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Good job, Mary. Not enough John Martyn around in general and that's from a great album.

@sallhame

3 ай бұрын

Agree. Not enough John Martyn around. This is one of my favorite songs. I think I've watched every YT-video with John Martyn playing it, and a lot of covers as well. Thanks to Mary, very well done. 👍

That's a great cover Mary. I saw John Martyn in the Grosvenor Hall in Belfast in March 1982 just before my 21st Birthday (the ticket was £4). A much underrated talent. Good to see a young person doing justice to his music. His guitar work can't be easy to replicate!!

Love it... first dance song for me and my wife....10yrs ago this year!!

First concert I went to was John Martyn - Sadlers Wells theatre 1987 - such a wonderful songwriter and exceptional guitarist. Thank you for this beautiful rendition, more John Martyn love needed in this world ⭐️❤️

Such an underrated song. I discovered this through Clapton's excellent cover. Amazing job Mary.

@ianclevenger9714

3 ай бұрын

Same

Impeccable cover, congrats. I saw JM in 1971 at Polytechnic of Central London (now Westminster College), when he was young and slim, entrance 60p. At that time he was touring a lot, played around 50 gigs in '72, often appearing with his contemporaries - Sandy Denny (his friend), Roy Harper, Steve Tilston (still performing), Claire Hamill, Sutherland Brothers, Principal Edwards Magic Theatre, Traffic, Free, and many others. There was a lot of live music at that time, pubs, clubs, concert halls ( Queen Elizabeth), unis, etc. A great performance, which I remember well. If I 'm right he was later newly appreciated by a younger generation.

@user-gg4is6db4u

3 ай бұрын

I must have seen him not long after that, playing with Danny Thompson. I had never heard a voice or guitar playing like that - I followed him ever after.

Lovely. So glad he's still remembered. Thank you

@martifingers

2 ай бұрын

Indeed. This was also amply demonstrated by The John Martyn Project - not a tribute band (!) but a amazing reimagining and revitalisation of many of JM's work by enormously talented and creative musicians. A promo is here; kzread.info/dash/bejne/dpuFk9GCo9KwfKg.html

Brilliant cover of a classic song from my earlier life. Love it ♥️👍🇬🇧

Fabulous! I *love* John Martyn ❤

You did such a good job of this song you made this old man cry.song I used to sing with a friend who just cashed his check…thanks ..Greg

Great cover. Love that you went for the low notes. Like the guitar. Whole package --- A++++++++++

I first came across this song when John Martyn played it with Kathy Mattea on the Transatlantic Sessions. Your version is as good in every way. Fantastic vocals.

@southsidejohnny5624

3 ай бұрын

There’s lots of versions of JM playing this but you’re right, that version with Kathy Matea and Danny Thompson is pretty special. You can tell by their reactions at the end that they thought so too.

Simply Beautiful Mary you were right in the groove , wonderful. .. we love it .

Yes Mary, two thumbs up. J.M. was such an influence on me in the seventies especially London Conversation pre "Solid Air" though I was kind of addicted to that album for a year or so. Having said that I think I own around ten of his albums on Vinyl. A great pity he died so young

I first heard this covered by Michael Johnson back in the 70s (he later became better known for Bluer Than Blue). This is such a great song!

Bravo Ms. Mary Spender Amazing Live Singing and Guitar Playing Performance 👏 on this Wonderful Song "May You Never" by "John Martyn" Sung with a lot of Feeling and Passion 👏Enjoyed very much Mary 👏Big Thumbs Up 👍#1.9K Plus I have now "Subscribed" to your Great Singing Music Songwriting Recording Film Channel. All the very best Mary for March/April 2024 Stay Safe 🙏Enjoy your Wednesday and your Week, Kind Regards, Marc Jones, Australian Singer-Pop/Jazz/Ballads & Original Songs Living in Los Angeles, U.S.A. Originally from Sydney, Australia. 🎶🎙🎧

Very hard to cover John Martyn, my favorite singer/songwriter. But you nailed it with your warm tight voice ! I am a fan !

[" Awesome. Great song, a classic. Very refreshing to see no miming and to hear no pitch correction."]

Whenever I hear the term..."Those who do behind my back"...I always think of this tune and how prophetic is has been in my life! Appreciate the memory reminder Mary! MOO From COW-lumbus, Ohio Across The Pond! 👋

I can't get over your voice! Especially your lows - they sound so good!

I love Mary Spender! I hope to someday celebrate on an album with her.. she's so awesome love to go on tour , & produce a duet .. what a blast .

We Americans sadly never got a handful of JM...reminds me of an early James Taylor. Need to dig more deeply into his music...great lyricist. Thanks MS. 🖐 WISCONSIN

@jonathannewby5795

3 ай бұрын

Interesting you should say that, since the two appeared together, UK, early seventies.

Love those super-low bassy airy notes!

One of my favourite tunes, Saw him perform it many times, sadly often quite pissed. Thanks for that!

@leegriffin1584

3 ай бұрын

Alas, yes. I saw him a few times, once with Danny Thompson on bass. Sadly he was drunk every time, but as soon as he played it was so ingrained he was perfect.

@BadYossa

3 ай бұрын

@@leegriffin1584 I saw him with Danny Thompson in Edinburgh in the late '90's or early '90's. - that was simply incredible. Only marred by yer man coming on stage fighting a roadie and ranting about a stolen bottle of JD. Quite surreal.

@stanby2712

3 ай бұрын

Pissed? I don’t think so. Stoned? Always as I recall. I saw him multiple times between 1968 and 1999 and always stoned and often passing joints to the audience. I’m over 70 now and so profoundly grateful to have lived through a golden age of music. Happy memories! Fantastic version Mary. ( maybe he was pissed and stoned ; my memory may be playing tricks on me as I was too😎)

@BadYossa

3 ай бұрын

@@stanby2712His raging alcoholism is well documented. It was his thing, which got him end, unfortunately..

A great rendition of a favourite you even managed to capture his facial expressions whilst singing. It's one of those songs that gets under your skin. ❤👍

Oh my! This is the best cover I have ever heard of my favourite song ❤❤❤ You are awfully close to taking John Martyn's place on my Desert Island Disks😎 Thank you so much.

O Mary, thanks for the mellow blast from the past. That song was a soft-rock regular back in the Seventies and I played it lots on the radio at a station whose moniker was 'the mellow sound.'

MARY!!! WOW! Vocals A+++++, Guitar sound and technique A+++++ SOOO NICE! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Simply marvelous and brilliant and beautiful ❤ 💯💯💯👏👏👏🙏🤙🥂

WOW!!! A Great interpretation with a fantastic voice!!! I LOVE it. Maybe you will be on tour in Germany some time too 😊

Fantastic! You need to have a working holiday in Australia Mary.

Great version !

I love how she completely inhabits the song with a kind of quiet joy. Wonderful.

Great choice of song, and I'm guessing that's as low as the voice goes? Dark chocolate velvet... delicious '-) I met John Martyn a couple of times when I worked in a shop in Rugby. I used to have a demo cassette of Grace and Danger, shame I lost it along the way. Excellent guitar playing btw. 👌

Wow. Beautifully done.👏 Not the easiest person to cover and not the easiest person to work with. I recorded one of his last songs, back in 2003/4 “Under My Wing” with Paul Weller. Ever since I’ve learned that, even the most eccentric or stubborn of artists feel most comfortable when you just let them do what they want regardless of what everyone else thinks 😂

Me encanta tu voz y canciones ❤ Rob

I love the way that you enjoy what you do. As a musician myself I am always happy to have my guitar and to be playing it. Your vocals are absolutely insane. I also enjoy your playing as it makes me learn new things. Stay real and continue to do what makes you happy.

Love it Mary! ...and that deep Martin sound, so perfect for your range!

Most favourite song ever. Fantastic rendition 🥰

Wonderful rendition of a classic, Mary. Your vocals are always fresh and beguiling.

Hey i went to Sadlers Wells to see JM...supported by Tanita Tikkarum! He was a genius! A 100% star.....no one gets anywhere near him

Love it!

Had a beer with John in '83 after a Putney pub gig. Music much missed. Nicely done Young lady.

Absolutely Brilliant loved it thank you for sharing

I've always loved this one but have not heard it in years. Thank you!!

Great !

Beautiful as always Mary. Great cover.

Awesome

very nice Ms. Spender

Always a pleasure to hear you.

Beautiful song, wonderful performance, your expressions after singing it were priceless ✌️🤩👍

Wonderful cover! 🙌

That was wonderful!

Terrific Mary. What a fantastic song, performed beautifully. Love it 👏👏🎸🎸❤❤

Very nice!!! Thank you for doing this. Loved it!

Thank you for such a beautiful piece and may you have an amazing tour. ❤🙏

Awesome❤

Beautiful Song. Beautiful Voice. Great Video !!! Thank you Mary!!

Love that song!

Brilliant!, Mary! I love all your work--Thanks! Cheers!

Beautifully done,thank you,cheers,Roly🇬🇧

FANTASTIC....John woulda loved this performance.😊

Well done, I'm a big JM fan also.

sublime ...

Beautiful rendition.... your voice is so smooth and has such depth. Bravo

Definitely like this one. Very nice.

Great voice!!🎸

An outstanding version of a great song! Thank you Mary ☺

Beautiful Mary! 👍♥️

Great jam!!!

I had the pleasure of seeing the great man twice and I'm pretty sure he'd give you an approving nod. Great interpretation leaning into the original but with enough space to weave in some of your own magic 🤘🏼

Peace Love Cool

Great Vid Mary. Nice to see you back singing and playing again ! Always have loved the live covers! Great stuff !

Beautiful rendition of a great song

I have to wonder is there any style of music Mary can't do? It's a great cover and you look like you are so enjoying yourself singing and playing this!!

Very very Melodious ❤✨💯

love you so mutch

Wow! You have this song down incredibly well! Great guitar playing and singing.

So nice 😊!!! And sing with a braiding dark voice 😊! Thanks for that, I enjoyed it so much!!

Lovely cover Mary of a classic John Martyn song.

So Good !

Great cover. Nice playing!

Getting down into baritone range where I live! Impressive!

Talent to spare.

Great song and a great cover Mary.

GO Mary!!! Well done! John would be very proud of you 🤩🤩 how LONG have you had that Martin???

brill , lovely version ,

Love it! Mary one of my favorite artists, Norah w a guitar!😀

Much Love To you Mary

YOU ARE THE CHAMPION 💕

Lovely Mary! A wonderful song beautifully sung. Saw JM many times; on a good night he could make a fence post weep on a bad, drunken one, not so much!

beautiful nice song

Nice cover of a fine song.

Good stuff!

Really great, Mary!

Mary vous êtes divine

great job Mary ! :)

One of my favorite tunes. We’ll done.

Loved your NAMM set, your guitar style baffles me, in an absolutely awesome way 👍

Great version