I saw John Martyn so many times - sometimes two or three nights in a row. I met him once at a Radio promo recording in Lothian Road in Edinburgh, and one afternoon, bizarrely I was listening to John Martyn with my window wide open and he walked past my flat into the pub across the road. Amazing, amazing music from what appears to be a tortured soul. This was his outlet. And it is utterly incredible.

@paulmaccabe9196

Жыл бұрын

I met John Martyn once .....which was nice

Love love the fretless bass playing by Allan Thomson.

@carltaylor4942

4 жыл бұрын

I saw him live five times with John Martyn and he's one amazing bassist!

2 great musicians not trying to be clever just making one gorgeous sound. marvellous.

I am still buying his albums today. Not quite found them all yet, but I shall persevere.😊

@Phil-tb2yz

12 күн бұрын

One world is a gem, 1977

The Nelson in Hastings was a favourite haunt of John's he left a big mark on many peoples lives with his heartfelt harmonics loved him to bits ❤

@thankyouforyourcommentbut9698

2 ай бұрын

I frequented the Nellie hundreds of times in the mid 70's....

I first heard John in 75, dropped acid with a friend who played me 73’s ‘Solid Air’. What an introduction to this marvellous musical genius. One of my most musically formative moments, played that album over and over that night and onward into the future.

@davejw628

Жыл бұрын

Was 'there' too...all the best sky rider...

@joecollins1942

Жыл бұрын

likewise m'chum... first heard One World on psychedics in 79...and his music hasfollwed me across the World to this day...RIP John McGeachy!

@user-yk4tu6cm7s

3 ай бұрын

Those who know...know😊😊😊

Would follow John around his London gigs back in 1972 like a little lost kitten, this man and his music meant so much 2 me.

my Amazing uncle, really does me proud :) r.i.p

@MyMags8

8 жыл бұрын

+Rory Purdey Your Uncle John Martyn was the most amazing Artist/Lyricist/Musician. I was lucky enough to see him live at least 4 times, each & every-time just as beautiful as the previous. To this day his music touches my Heart like no other. His humour was wicked too! Love love love

@milliewilliams7976

7 жыл бұрын

Rory Purdey I was lucky enough to see him at the Fairfield Halls in Croydon I think in 1984 when I was eighteen love John Martin a man that's not afraid to show his emotions which I can relate to x

@pauluskell1

7 жыл бұрын

Millie Williams

@KenHumphrey1

7 жыл бұрын

were you as proud of the way he treated his 2 wives?

@pauluskell1

7 жыл бұрын

Who are u? Why send me a mail? Stop please.😣 --

So much emotion in his voice I can’t help crying every time I hear this.

One minute of john martyn change your mood for the rest of the day...

Gorgeous. The OGWT version of this song with Danny Thompson is the best - has a real psychedelic feel to it. John was the real deal. I saw him live many times, including the shortest gig I ever saw, where he fell off the stage tuning up, and was carried away!

This gentleman is one of the GREATEST musicians in history!!! Small Hours is incredible... Respect to Gilmour!!!

@andreabaer1

Жыл бұрын

These gentlemen where for sure one of the gratest in our time!!! Hard for all those who follow :)

you lucky person to have discovered the incredible music of the late genius mr john martyn

Picking out John Martyn's most beautiful songs is well nigh impossible, but this song - and especially this performance - has a better claim than average. I imagine John is playing this on a regular basis for the Angels in Heaven. It's not of this world. Beauty overload. As Richard Thompson wrote "God Loves a Drunk." And as he also wrote "Maybe That's Just the Price You Pay For the Chains You Refuse." As an alcoholic I don't believe most of us are searching for oblivion, we're searching for ecstasy. John Martyn hit the mark. The best I can do is love the man and his music.

I remember him coming to play in HMP Long Lartin. I’ll never forget him for that. God Rest John.

Just stumbled upon this and watched/listened in stunned silence. Two of my favourite musicians sharing the stage! Can't get much better :)

I played on the same bill with John way back in '71, had a chat with him backstage, what a nice guy, friendly and communicative intelligent great musician, his music will live forever.

I first heard this song from the album of the same name 30 plus years ago and it stuck in me and still is there today. Seeing this version for the first time....an absolute masterpiece and testimony to John's incredible talents.He left the world so much beautiful music.

Tears fall for a lost master, and I DO mean John Martyn. Such ethereal beauty here.

A true Giant. I first saw him in 1968?, QEH, supporting Fotheringay, he had a Yamaha Fg180 and an echo plex. Blew me away. And then he strode through the foyer, barefoot, and seemed to encapsulate everything you'd want to be. Died too young

The world is so alien to me as a child growing up in a civilised and secure society. This music is from the angels and so far from the rubbish of the Voice, X-Factor etc... it is an expression of the heart and the lonely heart we all have if only we admit it.....

@steelyman08

4 жыл бұрын

I'll unashamedly agree and admit it! And I see that 65 others feel as you do as well (-:

@steelyman08

2 жыл бұрын

♥

@nick4985

2 жыл бұрын

Share your lonely heart and it will get less lonely

So sad that John left us before his time. The last time I saw him was in De Barras in Clonakilty in Ireland sometime around 04. At that stage he had lost a leg. He still blew us away. Legend.

💓🌊 His voice, the guitar... oh

@YRFKDM8

3 жыл бұрын

I don't even drink red wine but that's all I can taste when listening to this

@jessicac.j

3 жыл бұрын

@@YRFKDM8 damn right

Met John when he lived in Roberton in Scotland and had a right few drinks with him a long long time ago...lovely guy.

@234cheech

6 жыл бұрын

he played in lanark town hall many moons ago

@norwegianzound

4 жыл бұрын

Al Stewart was a (genuine) friend of his in London in the late sixties. He tells a story of meeting JM while going into a hotel in New York in the 1980s. He said "Hi John!". JM told him to "fook off ya stupid twat". He could be nasty. Great artist.

@ScorthyBoiish

3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic performance

Had the priviledge to be at these Shaw Theatre gigs and was worried that Mr Gilmore would fill in all the space. It was an excellent collaboration and could not have been easy finding notes to play on standard tuned guitar when John was in CFCCGD and still keep the vibe. Many thanks for posting.

@FreeBrunoPowroznik

Жыл бұрын

Not really, you just use the same scale notes relevant to the key you're in, regardless of tunings

John martyn may you rest in peace brother.

@dave6195

7 жыл бұрын

Brad Martin what is

@bob2nifty

5 жыл бұрын

see you after john x

What a real legend, seeing him live a few times still comes back every time I hear the amazing voice and each perfect pluck on that guitar. 😊

Why after so many years I now find this artist? Amazing how this all works.

really beautiful. You're gone but not forgotten John Martyn.

Boy just fucking oozed talent. Had the privilege of seeing live on a couple of occasions, greatly missed. Thanks for the legacy John.

John was a fabulous guitarist, and an even better vocalist.

He goes directly to my soul..what a sensible artist

One of my top JM favourite songs, and this may just be my favourite rendition ever; Im listening as I write. Absolutely beautiful. To me, music doesnt come any better than this-and a masterclass in guitar from two exponents who utilise the electric guitar to create atmosphere. In that respect, their approach to the guitar is similar (as Gilmour hinted in the pre TV interview). Im glad Gilmour is still around. There was only one John Martyn and he will not be replaced. This is a genuine classic.

@1ginner1

3 жыл бұрын

I love the way they respect each others playing .not trying to out-do each other. beautiful.

The level of talent, artistry, musical beauty and sadness on display here is almost too much.

I'm in bits watching this sublime, exquisite performance, just over 3 years since your passing John. Couldn't love (& miss) you more. xx

You forgot to mention his best mate Phil Collins. Grace and Danger, Glorious Fool two of his absolute best recordings.

Pure genius, deserves a billion likes!

This man still finds ways to touch me in the heart even though he’s gone. This is a sublime example of his ability to pour his soul out with his lyrics his voice and that guitar. God I miss him

I remember watching this on 'The Apprentice' VHS video. I had the pleasure of seeing John Martyn at Ritzy's nightclub in Aberdeen with keyboard player + drum machine in 1989. It was a tiny place. I also saw JM in Cambridge at The Junction when it was a beer stained gig venue. He had the full band, including saprano sax player and real drummer! That was a terrific gig. He was so into it playing Angeline that he could hardly speak. Such an emotional performer! I remember the 'Poland' keyboard!

@davebellamy4867

3 жыл бұрын

The Cambridge Junction was late september 1990 and it was a fabulous gig.

RIP John and thanks for the music

Two great guitarists - not a shred in sight! :) Happiness!

If everyone had his heart, what a World it would be ... truly a One World ... God Bless you Johnny ... RIP ...

John was made of music, he couldn't have done anything other than make this stuff. that's my definition of genius... Some memories are special and make you smile, the memories of seeing him live do that to me...the best times

Still my favourite John Martyn track of all time. Much missed

Never too late to say that John Martyn was a True Artist who went above and beyond from the early Island years until the very end. Pure Genius

He evoked so much emotion with his voice.

A literal masterpiece.

i'm floating in space

Saw John martyn many times from the grace and danger tour onwards. I loved how he never played a song the same way twice. Would love to have heard him play acoustic but he was at a different stage of his journey then. Still awesome. Saw him in the half moon in Putney. Tiny room, full band, brilliant.

Loved john. So did all the greats. These two brought out some of the best of each other here. Great show and check out the version of John Wayne. Best ever imo. Oh to have been there

No words needed. Amazing. ..beyond amazing. Straight from the soul. ...straight into the soul. Wow.

@bacfrere

6 жыл бұрын

sorry to be pedantic.. no words needed - why write?

@therespectedlex9794

5 жыл бұрын

So F'ing ineffable, in the words of TS Eliot, sort of.

He's a fortunate man. He left a Musical Legacy that is second to none.

Saw him in Sheffield at a folk club in 1968 - good night.

This sounds heartbreaking after a bottle of the finest red . So sad he has gone

@mytoobusr

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn`t have to be the finest either//Plonk! cheers John Martyn thanks for all the Music :)

This can't be an easy tune to play live, there are so many different colors of sound and harmonies.

Gets me every time. Just beautiful.

@paullooney2522

4 жыл бұрын

I saw him play live many times,one for the memorys

Why is it we only recognise genius when it is no longer with us?ps:The bass player on this is really superb

The genius of John Martyn all the space for the soul to breathe between the drizzle and the drop .......

I still think this is pure magic when and where WTF enjoy!

Some of us live like princes Some of us live like queens Most of us live just like me We don't know what it means To take our place in one world To make our peace in one world To make our way in one world To have our say in one world If you ain't got two words to say Then I can't talk to you No use crying, there's been no crime I say it's just the way the wind blows Just the name of the game The way of the world, way of the world Just the way of the world Just the way of the world So cold and lonely Cold and lonely Cold and lonely world Such a cold and lonely Cold and lonely Cold and lonely world It's just a cold and lonely world It's one world, like it or not It's one world, believe it or not It's one world It's one world, believe it or not One world, like it or not It's one world Some of us live like princes Some of us live like queens Most of us live just like me And we don't know what it means To take our place in one world To take our place in one world To make our loving in one world Make our way in one world It's one world, one world, one world

@paulbott5740

5 жыл бұрын

Farfisa professional organ

i just love dave gilmour. that spacey sound

That moment when Gilmour is your session musician... kidding))) R.I.P. John!!!

Just beautiful music----

Such a blissful pairing of sensual/sensory musical sensibilities.

John and Beverly Martyn!!! Simply sublime!!! Always loved your music and still do. Thanks to Mick H. for turning me on to this wonderful stuff!!! 🇨🇦

Lovely performance by both John and David.

Love that man and his music!!!

Magnificent.

how amazing. reminds me of rolling ocean waves coming into the shore

They truly speak the same language. Amazing. Thank you. ❤️

Saw him many times...The Grand, Clapham in the 90's...generously handing reefers out to the crowd ! The last time at the South Bank Oct 2008. His "Solid Air" album is always No1 of the 8 to take to the desert Island.

Just watched a performance by Hendrix in 1970...great but...in was John who took the electric guitar forward from there. "make our way in one world.." Beautiful John... beautiful Beverley...

Oh that’s lovely … the best version I have heard by far..

Dreamsically spine chilling

This man sang with enormous feelings and in my opinion was the dogs bollocks.

Dear unique John, I miss you too much. Really too much...

Brilliant! Two Greats on stage doing a great song

seen john at glasgow green 1990,runrig were playing mainstage and he was playin in a tent adjasent,,,,walking by with a cone in my hand ,,,this strange sound drew me in that night,, tent was packed he was rokin and i was blown away,that was me hooked,,me and my mate spent many a night after partying listening to the wonder,, trying wind down but still racing and your tunes carried us through perfectly until dawn ,,miss you john

Never forget you dear John R.I.P.

I never get fed up of hearing or watching this track, I've got it on cd, cassette tape, video and now dvd. Simply genius.

So beautiful! Searched for Pink Floyd One World and came here, wonderful surprise! ♥

Magic

one of my favorite artists ever ! john martyn is truly a genius! and will be missed...

This is wonderful but I'd love to see Dave Gilmour a posthumous credit to John for 'Allons-y' from Pink Floyd's 'The Endless River'... as it's clearly an instrumental re-working of 'Grace & Danger'. John Martyn's troubled and inspired work deserves so much more appreciation.

@mattsmom3683

9 жыл бұрын

very interesting!

@kevanbodsworth9868

4 жыл бұрын

The title " The endless river " was a line in a 70s or 80s Pink Floyd song ,, Not sure if that is relevant,

@vedsomaiya7110

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevanbodsworth9868 the song you're talking about is high hopes:D

Wow - I'm transported!

saw him twice many moons ago at low key gigs - for me he’s right up there as in soul toutching masterclass - hits me where others barely touch the surface

@BeltaineRose

8 жыл бұрын

You have echoed my thoughts ,had the pleasure of seeing him in Edinburgh .Hits my Soul every time

@murdomacinnes6176

8 жыл бұрын

Aye he always gets me - he played a couple of wee hippy fests in the Scottish Borders in the 70’s - happy days

@ritmo113

7 жыл бұрын

This! well said.

@David-mo5jw

6 жыл бұрын

Saw him once play in my local pub back in the 80's he was smashed but no body appeared to notice

@papercup2517

6 жыл бұрын

Folk Club above a pub in the Old Town, Hastings, just down the road from his home, c 1973, trying out his new album 'Solid Air' for live performance, for a room full of spellbound local hippies - or freaks, as we liked to call ourselves in those days... :-)

Just a beautiful performance !

There was a day a long time ago when I remember spending the weekend a John and Annie's cottage. That old tiny church were we played around with music before Annie died. John is gone now too but we still remember the beautiful copper guitar he gave us as a wedding gift.

Wonderful, what more is needed.

Then I can’t talk to you No use crying, there’s been no crime I say it’s just the wind blows Just the name is the game.... Oh, it’s such a special song

A lot of creative artists have troubled lives just look back.I was lucky to see John 3 times and he was never short of amazing, unique ,inspirational and I always left vowing to set fire to my guitars.Now in later life I am learning some of his songs from various tutorials.Wow what a man .Agree he is to under rated.Love to hear you later.

Genius 💖💖💖💖💖

so Special so great part of my life - thx john

Such magic and sadness

It doesn't get much better than this. JM produced music that transcended the genres of pop music. This is naked soul music.

Dearest John …..I miss you so much big man….you’re music was part of the sound track of my life. Music such as this comes along only once in a life time and I’m so glad it was in mine. Saw you only once ( Reading university….it was enough to get me hooked for life).

Beautiful.

Could there be a trippier combination of musical magic, i havnt touched drugs in years and im out of me head listening to this.

we all live in one world…

Oh, This irascible man...such a bugger to get on with...such an angel...such wonderful singing...and with the master of the bends...his Gilmourness...Oh...if I die listening to this I'd be happy.....would somebody buy me an echoplex? Love You all......this song reminds me of Steve Place for some reason....look him up if you want a bespoke YURT...he's such a sweet guy...BXXX.