John Martyn with Kathy Mattea - May You Never

[@krollpeter]

Here comes the gigantic version, utterly beautiful, played and sung to perfection.

[@jessicaradcliffe5263]

Danny Thompson is a king.

[@dougreid1]

This must rate as the best rendition of "May You Never" ever recorded!!.....Kathy Mattea seems to have an electric relationship with John & the slide guitar is just sublime. Their reaction to what they have just produced at the end says it All!! John Martyn OBE....What a Man he was!!

[@krollpeter]

This is like another life on another planet. I would rate it among one of the best performances ever done by anyone. And you are right, at the end they all knew it was something very special they had just done. If only someone could have saved Mr. Martyn at this point of his life, and stopped him destroying himself.

[@TheAtticradio]

Yes and yes again !! I’m always watching this. rarely do I watch JM as I have a lots of JM to listen too. But there’s something awesome going on here besides the great music … probably great fun !!

[@ingridfraser8277]

Man, they are in the zone! And Jerry, perfect!

[@jamesmcfarlane2382]

It's my favourite one

[@josephrussell3946]

why people listen to today´s music crap escapes me. I am 65 so I was able to enjoy the early 70´s music which by the way is the best music ever, this is not an opinion, it is a fact. Listening to this song , you must be aware it cannot get any better. This is music from the soul, if they do not understand it, too bad for them, so the ones who love this, they are on the right track. Greetings from down south Barcelona, keep listening to good 70´s music(on l.p. of course).

[@stardust5397]

Totally agree - saw him twice as he was from my home town of Lancashire, very sad that drugs got him in the end

[@julietbacskai6567]

Totally agree! I'm 64, Hungarian girl in Melbourne Oz

[@frankmurray9172]

What a spellbinding performance. He "never" played it better. Kathy makes it a marvelous duet. Danny and Jerry do what they do so well. Just the sheer enjoyment of the performance is terrific. Rarely all the planets align to produce something as special as this.

[@DavidTransformer]

Frank Murray : Well said sir

[@parsnipfingers]

@Frank Murray +1 - yours are the words I was looking for, thank you.

[@youdee7105]

This kind of spellbinding performance from all of them, makes life worth living. JM what an absolute legend he was. If you ever feel down play this eh!

[@susanaripotch7114]

Yes- it's sublime, and I love seeing them all acknowledge how magically beautiful it was ! They knew!

[@richardbunting1031]

Respect for Kathy Mattea for so ably duetting with the wonderfully unpredictable Martyn! I first saw him live in Belfast in 1973 just after Solid Air was released. He had a filthy cold, was swigging Night Nurse, washing it down with whiskey, and was bloody superb!

[@123ubuntu666]

What you just witnessed there ladies and gentlemen, was pure fucking genius.

[@PLATINFERN]

Agreed

[@mickkollins]

yep every single fucking note....take it to the church JM says as they wind it up! PFG is right!

[@chriseasdon3536]

i agree

[@peterharwood9309]

John,The Patron Saint for the broken hearted ...Still listen to him every day .My hero

[@AnitaRoss-z7p]

Same 😢

[@AnitaRoss-z7p]

Jerry Douglas Danny Thomson Kathy mattea And the awesome John Martyn Best performance ever. nothing to beat it. So damn❤ good❤❤❤

[@Johnat24th]

It must be wonderful to be present when magic happens. Rest in peace, John Martyn.

[@chrisblessing45]

bless the beautiful John Martyn

[@vmeljohn]

"I liked that one ..." We all did, John. RIP...

[@mmcdonn2]

I cry some nights for the loss of this great man. I'm crying now.

[@jakenoybennetts9205]

+Mickey McDonnell me to.

[@pswright2285]

yep, me too.

[@Marzy5821]

+Mickey McDonnell were all crying Mickey, its always like this!

[@bassinblue]

They all go, just as we do.

[@Ade4fish]

Aye. Says a lot about the man and his music..

[@RussellPotter]

That may well be the finest performance of any song I've ever heard, just in terms of the rich and harmonious interplay between each performer. And at the end, you can see they know it!

[@hospitalfood1074]

John Martyn!!!Thank who ever put this man on Earth.

[@TerryTomlin]

The genius that was John Martyn.

[@salvandorum]

John Martin was simply the most beautiful musician - and this track says it all.

[@jakefreeman3089]

The little dance John does at the end brings so much joy

[@3storiesUp]

Mad as a cat [on coke] but Jesus could he write, sing and play ... wonderful... and apparently 117 people are dead inside ..

[@craigschirato]

John Martyn was an original. You could tell he felt the music. God bless him. He is missed.

[@banjo234]

Can a performance get any more sublime than this? Breathtakingly brilliant. Thanks John et al. You were always good in the Half Moon in Putney but never (as I remember) this good....must have been the fault of the beautiful Young's beer.

[@donuttime2507]

13 years have passed since you commented, I'm listening to this now and loving every moment.

[@LoomsOfLore]

I thought the original version was amazing until I heard this.

[@donuttime2507]

@@LoomsOfLore yeah it's pretty awesome, love the way she hangs on every word.

[@hutchmusician]

My god, what an absolutely astonishing rendition of this wonderful song. I must have heard this recording a hundred times now and I’m still sitting here with tears on my cheeks. The even-numbered tears are sad but the odd ones are happy.

[@petermatthew123]

U might like this one. It's 2 shots of happy, 1 shot of sad....kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3LZZGB6e7V9hZY

[@jacquelinecrichton7397]

Yeah these lyrics have saved my life. Bought me through heartbreak and joy💕

[@adrianobrien3733]

Completely unique Out on is owen Honourar Irish

[@kreestof62]

Step right out of this world into solid air, big man....RIP your music touched my heart and soul, and many others, what an unforgettable voice.

[@patrickmeehan6269]

John is the man! Danny Thompson is a living legend!

[@kimspeller9548]

Danny Thompson at his very best, and his finish, unbeatable!

[@windyworm]

This is what you get when 4 talented musicians start with a superb song and play for themselves. Perfection.

[@l.w.paradis2108]

The true beauty of this song is that it's the only one everyone can sing. I can't sing and I can sing it. Happy New Year

[@SurfaceAgentX2Zero]

Hugely respectful performance from Kathy Mattea.

[@theboybrand]

I cant believe i have been alive for nearly 23 years and not heard this before. Disappointed in myself! and society in general!

[@thebaxterbertie]

Awwwwwwww - bless him, the big fella and the little boy - all in one on this. I could watch this for ever. So beautifully done. I love the eye contact between players who are just enjoying how good each other is. And Danny - if you ever get bored and find yourself reading these things. THANK YOU TOO for everything you do. Not just with John, but with all the other old buggers I've seen you with over too many years. Love you fellas. Sleep well John.

[@tinysteelorchestra]

Thumbs up if this is one of the most joyful five minutes you've spent :D

[@hutchmusic-ux5mi]

I must have watched this fifty times, and the joy they express just gets more infectious every time. How lucky we are to have these recordings. :)

[@davidmcdowell6521]

I saw John in concert several times in the early 70’s at the then New University Of Ulster in Coleraine Northern Ireland. He played in Lecture theatre One which was fully clad in wood and had great acoustics. His vocals and guitar technique literally blew my mind as to what a good songwriter and acoustic guitarist could produce. Looking back it looks like he was an early adopter of guitar loop effects to create a great depth of sound and atmosphere He always apologised for being under the weather having allegedly taken something to help him cope with the flight to get there. It didn’t matter, he was mesmerising in every way. Just a wonderful, talented man.

[@daveblair6406]

This is a brilliant version. I play it constantly.

[@pswright2285]

One word for this........ BEAUTIFUL.

[@joemdee]

Kathy Mattea must be so proud to have performed on this with two absolute icons.

[@dmytryk7887]

Three, by my count.

[@TheAtticradio]

Often come back to this just see the fun everyone is having !!!

[@AnitaRoss-z7p]

I like that one!!! john Martyn the greastest I like it too John Bloody Awesome August 2024❤

[@jacquelinecrichton7397]

John Martyn, why couldn't save this tortured genuis. Never to be forgotten in my lifetime. And thank you for your support of local amateur musicians in the south west of Scotland. Some people cannot be saved! You have spoken to me John

[@123Bookbinder]

Just wonderful, JM and Danny Thompson Mmmmm, with the beautiful voice of Kathy Mattea and the musicianship of Jerry Douglas. Doesn’t get a lot better!!!

[@irapost4612]

Watching these Transatlantic Sessions videos, I've come to appreciate even more what Jerry Douglas brings to a band. He's more than just an outstanding dobro player. He's one of the very best country/folk musicians on any instrument.

[@wjkeach4203]

jerry douglas is the one

[@unterwant]

yes he is !!! grooving and creating music for all musicians to feel free to be musicians ....

[@jamespasifull]

On any PLANET!!

[@Trunchisholm]

He's pure class and one of the most musically smart people I've ever seen. He always does what's required to make any piece of music better.

[@irobeen]

He IS … total genius. And he just kept getting better. Here’s another Jerry Douglas accompanying masterpiece: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqKnpp-Ph85kmq8

[@Hyfun7]

To understand love we will always need to learn from John Martyn.

[@stevenheath741]

That would be Three icons and Four including her

[@DavidTransformer]

Simply brilliant from start to finish. May you never underestimate the genius of this man.

[@jabodl1]

Ehhhhhhh he's dead

[@DavidTransformer]

the buill : I know that you moron. Doesn't make him any less of a genius.

[@eanwebster]

I keep coming back to this. Musical perfection!

[@gmcpud]

4 musicians at the top of their game-truly mesmerising.

[@hypikz_]

I asked Kathy about this session and this recording in particular. She smiled, and "let slip" that a lot of whisky had been drunk. Fantastic recording of a great song.

[@WTCarr]

Yeah, Jerry's break is a little sloppy, it sounds like. Good for them, though, taking it to the church

[@PowerSellingMammy]

I love this video! Rest in peace John. Look at the way Kathy Mattea watches him - pure magic!. Lovely music, great singing, he'll be missed.....

[@SteveHewittMusic]

A little piece of heaven captured here.

[@4realexpat]

four superb musicians made this simple song into a work of art.

[@worldwidewebster4605]

I keep coming back to this redition. Sheer genius! I've been singing this one for 50 years and have no plans to ever stop!

[@scotzman4546]

Simply sensational. JM has such a wonderful talent and Kathy compliments him beautifully on one of my favourite all time songs.

[@tombrehony6277]

Anything Thompson's on is wortha listen, possibly the most underrated musican/ arranger of all time...

[@subridges7777]

Love is a lesson to learn in our times.......... Pure genius... I would rather listen to this than ...... anything.

[@robertthomas6946]

Stood in the audience in the 70's in Bristol uni uk in awe this song. inspired me to play his style. Almost caught his joint when he tossed to the audience 😊

[@1719456]

I listen to this,every night,then lay down for a night's sleep.Watching & listening to the unbridled joy of making music that touches the soul,somehow puts the day's cares aside.

[@phonkey]

I hope you have a hand to hold.

[@GalDriver1]

A voice to calm the devil? Oh yes, and they're both singing harmony with the cherubims now I bet! Miss you John but thankyou for your gift of song to us.xxx

[@monicacubberly-early1901]

Thank you so much for sharing . Love this song and the performers. God bless everyone from Patrick

[@XSLUDGEYX]

Sometimes the planets just align and pure magic happens. One of my all time favourite moments in musical history.

[@balesbailey5137]

After all these years...still a beautiful performance.

[@daweshorizon]

A piece of true brilliance. Love and peace.

[@davidstewart7009]

Delightful, everyone’s doing their thing. Great version and the big man knows it!

[@34hedgehog]

Oh, wow. Oh, wow. Crying as I type this, and that's no lie. I've listened to John for 40 years, but I've never heard such relaxed, cool perfection between 4 musicians at the top of their game. Beautiful vocal harmonies, John an' Danny, Kathy's beautiful harmonies, and that Dobro! It don't get no better than this!

[@Sam-ou5wu]

Absolutely beautiful

[@cherylwhitelock9722]

Love Danny Thompson!!

[@Lovage33]

This is just magnificent. I don't know Mattea but I love the way she looks at Martyn, taking her lead from him, not overshadowing, just perfect. It's clear they all enjoyed this and it shines through. Didd I say I loved it?

[@Romamb]

Kathy Mattea.. one of the most unique voices I've heard.

[@Coopsatystrad]

This is a great version of this track - probably my favourite. John is really into it here and all of them are enjoying themselves. You can see that Kathy is really beguiled by John. And Martyn's and Thompson's relationship is a match made in heaven. Rest in peace in that far better place John. A real wordsmith I'll miss you from one big man to another!

[@richmorpurgo5554]

To see him that happy at the end!

[@glennwilson9956]

Stunning, RIP one of the greatest!

[@ericannettehaggard9845]

I LOVE this song!! I can't get enough of it!

[@DirkjeA]

A song to listen to when you feel a little sad and lost..... Thanks again for sending Terry, this song realy touches me.

[@fredthomas4342]

Hello Dirkje

[@charlie2265]

I've been listening to this video about one a month for years. Can't get enough of it. The song itself, Martyn's voice, Thompson's bass runs, Douglas' dobro and Mattea's subtle but spot on harmony not to mention the sound mix and the photography. Kids, it doesn't get any better than this.

[@tombrennan8372]

Jerry Douglas takes this song to a different level. From stunning to super stunning. 😍

[@eanwebster]

I keep coming back to this, and it keeps being perfect. Sublime! 30 years on and I can still listen to this every day. Can't be beat!

[@lardooley8397]

Both Scotland and Ireland have borne some beautiful and creative talents, but this man was simply unique, in every sense of the word, a sublime song writer and fabulous talent -- Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis -- RIP John --

[@gmailfringy]

John's face is priceless! He's knows they nailed it, this is by far the best version of the song. R.I.P Big Yin!

[@MirrjamE]

The most memorable moment from my trip to Glasgow and Celtic Connections in Jan 2010 - besides from seeing and hearing Jerry Douglas - was the final of the Danny Thompson show. A full Old Fruitmarket, artists and audience sang this song together in memory of John Martyn.

[@lintxxxxx]

HATS OFF TO Kathy for watching and following John's many changes and keeping perfect step

[@LukeMaynard]

This was the first performance I ever heard from the Transatlantic Sessions. What a perfect introduction to the whole series for me. One of the greatest recordings of one of the greatest songs, and they have a may of making us feel like we were right there.

[@GarryJones490]

amazing, there should be millions and millions of clicks right here :-)

[@piper468]

Who on earth could not like this?

[@mikeclark5465]

..and Danny Thomson's bowed bass at the end, what an ending!

[@63Baggies]

I really miss John Martyn...a once in a few generations talent.

[@abiraghi]

One of the most powerful performers ever. Awesome.

[@nestorjlimph]

Another gold. Jerry add color to this treasure.

[@pauldeanpearson16]

just brilliant, anyone that plays live, can appreciate the quality here on stage.

[@nanny999999]

I like that one , I sure like that one , Just Brilliant

[@TheMrgaztop]

God bless the man, that walks the land, bring happiness and love, with his stringed instrument.

[@Branton48]

Saw and meet Johnny Boy,had a beer and a puff with the master!! Good Glasgow Boy.Real down to earth man. Loved his comment about how he wrote so emotional songs,said,"Fall out with the Mrs,go and feel sorry for myself".... Thanks for the Music of my life.... Thinking of you always...

[@baydriver7]

Wonderous performance by all❤️

[@lenkafisherova5238]

They are enjoying that so much. And so are we!

[@maryharte8768]

Really beautiful song 💔love is a lesson to learn in our time x

[@restinopolis1]

Fabulous. I go to this for comfort. This is the height to which the human spirit should aspire.

[@markbaker8607]

absolutely amazing

[@Fsixnow]

Still makes me smile no matter how many times I watch, John, Kathy and Danny's faces nail it.

[@sannybaldy]

Pure Magic! I tried to find a copy of this this for years after seeing it on the box. The total joy on the big man's face is a treat. The dobro playing takes it to another level. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up!

[@heathermetcalfe3380]

Just keep listening to this wonderful version of a great song!

[@nickiecarpenter7139]

Love this version- 4 great musicians at top of their games- love them allxx

[@nutekOne]

Soooooo goooooood! Tank you John Martyn (R.I.P.) for writing this song! And thanks to Kathy Mattea, Jerry Douglas and Danny Thompson for this performance!!

[@scottharvie8082]

Well said Joe L. A brilliant version of an all time JM classic. Still miss the Big Man so much but at least there's stuff like this around. Goan yersel John!!

[@johnhuwroberts7766]

Absolutely fabulous.

[@tdrtx]

Let's hear it for one of the most tasteful bassists alive, Danny Thompson!

[@AnitaRoss-z7p]

Without a doubt❤