Bert Jansch One-Take - "Blues Run The Game"

[@markhoffman2237]

I cowrote the only full-length biography of Howlin' Wolf. I went to see Bert Jansch in Seattle on Wolf's 100th birthday. I could've gone to Chicago for Wolf's centennial, but I wanted to see and hear Bert again. That's how much I loved him. Bert died a little over a year later. I'm so glad I got to see him one last time. He was one of the bluesiest players ever, and if I could play guitar one-tenth as well as he did, I'd feel like I'd gotten somewhere as a player.

[@travisr.9789]

pretty cool. respect.

[@JezDurantMusic]

I learned a lot from Bert. I saw him twice in London; both highlights of my life so far.

[@cwxdaf152]

Poor Jackson had a bad life, and was a genius. It's good that someone played his tunes with respect.

[@niddufaisan]

Who is Jackson???

[@lyndon.barrett]

@@niddufaisan Jackson C Frank, he wrote Blues Run the Game among other amazing songs

[@Silverhand290]

@@niddufaisan Yo buddy, I bet the reply given to you by Lyndon has answered every question you could possibly imagine, as well as stating the bleedin obvious, which is in the description for all to see. I expect you spotted that though eh? You did however gain the invaluable info that he wrote "other amazing songs" I'd go to Wikipedia for info rather than throwin it out to the average youtube user and hopin for a result. Here's a question for you...Are Cavaliers fun? As opposed to roundheads? or are we talking cars, coz I got to say that imo, all Vauxhalls were pretty shite cars, so I hope it's a civil war thang. Ciao 4 now...Ja

[@debs4mysweetbaby]

​@Silverhand290 what a smug pos you are...

[@Jamie-js3qw]

interesting comment...@@Silverhand290

[@MrKevMT]

my dad played with him on stage and is teaching me his music, god rest his soul. brilliant.

[@lepidopterarbezj]

God bless Your dad too.

[@maxbernard9449]

Who n got any recordings and tips ?

[@Frip36]

He must teach you how to drink as well or it doesn't count.

[@fiction8909]

Bert never stopped loving Jackson, never stopped playing his songs. Nobody did more to preserve his memory.

[@drummerboy1390]

David Alexander Keay: John Renbourn also performed this all through his career. Both had a deep respect for Jackson and it lasted their whole lives. Every time I saw Bert Jansch live he performed this song. Every single time.

[@rhymeocerous]

Every Jansch gig I got to, he invariably name checked Jackson and Davy Graham, urging those in attendance to seek out their back catalogues.

[@apegrasshoplizard]

Noone mentions the late great Nick Drake

[@Lemma01]

Bert got to 4:20 without a bum note - call it 9/10! On a serious note, this does showcase a lot of Janch-ism - so fascinating. Thank you.

[@christaylor2070]

I didnt hear a bum note at 4.20! Are you sure?🙂

[@Lemma01]

@christaylor2070 You made me listen again, and yes. But only a tiny one! 💛

[@DustyWright]

Thanks. It was real honor. When I interviewed him that day he was schedule to open for Neil Young that evening in NYC. I wasn't sure if he'd even play. We decided to conduct the interview and if he felt like playing a tune we'd record it. It was just me, my cameraman Wes, Bert's wife, and his PR dude. Suffice to say, he was riveting.

[@artistrunner3327]

Bert was all time great, its wonderful that Dusty saw that exceptional unique guitar/voice was fantastic

[@ryanparker6095]

Where’s the interview

[@DustyWright]

@@ryanparker6095 Here 'tis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaSQiJ-LZ6iqpKs

[@samstainer7455]

His guitar sound is superb, I see you used a mike on the soundhole, were any particular mic pre amps used?, what was the mic?. I play live a lot and can't get on with pickups..any help would be gratefully received.

[@DustyWright]

@@samstainer7455 I used one Sony 77-B Lavalier mic clipped right to the sound hole. And a EV RE 18 off camera both jacked into camera. No preamp. Sweetened in post.

[@johnhoward8567]

Somewhere down the line Bless Jackson and Bert

[@billallen1594]

Did you notice that Bert changed the lyrics from 'stop all my trying' to crying? I agree, bless them both

[@alexscott7226]

love this man... so sorely missed...

[@DustyWright]

Thanks for sharing!

[@homegrownpa]

Even in his later years, Bert still had the ability to mesmerise, such a modest man.

[@mrjamescurry]

Often imitated, never beaten. RIP you legend.

[@johnhoward8567]

Reels me in every time so beautiful 🌻

[@bobbybongo5918]

What a beautiful sounding guitar from the start!

[@anthonykelly5]

heard Bert in dublin magic gig.same day i just bought the Yamaha LL16 great guitar.

[@tomthebomb557]

It takes only the likes of Bert to bring back the genius of Jackson Frank....A man who died alone, unknown and destitute suffering from schizophrenia. (I have never read such a sad biography in all my life of a musician...Hard luck isn't the word for it).....and a man who inspired other guitarists like Nick Drake and Sandy Denny...RIP Bert ..a Glaswegian legend

[@suzannelawson9215]

Yes, I read that biography too and have followed and read numerous articles about Jackson C. Frank. What an amazing artist but mostly unknown to the masses in the music business. What a terrible life he had, starting at 11 years old. I am glad that great artists like the late Bert Jansch and Sandy Denny befriended him and covered some of his songs like "Blues Run the Game."

[@brianwilkie6079]

Love Bert's version of this beautiful song, he always came to the Edinburgh festival most years in the 1990's. At that time i was just a few years into learning and my friends uncle introduced me to bert, i miss those yearly gigs where i could go see bert in my home city and where bert spent some of his early years himself. He played this song quite often and he most if not always said before he started playing 'blues run the game ' that it was written by jackson c frank. Beet was such a humble guy, the only time i spoke with him was funnily enough just before he was about to start at one of those 90's Edinburgh festival shows and i was in the toilet emptying my bladder of the couple of pints of beer when i turned and saw bert standing at the next urinal emptying his own bladder. As i washed my hands i said have a good one Bert and he said thanks hope u enjoy the show. Rest in peace bertie boy

[@funky_monk_9796]

Well said. I saw Bert play at Edinburgh Fringe in 1998 in the Becks Tent on Princes Street, went with my ex-gf, her brother & his gf, brother was a huge Bert fan. I had no idea who Bert was, but I was totally mesmerised. The next day I was in a record shop on Cockburn St and spotted Bert's 'Live at the 12 Bar' CD. It's my favourite live acoustic recording to this day, absolute gold. Jansch was a master guitarist, songwriter and storyteller. Long may his legacy live 💜✨️

[@jacobmelton3931]

Rest in peace, Bert. I am glad that I got to see you twice, I will always remember your music and you are a great inspiration to me as a guitarist. Thanks also for introducing the music of Jackson C. Frank, truly wonderful stuff.

[@raggedclown]

Thanks for this. Since I heard of his death, I've been playing only Bert Jansch albums. What an amazing body of work! A mention should be made of Jackson B. Frank, the author of this song, who led such a tragic life.

[@flyinhome]

Bert Jansch ... a very VERY special soul. Thanks for your music, Bert; the solitude of your voice, the beautiful loneliness of your guitar. Never forgotten.

[@Frip36]

I don't hear solitude or loneliness in this.

[@andersingram3660]

Watching Bert play this in Aberdeen c. 1999 quite literally changed my life. I was in the front row transfixed. The penny just dropped watching him use the chords as a scaffold and pick the melody around them with the bass behind it. I went home an worked out this track from a recording of the John Renbourn version (only to find I also had one by Paul Simon?). I spent the next couple of years working obsessively on my fingerstyle guitar and this Jackson C. Frank tune was part of my repertoire for years (still is really).

[@billallen1594]

Excellent. Did you nail it? Please post a vid if you can

[@markayeowell]

I listen to this once a day. It's music aspirin: it keeps the heart beating a little stronger.

[@turbot9]

Goodbye Bert and thanks for all the beautiful music. Scotland and Glasgow have lost one of their most beloved sons. May the wind be at your heels. x

[@DanRohde-c2o]

awesome song. gotta learn it. thanks for posting this.

[@erictansley2085]

Thank you Bert

[@aquamoon22]

One of the great joys of my musical life was the chance to meet Burt and his wife when they were touring with Neil Young, not long before he died. I was overwhelmed by the chance to meet this amazing musician and tell him how very much I loved his work for a very long time.

[@enigmabletchley6936]

Bert wrote many fine songs but he also delivered beautiful, enthralling covers of those by his contemporaries, including this one by Jackson C Frank, which is the opening track on Bert's solo album Santa Barbara Honeymoon. Brilliant.

[@logue444]

I watch this and I still can't believe he's gone. Bittersweet to see this, it's so beautiful.

[@jimincairns]

R.I.P. Bert...and Jackson.

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

Humility beautifully restrained lullabye from a pure wooden music trail blazer. Thanks for recordings like this heartful beauty ripples diwn the line as we all wake up older.

[@Frip36]

If Jansch were actually made of wood what type of wood would he be you think?

[@paulscott8748]

I love hearing Bert singing this song. I miss him dearly and hear his influence in so many guitarists past and present.

[@Frip36]

Did you and Bert used to hang out down at the pub?

[@justyndavis6793]

So beautiful, you all hit that reason we play. Love to you, fron an old player.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

Just superb - keep,coming back to this over the years - never gets old ❤️

[@BoHorn]

I love both versions so much, one of the greatest covers of all time.

[@alanbrown442]

I think the greatness of a musician comes out not when they play difficult stuff - but something simple. This moves me to tears.

[@michaelmccowin298]

The combination of skill and soul blows me away

[@homegrownpa]

I've been trying to work out Berts version of this, and thanks to some close up camera work I'm nearly there. There are rewards for sticking with the guitar and this is one fine example. Thanks Bert, you have brought a significant amount of fulfilment into my life, really.

[@williamoneill9573]

Me too, got it down now and played it first time to a mens group last week, went over very well. Thanks Bert and Jackson, see you guys on the other sid for sure.

[@Lachlans-i2s]

Funny, reading all these comments and planning the same and sent it to my mwns group@williamoneill9573

[@Kunningstunts]

As a young 21 year old guitarist who only discovered Bert and his music this year, it makes me sad that he's already come and gone. Seems to me almost all the best artists were before my time, which is a shame. But Bert's music is truly beautiful, I especially love his live in Italy album, I just wish there was a video recording of the set too. I've learnt black waterside and pretty saro already on the guitar, reckon I'll learn this next

[@gabrielhardy5817]

Go check out Marcel Dadi

[@Mouldytone]

Bert must have played that song a thousand times but every performance that I`ve ever heard has been played with the same beauty and depth of emotion that this Jackson C Frank song deserves. But that`s the way Bert played every song wasn`t it! And at the end of the clip he makes sure everyone knows who wrote the song. I never had the pleasure of meeting Bert but I recon the beauty of the music came from a beautiful human being. Thanks Bert. The world is a better place because of your music. Tony

[@annikaliepa2704]

Outstanding...the best version ever. Love you Bert

[@Cabronosidad]

What a precious clip of Bert doing what came so naturally to him. The performance was transporting. Thanks for the upload of this beautiful song.

[@elmomontecerin1735]

Yesss!!the living legend melodies of blues and folksy tunes....bert you left this k8nd of music to present generation ...thanks a lot.

[@davidnicholson6680]

Even more poignant when you consider he was dying of lung cancer when this was shot. RIP.

[@blekfut5763]

You have a problem understanding English...

[@franknolan221]

And so do you. English can be complicated.

[@TheClemcaster]

@@franknolan221 It seems perfectly clear to me; he was dying of lung cancer when this session was filmed. 'Two peoples divided by a common language,' is a quote that springs to mind.

[@elgolondrima3499]

Such a moving song, and yes very poignant!

[@ricko3k]

Oh, so sad.

[@DustyWright]

I was so fortunate to have recorded this moment with Burt. By the way, Johnny Marr (The Smiths) was a huge fan. They recorded and performed together.

[@bromarvids5186]

Yes! He says he plays Bert's songs better than his own.

[@boosh90]

My favourite electric player, with Bert as my favourite acoustic player. Both incredible talents

[@winlinuser]

Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful - Pure magic from a sublime talent. RIP Bert.

[@otterman445]

Thanks Bert for sharing your gift for so many years. Love to you on your journey.

[@ianjohnson1206]

I knew Bert. He could play any guitar of whatever quality, and it always sounded just like Bert!

[@DustyWright]

Les Paul told me that when I interviewed him a few years before Bert: "It's not the guitar, it's the guitarist."

[@stagehand9002]

Check out the Bert doc Acoustic Routes

[@stratomonster213]

excellent man and talent

[@GreenManalishiUSA]

I've been trying for years to play this song in Bert's style, and I can never get it right. It seems that shouldn't be very difficult, especially for an advanced intermediate player such as myself. But Bert's touch and tone are so unique that I can't even get close. Even on a "simple" piece like Blues Run the Game where Bert wasn't playing a lot of notes, every note that he did play was magic.

[@riceblues7548]

Agree. There are subtle hammer ons and pull offs, accents that create an athmospheric background that is so hard to

[@billallen1594]

You are not alone. Likewise

[@moonoggin]

Superbly brilliant melodic and the strongest sweetest storytelling vocals. Goodness what's not to love? =)

[@rosesabel-dodge1646]

Love this version!

[@muhrvis]

Farewell Mr. Jansch. Thank you for the inspiration -- peace and serenity to your loved ones.

[@niddufaisan]

I have always loved this song - heard and saw Bert perform it at Bulkington (Warwickshire) in about 1966

[@kameonquillen3529]

Why have I never heard of this amazingly brilliant musician? Beautiful.

[@analogdesigner-Jay]

This was his best, just before he passed away. Dusty, thanks for capturing this superb moment...

[@sam8290]

When you’re that good, it seems so effortless. I can lose hours listening to Bert’s music

[@AmbientBeat99]

One of my guitar heroes for nearly 50 years.Loved ya, Bert.

[@davevarga]

Thank you Dusty

[@JoelLavoieMusic]

Paul Simon has a recorded version of this one in the Columbia records boxset.

[@DustyWright]

Thank you so much, Gwyn. It was a very magical moment. You may enjoy my chat with Jim Marshall, too. He was a real character and captured some amazing artists with his camera.

[@Catedancej]

I'v only just found this lovely music...thanks

[@lowellcalavera6045]

Best advertisement for Yamaha acoustics you'll ever see. 😃

[@winlinuser]

This is so beautiful it touches my soul - Bert's music has given so much joy for so many years. RIP Bert.

[@Petrolianzoolbar]

I consider this the definitive version of this song. I know many renditions, but this one seems to take the best quirks of all of them.. :)

[@nickshel]

Zoolbar's Magic Star Cave Ummm.... no. Jackson C. Frank's original is definitely the definitive

[@SimonRobeyns]

Zoolbar's Magic Star Cave fancy guitar playing but nothing compared to the original, doesn't even set the same mood if you ask me

[@Petrolianzoolbar]

Ok, jeez guys, I'm sorry.. I was just seriously digging it.. :P

[@BilisNegra]

Simon Robeyns Original is quite superior. Yet, I'd feel really mean rubbing that on Bert's face. He was ill and as a matter of fact he died months after this performance! Seek for an older one for a fair judgement. I might still prefer Jackson's original, but not by that much.

[@die-Bienen-des-Dunkelheit]

I love both versions but this is what I hear when I think "Blues Runs the Game".

[@Vinseneb]

Simply Beautiful! Bert made this his own song :)

[@DustyWright]

Thanks for sharing!

[@brianlynch9204]

Astonishing and beautiful. Guitar master and such beautiful human spirit.

[@scottcharman5033]

This really is music heaven, Bert brings so much to this song. Pure Bliss!

[@jamesbrophy7116]

One of my dads favourite songs.i know for a fact was he still with us he would have this version on repeat. Truly awesome and sorta delicious

[@bartonim]

I am shedding a tear or two while I listen to this amazing man's music. I just recently discovered him, and love every note he played. Sadly missed. A Genius.

[@zepareace]

That was amazing. Thank you. I feel rather melancholy now. Rest peacefully, Bert.

[@travisr.9789]

one of the greatest

[@elmomontecerin1735]

Thank you very muvh for leaving us legacy of blue music whc is very touchy...and even haunting us to nostalgia.mode.

[@viking1au]

Fabulous as usual. RIP Bert.

[@The_Reality_Filter]

Beautiful playing, thanks for sharing and reminding me to revisit this amazing musician.

[@NaNuNaNa43]

Hey Dusty... Your way to touch Bert Jansch step by step, his royal shiness, the room, the camera-movements - inside out - tuning of the guitar. And then this wonderful song! This ist it.Thats it!

[@onpsxmember]

According to Neil Young, the best acoustic guitar player he ever knew.

[@JerryBrownJLG]

Jimmy Page said the same thing

[@scaredypicker]

...And then proceeded to steal arrangements from him ;)

[@Frip36]

@@scaredypicker oh well.

[@didmog11]

A true, authentic and original person Bert was...rare Nowadays!

[@DustyWright]

Thanks for sharing.

[@guitarmainly]

Goodbye and thanks for all of the beauty and mystery in performance of song. You made my heart ache brother.

[@nazarethpa1833]

Despite playing and trying for 40 years I still wish I could play half as well as you did. You were an inspiration to all us wannabe guitarists. Thanks, and RIP.

[@Lemma01]

Sound quality is exceptional- a true gem. Blessings.

[@roymward1]

Bert is asked to play something and he declines to play one of his own. Instead he does a great version of a Jackson C. Frank classic. Solid, and Bert from beginning to end. What a man.

[@richardcorysghost]

Thank you for postin this. I am very priviledged to have seen this wonderful performer in Monaghan in 2006. Bert came across on stage as a wonderful individual, over and above his amazing guitar playing.Still, and always will be saddened that he left us too early. His music will be remembered and revered in my view, forever. Thank you Bert, thank you - you were a true star

[@raytheprinter]

Sounds great !I am listening thru a very decent stereo and DAC,and the sound ,esp. the guitar is coming thru so warm and crisp.Great job recording this.

[@Deebemc]

Just amazed at the number of British guitarists who covered this song. It's classic for sure. Privileged to have seen Bert over the decades.' pretty sure, he was an Edinburgh lad originally. No matter. This is lovely clip. Many thanks,Dusty. The one "dislike" must have been expecting Britney.................

[@keithskelton4914]

Yamaha L series guitars are under rated Thanks Bert for a great rendition RIP🙏

[@Hunkiller-pj5qx]

Beautiful rendition , thank you

[@CJBW335]

So very special, and from a time missed so much now. Thank goodness for superb music, whether classical, folk or rock. Thanks for posting this wonderful piece.

[@DustyWright]

When I interviewed him I had no idea how sick he was. He was opening for Neil Young at Carnegie Hall later that day. He was so gracious to play this song for just, me, camera and audio folks. It was spellbinding.

[@danbitgood429]

I have loved his singing for years. Goes well with the guitar and material.

[@brianwilkie6703]

Thanks for the great post im trying to learn this song and your post is a great help,i will never make it look as easy as the master though.I used to go see bert at the edin festival every year i will miss those nights .a funny story came to my mind my first gig i saw bert it was my uncle who took me , i ran to the toilet to relieve myself having never met or saw bert it was'nt till he came on stage that i realised i'd been relieving myself at the same time as the great man.

[@NaNuNaNa43]

Dear Dusty, this is a WONDERFUL Video and Your recording technique is so intimate and personal. I see and HEAR it, whenever i need positive energy.

[@promerops]

Isn't it so heartening to find such a huge talent residing in such a beautiful person - a very superior soul.

[@spectrum99122]

I had the fortune to book Pentangle for a Midlands folk festival many years ago. They were fantastic led by Mr Jansch. Happy days.

[@zouzousable]

superbe morceau qui rend l'hommage tant mérité à Jackson C. Franck Merci pour cette reprise remplie d'émotion

[@stephenholmes8958]

Heartbreakingly timeless, So much soul, another unsung hero with the likes of Johnny Martyn, Davey Graham and co. Beautiful skills on the old rusty guitar

[@ronaldpetrin5823]

Indeed Ive listened to this tune more often lately Im diggin into old british folk..again Its real. Saw Tom Rush live at Fur Peace old folk rocks my mind...blues with a taste. Genius indeed... Sad to read he had a hard goinus old souls know.

[@aquamoon22]

I was so blessed to meet Bert after decades of loving his music. He died shortly afterwards.

[@TabTovey]

Good night and God bless Bert. Thank you for the music XX

[@helenamaria710]

50 years later the Pentangle are beyond contemporary. Jansch was an amazing musician and his passion came through every note and song. Renbourne an amazing partner for him.

[@FirstUsedBooks]

Yes. Would you care to add Jacqui McShee to the pictures?

[@davidsimmonsluthier]

Thanks for the opportunity to see such an amazing talent in a totally relaxed and intimate environment. I bought 3/4 AD when I was a young teenager in the 60's and it inspired me to continue with my guitar playing.

[@Broonzied]

I was fortunate enough to see Bert performing shortly before he passed.

[@mokaey]

i would like to point out that this man is and will always be a legend! im 20 and this man has been my hero since day one. all my friend's whom hear him has said that they really like it and it was something that hit them. and unfortunatly most of them are very into the techno stuff and not much into more physical music.