasing another dvd of John sometime....who knows

[@gilaguna12]

Was there that evening, one concert that i will never forget just sublime, just feel him play.... true greatness

[@Marksleftboot1]

Utterly timeless style, the late, great John Martyn. Only gone once every single album of his is put away for the last time...

[@alonshimonshaikaspi5956]

The groove man... and his voice. This man floats

[@HGPTW]

I'm assuming this has been watched by 28,758,000 and they just left the noughts off the end? I, too, miss JM hugely - truly one of the musical giants of my lifetime.

[@ELEMAY100]

You are so kind to say this about John, he was a dear friend. I have often thought about producing another video.

[@ELEMAY100]

Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, it was a magical evening. I think I filmed John at his best that night.

[@richierobbo]

Most nights with John live were magical, thanks for sharing this

[@thewordofgord]

familiar as i am with John's live career, this era and line up is fairly new to me, and i thank you for this upload.

[@MartinPraetorius]

Sublime. Is there more of that?

[@themax316]

utterly sublime. I saw john martyn live and he performed the whole solid air album at symphony hall birmingham. I melted. I will always be grateful for that memory

[@GuildF40]

the voice of Earth.

[@ginnythwaite]

Ah, sublime observation....

[@breglianom.s.s.6510]

Wonderful, immense, unique, rare, priceless ..... misunderstood, John!

[@poppymcgrath]

you always felt like the breeze on my face on a warm day xxxx

[@lyndonsavage9549]

John at his best.

[@adrianobrien3733]

Amazing completely amazing respect Genius

[@lunarscope9239]

I was at this and the night before in cork and the night before in wexford! Had a few drinks with the big man too☺ Sadly missed ,but he left plenty of music with us R.I.P

[@ELEMAY100]

It was a very special gig Roger

[@lunarscope9239]

ELEMAY100 yeah it was magical!!

[@BOWMANTUNES]

I have been listening to JM for over 20 years, this is just an amazing performance. The man never ceases to amaze, this turns Solid Air into a real groove.

[@robertevans6596]

His music means so much to me I have avoided reading the book, bit selfish but I need his music badly in my life due to stuff going on. Love this mood he managed to evoke.

[@markyork5839]

Great performance by John and his band. Such a groove.

[@johnhoward8567]

Sublime craft made into the most beautiful musical art Thank you John 🌻🌻

[@paulfarley7717]

saw him many times from 1980, no one else got close to his incredibly mellow and soulful feel. sadly missed.

[@ELEMAY100]

He sure is.

[@peternorth8451]

The most underrated musicians you people will ever know from the modern era he was a modern day Mozart Beethoven puchini Gustav holt's Bach genius

[@SuperLisalis]

Phenominal

[@josemanuelsanchezlara7881]

Algun Dvd de este concierto ?

[@albajammy9]

Beautiful voice, mellow, perfect!

[@KenHumphrey1]

it was no opera voice but his voice was as if it were touched by the creator

[@trw5653]

I had a calling... and knew I heard John Martyn

[@krollpeter]

I wish somebody had been able stopping his self-destruction here. It was 5 minutes before 12.

[@59simonh]

Fantastic..real musician.

[@lupomolimo]

He's singing to himself, you see. He needs love and gentleness.

[@gaz63]

Thanks Elemay, fantastic....

[@jimrobertson9011]

Just how cool is this ,what an amazing unique artist John was ,miss you buddy

[@michaeltaylor7841]

Hi Eleanor - hard to believe this was 20 years ago!

[@blairmacewancrosbie8646]

Beautiful! Sublime! Nuff said.

[@Gimenez528Hz]

The terrible loss of a class musician

[@terryavery3080]

Have to listen to this every week it's so magical, mystical and heartfelt, what a tune

[@ELEMAY100]

So glad you like this, I am thinking of releasing a new dvd of John, a lot of unseen footage of gigs.

[@terryavery3080]

@@ELEMAY100 did you get round to sorting out any further dvds regards Terry

[@DennisMcCalmont]

Remembering John Martyn Today and Always...

[@ELEMAY100]

+Dennis McCalmont I still love listening to this myself, great version. Great guy.

[@DennisMcCalmont]

+ELEMAY100 Listening again Now! Great that You captured this footage for us. I saw John Martyn play Castlebar Mayo Ireland in 1995 and this is the kind of groove he was in that night too, One for the Memory Bank!

[@ELEMAY100]

+Dennis McCalmont Have you got the dvd?

[@DennisMcCalmont]

No, is there a dvd available of this Vicar Street Show?

[@ELEMAY100]

+Dennis McCalmont I may have sent you a pm on Facebook.

[@GuildF40]

I need bigger + better speakers on my lap top. That TONE that VOICE. like milk and honey.

[@johnheckley4002]

Magical john

[@maxvalems2548]

Je ne connaissais pas, c'est excellentissime.

[@paulcourtney6931]

Much missed legend. Thanks for all the timeless vibes. 🙏

[@bluesman4298]

Absolutely love this. Play it all the time.

[@mwj5368]

I'm only amateur, but wow this to me is fantastic Jazz!

[@sandraavery4565]

listened to this many times, how I miss him let's hope there is a heaven to see him live one more time

[@alanroche5235]

He wrote Solid Air about his friend Nick Drake.

[@ELEMAY100]

How very true. John loved him.

[@Hewers]

Alan Roche I think he died very young. 27 if I recall. I listed to his first album but couldn’t get onto it.

[@barjoblues]

yeah.... such a soulman ......i miss your natural élegance !

[@paul2602]

Sublime

[@deedum7319]

Thank you for replying. I saw him many times but this set was similar to when I saw him at Jazz cafe Camden in 1998. Thanks for all the clips.

[@ELEMAY100]

You are very welcome