John Martyn - May You Never

[@iancullen4149]

John was my next-door neighbour here in Ireland for over 10 years up to his passing. He lived in the house I grew up in. John was a wonderful talent and a wonderful man. He funeral was the most beautiful one I've ever been to ❤

[@FC-di4wz]

God bless this wonderful talented man..r.i.p

[@ronkopald]

What a beautiful, amazing, deep memory. I somehow ended up here from a Stephen Murphy video.

[@claudiateve9559]

Thank you for sharing your memories 🌹

[@melaniesheppard778]

I would have loved to have lived next door to him. Thanks for sharing x

[@helenhunter7424]

Love is a lesson to learn in our time Such a true and Holy lyric. Xxx

[@geoffcartwright4675]

I sang this to my son when he was a baby. He died in a car crash aged 18. I still sing it to him..... Great song, great JM.

[@twiggy1253]

I’m so sorry to hear that, I hope you’re doing okay.

[@tarancameron5831]

Sending you so much love, so sorry for your loss, so tragic😢

[@geoffcartwright4675]

@@twiggy1253 Many thanks. Getting on....

[@geoffcartwright4675]

@@tarancameron5831 Many thanks. Getting on....

[@Cisco-dy8dl]

Happy Fathers Day to you!! I hope you’re thinking of those times you sang to him.❤

[@thomasbarchen]

I am 58 years old and have been listening to music my whole life and I just discovered John Martyn recently. Wow, what an amazing musician!

[@uvjen]

Ditto. However I am 57. Just discovered him as well!!

[@FullBlownPossession]

58 and found today from Nick Drake 💙💜

[@don4blues]

@@thomasbarchen Me too, 67. I have been playing May you Never years ago when I first heard it covered by Clapton from his Backless LP (loaded with gems from his country era). Never knew it was JM song until now. I did a deep dive into some of his other performances And came to the same conclusion as everyone else - he is a gifted singer songwriter and guitarist for sure. Maybe just was not commercial enough back then. Its back on my set list.

[@suzannezoubeck5216]

Better late than never! I was lucky enough to have two British musician friends staying at my apartment and for my birthday, one of them bought me a few lps and John Martyn Live at Leeds was one of them (he actually could have played JM's stunt double in a film...same hair and cute as several buttons), and that did it. A fan forever. Got to see him play a few times in the mid-1980s. If he played in the USA more often, I would have followed him anywhere to see him play. Never saw him soused enough to not be anything but magical and mesmerizing. Gone too soon (but what a handful...want to buy/read his two bios). ❤☮🌎

[@ecb116]

45 same boat as you

[@bartmastin3272]

Listening in 2024. This stands the test of time.

[@helentotallyagreethereanaw4531]

Just the best ❤

[@tempo1062]

Yep, over half a century ago now - crazy. John's performance is so deep and rich, seems kind of timeless ... have a feeling this will continue to be loved and appreciated for a long time to come...

[@ElizabethMarshall-z1b]

I was brought up listening to John's music and I turned my husband on to him,when my husband passed away I put solid air with him and rolled a couple of joints and was blessed with decent weather on that day.

[@philoza1000]

So sad 😢

[@Spookytooth01]

That is both tragic and beautiful at the same time. John brings me happy/sad memories of my wife too. We both loved his early music. I am really sorry for your loss.

[@markreeves2943]

My Brother died January 2011. I played and sang this to him at his funeral in Exeter. He was always a good strong brother to me and he knows that I loved him so. I chose this song because I learnt and played it for him for his last birthday a few months earlier. John Martyn was a wonderful songwriter. RIP

[@sara-yw6ej]

Beautiful.. My father met him many moons ago in Cork. He was playing in the Savory and popped into my father's pub for few pints, they later met again.. he was a truly gifted artist. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@PianoDanny]

What a moving comment. G-d bless you, your brother and John Martyn.

[@lindajohnson-lee5312]

I saw him at UEA circa 1971 - fabulous - so sorry for his loss and for your brother

[@ladanddadalasdaircole1492]

My dad funeral song too. Heartbreaking but I can't stop listening to it

[@KMAN8599]

Such an amazing lyrical artist!

[@wakeupnow_777]

Still listening in 2023 🙏🏻 RIP, John 🕊️

[@lindajacobowitz9297]

Precious! Love this song!!! One of the underrated singer songwriters! RIP!

[@alexh442]

One of the greatest singer songwriters we have ever produced.

[@heatherreader4247]

Very underrated singer,/songwriter

[@matts1227]

The 60s and 70s were a golden age, and produced so many great British and Irish guitarists.

[@mattwalker5129]

I'm 66. I cry every single blessed time I hear this song.

[@scotsraindog]

@mattwalker5129 I don't think you're alone there. I'm 57 (and yes I had to work it out), I have a handful of such songs.☮️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnwilson1997]

Me too I'm 69 so does my daughter she's 32

[@glynisdonaldson8882]

It's beautiful. I saw him 12 times and an old friend, Graham Hally was his sound engineer for a long time. 🩷

[@johnwilson1997]

John Martyn in 1973 wow, he looks angelic,superb guitar playing, this gorgeous song and his beautiful singing. I've loved this album since first hearing it in 73. I'm 69

[@sarahreid1426]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written, or performed.

[@davidcravena]

Amen. Seen him live a few times, and he was shit hot.

[@johnwilson1997]

I just sent this to my daughter earlier Sara saying just what you have said. I'm always greeting ( crying) by half way through.x

[@johnshort5003]

@@johnwilson1997 A fantastic largely unrecognised song, unless you were clued up at the right time.

[@DuffReagan]

Wonderful!

[@eisteachbhinn]

You stole my line! Two years after posting it.... 😅❤️

[@agtwalker]

How can anyone give this song a thumbs down. Beggars belief. John Martyn was a one off.

[@JohannSebastianWainwright]

In my opinion, one of the best songs ever written. Performed exquisitely by John here.

[@MrDallman]

A glass of warm beer and and half trampled on joint listening to “Solid air “ with a rag tag bunch of you’re best mates……good days past. Bless you John.

[@sandrajudge1532]

Had the privilege of seeing this guy 1973 made a missive impression took my breath away

[@gileadjones8471]

Me too

[@thegentleshepherd]

John Martyn, eh? Spanned more music in his time than anyone, always ahead, always original, lived in the hills, drank too much, but left us with just extraordinary, extraordinary, moving and leading music.

[@snafujag100]

This is possibly my favourite song of all time ✌️

[@danpine8431]

I love this song. It's so comforting to listen to. I love the whole album "Solid Air."

[@CrocodileCookies]

I'm terribly sorry that I heard of this song from someone else and that my own taste in music didn't bring me here. But I'm glad I listened to this song.

[@nigelsouthworth5577]

Unbelievable. 40 years I have loved this.

[@Petruccian20]

Literally the most beautiful song ever created.

[@lynnehanebach945]

Leeds Uni...early 70's...John and Danny Thompson on stage, place was rammed. Everyone sat down, stoned and transfixed by the first two tracks. Paul Kossof strolled on smoking a rather large doobie...59 sunburst Les Paul hanging low and played on the next two songs then strolled off. What a night of sublime music. I will never forget. Rest in peace brothers.

[@77rosato]

Just back from an old friend's funeral. This is the song his friends chose to play in the middle part of his humanist service. Made me cry. Here's to you Davy. Cheers pal🍻🍷

[@adolpholiverbush2]

My dad died last week, we had the funeral yesterday. This song has been playing in my head ever since. I miss you, Dad.

[@theotherther1]

Adolph Oliver Bush My dad died a few years ago. He loved folksy rock like this. At the time, I found it boring, but now I think of him when I listen to James Taylor, Jim Croce, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon and all the rest of the greats.

[@kevb6597]

I feel your pain keep your head up pal

[@adolpholiverbush2]

kev b Much appreciated, Kev. Been pretty tough, but he had an amazing life. Thanks.

[@poodumrover1]

Adolph Oliver Bush Sorry to hear AOB John Martin is a great Spirit of expression like you too ..

[@adolpholiverbush2]

***** Thank you. Much appreciated. Love them while they are here.

[@kirstymacleod7232]

I have vivid memories of this being sung to me by my dad as he rocked me in his arms when I was a baby. Such a beautiful song, I cry every time I hear it

[@tomohawk5567]

Kirsty MacLeod you will have those memories for ever, real good solid memories.

[@shaundonnelly2019]

Kirsty MacLeod I also sing this to my son and I truly hope that someday this tune will play somewhere and he will be filled with memories, happy days 👌🏻

[@benturnbull4516]

It has a lullaby quality to it...and the words go with it... I feel sorry for children who were never sung to as they drifted off to sleep...

[@stephendanger1419]

Same

[@johnwilson1997]

Me too Kirsty.

[@eastfife2103]

a musical genius , seen him many times , a humble man who laughed at any idea of him being a star, nobody can comes close to his guitar playing and voice , after a concert i met him in an edinburgh pub and had a great night . rip john sorely missed

[@shreway7001]

My dad’s name was john and this song was played at his funeral. Everyone said this song reminds them of him as he was great friend to many people. I was only 6 when he died and my memory of his outgoing personality will live through me forever. ❤

[@MrRichardmlp]

Without doubt the most underrated British singer songwriter of all time - RIP john

[@jamescarr4662]

And there we go, didnt take long for that meaningless youtube comments section word 'underrated' to appear . ..

[@robst247]

Rated most highly by the enlightened, you mean. Sadly, the vast majority dwell in darkness.

[@robst247]

@@jamescarr4662 Here here -- that overused epithet is overrated.

[@marioloi337]

Underrated??? By who?

[@paulf7567]

@@marioloi337 by whom x

[@Freakster1970]

This is 40 years old now ! sounds so fresh still.

[@Dai-Verse-IT]

Just goes to show how the standards have slipped over the years. 😎

[@sarahjay600]

Saw him 3 or 4 times in the 80s, mostly in Stoke. He was superb every time and now my 23 year old is into him too. You were a genius John, and this song is just beautiful. Thank you for touching our hearts and souls

[@stevemarshall6564]

Were you Stoked to see him?

[@sarahjay600]

@@stevemarshall6564 lol!!! That comment is so on Trent!!!!

[@stevemarshall6564]

@@sarahjay600 hahaha!

[@Kprdz90]

It's 2020 and this song still hits better than most. Using the guitar as a rhythm instrument like few can, raw soul and a poet

[@markeggins890]

A big influence on this guy I would say too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ2qYoSfarCSg9k

[@stephenkindred3487]

Unique talent . Much missed .

[@chriseasdon3536]

truth will out

[@sosy7075]

Had the pleasure of speaking to this gem, such a gentleman

[@ChapmanDamian]

I was lucky enough to know John as I babsat for him and Beverly as a terenager... I have loved his wonderful sound and quality as musician all my life.

[@darraghconnolly5869]

My dad loved this song....he sadly passed last summer when my brother and I were with him at the time. The last time he lay his head down he had our hands to hold...'May you never lay your head down without a hand to hold' so powerful, I will forever love this song, thanks John...RIP dad💔.

[@johnwilson1997]

Sorry about your dad, yes so powerful.

[@jleoblues]

"Love is the lesson to learn in our time" because "I don't want to know about evil I only want to know about love" Let these words be this man;s lasting legacy If he only gave us these two songs, it wold have been more than enough. Let me proclaim that I believe in Angels and Jon Martyn is now one of them.

[@coolmum47]

Early '70's, my bf and I were on a train from Manchester ... corridor carriages, anyone remember them? My bf was in a band called Brett Marvin and The Thunderbolts, we were returning from a gig. We heard music coming from the next carriage, we went to investigate, it was John Martyn and a friend, he was just gigging around the folk clubs at that point. We spent the entire journey with them, and got invited back to Johns house in Chelsea ... and left in the early hours !! In the '80's this song became an "our song" ... a different boyfriend though !!!

[@frankszappaschin]

great story from good times .

[@jonathaneves5847]

What a fantastic story! I loved those trains With desperate compartments, and JM just down the way. Far out!

[@jonathaneves5847]

'Desperate' darn autocorrupt! Seperate. Of course with shutters on window and door, wonderful.

[@shamrockshore6308]

+coolmum47 Brett Marvin and The Thunderbolts, you say....well Blow Me Down.

[@paulroseblade]

coolmum47 GRIEF ! but i did like Brett and the bolts. Always wanted to make a zobstick. I remember a wonderful night at Essex uni. And another one when me an the missus saw Johnny. He cheeky monkey tried to pull me missus . RIP Johnno, RIP Lyndy 😥😥

[@joelkaufman7176]

Just realized it has been more than 50 years since I have been listening to Mr. Martyn. RIP. Brought here by listening to WHFS 102.3 FM, High atop the Triangle Towers, Bethesda, Maryland USA

[@1719456]

Stumbled across this Man whilst youtube surfing about a week ago.Blew me away! Apparently unheralded in the U.S. How many musical geniuses go largely unnoticed because we are bombarded with crap?

[@The_Reality_Filter]

It's called the Zeppelin effect.

[@johnwilson1997]

He certainly was special.

[@DaveSCameron]

Miss him badly, toured endlessly and annually hit Cambridge England .

[@oliverbloor1029]

Far too many mate. :(

[@DinoDiniProductions]

Almost all of them. Then one day, after they are dead, there's some advert for a car using their music, and boom! That happened to John's friend, Nick Drake.

[@igoraustin]

JM was the best singer song writer to come out of the UK, saw him many times and always inspired. Miss seeing him live.

[@johnkiernan287]

The guy was a pure genius , acoustic legend, and song writer, very missed, 😔♥️🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@algreensurdo]

I left home at 17 and moved to Bristol to art school. I took a copy of Solid Air that I played over and over again. I still listen to it regularly today, and it is still as good as the first day I listened to it 25 years ago. R.I.P

[@michaelshiel5577]

Those who dislike, fools. Those who like, rules. He made music for himself. Enriched my life to see him live. Man took no prisoners.

[@lardooley8397]

I had the pleasure of seeing John in Liberty Hall Dublin, around 1970 -- solo, a guitar and a 'wah wah' pedal. I swear there was a full band hiding somewhere, except the stage was completely bare except for a chair and mike. Such is the talent of a magical performer, singer and songwriter. Sadly missed, forever remembered and always sung in solo company -- just me and John beside me -- ar dheis de go raibh do anam dilis Iain -- (John Martyn was born as Iain McGeachy) -- sadly gone, but somehow always present -- just another bit of magic --

[@oliveraherne5547]

Do you know what he was doing in Kilkenny where he died?

[@Zammo6270]

He lived in Kilkenny with his partner.

[@barirwin8559]

@@oliveraherne5547 drinking mostly

[@larharper7087]

We play this tune always when performing. Most underrated singer/song writer/ performer. Gifted!!😢

[@neilhendry9204]

Never lay your bed out in the cold, Gorgeous man and songwriter

[@samdavenport4604]

I have a good friend called Robert. I was the singer in a band where he was the lead guitarist for a couple years before covid ruined everything. I've always been happy to think that his dad drunkenly rampaged around my local town of lochgilphead with this great man on a night out many years ago. I'm privileged to live in this area of Scotland.

[@martinmurray2293]

I called around to a mates house after school during the early eightie's and his older brother had this playing on video, never heard the like of it before, it still makes the hairs stand on the back of my neck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that older brother pointed me in the only direction !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lizdavies6796]

I'm a kiwi.. I was in England (long time ago) and I heard and saw this man. Ah, jesus. How brilliant is he..

[@33333cherokee]

My partner died in 1999 I couldn’t listen to this for a decade or more… much more Now it is brings me as much joy as ever x still learning x

[@TeslaDanser]

My son is being born in the morning and I'm gonna sing him this. Especially the last bit ;) x

[@markpower3282]

Excellent choice of first song

[@Hazelnut-qn2iy]

Hope it goes well

[@jacquelinecrichton7397]

Sweetness you have the made the right choice. Please have a box of hankies handy. Most of all keep playing it until he understands the sentiments of this beautiful song.

[@hjhstaff]

This was the lullaby I sang to both my kids when they were little!

[@TeslaDanser]

@@hjhstaff great minds or fools seldom differ haha

[@LasPawan]

Being 17, I'm so lucky that I listen to his songs rather than today's music.

[@selinaweeks1822]

I love to share this with ppl i love

[@devuph]

Try Neil young- Harvest album especially ❤

[@johnbarnby5530]

I sat my 27 year old daughter down and played this to her. When it finished i asked her what she thought. She couldnt speak as she was crying. Nothing more needs to be said. John Martyn,thank you .

[@Yayllll-q1c]

This one my favorites, as I played it live many times. But the guitar tuning and the finger picking took me ages to learn. Thank you, J. Matin!❤

[@jahdonkey]

you gotta feel sorry for the people who have hit the dislike button. to live your life without a soul is tragic

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

+the mighty joe Totally. They have forgotten that the sun sets on us as well as the land... remember the 70's, so relaxed compared to nowadays.

[@zivkovicable]

I feel sorry for people who post this. There is not a single music video of any style or genre on youtube that doesn't have a comment like yours, usually near the top. Personally I'm not so insecure that i insist of everyone liking the same music as me.

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

197 downs? Trolls at best die im a car crash at worst..2018

[@andygordon5127]

Well said. But I don't feel sorry for their stupidity.

[@edmundblackaddercoc8522]

Feckin so ething wrong with em

[@robmerry9029]

The singing is even more masterful than the guitar. It's like he has a never ending supply of oxygen. Never seems to take a breath.

[@MrSkeff]

i play guitar and this song is just so intricate to play i find and then john is singing as well! its amazing, he truly left his own style behind... only got into him recently and i wish i could have seen his last tour alas..... maybe in the next life.... what a hero.....

[@ladanddadalasdaircole1492]

My dad's funeral RIP.my hero 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙♥️🤍

[@jambofett]

I just can't listen to this song enough. His syncopation coupled with that unforgettable melody and lyrics makes this my favourite of all time.

[@sandyaidancorymagnus]

I met John Martyn when I was working at a fish farm in 1987 in Kylesku in NW Sutherland, Scotland. Spent an evening with him and his wife, Annie, and my friends Varick & 'Junior' in their holiday chalet. Funny how the world goes round - I never knew who he was at the time and only after hearing friends play this song in the 90's did I work out who I'd met! Great Guy - Great songs - Peace, love and respect.

[@gregorwilmes3723]

I love his voice, his music ... RIP dear John!

[@Bruchag]

he lived his life that way and chose to do so, like so many artists their eloquence wells from internal torture and chaos...enjoy the VOICE cheers

[@shanecoy505]

Just Pure. This Genius touches souls. Delightful performance. JM nailed that, in my humble opinion . Never forgotten.

[@ca32]

A lovely tune Cousin.

[@sereanaduwai8313]

One of my favourite artists of the 70's! What an artist.

[@JackHaighMusic]

I keep coming back to this video. This song is amazing, but this version is just perfect. When he was at the top of his game. The guitar playing is hypnotic, and his voice here is spot on. RIP you absolute LEGEND!!!

[@Rufusgold]

I am completely mesmerized by this beautiful man with the beautiful voice and music. Can't stop watching this vid.

[@MECowgo]

Back in 1986 about 50 of us crammed into a little pub in Dunblane Scotland to hear him. It was a magical night.

[@titteryenot4524]

I can listen to this song thousands of times (I think I may have) and I never get tired of it. Not many songs do that for me.

[@cazbah2002]

All time favourite n dedicating it too my wee dog who had to be put to sleep tonight. 15years n almost 2 days young! Fiesty to the end n I loved the very bones of her xx

[@bobdylanger3022]

Carol Reddington.. rip wee dug 💙

[@JB-ki9ql]

Cop on to your self woman, your obviously childless, fucking stupid dog.

[@davidadams2395]

@@JB-ki9ql I don't know what's more pitiful than a troll with a tenuous grasp on the English language.

[@philhayhoe1]

Don't pay attention to that sad excuse for a human being. Links lizard you are a soulless shit.

[@cazbah2002]

the links lizard Bless you for this. I feel for you & wish you well. Ps try using spell check when commenting. It’s you’re. Not your. You’re welcome 🙏

[@samlsmithmusic]

Damn, so much empathy and warmth in the chords, melody, voice, words. Just a big warm hug of a song.

[@320issport]

BBC radio 6 brought me here, wow what a song.

[@Oisin92]

Never fails to put a smile on my face. Happy Birthday big man !!

[@mileshye]

One of the masters of music of the 20th century

[@QuistJam]

wow the perfection..amazing

[@jamesmcclusky3120]

he was the man :)

[@davidcravena]

John is a first class guy and musician. Scotland is well proud of him.

[@stevenduffy6601]

Hes not Scottish he was born in Peterborough

[@finnmacdonald7842]

Steven Duffy So Nick Drake was born in Burma doesn’t mean he is Burmese

[@papercup2517]

@@stevenduffy6601 His father was Scottish, I believe, and he grew up mostly in Glasgow.

[@stevenduffy6601]

@@papercup2517 he was born in Peterborough and lived there until he was 11..they moved near Glasgow because of his father's job...but hes English not Scottish

[@zootsanchez]

@@stevenduffy6601 He was a drunk, a citizen of the world

[@brianmcmanus4430]

Bumped in to John one night in Newry, he was travelling from Belfast to Dublin, he played a few songs for us in mc logans old bar,,,what a night,, a real gentleman.

[@johnshort5003]

What a fantastic experience and memory.

[@TheMrgaztop]

I loved this bloke more than you will ever know.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

I was privileged to see John Martyn in the 80s on The Grace and Danger tour in The National Stadium in Dublin. I said at the time it was the best concert I had ever been to. 4 decades later and that still stands. R. I . P. John.

[@johndamienreilly]

Had a bar room fight with John Martyn in '92. Told me he was a Freemason. I called it the mafia of the mediocre . (He lost his temper) Didn't stop me from loving his music and talent. Heavily influenced my songwriting and playing. Have a listen.

[@johnwilson1997]

Good tale

[@baddaboomb]

Chills, goosebumps, beautiful, soulful, true, just can't describe how this makes me feel. Thanks John. May you never make your bed out in the cold.

[@brianallan104]

John also lived in the Biggar (South Lanarkshire) area in the 80s. He was well respected but enjoyed the anonymity the place provided. Every October as part of the Biggar Little Festival there is a tribute night where his songs are played by a local musician. Met him a few times in the pub and one night we had the same type of shoes on.

[@yvonnemestrom4227]

I saw John Martyn in London in the late 70s and remember this song as being very inspiring and comforting

[@thecapn_uk8034]

me too. Archway Tavern

[@kentholmberg1818]

Together with Sandy Denny' s Solo, this is the best British song ever written. Says a man from Sweden.

[@OXTackle]

I just had a shi!!y day. And listening to this just made all the stress run away and hide back in the dark corner where it belongs. John Martyn, you are exceptional even after your gone. And you lighten up my life. Outstanding!

[@m0tiii]

Came here because of andy from travis. Wow wow wow what a performance and song, beauty.

[@abidaker4632]

Whenever I'm having a bad time I listen to John Martyn and it always helps me resolve things. He's up there with Bach as one of the greatest composers ever

[@gilesglossop5071]

A great song about true friendship, the rarest of things

[@DiggerbarnesG]

I'm crying cos its perfection! its like it hits all of the right frequencies to stir my bones...genius, 1 of the best songs in the last 150 years

[@larryboyes7276]

Thank God for the OGWT. Many an artist came to prominence through their appearance on the programme. Guys ( and girls!) who would have possibly trawled the clubs and pubs scraping a living.

[@LifesignsmusicLtd]

if we only had it now, so many brilliant artists with no radio, press or tv ... so many struggling to survive right now :-(

[@robbiestevens3162]

Effortless perfection! One of my favourite songs of all time! There is no cover that does this justice. JM was a genius, sadly underrated in his time.

[@alanperlman6617]

Hi Robert, I agree! Michael Hedges did a surprisingly beautiful rendition though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbKpJiLit6Wa8k

[@mandolinrory]

Being young and listening to John Martyn are synonymous.

[@johnwilson1997]

Still love solid air since hearing it in 73

[@ericfalkner7361]

Ole John giving us his best with his instruments...head, heart, guitar and voice!

[@sekuru55]

God bless John. So lucky that you were around in my youth and remind of such happy, warm days in Cornwall.

[@gdelo9051]

I can`t believe John Martyn never managed to get a hit? This is a fantastic song and worthy of being a hit.

[@hywel4605]

who gives a shit about this?

[@anthonygrillo6109]

G DeLo A man of this talent needs no hits.

[@greenmanalishi6963]

Well he isn’t poppin his pootang, so unfortunately MSM doesn’t care

[@spectrum99122]

One word to sum up this fella. Class, class class. Bugger that's three words, why I will never make a songwriter.

[@davyp2993]

I was lucky to see John and Danny Thompson in Inverness a few years before he passed away. An amazing night. True respect was shown by the theatre audience. The minute a note was plucked the applause stopped, and no one clapped until the last note was played on every song or tune. The whole audience wanted to savour every minute. Most knew they would never get to see him perform again. It was almost reverence.

[@markedwards7976]

I saw him in Sheffield in 1982, 22 years old. Too young to realise his genius, alas.

[@leeetherington7405]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written. R.I.P john.

[@justsayinme2u]

Lord knows there a lot of great songs out there....but none better than this.