John Martyn - Sweet Little Mystery (1987)

John Martyn plays Sweet Little Mystery

[@kjbray66]

I was at this gig. One of those nights that you never recover from.

[@monicamcguiness7798]

Lucky you...A treasure for ever

[@wickcuhhh7495]

How many guys u do?

[@natecrooklockacab9020]

He played at Freetown in Stoke on Trent WHAT A AFTER PARTY THAT WAS , A gentleman to boot ❤️

[@TomTom-xp2jb]

No kidding!!! He's just so soulful. Love John's music a ton and this song says it all. The emotion, the honesty of feeling etc. It's all there and I love it!!! ❤️🌟✌️

[@andria3a]

But alcohol n all have sadly taken some of our greatest 😢...greatest everything's. RIP warm one ❤

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

His voice could melt, bend and shape the notes the way a glass blower turns molten glass into art.

[@roryjohnmcguire]

dead right

[@hilaryadkin904]

Just beautifully put....

[@iketyke7324]

And he was an unbelievable Guitarist.

[@arneashbee7514]

Beautiful - never could find the words so thank you

[@AntonyFleck]

Spot on!!

[@matthewmacgillivray7886]

I first heard this song on Devs years ago as my marriage was falling apart, I remember thinking that I want to feel this way about someone one day and share this song with someone who loved me and slow dance in my living room holding that person, I did it last night ❤

[@livelife069]

Hey! I just watched Devs tonight & this is where I discovered this song and this great guy.

[@Castonorama]

Saw him many, many times during the late 80's and early 90's. Such an amazing talent. Much missed.

[@galwayman1928]

Sweet little mystery in everyone's heart

[@LennyJohnson5]

Such a beautiful, angry, tortured soul. Rest in eternal peace John.

[@brenofilho3320]

thx fred for introducing this masterpiece to me

[@stephenius75]

favourite artist of all time for me, i listen to a john martyn song nearly every day the best thing is my two year old son loves him too he falls asleep to go down easy and solid air nearly every time. if he's awake at the end of the song he'll shout 'yeah John'

[@d.sfilms7677]

Underated comment. This is so sweet

[@gilbertsatchell6866]

He makes me cry because of his pure heart and truth. He heals me.

[@manelcambil9069]

Presiona te hohn

[@gpaolorossi]

Mi coinvolge copletamente - he involves me completely

[@gpaolorossi]

@Michael Holme 'cose he touch the heart, I think

[@gpaolorossi]

@Michael Holme capisco

[@hagen1688]

I’ve been returning to this for 14 years. It’s still divine and still perfect. I plan to come back for 14 more

[@benzykaram]

Same here. Welcome back!

[@Eline_Meijer]

good man

[@jonadie2857]

❤Sweet x

[@bid84]

Have another listen

[@3guys1box2]

This is just an unbelievably good song. What a talent.

[@alexmortland]

I always have the same reaction to these live JM clips: I look at his red face & glazed eyes & I say "oooh shit, he's wasted, he's gonna blow it" as he sets up the intro, and then he moves toward the mic & I say "ooh shit, here goes", and he starts singing, and it's (once again) the most moving, passionate performance I've ever heard from the man. Whatta guy.

[@gustercc]

Yes! The only place mad geniuses are comfortable, are in their element.

[@FC-di4wz]

perfect soothing talent..beautiful..rest in perpetual peace sweetheart

[@jasonerutherford9038]

John always kills me. Couldn't love it more

[@guymarciand8940]

Alex. One time I saw him and his son Spencer had to literally attach him to pretuned guitars and initially an annoyed unfriendly audience heckled him (due to obvious inebriation) until John, Spencer Cozens, John Giblin and Arran Ahmun treated the Audience to another sublime experience. Boy do I miss Him, recordings are great but as we know you had to see the man!

[@AntonyFleck]

Indeed you did!!..

[@michaelkeane1084]

there's something about this music that shines through the fog; makes you appreciate life; talent; gone.

[@nchfgy11]

Michael Keane And even though he was a bit of a “bar steward”, he was adored and loved by many. His demise was self inflicted......x

[@RogerDiotte]

Standin' at my back door slightly cracked... -5 degree's smokin' observing the winter sky 2016 thinkin' why this song needs to be heard daily and on the radio station...

[@valhelluva]

+Roger Diotte haunts me days,fills me nights.....enjoy.yyyy

[@stopukpovertyuk2392]

Other than 'slightly cracked' (a phrase with which I'm unfamiliar), I echo your sentiments entirely, Roger. John lives on. 💪🙏💐❤️

[@superhoused]

Same in 2020 in North Dakota

[@blindarchershaunhenderson3769]

A friend took me to a John Martyn gig as a birthday present in the late 90s, best birthday present ever because it give me a lifetime with John Martyns music, cheers Davey!

[@bloodfluke7530]

There's talent, and then there's John Martyn.... I love this man. Absurdly talented, yet down-to-earth, unlike so many of todays so-called 'stars'.

[@helmar1a]

I remember being at the Lisdoonvarna festival in the late 70s and after hours of different accoustic folk bands,this guy pluged in his guitar and the most amazing sound filled the air.I've been a fan ever since.The world is a worse place without John Martyn.

[@gearinguplimited2324]

I was there - it was miserable weather but JM was brilliant

[@tommoranofficial]

I am obsessed with this song

[@paulfagan9004]

Life beats down and crushes the soul but John's music reminds us we have one.

[@FC-di4wz]

A truly beautiful 😍 song 🎵 ❤️ 😍 full of emotion..Lord rest john Martin.. a legend.

[@MetallicAddict15]

Sorely overlooked and unfortunately forgotten artist. When it comes to sweet '80s ballads, this is the cream of the crop.

[@brunozadro]

Agree, but Im 22 and I love Johns music, inspired me a lot :) Il make sure to play his music to my friends

[@joec3840]

Sir Psycho Sexy he isn’t forgotten yet !

[@user-jo5es3qx9f]

La primera vez que lo escuché tenía unos 16 años ahora tengo 58 y cada vez que lo escucho es más mágico....un pedazo de artista..... Increíble

[@sianrichardson8222]

My goodness this song brings back sooo many memories. Living in Camberwell, helping in the city. And a dog called Sam. If you know, you know. Happy days. ❤

[@harrietbradleygillen3028]

Such a beautiful. Song

[@FC-di4wz]

what a wonderful talent..sadly missed John.. may your gentle soul rest in perpetual peace 🎶☘

[@TheChrishoughton]

What a fantastic song.

[@Sunburst42]

His talent pours from his soul like the sweat from his pores.

[@enaronayne]

Gosh what a great find It's Christmas 2022 and nought on TV and who better to listen to than John Martyn Thank you

[@terryanthony9686]

had the pleasure of meeting a few times , at folkestone leas cliff hall , provided him his joints to smoke while playing , beautiful master artist xx

[@doherty98]

Discovered this mans music tonight , there is something so soulful about the way he plays and how he sings, powerful.

[@Garry_G]

Same here just now.. class!

[@ajafta7674]

i2020, ± 33yrs on earth tonight and yet this performance makes me wonder.. where in the UnIVERS was i....time goes by so slow and yet it still manages to catch up on your numb'd -skull -and bones- and leaves you behind just as suddenly, but i really enjoy'd making memories in the dust with you...

[@pierceokeeffe2063]

Welcome to the great John Martin music for the soul..

[@irresistablejewel]

I saw him play live at Glastonbury solo and in the Queens Hall, Edinburgh. His magnetic music would capture the minutes you are in. I'll miss him.

[@GHOSTSboohoo]

1987 ,,, the whole scene here with John ... cross legged plucking His Very Own Song on a Fender ,,, another non repeated moment in the time of man ... Love you John *

[@lardooley8397]

I had the sublime pleasure of seeing John solo in Liberty Hall Dublin, previous to this concert. What a talent, both in the song writing and singing genres -- and a true gentleman to boot. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis Iain (John Martyn was born Iain McGeachy) -- RIP John, gone, but never forgotten.

[@catsaregrey]

I'm jealous! I'm a younger fan from America and never had the chance to see him. What was the first record of his you got hold of?

[@kevb6597]

catsaregrey solid air was my first.....changed my life musically

[@natejohnsonesqubar4201]

Lar Dooley fuck off lyer

[@begforrit7731]

Sublime. Such a talented guy...and DT too. They made a great team.

[@karenphillips140]

Ok.. another great song I heard on a Devs episode S1 E7. I had never heard this song before. Beautiful ❤️

[@akselbierman6288]

Watching it now.....

[@PeterTomlinson-km7eq]

yeah.... really love this track.... another lost talentRIP J.M.

[@moviehooker]

Who dislikes this?? ...unless you one of John's wives, you have no right! the man was a legend. My Hero!

[@1960gal]

For those of you interested, there are about 3 live numbers JM did recently for a Radio 2 live show. Its on their site now

[@jeremyearly8762]

June 2024 and I fate has brought me here. Feeling extremely fortunate. Thank you John for a beautiful piece of art!

[@shreddercastor]

I've lost count how many times i have watched this.

[@ianlaker9161]

God I miss him so much. Saw him many times from when I left art college in 1980, up to the early 90s. Voice of an angel. So soulful.

[@IBM59]

14 comments and not one mention of the sublime Mr Thompson.Shame on you all

[@ojc138138]

Singer-songwriter John Martyn has died at the age of 60. The folk, blues and funk artist was widely regarded as one of the most soulful and innovative singer-songwriters of his generation. (From BBC News) Goodbye john. You'll always be remembered by me and many thousands

[@mrsszmanda07]

What I wouldn’t have given to see this man sing live 😩😭

[@MyMags8]

I was blessed to see him live 3 times, my heart was opened wide 💖, my soul still trembles when I hear him & I 😭

[@mrsszmanda07]

@@MyMags8 you’re so lucky ❤️

[@carolinebrooke4502]

Just the best. Ever. Never been equalled

[@susanhalsey4748]

I have always loved John Martyn’s music, having been introduced to hi m back in the early 80’s, by an Irish boyfriend, I saw him twice, first in London when he was a young man, and Sweet Little Mystery was one of my favorite songs, still is. Then we saw him in Nottingham, and was so shocked to realize how badly life had treated him. I cried when Ken Bruce announced his death, shortly after that concert. So heartbreakingly sad, and his music, especially Sapphire, just touches my heart. RIP John x

[@SavvySavant]

That's absolutely beautiful.. Love the instrumental in the end..

[@samnaylor7890]

Saw him live in Liverpool. Just him, his guitar...just like this. Awesome.

[@flapperlips2]

So terribly sad how drink destroyed John: very wounded soul. Rip

[@imsocuteimsorich4952]

Long time since I heard this song great song by a great performer,💙😘👍 rest in peace john,🐦🌈💙

[@johnbytheway65]

I met John as a young man at.a BBC theatre in London on the first day of radio 1 we were doing country meets folk he was a very funny guy and had us all in stitches!! Ifolled his career from then till he died, He will be greatly missed.

[@tomas_horn]

Just that sweet little mystery that breaks my heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry O that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. My friends all tell me that I look so sad They don't need to ask me why They know the reason that I feel so bad Since the night you said goodbye It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the dead of the night That keeps me hanging on, waiting for the end. Just that sweet little mystery that's in your heart Just that sweet little mystery makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. I watch the street, I watch the radio I don't need to turn it on Another friend comes by and tries to say hello Another weekend's almost gone It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. The time is flying fast, and I don't care To spend another night alone I want to see you, but I don't know where Till then I'm walking on my own It's not the letters that you just don't write It's not the arms of some new friend It's not the crying in the depth of the night That keeps me hanging on, just waiting for the end. It's that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. That sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me cry Oh that sweet little mystery that's in your heart It's just that sweet little mystery that makes me try. Sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery Sweet mystery, sweet mystery, sweet mystery.

[@MrJfh86]

thanks

[@damiangill3463]

A Magnificent Genius

[@bluesetanta]

God Bless you John, A truly great talent has left us but you left us with great music and the greatest voice of our time.I saw you live on several times you always banished all my trobles just listening to you.

[@mickblackman8882]

How I have got to the age of 50 without discovering John before, gob-smacked...truly amazing, plays with his heart and soul, a new fan, I may be late to the party, although finally I have got there!

[@MyMags8]

If you haven’t seen/heard him sing “Over the rainbow” , “Couldn’t love you more” or “Solid air” then I suggest you do (live versions are absolute genius) 👏💖

[@Bethwoo67]

God I miss this guy so much.

[@jabodl1]

Sure you didn't know him and he didn't know you

[@alanhughes2340]

the buill fuck up helmet and let people enjoy the music ????

[@Bethwoo67]

the buill I did and he did. Fukwit.

[@sleepypoodle]

Beverley his ex wife made a rather sad remark during an interview in which she said the biggest irony about John was that he wrote the most beautiful, sensitive, romantic and insightful songs but was incapable of actually living by such 'values' and always put himself first. She seemed so bitter and clearly was making the point that actions speak louder than words...or pretty songs! He may not have been good marriage material but I love his music and was glad to have seen him 'live' in the 80's.

[@eoghanosullivan862]

This is absolutely sensational

[@GreeneLes]

Another one of my favourite songs ever. Takes me back to my younger years and time spent with good people.

[@GreeneLes]

Jonboy 😄

[@markcaron8312]

This performance touches the very being of my soul. Tanks for the great music and legacy you left us JM.

[@antoniodelgado9678]

Increíble la atmósfera que podía crear con esa voz tan especial Siempre supo adaptarse a sus posibilidades y su voz sonaba bien a todas las edades

[@logitech1055]

I maintain a constantly changing list of my favourite songs in my head and on USB drives for the car. I've enjoyed doing this for years watching old favourites leave and new pieces take their place but a couple of track remain constant and this is one. Sheer genius and nice to note Phil Collins was on the original recording ....so he did do something right. Did he realise he had written a classic I wonder

[@tobiasbunte-bowman4493]

Love this guy and this his style of playin'guitar...there"s only one john Martin...more young people must hear this...

[@Markfriedman59]

Saw John a dozen times growing up in St. Andrews in the 70's. A unique and brillaint talent. We miss u John, but I am sure you have brought a little mystery with you to heaven...

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

Excellent! No one better!

[@scouse2777]

The Voice the lyrics just perfect :-)

[@muireanno123]

absolute legend.. John you will be sadly missed

[@ThePhototroon]

One outstanding song.

[@AA-nt5qw]

Magic Pure. & Simple RIP John Thanks for posting this ❤️

[@joecaveed5983]

My dad loved him rip John cave x

[@bonehill100]

John Martys unreal, where will we ever hear his like again..........so sad

[@zincalloy11]

So much emotion in his songs...sadly missed...Love you John.

[@ronnieparkerscott6223]

Saw him many times. My subsequent life became a wee bit sadder on his passing. Luv him still.

[@LivBD]

Must be 20-25 years since I first heard this song. It touched my heart then, and it still does. This is a truly great song.

[@doctorchud1]

if u dont like this u have no soul. absolute genius and sorely missed

[@PMN]

The album is called Grace And Danger, and a beautiful album it is, too. RIP, Mr Martyn. Thankyou so much for leaving us with what you did.

[@rangerdd]

the first time i heard this song was on the old grey whistle test , and it blew me away , its one of the nicest songs out there , and i cant believe i missed this in dublin , as im from dublin, his songs were from his heart, i was so sad to hear of his passing, R Ip , and thanks for your songs,,

[@enigmabletchley6936]

So incredibly good.

[@olliespike2]

I was at this show...i was only 15. my 6 year old son is now a big,big fan.. Goodbye John...love you always xx

[@juli-annb.anderson8816]

Gorgeous... great live... love forever.🍃💞🍃

[@gazbeez1257]

such talent, respect RIP bro xoxox

[@nish2260]

fav recording of this song I reckon. I love all versions of this number but I do find myself back at this one the most

[@lhaverson]

Listened to the bbc2 radio 2 dedication to john and i still cant get over it. Its such a massive shame. He is one of those people you just dont think will die if that make sense.

[@peterwaters8338]

a sublime LP recorded version has phil collins on background vocals; Phil was huge fan of his; JM w/such reverence.....

[@rangerdd]

i was very sad to hear of the passing of john martyn , today , this song will all ways be john martyn , at his best for me , R I P , john and thanks for your lovely voice and songs , IRISH fan,,

[@EmilioMorenoMarugalLIBELYUS-8]

Beautiful melody. Unforgetable.

[@stopukpovertyuk2392]

Exquisite, every time. Still. You live on, John. ♥️🙏 Thank you. 💐 My housemate at the time went to this gig and raved about it. I have adored this performance for all the years since. How I wish I'd gone. Kids - grab your experiences while you can.

[@purplejash]

Johns songs have been the sound track to my life (post teens). A character, a genius and I will miss him. I am so sad. Rest in Peace John. We love you. x

[@purplejash]

Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. Go down Easy Big Man. Missing you already...xx

[@purplejash]

Johns music has been the soundtrack to my life since I was 17. I first saw him in 1980. Bands have come and gone but for me, John has remained constant. R.I.P Big Man. Your music will stay with me forever. Missing you already. xx

[@declanoliver5870]

love this guys music I first heard his music in 1982..

[@micktheharp14]

Thankyou so much for the music John, absolutely brilliant. Great memories. Rest in peace

[@purplejash]

My absolute favourite of all time live clip of JM. Pure, simple, sweet and beautiful. Never fails to lift my heart...How I miss you Big Man xxxx

[@sammiddleton6619]

Im only recently discovering this mans wonderful music, this song cuts like a knife, bittersweet emotions...rest in power John Martyn

[@JamieMcGeechan]

First heard John in the late 70s , went to every Gig he did in scotland - there will never ever be another talent like him he was unique ! His contribution to music is utterly underestimated!!! and yes as a man he wasn't perfect just human! a large part of my life is empty now he's gone but his music will live on for ever!!

[@KempAnderson]

I love all the witter banter with the audience at the start, then the song starts and the story pulls you in. Silence, enthralled. What a song writer.

[@noelwalterso2]

I'm devastated - his music has been an inspiration to me for as long as I care to remember - Rest in peace John

[@GulliversCovers]

That is absolutely really good! Thanks SG!

[@clipside2]

Always come back to John 💖

[@Pettitt1977]

What a wonderful talent he was x